Communication officer jobs
This is a senior communications and public affairs role at The British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) at a pivotal moment for human rights in the UK. You will help shape public and political narratives about the Human Rights Act, amplify lived experience, and ensure BIHR’s expertise cuts through in national debates.
You will lead BIHR’s external communications - including media, digital content, and website oversight – and support evidence‑informed policy positioning and parliamentary engagement. Working closely with colleagues across the charity, you’ll transform insights from our programmes into powerful, accessible messaging and high‑impact advocacy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but mighty team known for its expertise, credibility, and influence on human rights in everyday systems.
Please note this is not an entry‑level role.
Key Responsibilities
Please refer to the Application Pack for the full details, but below is a summary.
Communications
- Lead BIHR’s external communications strategy to ensure consistent, accessible, rights‑based messaging.
- Draft proactive and reactive press releases and media statements.
- Secure media opportunities highlighting BIHR’s work and the role of the HRA/ECHR.
- Manage the consistency and quality of website content.
- Create engaging digital content that translates complex human rights issues into clear, plain language.
- Maintain a content calendar aligned with key parliamentary, policy, and public affairs milestones.
- Track and analyse engagement data to inform strategy.
Policy Evidence, Analysis & Positioning
- Conduct policy research grounded in the HRA/ECHR framework.
- Translate lived and practitioner experience into evidence‑informed policy positions and recommendations.
- Draft high‑quality briefings, consultation responses, reports, and messaging documents.
- Horizon‑scan for risks and opportunities to protect and advance human rights.
- Maintain BIHR’s internal knowledge base on HRA/ECHR and priority policy areas.
Government & Parliamentary Engagement
- Monitor UK parliamentary activity and analyse implications for the HRA/ECHR and BIHR’s work.
- Build relationships with parliamentarians, government officials, and parliamentary offices.
- Support targeted advocacy to defend the HRA/ECHR and promote rights‑respecting law and policy.
- Represent BIHR at political and policy meetings and events.
- Ensure monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of public affairs activity.
Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
- Build and sustain partnerships with NGOs, academics, policymakers, legal professionals, civil servants, and parliamentarians.
- Represent BIHR externally and engage in sector networks.
- Communicate BIHR’s policy positions and resources clearly and effectively.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration and influence.
Other organisational requirements
- Work collaboratively as part of a small team.
- Support organisational processes and continuous improvement.
- Undertake other duties as required.
Who the Role Is Suitable For
This role is ideal for someone who brings strong communications skills, policy and advocacy experience, and a commitment to human rights as practical tools for change.
You’ll thrive if you:
- Can translate complex law and policy into accessible, compelling communications.
- Have experience engaging with parliamentarians, officials, and senior stakeholders.
- Are confident in human rights frameworks, particularly the HRA.
- Enjoy working in a small, collaborative team.
- Can manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving, politically sensitive environment.
- Live within approximately one hour of London, as regular Westminster/Whitehall meetings are expected.
Please refer to the Application Pack for a detailed Person Specification.
Applying for the role
Please click on the 'Redirect to recruiter' button (above or below) to:
- Get more information about the role, how to apply, and the selection and intterview process/timing.
- Download an Application Pack and Application form (and an optional Equality & Diversity Form).
Please also note that:
- Completed application forms must be received by 10am on Wednesday 11 March 2026; we regret that late applications will not be considered.
- You should not submit a CV and cover letter instead of using the application form; such applications will also not be considered.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your application form.
BIHR's mission is to champion the Human Rights Act as a practical tool for everyday justice.
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We are pleased to be recruiting a Programme Administrator to support the new Fair Futures for Young Carers programme across Scotland, Wales and England.
This is a hybrid role, anchored to either the London, Glasgow or Cardiff Carers Trust office 1-2 days a week.
This role is key to ensuring the programme runs smoothly and consistently by coordinating schedules, preparing meeting packs, maintaining trackers and supporting monitoring activity. The postholder will provide the structure that enables the wider team to deliver excellent support to young carers.
As the postholder you will:
· Liaise with local carer organisations and education stakeholders to coordinate support offers and events.
· Maintain up‑to‑date records, trackers and reports for the Programme Lead and Programme Officers.
· Help ensure communication, timelines and resources are aligned across all three sites.
Please download the attached recruitment pack to find out mor
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
This role is an opportunity to support and shape a major programme of research on how to deliver more innovative health care for patients and the public. You will work alongside our subject matter experts to provide effective project management and organisation for this research.
