Communications and engagement manager jobs

The Digital Communications Officer reports to the Digital Communications Manager. The post holder plays a key supporting role in communicating the work of the Trust – including its research, policy priorities, programmes, and alumni stories – to external audiences. This is a newly created role, introduced to expand our digital communications capacity and significantly grow our digital presence.

The Digital Communications Officer will work alongside the Digital Communications Manager to create, coordinate and maintain our digital output. They will need to have flexible skills across both web and social, and a strong ability to create eye-catching visuals and produce high-quality video content. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and proactive individual to create engaging content, ramp up production of cross-platform video content, and introduce new digital innovations as the Trust seeks to explore new avenues to grow its reach.

Main duties

Social Media

• Take a lead on content creation for the Trust’s social media, writing crisp copy and creating engaging visuals suitable for a range of audiences across LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

• Co-lead on the production of cross-platform video content, with a particular focus on TikTok and Instagram. Work with the Digital Communications Manager, Senior Programmes Officer: Marketing and Communications, and other colleagues to generate content ideas relevant to the Trust’s key areas of activity. Take an active, hands-on role in the planning, filming, and editing of innovative video content.

• Support with the day-to-day management of various socials platforms, including monitoring user engagement and answering inbox queries.

• Alongside the Digital Communications Manager, liaise with research colleagues to convert research outputs into engaging socials content, and work with colleagues in the programmes team to create impactful socials content promoting their work.

• Monitor social media engagement and activity more broadly, ensuring team members are aware of key developments and identifying examples of best practice in the sector.

• Advise and support all colleagues as necessary with their use of social media.

Website and Digital Communications

• Support with the management of the Sutton Trust website, and associated microsites, and the COSMO website, ensuring they are updated and remain responsive to the needs of our different audiences of students, teachers, policymakers, academics, funders and media.

• Work with external web developers to drive forward improvements to the Trust’s websites, ensuring quality user experience and SEO optimisation.

• Use Google Analytics and other monitoring tools to evaluate website performance and inform improvements. Work with a digital agency to manage the Trust’s Google Ads Grant Account and shape our approach to paid search advertising.

• Support with the maintenance of a proactive and diverse programme of blog content, helping to identify potential pieces from internal and external authors.

• Develop the Trust’s regular email newsletter, including drafting high quality content.

• Support with the formatting of research outputs and the design of other digital assets (such as charts), including those related to the COSMO Study.

Other

• Work with colleagues to maintain communications and content planning grids.

• Track and assess digital engagement in detail and assist with communicating performance to team members.

• Keep abreast of digital developments, assisting the Digital Communications Manager in providing expertise to the wider organisation.

• Proactively suggest improvements to the Trust’s digital communications approach.

• Write copy as required.

• Feed into the wider work of the Research and Communications Team.

• Other duties as necessary from time to time.

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A strong understanding of using Canva (as well as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and/or Adobe Illustrator) to design engaging and creative graphics for social media.

• Experience of creating cross-platform video content for social media (experience producing vertical video for TikTok and/or Instagram is particularly desirable). Basic videography, photography and editing skills would be advantageous.

• Experience of using various social media platforms and creating high-quality content.

• A good knowledge of and some experience in managing a website, including basic knowledge of HTML and CSS, experience of WordPress and an understanding of Google Analytics.

• An eye for detail, and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage.

• Has first-class interpersonal skills.

• Is willing to take on other duties from time-to-time as needed in a busy team.

• Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent

• Salary: £32,000-£36,000

• Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week

• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.

• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends

• DBS check may be required

Interviews

Applications should reach us by midnight, 21st January 2026, with first round interviews held over Zoom on 4th February 2026, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 10th February 2026.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

Martingale Postgraduate Foundation (Martingale) exists to fund and support the next generation of talented researchers. We believe that family income should not be a barrier to the pursuit of excellence, and our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive within world-leading postgraduate research.

Martingale’s flagship programme is the Martingale Postgraduate Scholarship, which supports students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue and excel in postgraduate degrees, by providing:

• A fully-funded Living Wage Scholarship to pursue a one-year Masters degree or a four-year PhD.
• All tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend for living costs.
• Tailored support to apply for Martingale courses at our partner universities.
• Access to Martingale programmes, including leadership training and connections with top academic and industry professionals.
• Membership of a pioneering community of talented researchers.

In the three years since Martingale launched, we are now supporting over 100 Scholars to undertake postgraduate degrees across our ten partner universities and have committed over £7.7m in Scholarships. We are continuing to expand our offer, bringing on new partners each year.

We are seeking an experienced communications lead to join our external engagement team and play a key role in shaping Martingale’s external profile and scholar recruitment.

As Communications Manager, you will lead on several critical aspects of Martingale’s work including all external communications from social media to PR, and brand management. Crucially, you will lead on the annual recruitment campaign for Martingale’s Postgraduate Scholarships. This three-month campaign each autumn is a fundamental part of Martingales work, ensuring we are finding and supporting as many talented people to apply as possible. Working closely with the Head of Communications and External Engagement, you will lead on all Martingale’s external communications.

A key responsibility will be ensuring that Martingale’s messaging is consistent, with a bold brand presence and strong collaboration with various external stakeholders including funders, universities, media, and government. You will also line manage the Events and Communications Officer who leads on all Martingale events and social media.

We are looking for a strong communicator with some leadership experience including line management, partnership management and external relations. You will bring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a strong alignment with Martingale’s mission. We welcome applicants from a range of career paths who are excited to be part of a growing, fast-paced charity delivering meaningful impact.

Martingale Foundation is incubated by Purposeful Ventures who provide operational and strategic support. The Communications Manager will be employed by Purposeful Ventures.

About Purposeful Ventures

Our vision is for a fairer society where all young people thrive. We work with social entrepreneurs, organisations and philanthropists that share our vision. Through our work with these partners, young people are given opportunities in education and beyond, helping them reach their true potential.

