Communications and engagement manager jobs in sutton, greater london
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After ten successful years of growth, underpinned by a strong mission and successful fundraising, the Chineke! Foundation is looking for a Projects Director who will help ensure that the production and organisation of projects match their artistic ambition.
You will play an important role in the continued growth and evolution of the organisation. You will work closely with the Projects Team and lead on planning, selling and delivery. You will communicate the development of any new projects whilst overseeing the pre-existing engagements and work closely with our touring agents at Askonas Holt. Reporting to the Managing Director and working as part of our dynamic team of management staff you will play a vital role in the organisation.
Job description
Reporting to the Managing Director and in coordination with the Artistic Director and Deputy Artistic Director, you will handle the orchestra’s diary, lead on the production of projects and line manage the Orchestra & Tour Manager and our Production freelancers.
Your responsibilities will be:
· Attending all Chineke! rehearsals, projects and tours
· Working closely with the artistic team to assist on curation of programmes, keeping track of conductor/soloist invites and handling contracting once bookings have been confirmed
· Meeting with venues to generate interest in our future programmes and secure concert dates to build out regional tours around core Southbank Centre dates
· Keeping the Development Director and Marketing and Communications Manager up to date on projects and future plans
· Keeping track of our National Portfolio Organisation requirements with Arts Council and planning projects to meet our targets on the number of concerts in each category that we have committed to in each financial year
· Working closely with our important partners i.e. Askonas Holt, Southbank Centre, Woolwich Works, Royal Albert Hall
· Working closely with the Artistic Team and Managing Director to ensure that our performance plans align with our mission and 5 Year Development Plan
· Producing and negotiating contracts to engagements (conductors, soloists, with venues/festivals, tours, commercial engagements etc.)
· Contributing to a supportive and collegiate culture within the Chineke! Foundation
- If you have any queries, or wish to apply for the post, please send your CV and covering letter to Annabelle Baik, Concert Coordinator.
- Application Deadline: 6pm, Monday 18th August 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity (SMITFC) is looking for a strategic, relationship-driven Trusts and Foundations Manager to help shape the future of our income generation from charitable trusts and foundations. This is a pivotal role within our Philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations Team, working to ensure that we not only maintain but significantly grow our sustainable income streams in support of people experiencing homelessness and extreme vulnerability.
Working alongside the Philanthropy Manager and Prospect Researcher, this role will be responsible for identifying and securing new 5-6 figure+ gifts, maintaining and deepening engagement with our existing funding partners and developing a pipeline of future funding opportunities designed to spread risk and build for a reliable, realistic income growth over time.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Work with the Head of Philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations (P&TF) to develop the Charity’s Trust and Foundations growth strategy ensuring it maximises sustainable net income from both general and restricted Trust and Foundation funding sources, diversifies income and starts to spread income timelines away from a reliance on our Christmas appeal period.
- Work collaboratively across the charity to acquire an excellent knowledge and understanding of SMITFC values and programmes, to inform the creation of bespoke donor materials, cases for support, funding proposals and reports.
- Lead on the creation and submission of bespoke proposals and reports to existing Trusts and Foundations, maintaining accurate development and submission deadlines and excellent records of progress and outcomes on CRM.
- Lead on the cultivation and maintenance of strong relationships with existing funders and trustees, identifying opportunities for key decision makers to become active and engaged in the Charity’s activities, whilst gaining a greater understanding of a project’s long term aims and consequent impact.
- Work in collaboration with the Prospect Researcher to develop a pipeline of new 5-6 figure + Trusts and Foundations prospects able to give within the next 3 years.
- Lead on the bespoke stewardship and engagement of newly identified 5-6 figure + Trusts and Foundations prospects and ensure that submission deadlines are met, and reporting schedules observed.
- Work with the P&TF team to deliver our annual Christmas Appeal – to include the development of the P&TF Christmas Appeal 2025, deliver the annual Christmas Appeal Launch event, and optimize the use of social medial and other platforms to reach potential new funders over the Christmas period and beyond.
- Work with the P&TF team to develop the high value offering for the 100 Anniversary appeal 2026.
- Ensure that resources and budgets are managed effectively and provide Trust and Foundation fundraising financial information as required by the Head of P&TF – including contributing to income risk assessments, identifying gaps or shifts in funding and support contingency planning with the wider P&TF team.
- Ensure accurate records of funding opportunities, donor contact details and prospect research are maintained across CRM and finance systems.
- Work collaboratively with SMITF partner charities to align stewardship, donor asks and maximise income.
Experience and Skills
We are looking for someone who has:
- A positive, collaborative, creative mindset, who likes working as a part of high functioning team and enjoys building relationships across an organisation whilst having the confidence and autonomy to drive things forward and advocate for doing things differently.