We are looking for a project officer to provide the day to day business and project management to work across a range of projects but including an exciting new multi-year partnership exploring how innovation can be harnessed to support the health and care system towards delivering care closer to where people live.
You will act as the main point of contact for project participants and research contacts, organise events and activities and support the day to day financial management of projects, reforecasting budgets and setting up timelines. You will also undertake research support tasks including administering surveys, producing feedback reports for research participants and extracting and collating relevant information from key documents and websites.
This role requires experience of project management and of organising interviews, events, focus groups or similar activities, together with excellent administrative and financial skills. Experience of working in or with health and social care organisations would be an advantage.
The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.
What you'll get in return
The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).
In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.
Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. We do not spnsor work permits.
No agencies please.
Recruitment Process
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 13 February at noon.
We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive. If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Please note that we are unable to offer feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
Interviews will be held on 3 March. The role is available to start immediately thereafter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Farringdon, London (Hybrid)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Contract: Two Years Fixed Term, Full-time (35hours/week)
Closing date: Tuesday 24 February
About St John International
St John International connects and supports 44 St John Establishments around the world — a global family committed to saving lives and building resilient communities through first aid, healthcare, and humanitarian support.
We are entering an exciting new chapter: developing our fundraising arm, expanding into new audiences, and working more closely than ever to tell our shared story as one global movement. It’s a moment of transformation and opportunity — and we’re looking for someone who can help us share that story with the world.
About the Role
We are looking for a Social Media and Engagement Officer with a genuine passion for conversation, connection, and community. This is not a broadcasting role — it’s about dialogue. You’ll be the voice of St John International across our social media channels, engaging with audiences in real time, responding thoughtfully to emerging conversations, and finding opportunities to amplify our work and our people.
You’ll help us grow beyond our traditional audiences, reaching new spaces and communities, and positioning St John International as a global leader in first aid and humanitarian service. You’ll work closely with the Communications Team to bring our quarterly communications strategies to life and ensure every post, comment, and interaction reflects our shared purpose and values.
The role reports to the Director of Communications and works closely with colleagues in the Fundraising Team and our network of international communicators across 44 St John Establishments.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as the first point of contact for St John International’s social media communities, responding to comments, messages, and discussions in a timely, engaging, and brand-aligned way.
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Serve as a guardian of our brand voice — confident, compassionate, and inclusive — ensuring all communications reflect our global values.
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Identify and nurture opportunities for meaningful engagement across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and emerging platforms.
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Collaborate with the Communications Team to plan and execute content that supports quarterly communications strategies.
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Monitor conversations about St John and related sectors, identifying trends, opportunities for thought leadership, and potential risks.
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Support and elevate St John’s network of expert speakers, identifying new digital and offline platforms to showcase their expertise with broader audiences.
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Work closely with colleagues across Establishments to gather stories, visuals, and insights that highlight our global impact.
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Ensure all content and engagement reflect an understanding of cultural diversity, political sensitivity, and our international context.
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Use social media analytics tools to monitor performance, report on engagement growth and sentiment, and provide insights to inform future strategy.
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Occasionally attend events or workshops (in the UK or abroad) to capture stories and build relationships with partners.
About You
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You’re a natural communicator who thrives on genuine interaction and knows how to build rapport online.
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You have a strong grasp of brand voice and can adapt tone and messaging to suit different audiences and contexts.
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You’re curious and empathetic — able to navigate complex or conflicting information and find clarity in nuance.
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You’re globally minded, culturally sensitive, and politically aware, with a good understanding of how narratives play differently across international regions.
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You have demonstrable experience managing social media channels for an organisation, ideally with an international, humanitarian, or non-profit focus.
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You’re proactive and creative, with an eye for storytelling and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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You can confidently use analytics tools to measure and interpret social media performance.
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Experience with tools such as Meta Business Suite, MailChimp, or similar is desirable.
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Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite would be an advantage but is not essential.
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As our platforms develop, we’d love for you to be confident in short-form video editing. This would include turning raw footage from our St John Establishments or events into usable content for Reels, Shorts and LinkedIn videos. On the job training for this can be provided if needed.
What We Offer
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A collaborative, values-driven environment within a global organisation making a real difference.
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The chance to shape and elevate St John International’s voice as we grow our global profile.
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Hybrid working arrangements, with at least two days of your week in our Farringdon office.
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Professional development opportunities and access to a global network of communicators.
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The opportunity to see your work directly contribute to life-saving impact around the world.
