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Communications Officer - Six Month Contract

About Us 

The Early Education and Childcare Coalition unites the voices of parents, children, providers, early years professionals and the wider business community, working together for investment and reform of early education and childcare in England. 

We believe that we all benefit from a well-functioning early education system and we all have a role to play in ensuring it works for children, parents and the economy. 

We are backed by some of the most high-profile campaign and research organisations in the UK. Our members include early years provider membership bodies, parent campaign groups, early childhood experts, trade unions, the business lobby, anti-poverty campaigners and NGOs. Together, we use our collective voice and research to build public and political support for early education and childcare. And it’s worked. Thanks to the dedication of our members, early years is one of the top priorities for the government’s Plan for Change. 

But our work isn’t done – we have an ambitious agenda to ‘rescue and reform’ the system, ensuring that: 

• Every child can access high-quality education and care that their parents can afford and that will support them to thrive 

• Every provider is funded fairly for the places they offer 

• Every early years professional is rewarded and recognised for the skilled work they do 

This is an exciting time to join the Coalition. We have experienced significant growth in recent years and with early years firmly on the policy agenda, we expect this to continue.

We are now looking for a Communications Officer to help us tell compelling stories, engage key audiences and ensure our communications activity is delivered to a consistently high standard. 

About the Role 

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. We may consider 4 days per week with Tuesday or Wednesday as a non-working day. 

Duration: Six month contract, renewed subject to funding. 

Location: Home-working within the UK, with occasional travel for team meetings, events and member engagement. 

Annual Full-time Salary: £33,500 per annum, pro-rated for a 6 month contract.

Start date: Immediate start

 
 
 
As Communications Officer, you will play a central role in delivering the Coalition's day-to-day communications activity. Working with the Head of Campaigns and Communications you will help ensure that our research, campaigns and policy work reach the audiences that matter, from journalists and policymakers to providers, parents and coalition members. 

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys creating engaging content, spotting opportunities, managing multiple priorities and working as part of a small, ambitious team. 

You will support our social media presence, coordinate newsletters and member communications, monitor media coverage and enquiries, and help ensure that the Coalition's voice is consistent, timely and impactful. 

 
About You 

You are an excellent communicator with strong writing skills and an eye for detail. You enjoy creating engaging content, can manage competing priorities and are excited by the opportunity to help shape public debate on issues affecting children, families and the early years workforce. 

You are proactive, organised and comfortable working independently within a remote team. You are equally happy drafting newsletter copy, responding to urgent journalist enquiries or creating graphics for social media. 

What You Can Expect To Be Doing 

Deliver the Coalition's social media activity 

• Monitor the Coalition's social media channels on a day-to-day basis.

• Create engaging content across platforms, including graphics, video and written posts.

• Maintain content calendars and schedule content.

• Monitor sector conversations, emerging issues and engagement opportunities.

• Support the delivery of campaign moments, events and report launches.

• Track performance and provide regular reports.

Support media and press activity 

• Monitor media coverage relating to early education, childcare and the workforce.

• Manage incoming media enquiries and work with the Head of Communications and Campaigns to deliver timely responses.

• Maintain media monitoring systems and coverage reports.

• Support relationships with journalists and media stakeholders.

Produce high-quality content 

• Draft and distribute newsletters for members, supporters and stakeholders.

• Write website content, blogs and other communications materials.

• Support the development of campaign messaging and communications assets.

• Ensure content is accessible, accurate and aligned with the Coalition's tone of voice.

Support member and stakeholder engagement 

• Support the promotion of publications and campaigns 

• Assist with the delivery of Coalition events 

• Assist with maintaining contact databases

• Respond to general communications enquiries

Contribute to a small and ambitious team 

• Support colleagues with communications advice and delivery.

• Contribute to planning, team meetings and organisational development.

• Undertake other duties consistent with the role as required.

