Communications and social media assistant jobs
Join Samaritans and help shape our communications planning during a time of transformation.
Samaritans is undergoing a significant change programme to ensure we are fit for the future and able to reach more people who need us. We are looking for a Strategic Communications Planning Lead to play a pivotal role in helping us tell the story of our future and ensure all communications activity aligns with our vision that fewer people die by suicide.
This is a unique opportunity to influence how we communicate during a critical period of transformation and make a real impact on our ability to save lives.
Contract
- £41,500 - £51,500 per annum plus benefits
- Full time (35hrs per week)
- Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
- Hybrid working with link to Ewell office
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
What you’ll do
- Drive strategic communications planning across the organisation.
- Oversee and improve planning processes, implementing tools and inspiring collaboration across teams.
- Support the development of integrated campaign planning across different channels.
- Support the delivery of communications plans for future-proofing projects and organisational change, ensuring sensitivity to our callers and volunteers.
- Champion consistency in narrative and scheduling across all communications activity.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in strategic communications planning and integrated campaign delivery.
- Strong ability to craft key messages for complex projects and multiple audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate, influence, and negotiate in a complex organisation.
- Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience in using data and audience insight to shape impactful communications.
- Knowledge of brand management and reputation management.
- Experience in change management and preferably working with volunteers.
Full Job Description and Person Specification below
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure (download below). You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and to upload your CV and covering letter.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close: Monday 1st December
Interviews: Monday 8th, Tuesday 9th December
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
About Media Trust
At Media Trust, we believe when everyone has an equal voice, we’ll get to a more equal society. We design and deliver innovative and impactful training for charities so they can communicate more effectively to support their communities and drive social change. We also match charities with media industry volunteers for hands-on support. At the same time, we provide under-represented talent with the skills, access and mentoring to progress their careers in the media and creative sectors. For more information about Media Trust’s work, see our 2024/5 Impact Report.
About the Role
This role will lead Media Trust’s climate work. As Senior Programme Manager, you will run our flagship Communicating Climate programme and lead Media Trust’s work on the Diverse Voices programme. You will help us further develop our climate work and ensure our existing programmes are cutting edge and meet the demands of this moment.
This role will directly manage our Communicating Climate programme. The Senior Programme Manager will build on the success of the past five years of the programme and further develop the programme content and structure to maximise impact for participating organisations. With support from a programme co-ordinator, you will ensure the smooth delivery of the programme, including recruiting and managing a cohort of climate organisations; overseeing the budget and timeline; managing our relationships with funders, trainers and partners; and impact evaluation and reporting.
You will also oversee our role in the Diverse Voices programme, which works to amplify the voices of people and communities most impacted by climate change. The programme is run by a consortium of organisations, including Race Equality Foundation, Turn2Us and Disability Rights UK. Media Trust is the media partner, delivering communications-related training and support to the participants.
Your line manager will be Media Trust’s Head of Charity Services and the role will sit within our charity services team. This Senior Programme Manager role does not currently have any direct line management responsibilities.
Please note that whilst this is a remote role, the Media Trust team meets in-person in London on a monthly basis and regular travel to London for meetings and events is required.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Management of our climate programmes, including:
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Lead our Communicating Climate programme, ensuring it is high quality, innovative and tailored to the needs and priorities of climate and environmental organisations
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Recruit and build successive new cohorts of climate charities, user-led organisations and community groups, supporting them through the programme to ensure high levels of engagement and collaboration
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Recruit and work with trainers and climate experts to develop engaging, practical and tailored training content, activities and resources
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Plan and ensure the smooth delivery of all activities (including training, workshops, peer to peer networking sessions and other events), ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and lead to planned outcomes
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Work with Media Trust’s media and creative industry partners to develop tailored training, mentoring and digital resources for the climate and environment sector
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Manage the Advisory Group for Communicating Climate, which is comprised of leading media organisations, climate charities and sector experts, coordinating regular meetings, building relationships with members and facilitating opportunities for the Advisory Group to shape and input into the direction of the programme
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Manage relationships with our key programme and sector partners including Climate Outreach, Heard and others, build relationships with a wide range of sector organisations
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Work with media industry partners to design and deliver activities for volunteers from leading media and creative agencies to provide pro bono strategic communications support to climate charities
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Manage the programme budget and financial reporting
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Lead on the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the programme, ensuring impact is evidenced by high quality data and producing impact reports
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Maintain up to date knowledge of trends and developments in the climate and strategic communications space and embed these insights into the programme content
Other work across our team and programmes
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Identify new opportunities for climate work for Media Trust
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Share key learnings and best practice across our thematic programmes (our other thematic programme is the Stronger Voices Programme).