Purposeful Ventures offers philanthropists and funders bespoke advice, using an evidence-based approach to help them to identify high-impact opportunities to fund. We then partner with visionary individuals and mission-driven organisations with strong theories of change. We help them turn great ideas into sustainable and successful ventures by offering fully individualised and very hands-on support, access to funding and a ‘high-challenge, high-support’ home. We do the minimum necessary and whatever it takes to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with the Head of Communications and External Engagement, you will lead on the design and implementation of end-to-end marketing for the recruitment campaign for Martingale Scholars:

• Ensure widespread marketing of the Martingale Scholarship opportunity across the UK, including in media (e.g., student newspapers), on university campuses and on graduate job boards.
• Coordinate an effective paid advertising campaign across multiple channels.
• Directly engage prospective scholars to increase interest and convince them to apply for Martingale opportunities. For example, leading email campaigns, visiting university campuses, or hosting webinars.
• Build relationships with university academics, careers departments, student societies, graduate careers platforms, and other organisations who work with Martingale’s target audience. Encourage them to share Martingale opportunities to relevant people.
• Develop marketing materials and coordinate circulation: leaflets, brochures, social media content, video, email and newsletters, case studies and interviews with relevant people incl. current scholars.
• Procure and coordinate any relevant external providers: e.g., paid digital advertising agencies.
• Manage the Applicant Tracking System, embed and manage a CRM system for enrolled scholars.

Manage brand and increase brand awareness:

• Manage and develop Martingale Foundation’s brand identity, and the identity of our programmes: visual identity, communication style, digital presence, in-person style and feel of events.
• Design and manage a creative and innovative social media campaign across multiple channels, incl. paid ads.
• Manage the website, including maintenance, development, and SEO – with agency support.
• Lead engagement with media outlets and relevant press, including student newspapers. Write engaging press releases and generate interest in Martingale.
• Develop innovative opportunities to grow Martingale’s brand awareness including opportunities for you or the CEO to showcase Martingale’s work.

Stakeholder management and communications:

• Produce and coordinate engaging communications and events for scholars and applicants, alongside the Programme’s team.
• Manage relationships with partner universities Marketing and External Relations teams, ensuring they are consulted and pleased with progress, while also delivering on their commitments.
• Develop collaborative relationships with charity partners or organisations with similar missions to Martingale, as well as potential employers of Martingale Scholars, and ensure they are aware of Martingale’s mission and progress whilst supporting recruitment and brand building efforts.
• Build productive relationships with funders relevant communications teams.

Organisation and team:

• Line manage the Events and Communications Officer, ensuring they are supported, clear on responsibilities and how they fit into the wider strategy of Martingale.
• Work across all departments in the organisation, ensuring that staff are supported to produce communications and that all Martingale’s work is being promoted effectively.

Monitor and report on the progress of the Martingale Foundation:

• Lead the production of impact reports.
• Collect and analyse data from applications, and annually review and refine the Martingale Scholarship’s recruitment campaign to make appropriate adjustments in future years.
• Assess, evidence and communicate the impact of the Martingale Foundation Scholarship in innovative ways.

General

• As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder.
• The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by the line manager.

Key Requirements:

Essential Criteria

• Right to work in the UK

Experience and skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences including senior stakeholders.
• Strong experience in communications within a mission-driven organisation.
• Good track record of developing and delivering highly effective communications campaigns.
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on content expertise.
• Experience managing and cultivating partnerships.
• Understanding of UK education, social mobility, or research funding landscapes.
• Experience in managing an organisation’s social media and website (including wordpress or similar).
• Able to assimilate complex information quickly, identifying the pertinent points and making them accessible for a wider audience.
• Advanced IT proficiency: Spreadsheet, Word Processing, CRM or Databases, Email, Web-based applications.
• Experience managing multiple projects/workstream and priorities simultaneously, while maintaining attention to detail, prioritising, and meeting deadlines. 

Desirable

• Experience working with or within higher education or research organisations.
• Graphic design experience in Adobe.
• Proven experience line managing staff.
• Familiarity with charity fundraising or philanthropic communications.
• Experience delivering communications in a startup or scale-up environment.
• Experience in working with governance boards and/or trustees.
• Experience delivering ambitious recruitment campaigns.

Personal Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal skills: able to build rapport and trusting relationships and able to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
• A commitment to Martingale’s mission to support postgraduate students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Comfortable working in a rapidly growing and changing organisation with a degree of ambiguity – confident to create processes and ways forward where they might not yet exist.
• Creative and innovative: willing to think outside the box to maximise reach.
• Resourceful, able to act on initiative, hardworking, detail-oriented, and systematic.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after two years of service and to 30 days after three years of service. This entitlement is pro rata for part-time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays.
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• A flexible approach to working with understanding and consideration for work-life balance and personal commitments.
• As a Purposeful Ventures employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme, where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to.
• Access to Charlie Perks, offering discounts and rewards at over 30,000 brands and retailers.

Head of Fundraising and Communications

Location: London, United Kingdom (Some hybrid working available)

About the Charity

Based in Notting Hill and operating satellite clubs, the Harrow Club works across Kensington, Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, helping young people to recognise their full potential.

With a focus on educational exclusion, street work and safe spaces and pathways to opportunity, we are pioneering new ways of engaging young people and addressing the challenges and opportunities of modern London. 

We are seeking an experienced Head of Fundraising and Communication to join our passionate team and help drive our mission forward.

Purpose of the Role

Lead the charity’s fundraising and communications strategy to grow sustainable income, build strong relationships, and raise the organisation’s profile. This role will drive innovation, strengthen donor engagement, and ensure our story connects with supporters and funders.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Innovation

Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet and exceed income targets.

Identify, research, and cultivate relationships with prospective donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.

Lead on preparing and submitting compelling funding applications and proposals.

Stay up to date with fundraising trends, legislation, and best practice, ensuring all activities are compliant and ethical.

Relationship Management

Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, ensuring excellent stewardship and donor retention.

Build strong networks and partnerships across sectors to support organisational growth.

Campaigns & Events

Plan and deliver successful fundraising events and campaigns that engage supporters and attract new audiences.

Communications

Lead our communications efforts to raise the charity’s profile and engage supporters.

Strengthen the organisation’s communications capability, ensuring messaging is clear, compelling, and aligned with our mission.

