Communication officer jobs
Location: Flexible hybrid working, minimum 3 days in our office in Crayford
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (core hours 10am – 4pm)
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday, 22nd June 2025
Make a lasting impact for the millions living with allergies.
At Allergy UK, we’re the leading national charity supporting people with allergic conditions. We’re looking for a motivated and commercially minded Business Development Officer to drive growth through our Endorsements Programme, helping connect people with products that support their health and wellbeing.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong sales and relationship management background to join a growing team and contribute directly to our charitable mission.
What you’ll be doing:
·Identifying and engaging new clients for Allergy UK’s product Endorsements Programme
·Managing a pipeline of opportunities from initial enquiry through to signed agreements
·Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients to ensure renewals and growth
·Promoting cross-organisational engagement opportunities such as fundraising and campaigns
·Working collaboratively with colleagues in Communications, Fundraising, and Corporate Partnerships
·Tracking market trends and competitor activity to identify new growth areas
·Ensuring accurate CRM records and high-quality client service throughout
What we’re looking for:
·Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally in a commercial or B2B setting
·Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
·Commercial awareness and the ability to understand and articulate value propositions
·Experience managing targets, negotiating deals, and handling objections
·Able to demonstrate good organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
·Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
·Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Experience in the charity, healthcare, or life sciences sectors is welcome but not essential.
Why Allergy UK?
We are a passionate, purpose-driven organisation with ambitious plans to grow our reach and impact. As part of our team, you’ll be helping millions of people access the allergy-aware products and services they need to live well. We offer:
·A supportive, flexible working environment
·Opportunities for development and progression
·A welcoming, inclusive culture that values your voice and ideas
We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. If you’re excited about this role but not sure you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply - you might be just who we’re looking for.
No one should die from allergy We provide expert advice, and advocate for better healthcare and support for those affected by allergy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview of the International Chief Support Officer
The International Chief Support Officer will assume responsibility for all central operational functions across the organisation, namely HR, Finance, Facilities, Technology and Data.
This position will ensure that the organisation’s distinct Christian identity, operational excellence and resource efficiency, is maintained globally.
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.



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Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope. Medair UK is an affiliate of the Swiss-based humanitarian organisation, Medair International.
About The Role
We’re seeking a dynamic individual to support Medair UK’s engagement with trusts and foundations in the United Kingdom. Over the last 5 years income from trusts and foundations has gone from strength to strength increasing by 230% and the successful candidate will be part of the small team responsible for increasing this key area of funding. You will be an integral part of this growing Christian charity. You will enable support for the life-saving work Medair delivers to some of the world’s most vulnerable people by driving forward our relationships with UK trusts and foundations.
About You
You will be a positive and solution focused fundraiser, ready to take initiative and embrace challenging targets. Ideally you will have experience in growing income from trust and foundations from both longstanding and new potential partners, or be able to demonstrate highly relevant transferable experience. You will be capable of compiling strong fundraising proposals; produce high quality reports; partner with financial colleagues in preparing complex budgets and financial reports. A compelling written communicator, you will have a keen understanding of the humanitarian sector, and of what motivates trusts and foundations to support this work.
Key Activity Areas
Lead Generation
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Be responsible for account management of caseload of mid-range Trusts & Foundations.
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Work collaboratively with the Engagement Manager, Engagement Support Officer and volunteers in the identification, approach and management of UK Trusts and Foundations.
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Regularly research and review opportunities for building potential relationships with prospective Trusts and Foundations and progressing relationships and applications with them through compelling communications.
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Work with existing networks and contacts to identify and approach potential trusts and foundations and develop relationships with key decision makers there
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Identify and pursue opportunities to increase income from existing Trust and Foundation relationships
Communications and Management
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Work towards an agreed target each year of engaged trusts and related income, both restricted project and unrestricted funds.
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Write compelling cases for support and proposals in order to secure grants
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Effectively work with internal contacts throughout the global Medair organisation in the preparation of approved proposals, reports and supporting financial and impact information
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Manage Medair’s engagement plan, initiating and delivering creative touchpoints throughout the year for all of Medair’s trust and foundation partners, as well as building relationships with trustees and representatives through video, online meetings, events and face-2-face opportunities
Planning, monitoring and pipeline management
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Maintain a good record of the application pipeline and CRM (salesforce), monitoring application output, income targets, fund allocations and reporting deadlines.