- A strong record of securing and managing major Trust and Foundation partnerships, including six-figure grants.
- Demonstrable experience of building tailored cases for support to a range of funders
- Experience of collaborating with internal teams in the creation of funding proposals and reports.
- Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, including trustees and high-level volunteers.
- Experience of balancing managing relationships with high value funders, managing expectations and negotiating challenges.
- Experience of optimizing prospect research to identify and develop a funding pipeline
- Experience of optimising CRM systems to help monitor and report on fundraising activity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with a proven ability to produce persuasive proposals.
- Experience of managing multiple deadlines and a varied, demanding workload.
- Sound knowledge of fundraising from Trusts and Foundations and current sector trends
Our Team: We are friendly, ambitious, creative bunch, who value and maintain relationships of trust and transparency with our donors. We all work flexibly between home and the office but love to come together to plan, get creative and enjoy some lunch in the Crypt at St Martins Church.
About us: St Martin in the Fields Charity exists so that everyone can have a safe place to call home, and the support they need to keep it. To achieve is, we work with individuals, frontline workers and community organisations, providing people who are at risk of losing their homes, or urgently need to find a place to live, with grants from our Emergency Fund – and the support they need to keep that home. And we advocate for real and lasting change at a local and national level, using insights and data drawn from our direct experience with individuals, frontline workers and community organisations.
How to apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Gurpreet Virdee via email.
Please note that we ask candidates to refrain from using AI-generated responses to any questions in the application process. We value authentic and personal responses to better understand your unique experiences and qualifications. If you have any concerns or require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join our ambitious fundraising team. In this role you will deliver excellent relationship management (prospecting, cultivation and stewardship) for a growing portfolio of high net worth prospects and major donors to help the team achieve ambitious and growing financial targets. You will also support our special events programme by contributing to the development of events for high value supporters.
we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it.
Royal Economic Society (RES) is the professional membership body and learned society for the study and application of economics. The RES has been at the forefront of advancing economic knowledge globally since 1890 and has been foundational in building capability and excellence in the profession. With over 3,000 individual members worldwide and a dozen organizational members, we are one of the oldest economic associations in the world. Increasingly we are focused on improving the public understanding of economics through engagement with schools and the wider public. Improving diversity, inclusion and professional conduct within the discipline is a key strategic priority of the Society.
The Partnerships Manager will play a central role in helping the RES achieve its strategic goals by developing, building and sustaining partnerships to deliver external funding. The individual will manage existing relationships, identify opportunities, lead bid writing, develop compelling funding proposals, and build relationships with funders, partners, and philanthropic donors.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising and bid development
- Identify and secure new sponsorship and partnerships opportunities to support existing RES activities
- Seek funding for new activities in line with the Society’s goals.
- Maintain and develop relationships with current and prospective partners including funding bodies, trusts and foundations, sponsors, major donors, corporates, universities and others.
- Write high-quality, persuasive funding bids and proposals, working with RES staff, trustees, and partner organisations.
- Develop cases for support, theory of change frameworks and budgets to underpin funding applications.
- Respond to calls for funding with tailored and timely applications that align with funder interests and the Society’s strategic priorities.
- Work closely with colleagues on the delivery of the funded activities, where appropriate overseeing these directly.
- Work closely with colleagues to identify priority initiatives that require external funding to proceed and maintain a clear pipeline of funding needs across the organisation.
- Develop and maintain RES group and institutional memberships.
Business Development and External Engagement
- Monitor trends in research funding, philanthropy, and corporate partnerships relevant to economics and learned societies.
- Horizon-scan and build a pipeline of future fundraising opportunities.
- Represent RES externally at funder meetings, networking events, and partnership development discussions.
Internal Collaboration and Capacity Building
- Work closely with colleagues shaping and costing funding proposals and ensure bid quality and compliance
- Provide guidance, training, and support to colleagues on funding opportunities, bid development, and funder expectations.
- Work with finance colleagues to ensure accurate invoicing, renewals, and financial forecasting.
Reporting
- Monitor performance against income and other targets and report regularly to the Chief Executive and Board.
- Prepare briefings, proposals and reports for Board and committee meetings.
Other
- Carry out any other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the role and as reasonably requested.
Person Specification
Essential Skills
- Proven experience of successful fundraising, bid writing or business development, preferably in a learned society, research organisation, professional body or in higher education.
- Understanding of impact and outcomes-based funding models (e.g. theory of change), and how to align funding opportunities with organisational priorities.
- Ability to support the development of budgets for funding bids and to track/report against income target.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive funding bids, cases for support, and briefing materials.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality.
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with the research, higher education, or economics funding landscape.
- Experience of working with a variety of funders, including trusts and foundations, research councils, corporates, or major donors.