Monitoring & Reporting
Monitor fundraising performance and report regularly to the Board, senior management team, and trustees.
Provide insight on progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Line-manage the fundraising team of two members, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.

Person Specification

We, are looking for someone who:

Has substantial experience in a fundraising role, ideally within the charity sector.

Demonstrates success in securing income from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and major donors.

Has strong networking, relationship-building, and communication skills.

Possesses excellent written skills for bids, proposals, and reports.

Can work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Has strong organisational and project management skills with attention to detail.

Has proven line management experience and is a strong team player, supporting colleagues, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a positive team culture.

Shares a passion for our mission and values.

Terms and Benefits

Full-time, permanent position

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Hybrid working policy – details to be discussed dependent on the candidate

Holiday allowance – 25 days

How to Apply

Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter by 18 January 2026. In your covering letter, please outline how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the selection criteria listed in the job description.

We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the stated deadline if we identify a suitable candidate.

Shortlisting will take place immediately after the closing date:

First-round interviews: Week commencing 26 January 2026

Second-round interviews (if shortlisted): Week commencing 5 February 2026

For further details about the charity please visit our website. If you would like an informal discussion about the position, please select YES in the questionnaire in the application.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when applying.

Cambridge Science Centre
For more than ten years, Cambridge Science Centre (CSC) has been sparking
curiosity and a love of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in
young people across the East of England.

Job Description
This role is central to positioning CSC as the leading small-to-medium-sized science
centre and STEM engagement organisation in the UK. Working with the CEO and
Directors, you will help identify opportunities, shape CSC’s marketing strategy, and
translate that into an objective-led plan of action. You will be responsible for all CSC
marketing campaigns and activity, owning the brand and its development across all
key audiences, including the public, community groups, teachers and school leaders,
corporate CSR teams, and educational grant providers.
You will lead CSC’s marketing partnerships and publicity channels, including the
website, social media, YouTube, and press contacts. You will set the strategic
direction that informs our creative approach, energising staff to push creative
boundaries across video, social media, digital platforms, and live engagements.
In addition, you will ensure the organisation is supported with up-to-date collateral
across all major functions and initiatives, while fostering a customer-focused approach
through media and marketing skills training across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
● Develop and manage all CSC marketing and advertising activity, strategically
prioritising initiatives to achieve annual targets within the marketing budget.
● Own all aspects of CSC’s brand and the development of CSC’s storytelling
framework, ensuring content consistently communicates impact, inclusivity,
scientific curiosity, and community value.
● Support the CEO in the development and revision of a multi-year marketing
strategy, identifying top-priority objectives for focused campaigns which you
will then own.
● Maintain a cross-organisation annual marketing plan and quarterly update
schedule with key staff members to help identify ongoing opportunities to
promote CSC activities, products, community engagements and programmes.
● Working with the broader CSC team, create and manage a marketing content
development plan, including case-studies, blogs and social-media threads, to
best seize publicity opportunities and achieve annual marketing objectives.
● Establish annual marketing targets, and own and track marketing metrics
across all key audiences, including the public, schools, community groups,
corporate partners, and the informal education sector, including quarterly
reports on progress.
● Identify and manage marketing risk for the organisation, including considered
fast-response on public platforms as appropriate.
● Develop and manage all CSC marketing relationships with partners and
press.
● Own all press and publicity channels, driving up quality engagement with CSC
through the CSC website, social media, YouTube, etc.
● Create and manage a CSC collateral database, ensuring responsiveness to
business development priorities.
● Empower and upskill CSC staff to actively support marketing campaigns and
storytelling efforts.

3
● Ensure that community and partner engagements are effectively supported
with marketing and awareness-raising initiatives.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
● Significant experience in a senior marketing role, including annual budget
planning, press engagement, and campaign management.
● Proven experience in brand development and stewardship of brand identity.
● Experience in managing publicity channels, including websites and social
media.
● Experience in setting marketing targets and measuring progress to achieve
specific business development objectives.
● Experience in business-to-consumer advertising, ideally within a family, youth,
or event-oriented organisation.
● A people person: you enjoy working with others to help bring their stories to life.
● Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
● Driven to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes in everything you do.
● Proven ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities.
● A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
● A collaborative work ethic, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues and
partners across a wide range of projects.
● Competent with digital tools, comfortable working with digital content and
analytical platforms.
Able to achieve a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Desirable Criteria
● Business-to-business marketing, and business partnership marketing
experience
● Relevant business, charity or educational press contact network
● Work with community- and value-based organisations
● Experience in developing and maintaining product and marketing collateral
● Experience in science communications or of working with families, adults and
children
● Customer service skills and experience
● Level 3 or equivalent qualifications in a STEM subject
● Full clean driving license

We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to increasing the diversity and numbers of young people entering engineering and technology to meet the future workforce needs, as well as promoting roles that help us work towards net zero and drive environmental sustainability.

 

Are you an experienced marcomms professional with a passion for building relationships and increasing audience engagement? We’re looking for the right person to join us to drive our schools-facing campaigns, working across the marketing communications mix. 

 

Working with a range of stakeholders, you’ll manage the development, planning and execution of a range of strategic campaigns and communication. You’ll create compelling content that promotes our activities across multiple channels, tracking and reporting on performance and engagement. 

 

About EngineeringUK 

Our purpose is to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers. 

 
Our vision is that the UK has the workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive, to improve sustainability and to achieve net zero. 

 
Our mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.

In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more diverse and representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing. 
 

We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability. 
 

We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity: 

• We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard 

• We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision 

• We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment 

• We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding 

• We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals 

About the role 
 

The Marketing Communications Manager is responsible for the strategic delivery of strong marcomms campaigns and content creation that help meet programme targets, raise the profile of our work and drive increased targeted engagement with our programmes and services.

 

Your main focus will be on programmes to engage our schools audiences, including teachers, careers leaders and young people. You will also drive engagement with organisations that run STEM outreach activities to help make all schools outreach more impactful.