Inclusion and Diversity
St John International is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those with lived experience in international, humanitarian, or community-based work to apply.
We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position please submit a short cover letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role. Interviews will be held w/c 9th March.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Fixed Term, 12 month contract
Salary: £29,849 - £35,493 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 16th February 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 23rd February 2026
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Supporter Care Officer to join our Fundraising Strategy & Operations Team based in London on a 12-month fixed term basis.
About us
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
About the role
The Fundraising Strategy and Operations team delivers high quality operations support to the wider Fundraising Directorate including Strategic Liaison with Service teams, Compliance, Supporter Journeys and Communications, and Supporter Care.
The role sits within our friendly and dedicated Supporter Care team. In addition to providing operations support to the Fundraising Directorate, the team provides a high standard of customer service to Centrepoint supporters and members of the public.
The role works alongside two other Officers and the team Manager to help steward and grow our compassionate supporter base, securing Centrepoint’s long term future, and enabling us to reach our strategic goals through helping to maximise fundraised income and increase donor loyalty.
The role involves working independently, collaborating with colleagues and third-party suppliers, and using a variety of technical systems to fulfil a range of supporter-related responsibilities.
These include, but are not limited to, liaising with existing and prospective supporters, managing fundraising complaints, processing donations, processing supporter data; and ensuring all tasks are carried out in compliance with GDPR, Data Protection, and other regulatory requirements.
There is also the opportunity to work on projects, volunteer at events, and participate in a range of training to support personal and professional development.
About you
· Experience of working in Supporter Care or customer focused team
· Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and work to tight deadlines
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
· Ability to work well with others and on your own initiative
· Ability to investigate and resolve problems
· Ability to be flexible and switch between tasks as needed
· Literate in IT with experience of using MS Office – prior CRM use (e.g. Raiser’s Edge) is desirable
· Basic understanding of GDPR and Data Protection
What you’ll be doing
· Interacting with existing and prospective supporters via multiple communication channels
· Resolving complaints in line with our policy, escalating feedback where necessary
· Listening to and quality checking calls handled by the third-party contact centre
· Supporting with required training of the third-party contact centre call handling team
· Processing fundraising donations
· Maintaining supporter records on the Raiser’s Edge CRM system
· Helping to ensure team processes are accurate, efficient, and up to date
· Helping to ensure the team meets its service SLAs and KPIs
· Maintaining a good understanding and working knowledge of new sector regulations
· Supporting the delivery of strategic projects in line with the Supporter Care strategy
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
· 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
· Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
· Private Medical insurance
· Income protection
· Employer pension contributions of 5%
· Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
· An interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a fixed term Supporter Care Officer click ‘Apply’ now!
The Institute of Physics (IOP) exists to help physics and the people behind it realise their potential for our lives, our society and our planet.
Working alongside our members and leaders from across the physics community and beyond, we’ve identified three priorities that will shape our work over the next five years: Skills, Science and Society. These priorities sit at the heart of everything we do.
We’re currently looking for a People Officer on a permanent basis, to help us deliver our mission.
What’s it like working at the IOP?
The IOP is a friendly, inclusive and ambitious organisation. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work. We focus on supporting our people to thrive, offering competitive pay, great development opportunities and a generous benefits package.
Some of our benefits include:
- An excellent pension scheme
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance and a healthcare cash plan
- Eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards and access to an employee assistance programme
- 25 days’ annual leave as a standard, in addition to floating bank holidays
- Flexible working opportunities
The Role
What will I be doing?
You’ll be responsible for a range of activities, including:
- Maintaining and updating the full suite of personnel records for staff
- The timely and accurate generation and issue of employment contracts/amendment to terms and associated paperwork
- Overseeing the quality of data held within the HR system and other HR software and offer guidance to users of the systems and administrative support
- Preparing and accurately entering all monthly salary information on to the HR system
- Recruitment support for all Institute vacancies and managing the recruitment process
- Overseeing the probation and induction process for new starters and to conduct new starter induction sessions
- Developing new, and streamline existing administrative processes and procedures
- Generating system reports as and when required
About You...
The role is ideal for someone with good generalist HR experience and up to date knowledge and understanding of key HR legislation and HR systems.
We are looking for an organised and dependable individual who has a proven ability to work with within a small team, and who can communicate effectively with a wide range of people both in written and oral form.
Proven experience of accurate data entry and monthly payroll processes is essential along with previous experience of effectively following administrative processes.
Who will I work with?