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Experience working in a communications, media, marketing or public affairs role 

• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write for different audiences and channels 

• Experience working with social media accounts in a professional setting and creating engaging digital content 

• Experience supporting media relations or press office activity 

• Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design software 

• Experience drafting newsletters and using email marketing platforms 

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities 

• Excellent attention to detail 

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team 

• Commitment to the Coalition's mission and values 

Desirable 

• Experience working in a charity, campaigning, membership or policy environment 

• Understanding of early education and childcare policy in England and the challenges currently facing the system 

• Experience using website content management systems (Squarespace preferred)

• Experience using CRM systems to maintain records

• Experience of event planning and promotion

• Proven ability to work flexibly as part of a small, remote team

The Application Process 

Please apply with: 

• A CV (maximum two pages).

• A cover letter (maximum two pages) explaining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the person specification. We recognise that the use of AI technologies can be useful in reducing the work that goes into job-hunting, however, we kindly request that you use your cover letter to evidence that you have understood the requirements of the role and provide examples of how you can meet the criteria. 

The EECC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we seek to serve. 

Recruitment Timeline 

As this role is for an immediate start, we will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis until the post is filled.

We are seeking an experienced Social Media & Public Sector Engagement Officer to lead our social media and digital communications activity.

This role is about more than managing social media channels. We are looking for someone who can help raise the profile of invest in play amongst local authority leaders, commissioners, government departments, charitable funders, service providers and organisations working with children and families.

The successful candidate will be confident creating content that engages both professional and public audiences while helping position invest in play as a trusted and influential voice within the children's and family support sectors.

English will be the primary language of communication, however our content is viewed globally. We are therefore looking for someone who can communicate effectively with international audiences and adapt messaging for different countries, cultures and service environments.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in charities, not-for-profit organisations, children's services, education, family support or related sectors.

Experience communicating with public sector decision-makers, commissioners, funders or senior stakeholders is highly desirable.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation outlining how they would increase invest in play's visibility amongst local authority and government decision-makers, commissioners and organisations supporting children and families during their first six months in post.

Are you a social media-savvy communications professional who knows how to create content that informs, engages and inspires? The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is looking for a Communications and Engagement Officer (Social Media) to lead the delivery of engaging social media content and help shape our digital and print presence.

Who we are

The RCSLT is the professional body for speech and language therapists across the UK. We have over 24,000 members and employ around 65 staff, predominantly based in a London office. The RCSLT also has offices in Belfast, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.

The role

As Communications and Engagement Officer (Social Media), you’ll play a key role within our Content and Engagement team, helping to deliver high-quality communications that inform, inspire and engage our members, the public and colleagues across the organisation.

You’ll take the lead in managing and growing our social media presence, creating compelling and engaging content that connects with our audiences and supports our organisational objectives. Working in line with our social media strategy, you’ll oversee day-to-day activity across our channels, identify opportunities to increase engagement, and use insights to continuously improve performance. Alongside social media management, you’ll be responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and publishing a wide range of content across digital and print platforms. From website updates and member communications to campaign materials and digital resources, you’ll ensure content is accurate, accessible, engaging and aligned with our brand and tone of voice.

To thrive in this role, you’ll combine strong technical communications skills with creativity, attention to detail and excellent organisational abilities. You’ll be confident managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines while bringing an improvement-focused mindset that seeks out new ways to enhance content, strengthen engagement and streamline processes.

Hours and Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity leave cover).

Location: London-based/hybrid (you must be able to attend the London office at least twice per week).

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a creative and proactive communications professional with experience delivering engaging content across a range of digital channels. You’ll have a strong track record of managing and growing social media platforms, creating compelling written and multimedia content, and using audience insights and analytics to inform your approach. An excellent writer and editor, you’ll be able to translate complex information into clear, accessible and engaging content for different audiences. You’ll be confident working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, advising on communications best practice and managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Experience using design and content creation tools such as Canva, Photoshop and Premiere Pro is essential, while knowledge of web accessibility, content management systems and the charity, membership or not-for-profit sector would be an advantage. Above all, you’ll be highly organised, detail-oriented and motivated to continuously improve, with a commitment to inclusion, collaboration and delivering high-quality communications that make an impact.