 

In your role you will manage recruitment campaigns and marcomms for EUK Education (our schools-facing brand) and associated programmes such as Big Bang. You will also manage social channels, web editing and some design elements, as well as supporting on wider marketing communications to our corporate audiences. 
 

The role is London based at our office at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN and will involve frequent / may involve some travel in the UK (amend as required).We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a minimum of 2 days (or 40%) a week in the office and the option for a flexible start and end to the working day in our vibrant central London office overlooking the Thames. Further details on our flexible working practices can be discussed at interview or you can reach out to a member of our HR team.

 

Further details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification. 
 

Person specification 
 

Essential skills / competencies 

• Proven experience of developing, planning and executing effective marcomms campaigns, including monitoring, analytics and reporting against targets 
• Experience of schools/teacher-focused marketing communications 
• Strong understanding and experience of digital communication methods, including CMS, social, e-marketing platforms, Google Analytics, SEO 
• Experience of creating digital marketing content and managing design and production processes
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively whilst working under pressure 
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring high quality outputs are delivery on deadline and to budget 
• Excellent relationship management skills and experience of successfully managing external agencies 
• Ability to work independently and flexibly in a rapidly changing environment 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral 
• Commitment to our mission and values, you will be able to engage with our values and work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Desirable skills / competencies 
 

• Experience of AEO/GEO and AI for marketing communications 
• Strong analytical skills, turning data into insights 
• Video editing skills 

Education / level of experience 
 

• A professional marketing or communications qualification is desirable but not essential for this role 
• This role would suit candidates with several years of solid marketing communications experience, ideally including some experience at manager level 
   

EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong.This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.
 

We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics. We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share. 

Applying for this role 

Applications 
 

If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.

The deadline for applications is 5:00pm on Sunday 1 February 2026. 

Interviews

Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification. 
 

We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to make this process easier for you then we are happy to do so. Just complete the relevant sections of the online application form.
 

We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted within 2 weeks. If you have not heard from us by this time, please assume that you have not been successful. 
 

First interviews will be held mid to late February 

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary 
• 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), in addition we normally close for the Christmas week
• Competitive pension (10% employer contribution) 
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible working
• A vibrant office with terrace overlooking the Thames embankment and Tower Bridge
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Life Insurance (4 x salary) 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)
• Annual private health check for all employees over 40 once they have completed their probationary period and to employees over 35 after 3 years’ service 
• Discounted gym membership 
• Yearly flu vaccination 

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 Membership Engagement & Communications Manager will lead on the planning and delivery of integrated member engagement strategies, events, communications and partnerships that enhance brand visibility, support our five-year business plan and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

You will also support overall Member engagement activities, maintaining voter contact and data accuracy on our CRM system.

This role will require creativity, organisation, stakeholder engagement and a strong ability to deliver results across predominantly B2B environments, whilst working as part of a small but supportive Marketing and Communications team to champion The Fitzrovia Partnership brand.

Collaboration across departments and consistent communication are critical for success. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Member Engagement 

· Build strong, visible relationships with members across all BID areas. 

· Deliver regular contact and visibility of The Fitzrovia Partnership’s services, events, and opportunities. 

· Escalate business-specific needs to support strategic engagement planning. 

· Maintain accurate CRM records, supporting partnership, ballot, and KPI tracking. 

· Attend and represent The Fitzrovia Partnership at member events and forums. 

· Support planning and execution of engagement events and campaigns. 

· Contribute data and updates to support internal reporting. 

· Assist in delivery of all Member engagement, with a focus on targeted communications and events. 

Communications

· Lead and manage all Member communications, including newsletters and special project communications

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date membership materials for use in member communications.

· Act as brand guardian for all corporate content and visual identity.

· Prepare and deliver executive communications on behalf of senior leaders as needed.

· Regularly and proactively engage with members and external partners to source content, opinions and for external communications.

Event Planning, Delivery and Reporting

· Lead the planning, delivery, promotion and evaluation of Member events.

· Oversee the annual events calendar across the company, website and event listings, ensuring they are in line with company objectives.

· Manage supplier and venue relationships, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget.

· Collaborate across departments to ensure events align with wider business objectives and advise on requirements as needed.

· Champion quality and branding standards across events.

· Lead on promotion of events and attendee engagement strategies

· Monitor spend to ensure events remain within budget and collect post-event feedback for continuous improvement.

· Lead the reporting on events, evaluating effectiveness against event objectives and company mission.

Team Support and Collaboration 

· Work cross-functionally to integrate member engagement activities into broader initiatives. 

· Share business and member insights to refine engagement strategies and inform cross-team coordination. 

· Provide data to support performance reporting.

Person Specification 

Essential 

· A motivated and enthusiastic self-starter

· At least 3 years’ experience in member engagement, stakeholder engagement or account management.

· Excellent copywriting skills along with an aptitude for proof reading

· Strong communicator with a professional and approachable manner, confident for face to face and remote interactions. 

· Organised and detail-focused; adept at managing multiple priorities. 

· Proactive and flexible; able to work independently and as a team contributor. 

· Responsible and accountable; takes accountability for own workload and timely deliverables of work.

· Proficient in CRM or database systems for data management. 

· Strong interpersonal and collaborative working skills. 

Desirable 

· Analytical and comfortable looking to identify trends in data, with support. 

· Understanding of Member organisations, Member engagement and renewal cycles.

· Experience in business-facing roles. 

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send a maximum 2-page cover letter and your CV.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview the w/c Monday 9 February 2026.

Join a dynamic Communications team embedded within a unique organisation that leverages media, legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business - integral pillars of free, fair and informed societies.

We are the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, one of the world’s leading content and technology companies. A registered charity in the UK and the USA, our expertise is embedded across the globe.

For more than 40 years, we have promoted the highest standards in journalism by training reporters around the world to cover issues relevant to their local context, accurately and impartially. Our pro bono legal network – the largest in the world - works to facilitate free legal support for civil society organisations, social enterprises and non-profit independent media around the globe. Additionally, we leverage data intelligence on corporate AI adoption and workforce issues to encourage responsible business practices that support more equitable economies. 