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Ensuring all grants from trusts and foundations are correctly allocated to Medair programmes, with the appropriate grant card on Medair’s project management platform and maintaining good contact with country programmes and finance partners throughout the lifecycle of Medair UK co-funded projects.
Internal Liaison
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Liaise with Medair’s Heads of Country Programmes, Country Directors and Communications Officers in order to gather information and data for the purposes of applying and reporting to funders
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Work collaboratively with finance colleagues in the preparation and approval of budgets and reports.
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Foster dynamic and mutually beneficial relationships with other fundraisers within Medair international and the affiliate offices, readily sharing proposals, reports and information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Communications and Engagement Team as our Head of Communications and Engagement.
The post will involve supporting the Union to deliver its communications strategy, as well as our democratic functions such as campaigning and leadership elections. You'll lead the Communications and Engagement Team, and work closely with the Union team and University colleagues to ensure that we communicate effectively with our stakeholders.
Main responsibilities:
Communications:
- Develop and deliver the Union’s overall Communications Strategy Develop and deliver effective communication plans for the Union’s projects and priorities
- Ensure that all communications channels are properly evaluated, and provide advice and guidance on which resources or strategies to deploy
- Manage the Union’s marketing and communications channels Oversee the Union’s data protection policies, ensuring that staff are aware of their responsibilities
- Responsible for managing the Union’s CRM/CMS, including owning the relationship with our supplier.
- Manage the correct application of the Union’s tone of voice across our communications channels, providing guidance, training and support where needed to teams and departments.
- Manage the Union’s visual identity through digital, video, and print, regularly reviewing and evolving the visual style.
- Regularly gather and communicate the impact made by the Union, including the development of impact reports
Democratic functions:
- Ensuring that the Union is considered to be legitimately representative of its members by increasing engagement in and the quality of democratic activity. In doing so, ensure that the Union is truly democratic, and that all members and Officers adhere to the Union's constitution and bye-laws.
- Responsible for leading the Union’s democratic procedures, for example the annual elections or Annual Members’ Meetings
- Support the Elected Officers to communicate their priorities and campaigns to our members, helping our Officers effectively develop their own personal communications plans to raise their profile across the student community.
Deadline:
The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on 30/06/2025.
We intend to hold interviews on Fri 11 July.
Please upload a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 outlining why you are interested in this role and how you meet the specification, alongside a copy of your CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
This is a key role in providing administration and organisational support to the CEO and the Board. The successful candidate must have the ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative skills, and the ability to maintain a balance among multiple priorities. This is a part-time position with flexibility on the number of days worked each week, with a minimum of one to two days in the office.
What you will be doing
- Manage the Chief Executive's schedule and diary ensuring there is adequate time for meeting preparation and follow-up.
- Provide project support and co-ordinate briefing packs for the Chief Executive to ensure they have comprehensive information for any meetings and activities.
- Manage the Boards meeting schedule and calendar of events.
- Attend meetings, including the Annual General Meeting, to take and produce accurate minutes and update the Rolling Agenda and Actions Sheet.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.
What you bring to the role
- Committed to delivering the best support possible so that the Board and CEO can be as effective as possible.
- An initiative-taking approach - looking ahead and resolving potential issues.
- Responsiveness to changing demands and able to adapt own workload to provide the support that is needed.
- Comfortable managing upwards and communicating assertively and confidently with senior executives and managers.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work on your own initiative.
- Demonstrable experience in preparation of papers, with a proven ability to take and write accurate and comprehensive minutes of meetings.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- You will be able to demonstrate our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Inclusive
- Collaborative
- Accountable
The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd June.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 3rd July, at Pitfield Street, London.
About London Youth
We are London Youth: a charity on a mission to support the capital's youth sector to improve the lives of young people. We do this with and through our members - a network of six hundred youth organisations - and at our two outdoor residential centres, Hindleap Warren and Woodrow High House.
Throughout our 135-year history, community youth organisations have provided a constant lifeline and vital space outside the family and formal education, where young people can develop confidence, resilience and skills. Young people need opportunities outside school to have fun with their friends, to make a positive change in their communities, and to shape the city they live in.