- Experience working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce or equivalent).
- Understanding of how charitable governance interacts with fundraising, including experience supporting committees or preparing reports for Boards.
Application Process
Please send your CV along with a personal statement outlining how you meet each person specification point. Applications that have not linked the personal statement to the person specification points will not be considered.
Applications should be emailed to us by 9am Monday 8 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered. Interviews will take place week commencing 15 September 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Purpose
This role plays a key part in the delivery of Operation Smile UK’s retention programme, generating income and retaining existing cash and regular giving donors. The Giving Engagement Officer (Retention) will support the Giving Engagement Manager to implement multi-channel (mail, telemarketing, web and email) donor retention campaigns, ensuring timely delivery, creative accuracy, and effective stakeholder coordination.
You will be responsible for managing campaign schedules, supporting the creative and data processes, and ensuring delivery partners are aligned. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their fundraising or campaign delivery experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Delivery & Coordination
· Deliver cultivation and retention campaigns, setting up and developing schedules in Asana and coordinating all required stakeholders.
· Manage timelines to ensure all activity is delivered on time and to plan.
· Compile campaign costs and track expenditure against budgets, flagging issues as they arise.
Creative, Data & Fulfilment Management
- Develop campaign briefs for creative, data output, print and fulfilment for review by internal teams and suppliers.
- Manage the creative sign-off process: collate feedback from stakeholders and ensure briefing accuracy to suppliers.
- Proof all campaign materials to maintain brand integrity and accuracy.
Digital & Email Communications
- Support the development of donor emails in line with agreed campaign structures.
- Coordinate the production and scheduling of email content in collaboration with the communications and data and tech team.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Compile campaign results for analysis and provide reports to inform future activity.
- Work closely with data teams to ensure appropriate segmentation and tracking.
Donor Stewardship
- Support the thank-you process, including personalising and developing donor thank-you cards as required.
- Contribute to improving supporter journeys and experiences through campaign touchpoints, especially for regular givers.
Recruitment
We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Application Instructions
Could you please provide us with a cover letter (no longer than one A4 page) that addresses the following:
- Why are you interested in a career in fundraising?
- What skills will you bring to this role?
- What specifically attracted you to Operation Smile UK’s mission to provide cleft care and safe surgery globally?
- How have you coordinated campaign schedules, stakeholders, and suppliers in previous roles to ensure on-time, accurate campaign delivery?
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT FIELDS IN TRUST
Fields in Trust is the charity that protects the future of our parks, playgrounds, playing fields and green spaces. As a proud Royal Charter charity operating throughout the UK, we’ve protected thousands of spaces over the past century, ensuring that 9 million people have access to a park or green space within a 10-minute walk from home. We act as the long-term stewards of these protected places and, through our green space standards and advocacy, have and will continue to influence the creation of thousands more.
We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality spaces — now and forever, and as we celebrate our Centenary in 2025, we’re proud of our legacy and excited to launch a new five-year strategy to shape the next chapter.
OUR VALUES
Partnership - We collaborate with others who share our vision.
Innovation - We are experts in green spaces and look for new solutions.
Equity - We believe in equal access for everyone.
ROLE: Digital Content Manager
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time
Location: Central London (hybrid working – minimum two days per week in the office).
Reports to: Director of Income Generation and Communications
ROLE OVRVIEW
We’re looking for a creative and strategic thinking individual with strong writing skills to lead the development and delivery of compelling digital content that aligns our key messages to key audiences. You’ll play a vital role in increasing our visibility, strengthening our voice, and positioning Fields in Trust as the go-to organisation for commentary, advice, and support on parks and green spaces.
You’ll join a passionate, mission-driven team working to protect the green spaces that matter to us all. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we tell our story - informing, inspiring and motivating others to take action.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop and implement a digital content plan aligned with organisational strategy and goals, collaborating with media partners and creative agencies as needed.
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Ensure consistent messaging across all digital channels and audience segments.
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Create engaging, high-quality content (written, visual, and video) for our website, social media, and email newsletters.
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Design and implement standardised templates for external communications (e.g. partner presentations) to ensure consistent brand tone and messaging across teams.
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Manage the content calendar and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and relevant content delivery.
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Tailor digital content (and occasional offline materials such as a publications, annual reviews, and display panels) to resonate with key audiences including national and local government, the built environment sector, funders, partners and park users.
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Use storytelling to highlight the value of parks and green spaces and the impact of our work.
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Manage and optimise our website and social media presence.
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Monitor content performance and engagement, using analytics to guide content strategy and improvements.
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Uphold and evolve our brand voice and visual identity across digital content and assets.
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Act as a guardian for tone, language, and messaging consistency.
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Work cross-organizationally to develop high quality content and outputs we can use to influence and engage key audiences.