- Internally, the role works across all departments as well as IOP Publishing HR and Finance
- Externally, the role works with recruitment agencies and other relevant organisations
Ideally, we at the IOP hope you’ll apply if your skills include:
Essential Criteria
- Experience of preparing and monitoring accurate contractual information and other essential HR documentation
- Experience of supporting the monthly payroll function
- Experience working in a busy and varied role in a fast paced environment, autonomously
- Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Absolute attention to detail
- Basic level HR qualification
- Experience using HR systems, ideally iTrent (Electric Theme)
At the IOP, we know that great candidates don’t always tick every box. If your experience looks a little different, but you bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
Alongside your CV, please include a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification.
How will I be working?
We work in a flexible, trust‑based way through our How We Work model. This gives individuals and teams the independence to choose how, when and where they work best, while recognising that some in‑person collaboration is important for impact especially from an operational standpoint.
You’ll be assigned a base office, which can also be your chosen place of work. Most of our roles offer hybrid working as standard, with occasional office visits to help us stay connected and support our inclusive way of working. As an organization we meet in person once a quarter at our Head Office in Kings Cross, London.
Why join the IOP?
The IOP is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. As a charity, we’re passionate about increasing public understanding of physics and supporting a diverse and inclusive physics community.
We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know we’re always happy to help.
Please note whilst we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, we warmly encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK and Ireland.
We strive to make physics accessible to people from all backgrounds.


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We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills to support with developing and communicating policy positions that contribute to the charity’s key strategic objectives.
In this dynamic role, you’ll work as a core part of the team and across the wider organisation to coordinate and draft responses to consultations and lead on responding to policy enquiries.
Your ability to influence and work together with others will help you to succeed as Policy Officer to learn from colleagues and external networks in order to contribute to policy positions, confidently represent Diabetes UK and influence others appropriately.
You will also be keen to seek out opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills and have an appetite to develop expert knowledge in particular policy areas.
Join us and be a part of something truly transformative. Together, we can change the narrative around diabetes and make a positive difference to the lives of people impacted by the condition.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grade: 5
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working considered)
Position type: Permanent
Responsible to: PR & Communications Manager
Direct reports: None
Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid) or Remote (UK based) with travel to Truro up to 4 times per year
ROLE PURPOSE:
As our Communications & PR Officer, you'll work closely with the Communications & PR Manager and lots of other colleagues across the organisation.
You'll create high quality written content including organisational messaging, reports, and press releases. You'll help drive fundraising and awareness by supporting campaigns and securing media coverage.
This role is key to:
- Raising awareness of ShelterBox's work and issues faced by the people we support
- Coordinating communications across fundraising and communications teams
- Ensuring consistency and accuracy in our external messaging
- Protecting and enhancing ShelterBox's reputation
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We're looking for a creative, motivated communications professional with experience writing for different audiences and working with the media.
You'll be organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
As part of the Communications & Digital team, you'll help increase awareness among new and existing audiences, support fundraising, and ensure teams across the organisation have the communications materials they need.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Media engagement
- Work with the PR & Communications Manager to maximise media opportunities across national and regional, print, digital, and broadcast media
- Draft press releases, features, opinion pieces, and letters to editors
- Prepare media pitches, briefings, quotes, and statements
- Proactively pitch stories and spokespeople for campaigns and response work
- Secure media interviews and manage logistics
- Monitor and respond to media requests via the PR inbox
- Track media coverage and analyse trends for KPI reporting
- Support organisation-wide media training
- Build and maintain regional and national media contacts
- Stay across the news agenda and our response work to identify opportunities
Communications
- Write clear, compelling organisational messaging and FAQs to support fundraising, especially during major disasters, appeals, and campaigns
- Draft key reports, including monthly response summaries, reach and impact reports, updates for our Royal patron, and the annual report
- Research and collaborate with colleagues to develop messaging
- Help develop and deliver communications campaigns
- Keep organisational statistics and messaging up to date
- Support with coordinating communications across channels to maximise storytelling
- Contribute creative ideas and support planning for communications activities
- Evaluate communications performance
- Identify messaging gaps and potential stories
Other duties
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post
- Follow ShelterBox policies and procedures on Health & Safety and take responsibility for personal safety.
- Work flexibly, including out of hours when needed
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of million of visits every year.
We are now looking for a Casual Learning Officer to join our Learning Team on a flexible basis on a casual contract.