What we can offer you

• A competitive starting salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent staff training and development opportunities
• Supportive and flexible working environment, including hybrid working arrangements
• Generous pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Family-friendly employer, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Access to an employee assistance programme and more!

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 6 July 2026.
Interview date: w/c 13 July 2026 (virtual Teams call). 

We are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and encourage openness throughout the process.

The RCSLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. We aim to embed equity, diversity, and belonging practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution, experience, knowledge, and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.

About the role

We’re seeking a senior media and PR officer – policy, campaigns and public health to join our talented and ambitious media and PR team for six months. Supporting the delivery of annual media plans for these areas of work, you’ll leverage our position as leading experts on breast cancer to secure media profile that increases our influence, engagement and support among target audiences, championing the needs of people affected by breast cancer, engaging key policy decision-makers and the NHS through our change-making campaigns and calls to action, and communicating our vital breast health awareness and health information and messaging to key stakeholders and the public to help make change happen now.

This role is a fixed term contract until end of February 2027.
 
About you 

You’ll be great at building trusted and influential relationships across internal and external contacts up to a senior level including colleagues, journalists, contacts at stakeholder organisations (such as NHS and NICE), people affected by breast cancer who support our work, and celebrities and influencers who support Breast Cancer Now. 

With an understanding and passion for policy, campaigns, and public health you’ll draw on your experience of working across health communications and/or media/PR environments to digest and distil complex and sensitive information into compelling media copy, with an eye for spotting proactive and reactive media opportunities to secure impactful profile.

Used to working in a fast-moving environment, you’ll work at pace without compromising quality of work and working closely with the senior media and PR manager – policy, campaigns and public health to effectively handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines to amplify the charity’s share of voice as a determined leader, driving progress and changing the future for anyone affected by breast cancer.

Effective at working independently, you’ll also be a team player who works closely with and contributes to the wider success of the media and PR team.

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying 

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.

If you’ve any immediate questions please contact us. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who 
we support.

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Closing date Friday 3 July 2026 9am
Interview dates Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July 2026

Liberty and its supporters have been a force for fairness, dignity and respect in our society for more than 90 years. We are now at a critical point. Shared assumptions on freedom, equality and democracy are being overturned, and with this the threat to our basic rights grows.

Now, at this crucial moment in British political history, we’re seeking two experienced Media and Communications Officers to elevate our media and digital outputs as we deliver on an exciting new three-year organisational strategy to tell a story of hope, protect our rights and freedoms, and build a safe and just future for everyone in the UK. 

The Communications Team tells people who Liberty is, what we do and how they can get involved – helping to shape the narrative of the media debate and influence decision makers. This role requires proven experience of designing and executing high-quality, high-impact media and digital communications plans that reach, engage and persuade target audiences.

Liberty is a small organisation which punches above its weight. The Media and Communications Officers will use their media experience to support the running of our busy press office by being the first point of contact for journalists, drafting responses to media requests, and supporting our spokespeople with interview briefings. They will also help build our profile in the media by forging relationships with key contacts across broadcast, print and new forms of digital media.

Telling an inclusive story about the importance of our rights and freedoms to everyday lives is central to who we are and what we do. From facial recognition technology to protest rights, you will get the opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile issues.

The Media and Communications Officers will deliver engaging outputs across social media and our website, adapting core messages across different platforms. They will help bring technical legal and policy arguments to life through creative storytelling that resonates with the public.

Liberty’s first president described our work as “the fight that is never done”. This is a great opportunity for two experienced comms professionals to join a dynamic team in that fight and put their creative ideas into practice at a time when changing the narrative on human rights has perhaps never been more important. 

Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum office attendance two days per week in the Westminster office.

The deadline for applications is 9am Wednesday 8 July 2026

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.

We're grateful to everyone who applied during our recent round of recruitment for this role, and we know how much thought goes into an application. We're assessing this round against the same criteria, so if you applied recently and weren't shortlisted, the outcome would be the same - please don't feel you need to apply again. The only exception would be that if your circumstances have genuinely changed, or there's relevant experience or skill you weren't able to share fully last time, you're welcome to apply again.