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Support the Head of Charity Services with securing grant and other funding for new thematic strategic communications programmes and climate work, contributing to the development of future programmes and funding applications
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Collaborate with our MarComms team to craft compelling copy for various platforms including web, e-marketing, and social media channels
Due to the high volume of CVs and applications we receive, we can't always get back to everyone, although we will try our best.
Working at Media Trust
Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for motivated, agile and value-driven people to join our team. In return we offer:
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Remote working – while Media Trust does not have a physical office, we meet regularly in London for team collaboration and training, which requires occasional travel (typically 2–3 times per month).
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30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated if part time)
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Flexible hours, to be agreed with line manager
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Pension contributions
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2 volunteer days each year
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Attend two Media Trust Communications courses each year at no cost to you
Flexible Working at Media Trust
Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs. Our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available, such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We’re not always able to support every request. However, we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Application Deadline:
Please submit your application by 9AM, Monday 15 December 2025.
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted by Friday 19 December 2025
First round of interviews will take place week commencing 5 January 2026
Second round interviews will take place week commencing 12 January 2026
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience matches the essential and desirable skills and experience outlined in the job pack. If you use AI tools, please use them thoughtfully. Your application should reflect your own voice and experiences. We’re unlikely to consider applications that feel generic or don’t convey a genuine understanding of the role.
We are using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias and therefore ask that you please apply via CharityJob.
The team at Media Trust is committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. Please ask if you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process.
We believe in the power of the media to change lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a creative communicator who's passionate about making a difference?
Age International is looking for a Multimedia Content Producer to help us share powerful stories that support older people facing challenging situations in low and middle-income countries - and to help amplify their voices on a global stage.
In this exciting fixed-term contract opportunity, you will use your creativity to produce engaging, high-quality content across our print and digital channels. You'll play a key role in raising the bar on our communications, ensuring our messages inspire, inform and connect with our audiences
You'll be highly organised and detail-focused, managing and cataloguing our growing library of photography and stories so that our content is always accessible and used effectively. You'll also work closely with our global partners to commission new content that highlights the real impact of our work.
If you're a motivated, imaginative communicator with a keen eye for detail and a passion for meaningful storytelling, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help tell the stories that bring our mission to life and champion older people around the world.
Fixed-Term Contract until March 2026.
Please note that due to the Hybrid nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to commute to the central London co-working hub twice weekly. Your travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Demonstrable graphic design experience across a range of digital and print channels. (A, I, T)
* Proven ability to create and commission content, primarily photography and film. (A, I)
* Strong copywriting and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail. (A, I, T)
* Strong analytical skills and familiarity with tools to monitor content performance and generate actionable insights. (I)
* Ability to simplify complex information into engaging content. (I)
Skills and knowledge
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere), and Canva. (A, I, T)
* Good understanding of digital asset management systems. (A, I)
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work across teams and with external partners, including being able to create effective briefs and manage supplier contracts. (I)
Personal attributes
* Clear creative flair and intuitive storytelling abilities. (I)
* A commitment to championing the voices of older people. (A, I)
* Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities. (I)
Other Requirements
* Commitment to Age International's values and mission. (I)
* Flexibility to support fast-paced emergency communications during DEC appeals, with potentially out of hours working. (I)
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an ‘A’ in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As Liverpool Zoe's Place continues on its exciting journey to a brand new, state-of-the-art hospice, and following a period of increased profile across all media platforms; now is a really exciting time to join our team as our Senior Marketing Coordinator (Maternity Cover).
Over the coming 12 months you will manage all of our social media content and campaigns, lead on graphic design for our fundraising and service delivery campaigns, help us to keep in touch with families, supporters and stakeholdes, and contribute to our renaming and rebrand process which is getting underway in early 2026.
Working alongside a passionate, committed and highly-skilled team of nurses, health case assistants, specialists, fundraisers, administrators and other professionals, you will help to ensure that Liverpool Zoe's Place continues to deliver outstanding care to young children with complex conditions, and their families.
Liverpool Zoe's Place has been on an incredible journey over the past 18 months, raising more than £7.5million in 31 days and launching the programme of works that will lead us to our new home in West Derby, and one of the best childrens' hospices in the world.