The Benefits
- An hourly rate of £17.98 per hour
- Offices in a beautiful location
If you have experience delivering outdoor environmental education and a strong grasp of ecology and natural heritage, this is an incredible opportunity to step into a unique role with our prestigious organisation.
Working in the heart of London's iconic Royal Parks, you’ll have the chance to deliver fun and inclusive activities to our diverse visitors amidst stunning natural settings.
What’s more, you’ll enjoy the freedom of flexible hours, ensuring a perfect balance between work and your personal commitments whilst still making a meaningful impact!
The Role
As a Casual Learning Officer, you will support the delivery of our outdoor learning programmes.
Working alongside our inspiring Learning Team, you’ll plan and deliver school sessions and other activities to visitors of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, providing inclusive, fun and high-quality experiences across nature, heritage and wellbeing. You’ll have the opportunity to build varied experience in a range of informal settings, such as drop-in events, festivals and out in the parks’ beautiful habitats.
You may also be offered opportunities to undertake a range of administrative and customer support duties, including responding to enquiries from the public, uploading event information online and processing booking transfer and cancellation requests.
About You
To be considered as a Casual Learning Officer, you will need:
- Proven experience delivering outdoor environmental education to school groups
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver sessions with energy and enthusiasm to diverse audiences
- In depth knowledge of ecology, natural heritage and outdoor learning
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Please note, this role will require an Enhanced DBS Check.
Other organisations may call this role Programme Officer, Engagement Officer, Outdoor Learning Officer, Education Officer, Outdoor Activities Officer, Visitor Services Officer, or Enrichment Officer.
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please click here to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Please note, if you are interested in this position, please send a one-page cover letter, along with your CV to hr @ etp-global. org
Organisation overview
Founded in 1997, the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) is the tea sector’s global membership organisation working to improve the lives of the people and communities who rely on tea for their livelihoods. A not-for-profit membership organisation with 38 diverse members, we collaborate with our members, third-party grantors and other stakeholders to implement impactful, long-term programmes in tea-producing countries and drive responsible business practices.
Our work addresses the most pressing human rights and environmental challenges in the global tea supply chain - from improving livelihoods and working conditions to advancing equality and climate resilience. Many of the challenges facing the tea sector are deep-rooted and systemic and no single organisation can address them alone. Meaningful progress requires collaboration and the combined efforts of partners across the sector.
Over the next five years, we aim to significantly expand our membership geographically and with better representation across the full supply chain. This role will be central to this effort.
Role purpose
Are you a strategic communicator who knows how to craft compelling narratives that strengthen relationships and drive engagement? Do you enjoy translating complex issues into clear, accessible messages that resonate with diverse audiences?
We’re looking for a Communications Lead to shape and deliver ETP’s content strategy - supporting the communications needs of our members, helping to demonstrate the value of ETP’s work, and contributing to the growth of our membership. From developing thought leadership pieces and showcasing programme impact, to enhancing our digital presence and supporting media engagement, your work will help ensure members, partners, and prospective members understand and connect with ETP’s mission and impact.
At ETP, communications is not an add-on. You’ll be joining an organisation that recognises the importance of clear, credible, and engaging communications, and actively invests in it. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a can-do attitude, strong writing skills, and a strategic mindset to play a key role in strengthening how ETP communicates at a pivotal time for the organisation.
Key details:
- Reporting to: Head of Communications & Membership.
- Permanent contract, hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week in our London office.
- 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
- Benefits package including 8% pension, life insurance and an employee assistance programme with health insurance after six months’ service.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Potential for international travel to our countries of focus and other regions.
- Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
Key responsibilities
Content development and management
- Lead the production of key content pieces at ETP, including our annual report, regular updates to members and stakeholders, and innovative programme impact stories.
- Own and manage the communications content calendar, ensuring creativity and alignment with organisational goals.
- Own programmatic communications, collaborating with internal teams to produce communication toolkits on our range of programmes for members, incorporating feedback to meet members’ needs effectively.
- Collaborate with members and partners to ensure communications align with their needs and priorities – on both programmes and day-to-day communications.
- Work closely with ETP’s leadership team, country teams and experts to develop thought leadership pieces that contribute to sector-wide conversations and challenge the status quo constructively.
- Develop and issue ETP’s monthly member and stakeholder newsletter, ensuring there is ample content and that it is delivered on time.
Digital ownership
- Develop and implement ETP’s social media strategy, ensuring consistent, engaging, and impactful output.
- Oversee all social media activity, driving engagement and growing ETP’s digital presence across LinkedIn and X.