First round interviews will be held online on Monday 20 July 2026

Second round interview will be held in person on Wednesday 29 July 2026

We are excited to be recruiting a Communications Officer to help strengthen and expand the reach of Eczema UK’s work.

This is a new role, created as the charity grows and takes on increasingly proactive campaigns and community engagement. You will play a hands-on role in delivering our day-to-day communications — creating and scheduling content across our social media channels and website, supporting the production of our monthly e-newsletter, and monitoring and engaging with our online community.

Beyond digital communications, this role offers real variety. You will provide valuable support across our wider operations — from helping to coordinate webinars and podcasts to assisting with health information, research and policy work. No two days will be quite the same.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly and ambitious team at the heart of a charity making a genuine difference to the lives of everyone affected by eczema.

Key responsibilities

Digital Communications and Content

· Support the planning, creation and scheduling of social media content across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube), in line with organisational messaging, brand tone of voice and editorial calendar

· Coordinate and support our eczema community champions

· Assist with the planning, drafting and formatting of our monthly supporter e-newsletter using Mailchimp

· Monitor e-newsletter mailing lists and support with performance tracking

· Monitor media coverage of eczema-related topics and maintain records of press coverage

· Act as a first point of contact for media enquiries, coordinating responses and media briefing documents using pre-approved sources

· Monitor and respond to community engagement on social media in line with Eczema UK’s community engagement guidelines, escalating comments or queries when needed

· Assist with uploading and updating content on the website, including information resources and event content

· Support logistics for webinars, podcasts and online talks, including scheduling, tech set-up and note-taking

· Provide communications and administrative support for charity campaigns, including planning and delivery

· Support and occasionally attend events to promote Eczema UK, such as the British Association of Dermatologists Annual Meeting

Team and Office Support

· Support the Head of Communications and wider team with meeting organisation, minute-taking and note circulation

· Help track performance data and KPIs across communications, research and fundraising activities

· Manage the main email inbox and coordinate responses or internal referrals

· Act as a point of contact for general office queries

General Responsibilities

· Adhere to Eczema UK’s policies and procedures

· Comply with data protection regulations, ensuring personal information remains confidential

· Take responsibility for your own personal learning and development, and support the learning and development of others

· Ensure your work is accurate, meets quality standards and is delivered to agreed deadlines

· Undertake any other reasonable tasks or projects as required

Role: Communications Officer

Reporting to: Head of Communications

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Remote (UTC-4 to UTC+5) (with some international travel for events)
Candidates must be located within ±4 hours of the UK timezone (GMT/BST) to ensure sufficient team crossover.

Closing date: 9am (UK time) on Monday 13th July.

The opportunity
We are seeking a structured and proactive Communications Officer to play a vital role in the day-to-day delivery of our global communications. From managing our content calendar and compiling email campaigns to updating website content, you will support our small, dynamic team in continuously improving the quality, impact, and consistency of our outputs for United for Global Mental Health (UnitedGMH) and the Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN). 

About Us
United for Global Mental Health is dedicated to creating a world that enables good mental health for all. We draw on our expertise in policy, advocacy, and financing to work with organisations who share our commitment to driving mental health up the political agenda - and securing additional funding for mental health at national and global level. We founded and act as the secretariat for the Global Mental Health Action Network, an open coalition of mental health professionals of over 10,000 individuals and organisations across 170 countries. 

About you 
Our ideal candidate is a dependable, detail-oriented communicator who genuinely enjoys the practical delivery of communications outputs. You are highly organised, skilled at managing multiple tasks, and comfortable keeping the gears of a busy communications function turning. You understand how to tailor messaging for diverse global audiences and geographies. Ideally, you bring experience working within an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) or global health context.