If you have experience of managing social media, graphic design and comms, and you're ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Liverpool Zoe's Place provides respite, palliative and therapeutic care to babies and young children with complex needs, and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Supporting the communication activities of a national cancer charity.
Communications Assistant
Location: Aylesbury. Hybrid role with options for flexibility
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) or substantial part-time
Salary: £23,500 per annum (pro-rata for part-time hours)
Contract: Permanent
Are you looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and supportive team? Do you have an eye for detail? Can you work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities?
We are looking for someone to join our Communications Team to support our email marketing, website work and data collection. Applicants will have a can-do attitude and be comfortable collaborating across teams, learning new systems and processes, and prioritising a variety of tasks. This is the perfect role for someone who has:
- Excellent IT skills and a motivation to learn new skills and processes
- Experience of working in administration, digital, marketing or communications
- Strong organisational expertise with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Great teamwork and a desire to help us learn and improve.
Lymphoma Action is an employer of choice, with staff receiving excellent benefits such as life assurance, an employee assistance programme, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and enhanced leave entitlements.
Lymphoma Action has been providing expert information and wide-ranging support for nearly 40 years, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma. We have developed a great working culture that focuses on our values, as well as prioritising a creative, inclusive and supportive environment.
This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility of office-based and homeworking. The postholder will be required to attend our Aylesbury office a minimum of once a week and more frequently during the induction period and as needed for meetings. We would like the postholder to be available to work on Fridays.
Please note that applicants need to be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date: Monday 15 December 2025, 12pm
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 13 January 2026 in Aylesbury
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We actively welcome applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce, welcoming applications from those with disabilities and from minority groups and from different backgrounds and experiences.
No agencies please.
Head of External Engagement
Clergy Support Trust is an organisation which “punches above its weight”, in terms both of the help provided to hardworking clergy households, and the influence we seek to have on Church culture. We are looking for an experienced communications professional, able to lead a broad function encompassing all aspects of our external engagement: media engagement, strategic communications, events and fundraising, so we are looking for someone with strong experience across these areas.
As member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of External Engagement will be joining the leading Anglican wellbeing charity, supporting thousands of households each year, as we embark on a new strategic period (2026-30) and at a pivotal point in our mission.
Key responsibilities include:
• To lead, manage and report on the work of the External Engagement team.
• To design and deliver communications relating to the charity’s 2026-28 Strategy, ensuring appropriate, informative content for colleagues, applicants, supporters, partners and stakeholders.
• To oversee delivery of our first ever Fundraising Strategy.
• To be the charity’s principal Press Officer, and to support the Chief Executive
• as the charity’s principal spokesperson.
• To oversee the charity’s growing programme of events.
If you have significant experience in a comparable role, with exceptional writing skills and an excellent understanding of strategic communications together with previous team and budget management experience, we would love to hear from you!
Clergy Support Trust is the largest charity focused on the wellbeing of Anglican clergy and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Social Media and Digital Engagement Lead
We’re looking for a proactive, innovative and collaborative Social Media specialist to manage and grow our brand presence across social media via content planning and creation, publishing, community engagement and reporting.
Position: Social Media and Digital Engagement Lead
Location: Swindon/Hybrid
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £32,538 to £35,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 23 November 2025
Interview Date: The first round is online on 1 December 2025, and the second round is in person at our Swindon office on 8 December 2025
The Role
Bible Society believes the Bible is God’s gift for God’s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible’s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society and invite them to see it as a source of wisdom and joy.
This role is all about bringing our strategy to life by delivering content that gives the Bible, and our brand, a voice in the digital sphere.
Key responsibilities include:
· Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy that increases brand awareness
· Lead our social media activity
· Lead the planning, creating, commissioning, editing and publishing of suitable content
· Advise and support colleagues on the management of online communities
· Be the social media expert for colleagues across Bible Society
· Identify new platform opportunities
· Support the Head of Communications in handling crisis communication and reputation management
· Monitor and analyse social media performance
About You
This role requires a mix of creativity, digital storytelling and a passion for communicating the Bible’s message as we inspire and equip our audiences to engage with the Bible.
You will have:
· Experience of leading the implementation of social media and/or digital marketing strategies, with a proven track record of increasing reach and engagement
· Extensive experience of using of using a wide range of social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Pinterest
· Understanding of digital fundraising strategies is desirable
Help us in our mission by matching your skills and experience with a job that really matters.