- Develop and share regular posts from the ETP CEO and sample posts for team members for key initiatives.
- Own website content, regularly updating the site with new information, from new joiners to news articles and programme updates.
Showcasing impact
- Create content that showcases ETP’s impact at both programmatic and sectoral levels, using innovative and striking approaches.
- Work with the Monitoring & Evaluation Lead to update the Global Impact Framework, ensuring our website data is up to date and effectively communicating impact across the ETP portfolio.
Design
- Use existing Adobe’s InDesign and Canva templates to produce a range of ETP branded assets including donor reports, event materials such as standees and backdrops etc.
Media relations
- Work with the Head of Communications & Membership to respond to media inquiries and support crisis communication efforts as needed.
- Research and create compelling media content, including proactive and reactive press releases.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets to amplify ETP’s message.
Experience and skills required
Essential
- Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and persuasive content.
- Experience in developing creative and disruptive (yet constructive) content strategies.
- Strong social media strategy and management experience.
- Experience in media relations, including crafting press releases and managing media inquiries.
- Exceptional organisation skills, the ability to stick to deadlines and ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to brief external suppliers e.g. designers and videographers to ensure they deliver on brief, on time and to budget.
- Proven ability to work independently as a self-starter, demonstrating a dynamic, driven mindset with strong lateral thinking skills to solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Demonstrate drive, curiosity, and a strong team-oriented mindset.
- Fluency in English required and proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset.
- High proficiency in MS Office applications, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress and MailChimp.
Desirable
- Understanding of agricultural supply chains and the issues at play in corporate social responsibility.
- Good contacts with journalists and media outlets that focus on supply chain issues.
- Familiarity with impact measurement frameworks and tools.
- Familiarity with CRM systems e.g. Salesforce.
- Knowledge of trends and innovations in thought leadership communications.
If this position is of interest, please send through a cover letter and CV (maximum two pages) to hr @ etp-global. org
Tea’s global membership organisation. Catalysing systemic change to benefit everybody who works in tea
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a creative and data-driven Senior Social Media Officer to take the lead on managing and evolving our social media presence across multiple channels. You’ll work closely with colleagues across our global teams to bring our brand to life online — raising awareness, driving engagement, and helping us tell powerful stories of change.
This role sits within our Brand & Communications team. You’ll be responsible for managing digital communities, creating compelling content, spotting trends, and using data insights to optimise our performance. You’ll also play a vital role in building capacity across the organisation, helping others to use social media in a way that’s consistent, impactful, and aligned with our global objectives.
Accountabilities
- Lead the development and delivery of our social media strategy, ensuring alignment with broader communications goals.
- Manage our global social media channels and digital communities — engaging followers, responding to queries, and growing our reach.
- Create and coordinate engaging, platform-appropriate content — including graphics, video, and storytelling.
- Analyse and report on performance, using insights to inform strategy and day-to-day decisions.
- Stay ahead of trends, spotting new opportunities for engagement and innovation.
- Support colleagues and partners with expert advice, toolkits, and training to strengthen their own social media activity.
- Contribute to integrated campaigns, helping us amplify fundraising and other strategic profiling efforts (e.g. influencing, thought leadership, etc).
(Please see the Recruitment Pack on our careers page for full accountabilities details)
About you
You are an experienced and dynamic digital communications professional with a proven track record in developing and executing social media strategies that deliver demonstrable impact. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, showing persuasive leadership to foster a culture of creativity and innovation rooted in data-backed insights and strategic brand building.
You are passionate about social justice, sustainable development, and climate resilience, and understand the power of social media to galvanise audiences and achieve organisational objectives. You’re curious, collaborative, and confident in your expertise, and feel equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves to create content or digging into analytics to continuously optimise performance.
You stay informed about emerging digital innovations, always seeking new ways to elevate Practical Action’s work and profile.
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience in social media strategy and management (experience in the INGO or development sector a plus).
- Excellent knowledge of key platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) strengths and opportunities, and how to get the most out of them.
- Strong storytelling skills and experience creating multimedia content, with grounded confidence to adapt master narratives and campaigns to diverse audiences.
- Spotless attention to detail and commitment to the development of high-quality outputs aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
- Solid grasp of digital analytics, social listening tools, and the ability to translate data into insights, creating accessible reports and actionable recommendations.
- Continuous curiosity and understanding of current digital trends, best practices, and emerging platforms.
- Ability to work with and mentor a diverse array of colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures at all levels and experience.