The role 
Key components of the role include: 

• Social media content development - collaborate with internal subject specialists to produce consistent and frequent on-brand written and visual content for social channels, in support of brand and advocacy goals. You’ll use Canva, Adobe Creative Suite and AgoraPulse for this. 
• Email - develop, write and send UnitedGMH’s regular email newsletter, working with internal staff to source news, updates and relevant content tailored for email subscribers.
• Website development - develop, maintain and update content for the UnitedGMH website - including uploading content and editing pages.
• Social media channel and community management - lead on day-to-day management and posting on UnitedGMH social media channels, including LinkedIn and Pinterest. Manage paid social campaigns where required. Use monitoring tools to manage social media comments (organic and paid). 
• Brand guardian: Be a steward of the UnitedGMH brand, helping to ensure consistent application of visual identity and tone of voice across all external organisational outputs, maintaining high standards of design.
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting - create regular analytic reports for social, website and email channels. 
• Editorial planning and communications calendar management - lead on the maintenance of the organisation’s communications calendar, ensuring content across channels is planned-in-advance of key advocacy moments. 
• Team support - support the communications team through project management, meeting management, processing supplier invoices, keeping journalist lists up-to-date, and other responsibilities where needed. 
• Ad-hoc support for the Global Mental Health Action Network - you’ll also provide a supporting function as needed for the GMHAN team, including tasks related to website and social management, plus others where needed. 

Requirements 

• Digital Channel Expertise: Proven experience managing website Content Management Systems (e.g., WordPress, Squarespace), diverse social media platforms, and email marketing software (e.g., Mailchimp).
• Exceptional Copywriting: A skilled writer with a track record of crafting engaging copy for varied audiences. Note: We want an authentic writer who cares deeply about the words they craft, rather than someone whose first instinct is to rely on LLMs/AI to generate content.
• Editorial Rigour: Strong research and proofreading skills with an uncompromising eye for detail.
• Organisation & Delivery: Highly organised with experience providing team administrative support and the ability to prioritise a busy workload under tight deadlines.
• Tools & Systems: Comfortable utilising digital project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Trello, Google Drive).
• Mission Alignment: A genuine interest in global mental health, international development, and political advocacy.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship management skills, with the flexibility to work effectively with a globally distributed team.
• Travel: Willingness to travel internationally to support at global events up to 5 times per year for up to a week at a time. 

Desirable 

• Experience working in an advocacy / international NGO environment within a fast-paced globally distributed staff team
• Demonstrable experience in working with journalists
• Additional language skills (note the position requires fluent English)

Unfortunately, we are not able to recruit team members in the following countries/regions: Afghanistan, Belarus, Central African Republic, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine (specifically the occupied regions of Crimea, Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhya), Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.

For non-UK candidates: Please note that you would be hired via Deel as an Employer of Record.

Interviews:
Interviews will be conducted remotely. There will be 2 interview rounds and a task to complete.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your cover letter, outlining how you meet the required competencies, and a CV, via the Charity Job site.

Communications and Marketing Officer – Part Time

Location: Bromley (hybrid with some flexibility)

Salary: £30,000 FTE (pro rata to £12,000 per annum)

Vacancy Type: Fixed term until 31 March 2027 (with potential to extend)

Hours: 2 days per week (15 hours)

About Us:

Greener and Cleaner is a community-led charity based in Bromley, supporting residents and organisations to take practical action on climate change and sustainable living.

We’re looking for a Communications and Marketing Officer to lead and develop our internal and external communications as we continue to grow.

This is a key role in helping us share our work, engage our community and strengthen our brand, working closely with the senior team across a range of channels.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and deliver communications across digital, social and email channels
• Write content for a range of channels, including web, socials, newsletters and applications.
• Lead and create engaging content and campaigns to promote our work
• Manage and develop communications channels, including newsletters and social media
• Tailor messaging for different audiences, including supporters, volunteers and partners
• Support PR and press activity
• Work with volunteers and external support to deliver high-quality content
• Support fundraising activity through communications and engagement

What we’re looking for:

• Strong communication and content creation skills
• Experience using social media and digital channels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• A proactive and organised approach

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

Greener and Cleaner is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the environmental and sustainability space. We value different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking, and believe these strengthen our work and impact.