Our capacity-building programmes, research, news, legal support and convening initiatives support our mission to inform and empower key actors working within our areas of focus, so that their decisions can have a positive impact on people, society, and the environment.

We are seeking a Senior Communications Manager to join our busy Communications team and contribute towards the organisation’s external communications efforts. Reporting to the Global Director of Communications, this is an incredible opportunity to land a senior role in a fast-growing corporate Foundation working on some of the world’s most pressing issues.

About You

As Senior Communications Manager at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:

• Lead on the planning and execution of impactful and strategic communications campaigns for key initiatives arising from the Foundation’s core thematic areas of work

• Act as the Communications lead for one of the Foundation’s thematic focus areas, establishing and leading on delivery of an annual comms workplan to support its core objectives

• Develop and lead content partnerships, strengthening and diversifying partners and overseeing deliverables for key Foundation initiatives

• Represent the Foundation at external meetings and on calls with partners and donors when needed, and build relationships with their relevant comms teams

• Provide support to the Senior Leadership Team in the form of speeches, briefings and talking points for external speaking engagements

• Support the wider organisation’s external communication needs; identify content to be promoted, set strategic objectives and devise creative distribution plans using data-driven learnings where appropriate, collaborating on design, audience and social media strategies

• Devise press outreach and liaison strategies as and when required

• Write and edit a wide variety of internal and external communications materials that may include opinion editorials, content for social and digital platforms, press releases, newsletters, the Foundation’s annual report, and various other documents promoting the organisation’s work

• Support on the communications activities around key Foundation events including Trust Conference, ensuring consistency in quality

• Provide guidance and feedback where appropriate for more junior members of the Communications Team

About the Role

To be our Senior Communications Manager, you will likely:

• Have proven experience working in a communications capacity, ideally for an international organisation or a fast-paced industry

• Be an excellent communicator with strong verbal, writing and interpersonal skills

• Be an exceptional writer, with excellent pitching, editing and proof-reading skills

• Have exceptional organisational skills and an ability to juggle multiple workstreams and to prioritise and deliver accordingly

• Have proven experience of working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and be confident representing your team and organisation in the appropriate environment

• Be able to work independently and proactively

• Have rigorous attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy, and exceptional research and analytical skills

• Have an ability to work creatively, speedily and accurately under pressure

• Have a personal interest in social, humanitarian and/or environmental issues

• Fluency in English is essential, and additional languages are an advantage

• Experience in the development sector and/or charity sector, project management skills and a passion and understanding for the work of the Foundation are desired but not essential

How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining how your experience and skills meet the requirements of this role, and why you are interested in both the position and the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Use “Senior Communications Manager” as the subject line of your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What’s in it For You?

• Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.

• Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.

• Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.

• Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.

Salary: £38,000 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: UK (minimum 2 days per week in the London office)

Work Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours

Reporting To: Head of Marketing and Communications 

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, photos) by midnight on 18th January via the Workable link. Your covering letter should outline:

• Your motivations for applying to this role and what about our mission resonates with you 

• How this role fits into your career plans 

• Experience (professional, voluntary or lived) that makes you a great fit for this role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in this job description. 

INTERVIEW STAGES

The selection process will consist of three stages (dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates):

• First-round interview w/c 26th January 

• Second-round interview w/c 2nd February

Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation (10–12 minutes maximum) on a strategic partnership communications plan. Candidates should allocate no more than 3 hours to prepare this task.

• Final interview with the CEO

ABOUT THE ROLE

Mission 44 exists to drive change and build a fairer, more inclusive future for young people around the world. As our work and partnerships continue to grow, so does our ambition to tell powerful stories that shine a light on the barriers young people face, champion solutions, and inspire meaningful action. 

The Communications Manager will be central to this mission, leading high-impact communications across brand and corporate partnerships, media, and talent to amplify Mission 44’s visibility and impact. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with global brands like Formula 1, lululemon, Hot Wheels, and HP on bold campaigns that drive real change for young people.

The role will lead and manage communications across Mission 44’s brand and corporate partnerships, acting as the primary contact and fostering long-term, trusted relationships. The role will develop and execute integrated communications plans, deliver compelling storytelling, and collaborate with internal teams and partners - including Lewis Hamilton Ventures - to amplify impact, drive engagement, and support organisational objectives.

The role also supports media relations, managing the day-to-day delivery of our media agency partnership to secure high-quality coverage, and playing a central role in talent engagement, connecting key talent to meaningful campaigns and moments that elevate Mission 44’s mission globally. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

BRAND & FUNDRAISING COMMUNICATIONS (70%) 

• Manage communications across Mission 44’s portfolio of brand and corporate partners, serving as the primary contact.

• Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with partners to strengthen engagement and impact.

• Develop and implement integrated communications plans (owned, earned, paid and shared) that support brand growth, income generation and organisational objectives.

• Identify and deliver compelling storytelling opportunities that highlight shared initiatives and drive visibility of the partnership. 

• Collaborate closely with Events, Partnerships, and Philanthropy teams to create donor-facing materials, campaign messaging, and communications support for key activities and moments.

• Work in partnership with Lewis Hamilton Ventures to maximise strategic partnership opportunities and amplify Mission 44’s impact.

MEDIA RELATIONS (20%)

• Account manage the day-to-day relationship with Mission 44’s media agency, ensuring the delivery of high quality media coverage (reactive and proactive) to meet organisational objectives.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and key media contacts where necessary. 

• Monitor, evaluate and report on media coverage and performance, delivering regular insight and recommendations to the senior leadership team.

• Support crisis communications and reputational risk management as required.

• Work closely with the founder’s brand and communications team on joint high-profile press moments.

TALENT ENGAGEMENT (10%) 

• Support talent engagement including strategy development, recruitment and ongoing engagement.

• Work cross-teams to identify and deliver opportunities for talent involvement across communications, fundraising, campaigns and partnerships.

• Support key moments where talent can meaningfully amplify Mission 44’s mission and impact.

• Monitor, evaluate and report on talent engagement activity to inform future strategy.

ABOUT YOU: SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL 

• Experience in the non-profit, social impact, or corporate social responsibility sectors.