- An inclusive, respectful, and collaborative mindset is a must.
Bonus if you have:
- Experience using project management tools like Mondaycom and Miro
- Comfortability using creative platforms like Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud
Our vision is for a world that works better for everyone. We believe where there’s action, there’s hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Multiple System Atrophy Trust (MSA Trust) is the UK and Eire’s leading national charity offering vital support to people affected by MSA – a terminal neurodegenerative disease.
About the Role
To lead on the Trust’s Policy and Communications work. To ensure our strategy and work in this area is led by the specific needs of people affected by MSA. This will require effective contact between the Trust and people affected by MSA, a range of health and care professionals; in order to develop their engagement in a professional and supportive way. To be an ambassador for change in wider society, working in the best interests of people affected by MSA. To develop and ensure effective external communications and dialogue with people affected by MSA and facilitate positive collaboration with other relevant agencies and policymakers. To co-ordinate marketing and clear messaging to key stakeholders.
To promote the development of this element of work within the MSA Trust, which may include future line management responsibility as the work develops.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the CEO, internal teams, Services Committee, and other colleagues to set and deliver an integrated Policy and External Communications strategy for the MSA Trust.
- Be responsible for the development and delivery of an operational plan with targets and be accountable for the budget in this area.
- Lead on policy and campaigning work, ensuring priorities reflect the views of people with MSA.
- Be responsible for the Trust’s external communications and messaging.
- Be responsible for ensuring that the development and output of our communications and policy work are inclusive and reflect the diversity of our MSA community.
- Play a key role in the development and effectiveness of national and local voluntary networks that support shared ambitions for the neurology sector.
- Play a key role in the production of MSA News – the Trust’s flagship publication for members.
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure our services are compliant with relevant policies, procedures and relevant legislative frameworks.
- Create positive relationships with MSA Trust colleagues, Trustees, and external networks to share knowledge, insight and evidence.
General Responsibilities
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the role.
- Embrace diversity and share in the MSA Trust’s commitment to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination.
- Work closely with the Fundraising Team to build fundable propositions and build relationships with supporters.
- Use the charity’s resources efficiently and effectively to ensure that our financial resources are demonstrably used for the benefit of our service users.
- Ensure that information is obtained, used and stored in accordance with our Data Protection and Confidentiality policies.
- Maintain compliance and adherence with all processes to ensure good governance.
- Develop a deep understanding of the issues facing people affected by MSA across the UK and Ireland, including the Health, Social Care and Welfare landscape.
We will not accept applications without a covering statement. Please ensure in your covering letter you mention any dates you might not be available for interview.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Premises Officer to join our Putney School of Art and Design team at Enable!
About Us
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best.
Reports to: Operations Manager
Based: Putney School of Art and Design
Salary: London Living Wage - £13.85 (£15.52 Inclusive of A/L)
Contract: Casual
Work Arrangement: 2 Evenings per week minimum, On-site
DBS: Enhanced with Children
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, The Premises Officer will be responsible for the security of the building and the safety of staff and learners, when on duty. The post is to cover evening shifts at the school, 5-10pm during the term dates and various additional hours to cover annual leave out of term dates, including the weekends.
The team at PSAD are passionate about connecting the community through culture, art and design, making it affordable and accessible for all. Today, managed by Enable and firmly rooted in the community, the school offers art and design courses, including specialised courses like the Art and Design Diploma, a Family Learning programme where parent and child can learn and work together, and courses for young people.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
- Set up studios as required, directed by the Operations Manager or the Curriculum Manager.
- As directed, maintains the security of the School and the safety applying the closed down procedure at the end of each day , students and staff have safe access, unexpected visitors and contractors show identification and sign a visitor book; reports all incidents e.g. security breaches, threatening behaviour, theft to the Operations Manager or the most senior officer on duty.
- Ensure all of the facilities, studios and teaching spaces are prepared ready for each class throughout the School's opening hours e.g. putting away equipment, cables, turning off heaters, clearing studios of rubbish, emptying bins, any cleaning as required during operational hours.
- Assumes full responsibility for the building and the safety of students in the absence of more senior staff, contacting the Key Holder (Operations Manager/Head of School) in the case of an emergency.
- Assists the Operations Manager with minor repairs as required.
- Assists with the delivery, unpacking and storing of stock and stores.
- Operate the school Art Shop and sell a range of art materials to students at designated hours, and refreshments to students in the evenings and at weekends, if required.