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Support colleagues with digital content, best practice and training where needed.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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Demonstrable experience in digital content creation and planning.
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Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
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Strong understanding of digital platforms, SEO, and analytics.
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Ability to align content with strategic messaging and audience needs.
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Creative mindset with a passion for social or environmental causes.
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Familiarity with tools like Google Analytic, Dot Digital, Resource Space, Hootsuite
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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Experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
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Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive content practices.
BENEFITS
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25 days annual leave (plus one additional day per year of service, up to five years).
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Discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year.
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Two employee volunteer days per year.
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5% employer pension contribution.
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Interest-free season ticket loan.
Application Details
Closing date: 24 August 2025
First interview: Week commencing 1 September 2025
Second interview: Week commencing 15th September 2025
please submit CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
OVERVIEW
This role will be a key member of our ambitious team, delivering a growing portfolio of fundraising campaigns, fundraising events, and supporter engagement initiatives. You’ll oversee our supporter journeys, manage our communications channels, and build meaningful relationships that drive income and deepen our impact.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising Campaigns & Income Generation
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to plan and deliver our 12-month supporter journey – including fundraising campaigns (online and offline), events and appeals.
- Manage our calendar of challenge events (e.g. The Don’s Cycle Challenge, Wombles Walk, Sponsored Skydive).
- Grow supporter-led community fundraising in the local area.
- Lead outreach to engage new local partners – including small businesses, schools and clubs – promoting fundraising opportunities and supporting their initiatives.
Communications & Marketing
- Alongside the Head of Fundraising, lead all communications for the charity.
- Create engaging fundraising content for email, website, and social media to drive online donations, event and programme sign-ups.
- Work with the wider Foundation team and club comms team to create content for social media, e-newsletters and our website.
- Promote Foundation programmes and campaigns to fans, families, and local supporters, driving participation and donations.
- Create marketing materials (posters, flyers, etc.) to support charitable prorammes and campaigns.
- Collaborate with Senior Managers to share the impact of the Foundation through monitoring and evaluation reports. Including creating the annual organsiation Impact Report.
- Manage the Foundation’s website, ensuring content is regularly updated, fully functioning, and aligned with key campaigns, events, and programmes.
Supporter Engagement & Stewardship
- Manage the supporter engagement programme, delivering a rolling 12-month plan of personalised and meaningful touchpoints.
- Develop and implement strategies to encourage increased giving and recruit new regular donors.
- Maximise engagement and retention of individual supporters (particularly low- to mid-level donors) through excellent donor care, timely thanking, and compelling communications.
- Coordinate supporter stories and participant case studies to inspire giving.
- Manage our weekly e-communications, using engaging content to recruit new subscribers and convert them into donors, event participants, or programme attendees.
Supporter Care
- Act as the first point of contact for fundraisers and donors, delivering first-class stewardship and support.
- Ensure timely, warm and effective follow-up with all supporters, helping them feel inspired, valued and connected.
Events & Community Activation
- Support the delivery of fundraising and engagement opportunities at AFC Wimbledon fixtures and stadium events.
- Represent the Foundation at local events, cheque presentations, and community partner visits.
Administration & Data Management
- Maintain accurate supporter and income records in our CRM system, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.
- Liaise with the Finance Officer to process donations, including Gift Aid claims and income reconciliation.
- Provide regular fundraising reports and insights for internal and external stakeholders.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Qualifications & Experience
- Hold a relevant higher education or industry recognised certification or have a minimum of at least 1–2 years' experience in a fundraising, communications, supporter engagement or similar role
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with supporters, partners, or donors
- Experience planning and delivering fundraising campaigns, events, or community initiatives
- Experience using digital tools for fundraising and engagement (e.g. mass email platforms, design tools, giving platforms, CRM systems)
- Experience creating digital content (e.g. website management social media, e-newsletters, case studies)
Skills & Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Confident in working independently, taking initiative, and problem-solving
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing supporter data and income records
- Ability to travel to activity & meetings across London and surrounding areas
Knowledge
- Understanding of fundraising best practices, supporter stewardship, and donor journeys
- Awareness of GDPR and data protection principles in a supporter/donor context
- Familiarity with digital communications and engagement techniques
Attributes
- A warm, friendly and professional manner with a people-first approach
- Passionate about our mission and the power of sport to transform lives
- Flexible and willing to support occasional evening and weekend activities, including matchdays
- A collaborative team player, willing to support colleagues across different functions
Desirable
- Experience working in or with a sport, health, or youth-focused charity or community organisation
- Experience with CRM/database systems such as Donorfy, Salesforce, or Beacon
- Experience reporting fundraising results to internal or external stakeholders
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the AFC Wimbledon Foundation policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act.