We look to work with all young people, focusing particularly on those who would not otherwise have access to the kind of opportunities we offer.
In 2023-24, we worked with 591 member youth organisations who supported more than 710k young Londoners. 28,676 young people took part in our programme, events, and activities, with nearly 18,000 enjoying activities at our two outdoor learning centres, Woodrow and Hindleap. We supported 2,000 youth professionals at over 184 of our training and network sessions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role of Head of Communications and PR at the Society of Authors oversees the strategic communications for the UK’s leading author body – with many exciting and important stories to tell.
Responsible for all aspects of the SoA’s external communications, you will develop integrated communications and campaign strategies that reflect our values of being member-focused, authoritative, supportive, and inclusive of all UK authors.
You will be proactive about promoting, protecting, and campaigning on authors’ interests through strategic communications and campaigns. You will work collaboratively with the Policy and Public Affairs team, and with all departments at the Society of Authors (SoA). The Head of Communications and PR will focus on developing and delivering strategies to raise the SoA’s profile, influence, and visibility.
For further details please view The Society of Authors website.
Empowering authors since 1884. We have been advising individuals and speaking out for the profession for more than a century.

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About the role
Whether you're looking for an interim opportunity or a permanent role, we’re interested in hearing from experienced professionals who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.
This is an inspiring role for someone who wants to contribute to our success by providing strategic leadership and direction to the fundraising and communications functions supporting the Dementia Adventure business plan and charitable mission and objectives.
Managing a team of five across fundraising, communications, special projects and data management, the successful applicant will lead the development of partnerships and campaigns to raise funds for Dementia Adventure’s unique work to support people with dementia and their carers to have a more active and fulfilled life by getting outdoors and experiencing the benefits of nature.
You will provide strategic leadership and direction for income generation through various fundraising disciplines and joint fundraising partnerships, ensuring the charity's diversification of funding and financial sustainability. Funding sources include major grantmakers, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, challenge events, and an individual giving campaign.
Hand in hand with leading fundraising, you will oversee the Communications team, supporting, developing and monitoring the communications strategy, associated budget, resources, systems, processes and operations. This will involve overseeing and directing a communications plan promoting the work of Dementia Adventure to a broad range of audiences through various channels and campaigns, along with increasing online and social media presence.
About you
We are looking for someone to join the charity’s Senior Leadership Team who will bring experience from their past successes and provide inspirational strategic leadership and direction to the fundraising and communications functions in support of the Dementia Adventure business plan, charitable mission and objectives. The successful applicant will have a strong, successful track record of fundraising and/or other forms of income generation in the charity sector, including management, with proven experience in meeting financial and non-financial targets. You should be able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including trusts and grant givers, corporates, major donors and other individuals. In addition, you should have strong knowledge of marketing and communication principles and practice, digital marketing, and social media, and be confident in engaging audiences sensitively with real-life stories to demonstrate impact and create a compelling case for support.
Dementia Adventure is an evidence-led, multi-award national charity helping people living with dementia and their carers to enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, and retain a sense of adventure. We look at what people can do, not what they can’t. Through supported holidays, learning, and tailored support, we promote well-being, inclusion, and resilience through fostering meaningful connections and renewed possibilities.
To be considered for this role, please apply through Charity Job by submitting your CV with a cover letter outlining what attracted you to the role, your suitability for the role and your availability (including whether you’re interested in interim, permanent, or both).
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Communications, Marketing and Participation Officer
Closing date: midday on Friday 20th June 2025
- Greater London (Croydon, Sutton and Merton)
- £37,462 per annum (including OLW)
- Pro rata part-time
Are you a qualified Communications, Marketing and Participation Officer looking for your next career move?
Off the Record is an award-winning young people’s mental health charity working across Southwest London. We are currently celebrating our 30th year. Our Vision is Brilliant, Beautiful and Better mental health for all and our mission is to “show up” for all children and young people's mental health in Southwest London.