• Proven experience working across communication channels (owned, earned, paid, and shared).

• Experience delivering brand and corporate partnership communications and integrated plans that drive income, brand growth, and organisational objectives.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling storytelling for diverse audiences.

• Ability to build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with corporate partners and media.

• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, managing multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously.

• Analytical skills to evaluate communications impact, provide recommendations, and optimise strategies.

• Confident engaging with high-profile partners, media, and talent - adapting to different situations 

DESIRABLE

• Experience working with global or high-profile brands.

• Experience working with high-profile talent

• Experience supporting crisis communications and reputational risk management.

• Background in event communications, stakeholder engagement, or collaborative campaign delivery.

PERSONAL QUALITIES  

• Passionate about creating a fairer, more inclusive, more compassionate future for young people around the world 

• Strategic thinker with creative storytelling and problem-solving skills

• Highly organised and proactive in managing complex projects

• Collaborative, able to work effectively across teams and with stakeholders

• Solutions-oriented, with the confidence to propose bold ideas

• Committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion in all work

• Resilient with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Racing Welfare is the charity that looks after all horse racing’s people, other than jockeys, from the beginnings of their careers through and beyond into retirement.

As Digital Marketing Manager, you will be a key member of Racing Welfare’s Communications team, playing an important role in how the charity communicates with, engages and supports the racing industry.

This is an exciting time to join Racing Welfare as its communications and digital activity continue to evolve. With increasing focus on digital channels, campaigns and content, this role offers the opportunity to shape how Racing Welfare engages its audiences, promotes its services and delivers effective awareness and fundraising communications.

What you’ll do 

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of Racing Welfare’s digital marketing and communications activity across owned digital channels.

• Support the Head of Communications in strengthening engagement, consistency, impact and growth across Racing Welfare’s digital communications.

• Line manage and support the Digital Marketing Assistant, providing development support in a fast-paced communications environment.

• Create and deliver clear, engaging digital content across social media, websites and email, working collaboratively with colleagues across all Racing Welfare's departments.

• Produce high quality marketing materials in house, including campaign assets, promotional materials and event programmes, using Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign and Canva.

• Manage and develop Racing Welfare’s websites and digital platforms.

• Support awareness campaigns and fundraising activity through well planned, effective digital communications.

• Use insight and performance data to analysis and improve engagement over time.

• Attend welfare, fundraising and industry events where required, to capture content for digital channels.

What you’ll bring 

• Proven experience delivering high quality digital marketing and communications activity across multiple platforms.

• Strong creative and design capability, with experience producing marketing materials and publications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong copywriting ability and attention to detail.

• Experience managing websites, with a good understanding of HTML, plus a working knowledge of SEO and content optimisation.

• Strong knowledge of digital analytics, reporting and performance measurement.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritising competing demands, managing deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.

• Experience of line managing and/or supporting an assistant team member.

• Confidence using Adobe Creative Cloud, ideally including InDesign and Canva.

• Knowledge of, or experience working with, mobile or web-based app platforms is desirable, as is an interest in horseracing and or social welfare.

Racing Welfare is committed to creating a supportive working environment where people feel valued, connected, and able to thrive.

This is an office-based role located in Newmarket, with some travel within the UK required.

The closing date is Friday 30th January. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications. Interviews will be held during the week following the closing date.

Salary: £38,000 to £41,500 DOE

You will be offered a competitive salary, employer pension scheme, 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 with long-service) plus bank holidays, flexible working patterns to ensure a healthy work-life balance, life assurance, tickets to almost all race meetings at Jockey Club racecourses, twice-yearly two-day staff training and team building events along with a range of other employee wellbeing initiatives. 

As a group, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.

We strongly believe in being an innovative, diverse, and inclusive organisation and recognise that diversity in all our people will help achieve that purpose and our mission more effectively. We actively encourage and seek applications from a wide diversity of candidates.

Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.

Racing Welfare is an equal opportunities employer.

You will play a key role as, together, we provide direct support to children and families, unite services and professionals and campaign to change the system.

Seriously ill children and their families deserve the chance to live a full life, supported by care that enables them to thrive.

But for many, it’s a lonely and isolating experience. That’s why we’re here. To make sure that no one has to face living through their child’s short life – and death – alone.

Together we support families through difficult times, offering lifeline practical, emotional and financial help.

Together we unite our sector. We help professionals and services to pool their knowledge and expertise, to deliver outstanding children’s palliative care.

Together we campaign to make sure that seriously ill children and their families get the care and support they need, when and where they need it.

Supporting, uniting, campaigning, together.

We are Together for Short Lives

As our Digital Communications Manager, you will:

• manage a programme to develop and refresh our digital communications channels so that they meet the needs of our audiences with the best possible user experience and accessibility
• work closely with stakeholders in managing this programme, overseeing budgets, issues and risks; internally, this will include chairing our cross-organisational Digital Communications Operations Group; externally, this will include managing our relationships with the agencies that provide our platforms
• conduct user needs and user acceptance testing for new developments to our digital communications channels, including our website
• manage our internal process for planning our day-to-day digital communications, making sure we schedule and publish a balanced and compelling array of content across our channels
• be our in-house expert on digital communications, working with and advising colleagues to create content across our platforms – including our website, social media channels and our email communications with members and supporters

You will have:

• excellent leadership and communication skills
• experience of managing stakeholders, budgets and risks
• experience of successfully implementing improvements to digital communications channels
• a deep understanding of how different social media channels operate, which audiences they reach, and how they can be used most effectively
• a track record of communicating successfully across a range of digital channels – and supporting and empowering others to do so.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this post, please follow the link to our website to download and complete the application form. CVs will not be accepted. We regret that at this stage we can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Job title: Head of Fundraising and Communications

Salary: £45,000

Location: Hybrid between home and our exhibition locations in London (Your attendance in the office will vary flexibly between 1-5 days per week, depending on business need. We cannot offer fixed days at home).

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Reporting to: CEO

Direct Reports: Fundraising Manager, Senior Campaigns Manager

Indirect Reports: Communications Officer

Job Description

About the role

The Head of Fundraising and Communications will lead the development and delivery of a systematic, data-driven, and project-managed approach to fundraising and communications — driving sustainable income growth and raising the charity’s profile and influence.