The Employee must act to protect all young people and adults at risk that are in their care or attending the Company’s premises. The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Safeguarding Manager.
The Employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst Employees and customers.
The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.
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Position overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF): one of the world's leading non-profits working at the intersection of environmental conservation and human rights. We are lean, agile, creative, strategic and most of all results-driven.
This is a varied and fast-paced role for an outstanding EU Communications Officer with a proven track record of securing high-level media coverage for environmental campaigns and delivering policy impact. We are looking for someone with a passion for our work and the drive, experience and skills to build our audiences, raise the profile of our campaigns and get our perspectives in front of key decision-makers.
This role would suit someone with strong experience in journalism or working in a press office, with a passion for placing impactful stories which drive real-world progress for a more sustainable planet.
You will have a demonstrable ability to understand our audiences and develop communications strategies to reach them. You will enjoy meeting and briefing journalists, enthusiastically reaching out to 'sell' our key stories. You will gain significant media coverage for EJF’s messages in key outlets both across the EU and in individual Member States. The successful candidate will work independently to ensure a steady flow of high-quality press outreach, as well as pitching and writing articles and op-eds to promote our perspectives. You will know which outlets key political decision-makers read, and how to place material with them.
You will be an outstanding writer, and possess superb adaptability and inventiveness to respond to a rapidly changing policy landscape.
This is a challenging but rewarding and dynamic role, providing an opportunity to work at the forefront of critical issues of global environmental justice and unique opportunities for growth and development.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement integrated communication plans and campaigns to support EJF’s policy work in the EU
- Ensure impactful and consistent coverage of our campaigns, and the issues they cover, in high-profile media outlets
- Prepare press releases and media packs for report launches and external developments, ensuring both proactive and reactive coverage
- Respond swiftly to media enquiries
- Research and actively engage media contacts and outlets, remotely and in person, to increase EJF’s reach, building a database to record and evaluate this outreach
- Work with our communications team around the world to develop coordinated media strategies across geographies and languages
- Evaluate and report on our press performance, making recommendations for ongoing improvement
- Create engaging and impactful content for our various communication channels, including our website, social media, newsletters, and other relevant platforms. This includes writing op-eds and blog articles on core EJF campaign areas
- Uphold the highest standards of scientifically rigorous but engaging writing at all times
- Host press briefings at events with external stakeholders
Essential skills and attributes
- Professional fluency (including excellent writing and editing skills) in English and either French or Spanish
- At least 3 years of experience working in communications, a press office, journalism or similar, with a particular focus on high-level traditional media outlets
- Knowledge of media relations, developing communication materials, writing content for different channels and developing social media campaigns
- Experience of and confidence in dealing with journalists from different types of media to ensure effective coverage
- An effective knowledge of the media outlets read by political decision-makers in the EU, and how to place articles in them
- Excellent copywriting skills, including under time pressure, and the ability to identify a good story, linking current affairs to EJF campaigns
- An exceptional level of creativity and drive to seek out new opportunities to promote EJF’s work
- Outstanding attention to detail and factual accuracy
- Reliable, determined, self-motivated, resourceful and able to work effectively with a small, dynamic, and international team
- Superb organisational skills, able to work quickly and prioritise efficiently to deliver timely outputs
- A passion for ensuring environmental justice
Desirable skills and attributes
- Professional fluency in both Spanish and French
- Experience of using social media as a campaigning tool
- Skills using website management tools
We offer you:
- Annual leave that increases with length of service
- Home working two days a week. Flexible working arrangements can be considered
- Cycle to work programme
- Other benefits depending on location
- A highly motivated and open-minded team of committed colleagues and the opportunity to develop and implement compelling propositions that can deliver campaign and organisational goals
- Great opportunities for your professional growth and personal development in close collaboration with our diverse team across Europe, Africa, Asia and South America
Applications
Please send your CV and a cover letter in English explaining why you are the right person for this job to the email addres provided. Please title your email "Application for the role of EU Communications Officer".
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. If you feel you would be a good fit for this role but are unsure if you meet every single requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Closing date for applications: We will consider incoming applications until 09:00 UK time, 29/08/2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You must hold the legal right to work in the UK for this role.
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for a Supporter Experience Coordinator to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.
About the role
Your key purpose will be to support the Supporter Experience Manager in the delivering an excellent supporter experience for individuals across all fundraising activities. This includes projects related to Shooting Star Children’s Hospices Individual Giving programme, supporter journeys and ensuring Shooting Star Children’s Hospices families who choose to fundraise are effectively supported in their activity. This role will support the charities appeal fundraising programme, working with the Head of Supporter Engagement and Supporter Experience Manager on supporter stewardship.