We are a passionate, relational, humanistic organization that works hard to provide compassionate and high-quality mental health support at the point that young people need it rather than at the point of availability. We provide a range of mental health services to children and young people including Talking therapies, online therapeutic support, a young carers service, therapeutic support to young refugees and asylum seekers, young people in the youth justice system and those impacted by serious youth violence. Since the pandemic we have increasingly focused on ensuring that we are “all back in” and we love working in the communities in which young people live.
We are inspired and energized by young people themselves and continue to develop and shape our services around the ever-changing mental health needs of young people. We are 100 % committed to diversity and inclusion in these challenging times. We are currently looking for a range of dynamic and passionate professionals who can work thoughtfully and sensitively with young people in our diverse team of experienced and committed professionals.
One final thing you should know. Theres lots of research that shows how marginalized groups may not apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. We also know that mental health practitioners come from a wide range of backgrounds with rich personal and professional experiences that might not seem standard and that's okay! We really value people who bring unique perspectives and add new knowledge to our team.
Off the Record was founded in 1994 to provide free, independent and professional counselling for 14 – 25 year olds in the Croydon area
Are you ready to take on a key management role in a charity that’s making a real difference? Southampton City Mission is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive Communications Manager to develop and implement its communications strategy. This is a new role with the opportunity to shape how the charity relates to partners, supporters and the general public.
You will be responsible for delivering a dynamic communications plan that increases awareness and engages key audiences in the city, to strongly support SCM’s current projects. In addition, introducing marketing and analytical tools to showcase the organisation’s impact. We are looking for an individual who will drive forward change and quickly engage with key stakeholders and churches in the city. Working alongside the CEO, Head of Operations and Project Managers, playing a pivotal role in helping to shape the charity’s communications strategy. We are offering the opportunity for flexible, hybrid working.
If you’re a natural implementer and you’re passionate about working for a faith-based charity that’s growing and evolving, this is the perfect role for you. Your input will help drive change in both the charity and the city we serve!
Apply now! An application pack, including full job description and person specification, can be downloaded from our website.
The closing date for applications is 16th June 2025
SCM is committed to keeping children and adults at risk safe and to equal opportunities.
A DBS check will be required for this role and applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the right to work in the UK.
For further information regarding the work of SCM, please refer to our website
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Are you a digital native with a passion for animal welfare? Join our Marketing team and help drive our mission to help animals in need.
What you’ll be doing!
- Manage and deliver digital communications and marketing across the charity, including website, social media and e-marketing.
- Develop and deliver a digital strategy to increase fundraising, awareness and support for Raystede.
- E-marketing through creation of e-newsletters and supporting e-commerce.
- Manage Raystede’s Google Adwords, SEO, PPC and all digital advertising.
- Act as a point of expertise and support for the digital marketing function for the whole charity and build relationships across all teams.
You’re the person we’re looking for if you are:
- Creative and well-organised with experience in digital communications and marketing.
- An excellent project manager who can co-ordinate various campaigns and projects at the same time.
- Have expertise in email marketing.
- Can generate, edit, publish and share exciting and compelling content to support Raystede’s work.
- Have analytical skills for monitoring and evaluating digital activity and campaigns
- Have a great eye for detail and design, copywriting and proofreading skills.
- Can build good relationships with influencers, agencies and suppliers.
- And, of course, have a love for animals and a passion to raise awareness of the importance of their care and welfare.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 03 July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role
The Digital Media Officer role provides support to Crimestoppers and Crimestoppers’ youth service Fearless, in creating impactful content and campaigns that empower people to speak up about crime.
You will be responsible for filming, creating, and scheduling organic and paid social media content, and as the face of Fearless’ social media platforms, feature in the content yourself. You will play a key role in shaping and driving forward Fearless’ communications strategy to ensure Fearless’ social media platforms remain relevant, engaging and supportive of Crimestoppers overall aims.
You will contribute to the development of Crimestoppers and Fearless national and regional campaign ideas, content and messaging and manage the execution and reporting of multi-channel communication activities. You will use data from campaigns, as well as insights from focus groups, to inform future projects.