This role is first and foremost a fundraising leadership role. As the charity’s strategic lead for fundraising, they will shape and expand our income streams, strengthen systems and processes, and build a high-performing team to help us reach more young people with our vital work. They will also lead on external communications and storytelling, ensuring our narrative is compelling, consistent, and rooted in the powerful impact of our programmes.

While this role will oversee a team of three, the postholder will be hands-on and deeply involved in the systems and practices they implement, ensuring excellence in both strategy and delivery.

This newly created role is a key position on the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, and Head of Programmes to deliver The Ben Kinsella Trust’s vision and strategy.

As part of a small charity making a big impact, you will play a central role in ensuring Ben’s legacy continues to educate, empower, and inspire thousands more young people across London and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

  Fundraising

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all fundraising activity, ensuring a systematic and dependable approach to income generation.
• Develop and deliver a long-term fundraising strategy that supports sustainable growth and diversification across grants & trusts, corporate donors, major donors, individual giving and community fundraising.
• Build and manage relationships with key funders and donors, working with the CEO and Fundraising Manager to cultivate and steward major partnerships.
• Maintain oversight and final sign-off of major and high-value funding applications to grants & trusts, corporate donors and major donors, ensuring they are well-structured, hold a compelling narrative, and are of the highest quality.
• Implement systems, processes, and KPIs to monitor performance, track pipelines, and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic fundraising insight and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board.

  Senior Leadership Team

• Play a full and active role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy, decision-making, and culture.
• Introduce and refine systems, processes, and workflows to improve efficiency and collaboration across departments.
• Support strategic planning and financial forecasting, particularly in relation to income generation and communications activity.

  Communications and Marketing

• Develop and implement a comprehensive external communications strategy, providing strategic leadership communications and campaigns and ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and priorities.
• Shape and oversee the charity’s external narrative, ensuring our storytelling is compelling, consistent, and rooted in impact.
• Oversee the charity’s external communications and brand, ensuring all public-facing content is high quality, consistent and strengthens the charity’s reputation.
• Lead the charity’s digital communications, including the website, social media, online campaigns and paid advertising; to grow awareness, engagement and support.
• Lead the creation of high-quality marketing materials and publications to support fundraising, advocacy, and service delivery.
• Use data and insight to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategy.

  Finance

• Responsible for the Fundraising and Communications budget and any related contracted services budgets, and any relevant restricted funds.

Person Specification

We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We recognise the value a diverse workforce brings to a small charity, and we are especially keen for people currently underrepresented in our charity and the wider sector to apply.

This role is first and foremost a fundraising leadership role, with strategic communications as a closely linked responsibility. While we’ve set out the skills and experience we’re looking for, we know that no one will bring everything. If you have significant fundraising experience and are confident leading strategy, with experience of communications or a willingness to further develop in this area, we would really encourage you to apply. Please feel free to get in touch for a friendly conversation about the role and your application.

Experience 

• Significant experience in a senior fundraising role, with a demonstrable track record of developing and delivering successful multi-stream income generation strategies.
• Experience overseeing complex high-value fundraising applications and partnerships across a broad funder base, such as trusts and foundations, corporate sponsors, major donors and public-facing campaigns.
• Leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Experience managing budgets and working closely with finance colleagues on planning and forecasting.
• Experience in leading or contributing to strategic communications, engagement or PR activity within a charity, campaigning or mission-led organisation.
• Experience of working with a CEO, Senior Leadership Team and/or Board of Trustees to support organisational growth, strategic planning and decision-making.
• Experience of developing or contributing to monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks to assess fundraising and communications performance and impact

Skills and Knowledge

• Written communication and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, accessible and persuasive content for fundraising applications, donor communications, campaigns and public-facing materials.
• A storyteller who can translate data and impact into emotionally compelling narratives that inspire support.
• Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate organisational priorities into clear, deliverable fundraising and communications plans.
• Organised, systematic, and process-oriented; with the ability to design, implement and manage effective systems for project management, pipeline tracking, KPIs and reporting.
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a calm and methodical approach.
• Confident in the use of digital and cloud-based systems (such as CRMs, project management tools and analytics platforms) to inform decision making and continuous improvement.
• Interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with donors, partners, colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with issues relating to youth violence, education, or social justice.
• An understanding of knife crime, youth violence, and other key current issues affecting young people.
• Ability to work independently, with initiative, and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.

Key Attributes and Values

• Passionate about making a difference – committed to preventing knife crime and improving outcomes for young people
• Committed to equity and inclusion – values and actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and fairness in all aspects of work
• Reflective and open to learning – committed to personal growth, welcomes feedback, and continuously seeks to improve practice
• Strategic thinker with leadership presence – able to set direction, make informed decisions, and inspire confidence across the organisation.
• Collaborative and influential – builds effective working relationships internally and externally, fostering teamwork and partnerships.
• Resilient and adaptable – able to navigate challenges, manage multiple priorities, and maintain focus under pressure.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities where possible
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days and 33 days after 5 and 10 years’ service, respectively)
• Enhanced sick policy
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme with the Green Commute Initiative
• Personal development opportunities

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with pioneering human rights charity Standing Voice to recruit for a Communications and Media Manager at an exciting time of real ambition for this incredible organisation.

About Standing Voice

Standing Voice exists to advance the rights, well-being, and inclusion of people with albinism across Africa. With teams in the UK, Tanzania, and Malawi, they deliver holistic, community-led programmes spanning dermatology, eye care, education, psychosocial support, and livelihoods.

The organisation believes in storytelling a tool for justice, and use it to challenge stigma, raise awareness, and promote social inclusion. Their communications help build empathy, shift public perception, and inspire action, locally, nationally, and globally.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional Communications and Media Manager to shape Standing Voice's global communications vision. This is an exciting and strategic role which sits at the intersection of human rights, international development, and digital storytelling, amplifying the voices of people with albinism and strengthening Standing Voice's work in disability rights and inclusion.