If you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, are passionate about the Bible and know how to get the best from social media, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your interest in and suitability for this position.
In Return…
Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed.
The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!
It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.
Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.
Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.
Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.
Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.
You may also have experience in areas such as Social Media, Digital, Marketing, Engagement, Social Media Officer, Social Media Lead, Brand Lead, Communications Officer, Communications Lead, Content Lead, Digital Marketing Lead.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Fundraising Assistant
Location: Central Birmingham – Hybrid working: 1-2 days a week in office
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £26,807 per annum
This is an exciting opportunity to take an active role in supporting the implementation of our fundraising strategy at Groundwork UK.
The Fundraising Assistant will play a key role in supporting Groundwork’s fundraising efforts and helping us achieve income goals. They will assist the fundraising team in developing relationships with supporters and donors and help secure unrestricted voluntary income.
Primary responsibilities will include processing and thanking donations, maintaining database records, building relationships with donors and fundraisers, and generating digital communications, alongside other administrative tasks.
This is an exciting time to be joining Groundwork, as we expand our fundraising team and continue to develop our strategy. As a growing team with varying responsibilities, focus and targets will change from time to time, so a flexible working attitude is required.
It is a great role for someone who has experience in a fundraising environment or has admin experience elsewhere and is looking to break into the sector. Groundwork is in the process of implementing Raiser’s Edge, so experience of using this or a similar CRM system would be valuable.
The post holder would have the pleasure of working with a passionate, dedicated, and capable wider team. There is a high level of commitment to developing this area of income generation from senior management and trustees, providing the postholder with the opportunity to excel and meet strategic targets.
They will be a member of the Fundraising and Partnerships team at Groundwork UK and report directly to the Fundraising manager.
Groundwork UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and offers flexible working arrangements and supportive, family-friendly policies.
BENEFITS
- 29 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- Flexi-time arrangements, with inclusive and family-friendly policies
- On-the-job training and access to wider training
- 7.5% pension contribution
- Travel loan scheme
- Health cash plan through BHSF
- Salary sacrifice benefits including childcare vouchers and cycle-to-work scheme
- Disability Confident Employer
Applications close at midday on Friday 12 December and interviews will take place on Wednesday 17 December.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
At Groundwork UK we want to ensure everybody has an equal opportunity, and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics.
We are a disability-confident employer and encourage applicants with disabilities to alert us alongside their application, to enable us to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the person specification. We will also discuss any reasonable interview or workplace adjustments with you.
No agencies please.
Job Title: Hertfordshire Project Assistant
Salary: £27,150 (London Fringe weighting)
Position Type: Full time/Fixed term (until December 2028)
Reports to: Scaling Manager
Based at: Remote, with travel to schools in Hertfordshire
Working Hours: 5 days a week, 9am-5pm (flexible)
Pension: School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 7% of pensionable earnings
Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days. Holidays must be taken during the school holidays
This role requires occasional work outside of core hours (for example, if visiting a school breakfast club). It also requires travel to schools across Hertfordshire, so access to a car would be desirable. Training for delivery of the programme will be provided online and in person, and you will be expected to travel outside of Hertfordshire for some of these sessions.
Background to School Food Matters
At School Food Matters we believe that school food can unlock a happier, healthier, more sustainable future for every child. We want a school food system that delivers for all children, so they can enjoy nutritious, delicious and sustainable school food and leave school with an informed and positive relationship with food. To achieve this, we campaign for a better school food system, bringing the voices of children, parents, and teachers to government policy, and deliver fully funded food education programmes in schools across the country.
Background to Nourish
Our Nourish programme supports schools to create a food environment that puts children and young people's nutrition first. The evidence-based, multi-component programme helps schools to develop action plans and policies to cover the food served across the whole school day. Nourish uses a collaborative whole school approach to food involving everyone across the school community to create lasting positive change.
Job purpose
· To support two Project Officers with the delivery of Nourish in 40 schools in Hertfordshire (primary, secondary and SEND settings) over 3 years
Key tasks include
· Recruit schools to take part in Nourish
· Shadow and support project team to deliver in person food audits in schools
· Build relationships and work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks, kitchen teams and senior leaders in schools in Hertfordshire to improve the food they offer their students
· Provide practical support to the project team with setting up workshops including paperwork and food shopping
· Provide admin support to the project team
· Tailor Nourish resources for Hertfordshire schools where required
· Collect data and maintain accurate records relating to the project
· Gather content for our comms team, website and social media platforms
· Keep project team fully updated on progress
· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures.
· Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
· You will also be expected to undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential.
Person Specification
Essential
· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail
· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email
· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed
· Comfortable engaging with variety of audiences (students, school staff and parents), incl. writing and responding to email, conducting telephone, virtual and face to face meetings, and running workshops
· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude
Desirable
· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation
· Experience of working in schools
· An interest in food education and children’s health
· Access to a car
We campaign for a better school food system. We support schools, local authorities and MATs to improve food in schools.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: External Affairs Assistant
Job Type: Contract- 12 months.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Department: External Affairs
Salary: £26,532
Reports to: Media and Communications Manager
Location: Hybrid – CoSRH Office at least one day per week (London Bridge) and home working.
Who we are:
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all.
Can you help us?
We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual who is passionate about sexual and reproductive healthcare and women’s health to join our External Affairs team. This is a great opportunity to gain first-hand experience working within a national professional body and support CoSRH’s external influencing, policy, and communications work at a critical time for the organisation.
The role:
Working closely with colleagues across the team, the postholder will provide essential support to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health (APPG on SRH), contribute to the delivery of the ambitions of the CoSRH Hatfield Vision, and assist with a range of media, communications, and policy activities.
The External Affairs Assistant will be an integral part of a small but high-performing team that leads CoSRH’s advocacy and public profile — influencing national policy, supporting stakeholder engagement, and amplifying the voice of sexual and reproductive healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Parliamentary and Policy Support
· Support the work of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health (APPG on SRH), including preparing briefings, arranging meetings, drafting minutes and supporting stakeholder engagement.
· Assist in drafting policy briefings, consultation responses, and submissions to Government and other stakeholders.
· Conduct research to inform CoSRH’s external engagement, campaigns and influencing priorities.
· Develop a knowledge of key policy developments within the fields of Sexual and Reproductive Health, including across all four UK nations.
· Maintain and update contact databases and stakeholder lists.
Media and Communications Support
· Draft CoSRH member and Hatfield Vision Endorser newsletter content in line with CoSRH’s communications strategy.
· Support the Media and Communications Manager in preparing and disseminating press releases, statements, and campaign materials.
· Help monitor media coverage and track engagement across CoSRH’s channels.
· Track and analyse media coverage of women’s health and SRH to identify emerging stories, trends, and opportunities for engagement.
· Take responsibility for growing the College’s Bluesky account with the support of the Membership Engagement Team.
Programme and Project Support
· Contribute to the work of the Hatfield Vision Taskforce, including supporting meetings, and helping to communicate outputs.
· Provide logistical and administrative support for external meetings, events, and stakeholder activities.
· Assist in maintaining the team’s planning tools, trackers, and shared systems to ensure smooth coordination.
General Administrative Support
· Provide administrative support to the External Affairs team, including diary coordination, minute-taking and meeting preparation as required.
You will be:
· Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a sometimes fast-paced environment.
· A confident communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent attention to detail.
· Organised, reliable and comfortable managing competing deadlines.
· A team player who enjoys collaboration and takes initiative.
· Passionate about sexual and reproductive healthcare and improving women’s health in the UK.
You will have:
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences.
· Good organisational and time management skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using online collaboration tools (e.g. Google Docs, Teams).
You will have experience of:
· Drafting clear and accurate written materials such as newsletters, briefings, or social media content.
· Conducting research and presenting findings clearly.
· (Desirable) Supporting communications, campaigning or advocacy work in a health, policy, or charity setting.
· (Desirable) Liaising with external stakeholders or supporting meetings and events.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience in public affairs, policy and communications while contributing to meaningful work that advances access to sexual and reproductive healthcare across the UK.
You will join a friendly and collaborative team, with opportunities to develop professionally and contribute ideas to CoSRH’s external influencing and communications work.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
We will offer you:
We offer a range of benefits at CoSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:
25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
- Birthday leave day
- Annual Volunteering Day
- Flexible working culture
- Pension and life assurance scheme:10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee discounts portal
- Free Lunch Thursday
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Free eye tests
- Training and development
To Apply
Deadline for applications is 1st December 2025
Interviews are likely to take place w/c 8th December 2025
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.