The Supporter Experience Coordinator will also provide efficient and effective key administrative support to the wider fundraising team, optimising income generation proactivity cross-team. They will support in maximising the potential of our fundraising data, ensuring accurate and effective fundraising finance processes, gift aid maximisation and utilising the fundraising database.
About you
If you are enthusiastic about fundraising and enjoy diverse responsibilities, this could be the perfect role for you.
We are looking for someone who feels confident working as part of a team as well as working independently. Previous experience in an administrative role is desired, with excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a sensitive and compassionate manner.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
To apply please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
We are looking for a Marketing and Communications (M&C) Manager to cover the responsibilities of our current M&C Manager whilst they are on parental leave. You will be collaborating with almost every department across PMC to ensure our activities effectively reach and engage our target audiences. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a unique arts organisation that values creativity and academic rigour.
You will be joining PMC at a formative moment following the recent completion of a strategic review. As M&C Manager you will play a central role in advancing our core priorities: expanding access to the study of British art; embedding research at the heart of all our work; and establishing inclusive, sustainable pathways into the field.
A key component of this role will be enhancing the PMC’s visibility and impact. As the field of British art continues to evolve, we are eager to gain deeper insights into how our work is received and understood – both nationally and internationally – and to articulate our role and influence within the wider community of British art studies.
You will be an advocate for the PMC brand, promoting it both internally and externally, and supporting the organisation in delivering its mission.
During the term of this contract, the department will be undertaking a major redevelopment of its institutional website and implementing a centralised customer relationship management (CRM) system.
Location: Paul Mellon Centre (PMC), London. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements
Salary: £47,500 p.a.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 12 months
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 10am Monday 18 August 2025
Interview Date: 3 or 5 September 2025
Start Date: Mid-October 2025
Who We Are
PMC is an educational charity that champions new ways of understanding British art history and culture. We publish, teach and carry out research, both at the Centre in London and through our online platforms. Our archives, library and lively events programme are open to researchers, students and the public. PMC’s Grants & Fellowships programme supports institutions and individuals with research projects, publications, exhibitions and events. Through all areas of our work, we promote activities that enhance and expand knowledge about British art and architecture. PMC was founded in 1970 by the art collector and philanthropist Paul Mellon. It is part of Yale University and a partner to the Yale Center for British Art.
Who We Need
As Marketing and Communications Manager (Parental Leave Cover), you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies and campaigns to promote and communicate PMC’s activities, ensuring that our work reaches and engages a wide audience, both in academic communities and within the general public. You will report to the Digital Lead and manage the Marketing and Communications Coordinator.
The role would suit someone who is:
- an effective collaborator who can work with multiple different teams
- a confident communicator who can advise the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on the marketing and communications landscape
- an experienced copywriter
- experienced in marketing and communicating within the not-for-profit and/or arts sector
- interested in academic ways of thinking
- experienced in managing multiple projects and workflows
- experienced in digital marketing platforms
- experienced in print production
- experienced in managing and developing junior staff
What We Offer
At PMC we value our staff and offer a generous benefits package including:
- hybrid and flexible working arrangements (subject to role and operational needs)
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional paid leave options
- enhanced parental leave and pay for all parents, plus a range of compassionate leave options
- comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, private health and dental insurance options (taxable benefits), annual health screening and more
- financial support, such as a pension scheme, interest-free season ticket loans and money coaching programme
- opportunities for learning and development, including funded training, study leave and professional membership support
- everyday perks such as free and discounted access to museums and galleries, free PMC publications and refreshments provided onsite
We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where you can thrive. For full details of our staff benefits, please see the PMC Benefits Summary 2025 document on our website.
How to Apply
To apply please complete the online application form via our website.
If you have any issues accessing the form, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our HR team.
The full job description and person specification are available on our website.
What to Expect
We know applying for jobs can be time consuming so we aim to keep the process straightforward, being mindful of your time commitment. We will review all applications after the closing date and contact shortlisted candidates within two weeks where possible.
If you are invited to interview, we will send you a detailed interview pack in advance. This will include everything you need to know about the process, including:
- how to find us and what to expect on the day
- accessibility and adjustments
- the interview format and who you will meet
- any preparation needed
We are committed to making the whole experience as welcoming and transparent as we can.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus are thrilled to be supporting a health and care-focused think tank in their search for a temporary Digital Communications Assistant. This is a full-time role offering hybrid working (2 days per week in Marylebone office), initially for a 4 month contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive digital communicator to help manage the organisation's website and contribute to clear and engaging communications across a range of channels.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and update website content, ensuring accuracy and driving engagement using web analytics and SEO.
- Design and produce marketing materials for social media, publications, and e-newsletters.
- Create high-quality and concise data visualisations such as charts and infographics.
- Support web development projects, including testing new content and providing feedback on functionality.