How to Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Greener and Cleaner, please do not hesitate to apply.

Location: Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Media Officer to join our dynamic and friendly media team at Asthma + Lung UK. You will be responsible for planning and delivering media activity to support the charity to reach a mass audience,  helping to land our messages, promote our services, and enhance our visibility.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and direct support , and campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

You will work with people living with lung conditions to tell their story and support the charity to build emotional connections with its audiences. You will also lead the charity’s celebrity outreach work, helping the organisation reach new, bigger audiences.

We are looking for someone to use their excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to raise awareness of the seriousness of lung conditions and stamp out misconceptions. You will have experience working in a busy press office, communications agency or as a journalist and have contacts with national and regional journalists. You will bring expertise in drafting a range of media materials, such as press releases, pitches and statements, and have  experience implementing  communications plans that drive impact.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

About the role

The Communications Officer plays an important role in ensuring our audiences get the information and the support that they need across our key channels. This is a varied role where you will gain experience in several areas of communications and marketing, including social media, content creation and email marketing. You will be working alongside our Communications Lead, who will provide mentorship and support to help you excel in your communications career. You will also benefit from working across programmes and projects with all members of the Student Minds’ team, growing your communication and relationship skills and knowledge of higher education and student mental health. 

Our social media accounts are a key communications tool for the charity. They enable us to engage with our networks, provide resources and support, and communicate our work, impact, and the importance of student mental health. These tools work together with our digital marketing and website to effectively communicate with our audiences. We use several social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, BlueSky, YouTube and Facebook. This role will help us improve our platforms and storytelling, ensuring students’ voices and experiences are at the centre. This will involve working with students and our advisory groups to share their stories and listen to their improvements for change. You will play a key role in communicating our work to ensure no student is held back by their mental health. 

Key details

• Location: Flexible, open to hybrid and remote working, with occasional travel to Leeds required.
• Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours a week)
• Contract: 12 months fixed term
• Salary: Band E £26,227.5 
• Start date: As soon as practicable
• Role purpose: To support the charity's communications and marketing activities. Sharing support for students, our programmes, influencing and advocacy, and income generation on social media. Working with the wider team to support their project comms, sharing key learnings and evaluations with the wider team to develop and improve how we communicate with our key audiences. 

Please see our attached job description and recruitment pack for a list of the essential and desirable criteria for this role, as well as the person specification. 

Are you curious, determined, and ready to represent our organisation at our training and networking events, as well as wider voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) strategic meetings?

We’re seeking two Communications and Engagement Officers – one embedded within our Development team and one within our Volunteering team. Each role will lead on their department’s marketing and communications activity, while working collaboratively with their counterparts in other departments to ensure a joined-up and consistent approach.

The role will involve supporting digital and in-person events, creating promotional content and producing high-quality and engaging posts for advertising events and post-event content. It will also involve acting as a proactive and trusted media lead for Spark Somerset, creatively shaping department-relevant coverage by building strong media relationships, managing news opportunities and conducting interviews where required.

You’ll bring experience of events, marketing and communications, as well as a creative mindset, and a lateral way of thinking and problem solving. You’ll also bring excellent oral and written presentation and communication skills – which are easily understood and relevant to a range of audiences – and an ability to craft content across a variety of media. 

In return, we offer flexible, hybrid working options, a free Employee Assistance Programme, and up to 7.5 hours of volunteering leave per year.

This is a full-time role, although we will consider part-time and flexible hours for the right candidate. The annual salary is £28-£32,000 (full-time equivalent, depending on experience).

Salary: £27,180 – £33,580 per annum

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: FTC – 12 months Maternity Cover

Location: Home Based – some UK travel will be required

Job reference number: 1719

We are looking to recruit a Communications Officer to support and lead on Cranstoun’s communications output. The role is offered as a fixed-term until July 2027 as maternity cover, with immediate availability preferred.

The successful candidate will join a small team and work with the Head of Communications to coordinate internal and external communications, including media relations. They will be a key member of our team, working to promote high quality digital output via social media and the opportunity to work and manage projects.