What you'll bring
- Ability to think creatively and to communicate creative ideas to others. (Essential)
- Experience in designing and creating engaging and innovative content (including featuring in videos/audio) and campaigns for social media platforms or websites. (Essential)
- Excellent attention to detail and a good eye for design / visuals, ideally with expertise in software applications like Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva etc. (Essential)
- Experience managing social media accounts and analysing engagement data to inform future content and campaigns. (Desirable)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present self professionally to internal colleagues, stakeholders, and clients. (Essential)
- Highly organised self-starter; persuasive, tenacious and perceptive. (Essential)
- Able to work effectively in a team and use initiative to manage and prioritise own workload. (Essential)
- Experience in communications or digital marketing/content creation. (Desirable)
- Knowledge of using web analytics. (Desirable)
- Knowledge of scheduling tools (Sprout Social, Hootsuite). (Desirable)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Media
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Salary: Up to £35,065.63 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our National Media Officer:
- research, write, and sell in stories, features, interviews, and images to media to meet team’s objectives
- identify and maximise opportunities in the news agenda to promote our charity’s work in the national media
- produce compelling and newsworthy stories to support wider campaigns, ensuring maximum press coverage
- share responsibility for the delivery of a planned, comprehensive programme of PR activity
- play a lead role in handling national reputational issues
- respond to media enquiries with factually correct and on- message responses
About the Media team:
Our media team is responsible for securing proactive and reactive press coverage for Cats Protection, ensuring more people are aware of our work. Our team protects and enhances the charity’s reputation and works across cat welfare, services, advocacy, campaigns, and income generation.
What we’re looking for in our National Media Officer:
- CIPR or equivalent professional qualification, or working towards
- experience in a press office or journalism environment
- experience working with national media contacts including news agencies
- experience of handling national reputation issues
- ability to draft reactive statements, Q&A documents and write campaign evaluation reports
- creative and organised, good people skills
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 23rd June 2025
Virtual interview date: w/c 7th July 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. anonymised application form
2. video screening
3. virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


£65,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Head of Chief Executive Office.
In this strategic and dynamic role, you will work closely with the Chief Executive to support their day-to-day focus on the most critical priorities, while also providing leadership and coordination across the organisation. You will bring sound judgement, strategic insight and a solutions-focused mindset to help drive forward our vision and impact.
You will lead the Chief Executive Office team, ensuring its smooth and effective operation, while also playing a key role in strengthening governance by supporting the Board of Trustees alongside our Governance Manager. Your ability to be flexible and respond to organisational needs means you'll be instrumental in aligning priorities across the Executive and Strategic Leadership Teams and contributing to the success of the wider UNICEF network.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in high-level strategic and operational roles, ideally supporting senior leadership. You’ll need excellent judgement, influencing skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 23rd June 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 30th June 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.



About Gaddum
Gaddum is one of Manchester’s oldest charities, having been around for almost 200 years. We are a mental health and carers charity that provides support to individuals and families across Greater Manchester and the North. Our work spans across a range of services, including mental health support and carer assistance, aiming to empower individuals to live healthier, more independent lives.
Our mission is clear... to help every individual in the communities we serve to achieve equitable health, wealth and self. This means not only providing direct support through our services but also championing the rights of those who may otherwise go unheard and campaigning for systemic change across our sector.
As an anchor institution, Gaddum plays a key role in supporting the sustainability and development of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. We work alongside other organisations to ensure their impact is recognised and that the sector is equipped to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Our Values…
…are our foundations – they are what hold us firm in uncertain times, and they are our reference point for all that we do. We value:
Being Heard: no matter why or how someone finds their way to us, we will listen
Collaborative Curiosity: harnessing our skills, knowledge, talents and the insights of others, we create new possibilities by exploring with people
Purposeful Work: paying attention to others’ needs and voices, we channel our resources into actions and outcomes that matter to the people we serve
Meaningful Connection: treating every individual as a whole person, developing relationships through empathy and acceptance
Thoughtful Safe Services: providing clear reasons for decisions and efficient, safe and effective practices, we earn confidence and trust by focusing on quality
Job Purpose
As the Marketing and Communications Lead at Gaddum, you will be at the forefront of shaping and delivering Gaddum’s marketing and communications strategy. Your work will raise awareness of our services and amplify the voices of those we support, helping to change perceptions around mental health, carers and community support.
Working with the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead on strategic campaign planning, media relations, stakeholder engagement, crisis communications and brand management. You will ensure that Gaddum’s brand and voice are consistently represented across all channels – internally and externally – and that our values are effectively communicated.