Requirements:
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Recent experience in a similar communications role, ideally within a relevant sector.
- Interest in public policy and enthusiasm for the organisation's goals and values.
- Proficiency using relevant tools such as Flourish, Drupal, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you're looking to make a meaningful impact and join a forward-thinking organisation, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!
Please note interviews will be held on 18th and 19th August, will the role due to begin 1st September.
At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
About SportsAid
At SportsAid we exist to encourage, enable and empower the next generation of athletes to achieve their ambitions in sport and life. For decades, we have been side by side with Britain’s greatest emerging sporting talent, from Mo Farah to Jessica Ennis-Hill to Ade Adepitan, Paula Radcliffe and so many others to give them vital support before they became Olympian and Paralympian stars.
Without our support, a lot of our most talented sporting prospects would drop out as the demands of pursuing their dreams are too often impossible barriers to overcome.
Role Overview
The Athlete Learning and Development Manager will design and coordinate a comprehensive learning and development programme for emerging athletes, their parents and caregivers, and alumni. This will be delivered both in person and online.
This is an exciting time for SportsAid as we expand the support we offer beyond financial assistance, building on the foundations already in place. As part of our evolving approach, we are strengthening the educational resources available to them, ensuring they have access to the guidance and tools they need to thrive both on and off the field.
The role focuses on identifying athlete-led needs, curating training and workshop programmes, and working with external trainers and providers to deliver impactful sessions that best support SportsAid’s beneficiaries.
A key aspect of the role is developing educational and training content for the new online community engagement platform we are developing. You will ensure content aligns with SportsAid’s objectives while meeting the priorities of partners funding dedicated hubs within the platform, which will provide training and development content in specific focus areas. You will also help adapt training sessions into engaging, shareable online resources to maximise participation and impact.
Additionally, you will play a crucial role in planning workshop programmes for key events such as SportsAid Live, ensuring sessions are engaging, relevant, and tailored to the needs of attendees.
This is a unique opportunity to shape SportsAid’s athlete development strategy, creating a collaborative, engaging, and needs-led programme that makes a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Development
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Develop and coordinate a holistic learning and development programme for athletes, parents, and caregivers, addressing key areas such as financial literacy, mental wellbeing, career readiness, and communication skills.
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Identify athlete-led needs and curate relevant educational training programmes, ensuring they align with the challenges faced by young athletes.
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Build and maintain relationships with external trainers and subject matter experts, ensuring content meets SportsAid’s high standards and is tailored to beneficiary needs.
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Work with trainers and providers to shape session content, ensuring clarity, relevance, and engagement for athletes and their support networks.
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Develop structured training strands with corporate partners that align with partnership agreements and engagement objectives.
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Devise workshop programmes for events such as SportsAid Live, ensuring sessions are interactive, impactful, and meet the needs of attendees.
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Oversee the development of digital training content to enhance learning and engagement for our online community.
Training Coordination and Resource Development
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Coordinate the delivery of training programmes by external trainers through in-person workshops and online webinars.
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Develop bite-sized digital resources from training materials to be used on our new online community engagement platform, ensuring accessibility and engagement.
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Ensure that training content aligns with corporate partnership agreements, such as the RBC initiative, and meets funder expectations for educational outcomes.
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Coordinate logistics for training sessions, including scheduling, facilitator briefings, and content alignment with SportsAid’s objectives.
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Ensure training materials and sessions are inclusive and tailored to diverse audiences.
Engagement and Feedback
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Engage with athletes, parents, and caregivers to gather feedback on training sessions and resources, ensuring the programme evolves to meet their needs.
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Monitor platform usage and session participation, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
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Foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment that encourages peer-to-peer engagement and shared experiences.
Evaluation and Reporting
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Evaluate the impact of the training programme on athletes’ personal and professional development, using data to inform future improvements.
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Provide regular reports to senior leadership and funders, demonstrating the programme’s outcomes and alignment with organisational goals.
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Stay informed about trends in athlete education, learning delivery, and digital engagement to ensure SportsAid’s approach remains innovative and impactful.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience
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Proven experience in developing and managing learning and development programmes, including working with external trainers or subject matter experts.
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Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes to deadlines.
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Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with experience working across teams, organisations, or sports.
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Experience in curating and shaping educational/training content, ensuring it aligns with audience needs and engagement objectives.
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Experience developing digital learning resources and ensuring effective content delivery on online platforms.
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A commitment to creating needs-led, inclusive, and accessible training programmes for diverse audiences.
Desirable Skills and Experience
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Knowledge or experience in areas such as financial literacy, mental wellbeing, or life skills development.
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Familiarity with Mighty Networks or similar platforms for community engagement and learning delivery.