Contract: Permanent role

Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid role between home and London office, with the expectation of at least one day per week in the London office in Hackney

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 19th January

Interviews: First interviews will be held during the week commencing 26th January with second round interviews week commencing the 2nd February

Core responsibilities within the position will include:

• Lead the development and implementation of Standing Voice's communications and media strategy across all platforms and audiences
• Ensure a consistent, authentic brand identity across all external touchpoints
• Collaborate closely with programme, fundraising, and executive teams to align messaging with organisational goals
• Own and grow Standing Voice's social media presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook including creating compelling, inclusive, and timely content, including graphics, captions, reels, and stories
• Curate a content calendar that champions beneficiaries, celebrates key milestones, shares impact, and builds community
• Monitor analytics to inform and adapt strategy for maximum reach and engagement
• Manage Standing Voice's photo and video archive, ensuring ethical sourcing, storage, and crediting. sourced, stored and credited to photographers and filmmakers
• Commission, edit and produce powerful multimedia content, including short films, photo stories, digital campaigns, that centre the voices and experiences of people with albinism
• Support donor reports, proposals, and case studies with strong narrative and visual content
• Produce quarterly newsletters and other supporter communications
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets in Africa and internationally, securing media coverage through press releases, op-eds, interviews, and features
• Develop media toolkits to support partners and frontline staff with key messages and media training
• Amplify Standing Voice's presence at global forums (e.g. UN Human Rights Council, GlobalSkin and World Congress of Dermatology) through media outreach and presentations
• Partner with local advocacy groups to co-create campaigns in Tanzania and Malawi
• Uphold dignity, agency, and rights in all communications, and lead on ethical storytelling, informed consent, and inclusive practices, championing decolonised communication approaches that prioritise local voices and perspectives

We would love to see applications from candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in communications, media, or content creation, ideally in the charity or human rights sector
• Proven ability to grow and manage social media channels or campaigns.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills for diverse audiences
• Strong design, visual and multimedia skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite, Final Cut Pro, Lightroom)
• Experience in photography or videography across either production or commissioning
• Demonstrable ability to translate complex human rights issues into accessible, impactful content
• Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Insights) to inform strategy
• Strategic thinker with creativity, initiative, and attention to detail
• Passion for human rights, social justice and inclusive communications
• Willingness to travel to project sites to document stories and train staff

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.

Starting salary in the range of:  £33,141 to £35,855

Working pattern: Full-time (35 hours per week) - some out of hours work may be required for events. 

Pension: USS

Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, 3 well-being days per year (leave), an extended Christmas closure, and an employee benefits package.

Location: Hybrid and flexible working (core hours between 10am-3pm); split between remote working and our office based in central London with occasional UK-wide travel. There is a mandatory, in-person team day once a month in our office near Euston and expected attendance at relevant in-person events (typically up to 5 days per month).

Reports to: Director of Operations and Membership

 

Purpose:

The Events and Communications Officer will be responsible for supporting both membership events and communications activities.  The ECO will work with both the Communications Manager and the Membership and Events Manager to ensure membership data is up-to-date, to track membership engagement, to support the organising and delivery of our events, and to craft and broadcast digital content and media outputs.  This role requires a proactive, dynamic, and driven individual with excellent communication skills, an understanding of event management, confidence and experience using CRM databases and Excel, along with social media skills and an ability to spot new media opportunities. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, confident and adept with CRM systems, and enthusiastic about delivering excellent service to members whilst helping to promote the organisation's work across digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

Membership and Events Support

1. Working closely with the Membership and Events Manager to deliver  strategies for recruiting, retaining, and engaging members. 

2. Maintain and update the CRM system, ensuring accurate records and consistent data standards.

3. Support the processing of membership applications, renewals, and enquiries in a timely and professional manner. 

4. Support the organising and execution of member events, such as network and consortium meetings and other engagement activities as needed.

5. Support with the preparation of regular reports on membership numbers, trends and engagement activities. 

6. Work  closely with the Communications Manager and Membership and Events Manager to design, distribute, and collate the annual member survey.

7. Input membership invoices and payments into Xero or relevant systems.

Communications Support

1. Support a comprehensive media strategy set out by the Comms Manager to promote the organisation's mission and activities.

2. Manage planned activities on all social media platforms, including content creation and community engagement.

3. Proofread and distribute press releases, newsletters, and other communication materials.

4. Maintain and update the organisation's website with relevant news and content.

5. Managing the press inbox.

6. Monitor media coverage and help prepare reports on media performance.

7. Create engaging content for various platforms.

The postholder will also be expected to:

1. Actively support the delivery of the GuildHE strategy.

2. To contribute positively to a small, professional team focused on delivering excellence in their members’ interests.

3. Support GuildHE events and communication activities as appropriate - including campaigns, writing articles, blogs and press releases.

4. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders at HE institutions, including senior leaders, academics, and professional services staff.

5. Gather feedback from HE institutions and use this to inform the continuous improvement of our services.

6. Demonstrate a proactive approach to embedding EDI principles within all policy development and advocacy efforts.

7. Represent GuildHE externally on a range of HE sector groups and projects where appropriate. 

8. Deputise for the Membership and Events manager, and the Communications manager as appropriate.

9. Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.

Person Specification

Core Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Excellent organisational and time management.

• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and graphic design tools (such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite). 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• An ability to build relationships within our team, with members and with media contacts.

• Understanding of current media trends and best practices.

Core Attributes

• Able to meet deadlines, to prioritise work and to anticipate issues and problems with strong attention to detail

• Be self-motivated and communicative with colleagues, with the ability to support the wider team when required in a flexible and dynamic working environment.

• An individual who shares our values of equity and inclusion and can translate these values into day to day work and impactful outcomes.

Ideal Education: Bachelor's degree/ relevant experience and training in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.

Ideal Experience:

• At least one (1) year’s experience in membership support, communications, or an administrative role. 

• Proven experience in social media management and content creation.

• Experience with CRM software and email marketing platforms.

• Experience in the tertiary or higher education sector.

• Experience with invoicing/ payment systems (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, and the like).