You will have excellent writing and oral skills and be confident in communicating sensitive topics externally to press and the public.

Raising the profile of our services nationwide and locally is key to the way we continue to grow the work that we do. The Communications Officer will work closely with local partners, including commissioners to promote the work that happens in our services. They will also support our campaigning work.

This role is a great opportunity to grow and develop communications and PR skills across a wide range of areas in the social justice space that Cranstoun works in. Those areas are: Alcohol & Other Drugs, Children & Young People, Criminal Justice, Domestic Abuse and Housing & Homelessness.

This role will be remote with the opportunity to travel nationwide.

This post is subject to a Standard DBS check.

For more details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 24 June 2026.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work. 

Registered Charity No: 1061582 

External Communications Manager

Salary: £40,000–£42,000 FTE
Hours: 30 hours per week
Location: Remote, with regular travel to FitzRoy services, team and stakeholder meetings as agreed. The role requires attendance in London once per month and applicants must be able to commute to services in Norfolk, Nottingham and Hampshire.
Reports to: Head of Communications
Directorate: Business Development and Partnerships

FitzRoy is a national charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs to live lives rooted in choice, meaning and happiness.

We are strengthening our external voice and looking for a confident, perceptive and warm communicator to help more people understand FitzRoy’s expertise and impact and increase our influence.

This is a moment of change for social care. We want to play a more active role in shaping its future, ensuring the people at the heart of it are seen, heard and involved in the decisions that matter.

About the role

As External Communications Manager, you will help build FitzRoy’s profile and reputation by identifying the stories, insight and opportunities that show what good support looks like in real life.

You will work closely with the Head of Communications, fundraising, business development and operational colleagues to turn external communications priorities into practical plans, content and opportunities.

This is a delivery role with real influence. You will be expected to bring ideas, advise colleagues, shape practical plans and turn opportunities into action.

What you will do

You will:

• develop proactive external communications activity that raises awareness of FitzRoy’s work, expertise and impact
• spot opportunities for FitzRoy to contribute constructively to sector conversations
• identify realistic opportunities for media, sector press, partner or local coverage
• gather stories, photos, video and quotes that help people understand what good support looks like in real life
• use social media, website content, audience insight and analytics to strengthen FitzRoy’s external profile

About you

You may come from charity communications, PR, journalism, public affairs, stakeholder communications or another external communications background.

You do not need to have worked in social care before, but you will need to be interested in people, willing to learn quickly and able to handle stories about people’s lives with care, respect and good judgement.

We are looking for someone who is:

• an excellent writer and editor
• confident developing clear, accessible content for different audiences
• warm, curious and able to build rapport quickly
• able to spot strong stories, ideas and opportunities
• confident creating social media and website content shaped by audience insight
• comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities
• able to think strategically about audiences and influence, while being practical about what can be delivered in a small team
• confident gathering content including photos, videos and quotes
• willing and able to travel to FitzRoy services and meetings as needed

A full clean driving licence and access to a car for work travel are required, as some services are not easily accessible by public transport.

Working at FitzRoy

You will join a small, friendly communications team with big ambitions. This role will suit someone who enjoys a mix of planning, writing, relationship-building, story-gathering and hands-on delivery.

You will help us show the difference good support makes – and help ensure the voices, experiences and achievements of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs are seen and heard.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your application and a covering letter.

We do not expect your covering letter to address every point in the person specification. We would like you to tell us:

• what interests you about this role and FitzRoy
• three things you would bring to the role
• a piece of communications work you are proud of and why
• how you approach using social media, website content and audience insight to build external profile
• how you would approach telling stories about people’s lives with care, respect and good judgement

If you are using AI tools to write your application, please use them with caution. We are looking for your own voice and writing style.

We believe that change for people affected by ME won't just happen; it must be made. That's why action and impact are at the heart of everything we do. Whether that's helping people today with support, information, or care. Or working towards securing future change through our research and campaigning work. The intent of everything we do is to pursue positive impact for the lives, rights, and futures of people affected by ME.