- Handles cash accurately, including use of cash tills and credit card payments, maintaining security of cash and stock at all times.
- Assist and contribute to key school events including operational tasks related to them such as setting up exhibitions, and technical support for tutors in using IT facilities for teaching and learning equipment.
- General administrative and operational duties including taking payments from students for fees and materials, using the school MIS system to enrols students, ensuring that all details are inputted correctly to ensure accurate record keeping and check course information on the school website and make necessary updates.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, as directed by the Head of School.
The successful candidate will have
- Competent IT knowledge & skills
- Experience of working in a school and / or customer care
- Awareness of the importance of Health and Safety
- Willingness to be flexible to help meet urgent and important business deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Can prioritise own workload with good time management abilities.
- Can work under pressure to meet the needs of the school business.
- Ability to problem-solve and make decisions when needed.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
The CEO will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the continued success and sustainability of Clwyd Special Riding Centre. This is a wide-ranging role combining strategic leadership with hands-on people management.
The postholder will oversee the daily running of the Centre while also working closely with Trustees to deliver long-term development plans. The role demands strong financial and organisational management, excellent people skills, and the ability to balance compassion with pragmatism.
The CEO will act as a key ambassador for the Centre, building relationships with supporters, stakeholders, and the wider community to secure funding and grow the charity’s impact. The CEO will create the strategic plans for the next 5 years and work with the Trustees, Stakeholders and Staff to implement the plan.
This is an exciting opportunity to transition the organisation into a sustainable, self-funded and agile organisation able to meet the needs of their traditional participant and those members of the community who could benefit from equine activities.
Please see the Information Pack for details
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Brain Research UK to recruit a part time Communications and Digital Manager.
Contract: Permanent, part time role working four days per week, with flexibility to split hours over four or five days
Salary: £40,000 full time equivalent (£32,000 per annum for four days per week)
Location: Hybrid role between home and London office, with ideally two days per week (Monday and Wednesday) in the office at Holborn
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 13th February
Interviews: Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 25th February
As the UK's leading dedicated funder of neurological research, Brain Research UK helps drive breakthroughs that transform lives. Since 1971 the charity has invested over £58 million in pioneering research to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological conditions, enabling people affected to live better, longer lives. With a focused commitment on three critical and underfunded areas - brain tumours, brain and spinal cord injury, and headache and facial pain - the organisation plays a vital role in addressing some of the greatest unmet needs in neuroscience today.
You'll work within a small, dedicated and talented team and will play a central role in shaping how Brain Research UK tells its story; leading the development of high-quality, impact led content that brings research and lived experience together to build support loyalty and increase public engagement and understanding.
The role has real scope for impact and innovation and will work closely with colleagues from across the charity, including the CEO, to build on strong foundations. Core responsibilities within the role will include:
- Lead all digital communications, including website, social media and online campaigns
- Manage and create content for the website, overseeing written, visual and video
- Develop and deliver a planned schedule of communications activity across all channels.
- Develop and maintain a compelling library of supporter stories (written, film and imagery), ensuring appropriate permissions and coverage across key research areas
- Work with colleagues to source, craft and share stories that demonstrate impact and inspire support
- Collaborate with colleagues to translate funded research into clear, engaging stories that show how science changes lives
- Work closely with the fundraising team to optimise digital communications
- Engage with and respond to the organisation's online community in a timely, supportive and professional manner
- Ensure consistent use of brand, tone and values in line with brand guidelines
- Track and analyse digital performance using tools such as Google Analytics and income reports, using insight to continuously improve effectiveness
- Report on how communications activity drives engagement, enquiries, donations and pledges
- Manage relationships with third-party agencies where required, including briefing, objectives and evaluation
- Coordinate corporate communications such as the annual review and impact report
We would love to see applications from candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience within a communications role within a charity or similar organisation
- Demonstrable experience of leading on storytelling, narrative development or content creation that has driven engagement or fundraising outcomes, with the ability to identify the emotional heart of a story and shape it appropriately for different audiences and channels
- Experience planning and delivering social media content using a structured schedule
- Experience developing e-communications to build loyalty and engagement
- Experience managing website content
- Understanding of online community management and supporter engagement
- Confidence using analytics tools to measure and report on digital performance
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with diverse audiences
- Emotional intelligence and sensitivity when engaging with people affected by medical conditions
- Understanding of how to use video and film across digital channels
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Familiarity with CMS platforms, social media channels (e.g. Instagram, Facebook) and e-marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp, DotDigital)
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.