You will lead content creation, ensuring all marketing materials effectively showcase Gaddum’s services. By delivering clear, impactful messaging, you’ll strengthen our presence, expand our reach and reinforce Gaddum’s reputation as a trusted leader in mental health and carers’ support.
Main Duties
Strategy and collaboration
• Work closely with internal teams, SLT and external partners (including brand, communications, digital, media agencies, and national campaigns).
• Develop organisation-wide competencies around using the brand, and empower others to become brand ambassadors for Gaddum, ensuring best use of own and organisational resource.
• Support the development of new services through market research and audience insight to maximise marketing impact.
• Where identified, collaborate with fundraising initiatives to create timely campaigns that increase income and promote key areas of work.
Brand and content management
• Provide training and support to staff on branding, marketing and media engagement.
• Manage all aspects of visual content, including photography briefs, photoshoots and our image library.
• Lead the production and distribution of print and digital publications.
• Review, develop and maintain the website, updating content, improving functionality and monitoring performance.
• Expand and manage Gaddum’s social media presence.
Media and public relations
• Build and maintain relationships with media, key influencers and relevant organisations to increase Gaddum's profile locally and regionally.
• Manage media and press coverage, produce press releases and respond to media enquiries.
• Train staff to effectively handle media requests and represent Gaddum confidently.
Impact storytelling
• Coproduce a bank of personal stories that demonstrate the impact of Gaddum’s work and challenge stigma around mental health, carers and the VCSE sector.
• Working alongside individuals, groups and communities, ensure lived and living experience is at the heart of Gaddum’s stakeholder engagement.
All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures. This role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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STEM Learning’s vision is ‘improving lives through STEM education’ by empowering young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning.
To achieve this, STEM Learning provides a range of support which includes subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, STEM Ambassadors programme, and a suite of enhancement and enrichment activities.
Reporting to the Project Lead, the Account Management Officer will manage relationships with STEM Learning’s valued funders while working to ambitious targets, ensuring they have an exceptional experience.
This role will be mostly home-based, with an office day every week at either London (City) or York University (walking distance from York city centre). Travel for meetings will be expensed. The National STEM Learning Centre based at York University is a unique and impressive teacher CPD venue, mirroring the modern classroom and laboratory facilities, as well as housing their inspirational resources centre.
Key responsibilities for the Account Management Officer role include:
- Stewardship of Funders: Manage and streamline communications with STEM Learning’s growing group of funders.
- Creative Engagement: Develop innovative ways to engage with funders, including strategic partnerships, commercial activities, and employee engagement through the STEM Ambassadors programme.
- Effective Communication: Correspond with funders using creative and engaging methods.
- Creating “Wow” Moments: Build personal connections between funders and STEM Learning’s mission.
- Collaboration: Work with internal stakeholders to ensure effective partnership delivery.
- Impact Evidence: Leverage STEM Learning’s impact evidence and collaborate with the Evaluation Team.
- Growth and Renewals: Ensure the growth and renewal of existing partnerships.
- New Partnerships: Work with the Fundraising Development team on pitches and ensure a smooth handover of new wins.
Ideal skills and experience:
- Track record in building and sustaining exceptional relationships with supporters and funders
- Strong organisational skills, enthusiasm and tenacity
- Excellent communication skills and collaboration are a must
- Specialist knowledge of the trends and developments in the sector completed through relevant training is desirable. In the role, you will need to stay up to date on relevant press and industry news.
- You’ll also be an outstanding advocate for STEM Learning and the ENTHUSE Charity, embodying their values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
- If you are a proactive and innovative individual with a passion for STEM education, we want to hear from you!
Employee benefits
STEM Learning offer an exceptional benefits package, which includes:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (up to 5 days leave can be carried over to the following leave year)
- Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 15%
- Private health care via Benenden Health plus Healthcare Cash Plan and Dental Plan
- Annual salary review
- Electric Car Benefit Scheme via Tusker
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
- Gourmet Society and tastecard dining cards (incl. 2 for 1, 50% off food bill and 25% off total bill)
- Kids Pass
- Employee Assistance Programme
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.