As Communications Manager you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic, impactful communications that advance Action for ME’s work, improve understanding and recognition of ME and support fundraising efforts

The Communications Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the communications strategy, leading a team of two other communications staff. You will work closely with colleagues across the fundraising, policy, research and services departments, delivering clear and compelling storytelling, and maximising visibility across media, digital platforms and key stakeholder networks.

Key duties

Leadership and Management

• Work to ensure that people with ME are at the heart of everything we do through meaningful engagement and participation to influence all aspects of communications and marketing.

• Contribute to the development of, and then lead implementation of, the Communications Strategy, ensuring the appropriate involvement of key stakeholders, scoping, evaluating, and improving our practice.

• Maintain a data-insight led approach to the communications work providing regular management information and key performance indicator reports.

• Work as a member of the Extended Leadership Team.

• Line manage Communications Team members, supporting them to set and achieve performance objectives through regular one-to-ones and 12-monthly appraisals.

• Be responsible for Communications budget and the relationship with services providers required for the production of the charity’s digital and printed information and support resources.

Communications and Marketing

• Raise the profile of the impact of ME, and of Action for ME and its work, to enable the organisation to reach more people and better support need, by establishing a regular cadence of appropriate but innovative product across all main social media channels.

• Ensure fundraising is supported by embedding clear calls to action around donations and membership growth as a matter of course.

• Under the direction of the Director of Fundraising, develop all website, press and social media content for charity appeals.

• Market the charity’s Support and Healthcare services, including key digital and printed information and support resources, to the ME community and the professionals working with them, working closely with respective service leads.

• Contribute to income generation by working closely with the Director of Fundraising to develop the communication and marketing materials needed to implement the organisation’s Fundraising Strategy.

• Coordinate the charity’s response to any crisis communications, including developing appropriate crisis management plans and working outside of office hours as required.

• Establish effective systems/processes for gathering, supporting, maintaining, and managing case studies for a range of purposes (including press and media opportunities, public affairs and policy work, and fundraising).

• Draft and issue press releases and media statements and ensure appropriate follow-up by telephoning journalists, contacting picture desks etc. as appropriate.

• Alongside the CEO and any commissioned agency, develop relationships with key press, media and communications stakeholders to enhance the charity’s work.

• Oversee the production of the annual report, on budget, to schedule, taking overall editorial responsibility for content.

• Oversee the ongoing development of our digital engagement including our website and social media and being the point of contact on website issues.

• Fulfil the role of brand gateway keeper, ensuring all digital and printed communications, including information and support resources, adhere to brand guidelines, house style and organisational tone.

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and oversight of how ME and related key issues (e.g. Long Covid) are discussed in the media and wider ME community.

• Build networks to enhance the charity’s strategic communications and marketing work.

• Build and maintain an effective social media monitoring regime, ensuring fit for purpose rules of engagement are in place and applied consistently.

Other Key Accountabilities 

• Ensure that all relevant service standards are met including compliance with best practice, legal and regulatory frameworks and internal standards.

• Ensure best value in all our work.

• Undertake any other duty within your ability and within reason, as may be required, from time-to-time, at the discretion of your line manager.

• On occasions, provide management support and cover within the organisation, as needed.

• Act as an advocate for the charity and its work.

Person specification

Experience, Knowledge and Understanding 

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a communications management role

• Experience of developing integrated, insight and audience-led communications plans including social media

• Experience of website and brand management

• Experience of delivering successful campaigns

• Experience of engaging with press and/or media including writing press releases and media briefings

• Experience of working collaboratively with different teams/departments

• Experience of working in charity communications (desirable)

• An understanding of ME and the impact on people affected by it (desirable)

• Experience of integrating fundraising with communications (desirable)

Skills, Behaviours and Values

• Adaptable and highly organised with an ability to work methodically, managing and prioritising a varied workload, use your own initiative, work independently, and work well in a team.

• Strong MS Office skills including the ability to use Word, Excel, databases and web-related programmes and software.