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Experience working within a charity, sports organisation, or educational setting, particularly supporting young people or athletes.
Hours of work: Part-time position, approx. 28 working hours a week (4 days per week), some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time, reasonable flexible work options are available.
Location: Hybrid working (with travel to SportsAid Head Office as required)
What We Offer
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The opportunity to lead a transformative programme that makes a lasting impact on the lives of young athletes and their families.
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A collaborative, supportive working environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
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Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and grow within the role.
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Salary: A salary package of £30,400 per annum is available for this role.
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Pension: SportsAid makes a contribution of 3%, and the employee makes a minimum contribution of 5%.
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Healthcare: Membership of the SportsAid private health insurance scheme is available for the employee with premiums paid by SportsAid.
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Cycle to Work Scheme: Available to all staff.
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Death in Service Benefit: Inclusion in company scheme.
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Season ticket loan: An interest free loan is available to all staff.
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Holidays: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day for each year of service, up to 30 days.
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Flexible working: reasonable flexible and hybrid working options.
Please apply with your CV and one page on how you meet the essential criteria by 3rd September.
On receipt of your application, you will be sent a confidential equal opportunities form, which all applicants will be asked to complete.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited by 8th September to have a preliminary online conversation with the Head of Programmes.
Interviews will be held in person 22nd and 23rd September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you help families through the most difficult time of their lives?
We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced leader to guide our Family Support Team as we grow and evolve. You’ll play a vital role in delivering emotional and practical support to families facing childhood cancer or life-challenging conditions—for as long as they need us.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented, multidisciplinary team and shape the future of our services as we expand into new regions and prepare for the transition from the Royal Marsden to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
If you’re someone who can think strategically, lead with empathy, and understand the emotional realities families face when a child is seriously ill—we’d love to hear from you.
Role overview
Leadership & Service Delivery
- Lead and coordinate the delivery of family support across all regions, ensuring services are accessible, consistent, and impactful.
- Line manage a skilled team including Family Support Workers, a Senior Family Support Worker, and a Senior Social Worker.
- Oversee referrals and caseloads, ensuring support is tailored to each family’s needs.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), overseeing safeguarding policy, training, and practice.
- Monitor service outcomes and contribute to strategic planning and budget management.
- Participate in the on-call family support rota (occasional weekends).
Hospital & Community Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital teams across London, Surrey, and Sussex. Including, St George’s Tooting, Royal Marsden Sutton/Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Kingston Hospital, St Peter’s Hospital Chertsey, Epsom Hospital, Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford, East Surrey Hospital Redhill, Worthing Hospital
- Represent the charity in multidisciplinary meetings, safeguarding boards, and service planning discussions.
- Support the transition of services to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
- Identify new partnership, across new regions and referral opportunities in clinical and community settings.
Organisational Contribution
- Provide insights and case studies to support fundraising and communications.
- Attend occasional family events and community activities.
- Champion Momentum’s values and safeguarding standards in all areas of work.
Person specification
Essential
- Significant experience working directly with children and families.
- Background in health, education, care, or social support.
- Proven experience leading and managing staff teams.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and experience as a DSL.
- Knowledge of the emotional impact of serious illness and bereavement on families.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and digital literacy.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and evaluating service delivery.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
- Reliable internet and suitable space for remote working.
Desirable
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g., social work, nursing, education, counselling) or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in a charity or family support setting.
- Experience supporting bereaved families.
- Budget and financial oversight experience.
We support families across SW London, Surrey and Sussex whose children are facing cancer or a life-challenging condition.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role at Relate - Family Action
Relate at Family Action is here to promote safe, supportive relationships for all and support everyone to strengthen the relationships that mean the most to them.
For over 150 years Family Action has seen first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better and worse. That's why we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today. Whatever family means or looks like to us, ultimately, it's relationships that matter – and the quality of our relationships affects the quality of all our lives.
This is a pivotal role responsible for crafting and executing strategies and campaigns that promote both the Relate brand image and overall marketing efforts to support the achievement of sales targets across a range of counselling services (both B2C and B2B), training products, charity retail outlets and other income streams.
We are looking for a marcomms ‘all-rounder’: someone who can take a strategic view as well as being ‘hands-on’ in the delivery of marketing support to the wider Relate team.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a motivated and experienced HR professional to deliver high-quality HR operations at CIEH. This is a broad and rewarding role - you’ll look after CIEH’s HR function, as well as modernising our systems and processes and acting as a key partner to teams across the organisation, helping to build a positive and high-performing workplace culture.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is excited by the opportunity to make improvements and have a significant impact. If this is you, and you have strong generalist HR experience, a good understanding of UK employment law and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively then we would love to hear from you.
Please ensure that you submit a cover letter, and that this demonstrates how you meet the person specification for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.