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CAMPAIGNS ASSISTANT - Full-time permanent position (open to part-time applicants)
Salary: Circa £23,000 full time dependent on experience. Full time is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Location: Cheltenham, with some home working (full time with x3 days working in central Cheltenham charity office)
Job Description
Are you passionate about animals and looking for a job in campaigning, public policy change, public affairs and stakeholder relations? As Campaigns Assistant, you’ll support the delivery of impactful campaigns led by our Campaign Managers and support high-profile projects like World Animal Day and various events.
To be considered, we’ll be looking for motivated, resilient candidates with relevant experience or skills developed in an animal welfare (or related) degree or more general public policy and campaigning. The successful candidate would need to be organised, with a sharp eye for detail, able to deliver projects on time, whilst working as part of a team. You’ll need a strong ability to multi-task and prioritise, as no day is ever the same.
This is a full time or part time permanent role offering a salary around £23,000, depending on skills and experience.
If this sparks your interest, we would love to hear from you.
Essential Skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Good time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritise workloads, work quickly and accurately under pressure and to deadlines
· Knowledge of campaigning, lobbying and public affairs and / or animal welfare policy issues
· Competent with Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint
· Able to organise events
· Able to work effectively as part of a small team, and interact with colleagues in a helpful and supportive manner
· Hard working, motivated and with a can-do positive attitude
· Able to handle sensitive, sometimes distressing information regarding animal welfare such as animal testing, animal cruelty and wildlife crime and the link with domestic abuse.
Desirable Skills
· Research experience
· Willing to network
· Volunteer management
Requirements
· Happy to work in our small Cheltenham office a minimum of three days a week if full time, and work remotely including from home on other days, plus willingness to attend meetings elsewhere as necessary
· Commitment to the objectives of the charity
· Agreeable to attend local, national and possibly international events occasionally and carry out any other reasonable tasks asked of you
· Start date January 2026
To apply:
Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience and skills and including why you would like the position. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered for interview. Please include ‘Campaigns Assistant Job Application’ in your application.
Closing Date: Thursday 4th December 2025. We may contact applicants selected for interview prior to the closing date.
Find out more about Naturewatch Foundation on our website and on our social media
Naturewatch Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales 1039679
Since 1991, Naturewatch Foundation has campaigned passionately to end animal cruelty and advance animal welfare standards in the UK and worldwide.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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This is a new and exciting role which you can out your stamp on. You'll help the charity run smoothly, support our Board of Trustees, coordinate meetings, manage key communications, provide day-to-day office management and ensure that strategic projects are delivered effectively. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a real difference through their work. In particular you'll:
- support our CEO with diary management, responding to incoming communications, preperation for events and managing managings
- manage payroll for both the charity and its trading subsidiary, Ignition Brewery
- provide administrative support to our Finance Manager
- coordinate our parent-carer forum, ensuring it is well supported
- support our Board of Trustees including coordinating all aspects of Board and Committee meetings, taking minutes and supporting with Trustee recruitment
- act as our Office Manager, overseeing the various administrative functions and support contracts we need to run smoothly
- assist with the implementation and management of projects across the Charity that support our mission and drive efficiency
As well as our Brighter Horizons team, you’ll also have a hand in supporting our trading subsidiary Ignition Brewery, making this a varied role, ideal for someone who likes to be involved in lots of things at the same time.
We’re a small team but growing and ambitious team, making the role really varied. Experience of administration is a must, preferably in a small charity setting. If you are a people person and are passionate about causes in your community, we want to hear from you.
What we need from you (the essentials):
- a minimum of one years’ experience working in a fast-paced administrative environment
- experience of managing projects from design through to delivery and evaluation
- strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to plan ahead and manage multiple priorities effectively
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- excellent skills in Microsoft Office and CRM systems, especially with digital collaboration tools
- good written skills, with an ability to produce reports and other relevant documentation
- an ability to maintain discretion & confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism
- meticulous attention to detail with an ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently
- the ability to work proactively and independently
What we’d also like from you (the desirables):
- previous experience of working as an Executive or Personal Assistant
- an understanding of charity governance / experience working with Trustee Boards
- experience of working with neurodivergent adults and/or adults with learning disabilities in a paid or voluntary capacity
Our mission is to enable people with learning disabilities to live independently, to find belonging and to be active members of their community.



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Grade: 6
Salary: £15,582 per annum, pro rata (£25,971 FTE)
Position type: Part time, 22.5 hours a week, 12 months fixed term contract (Flexible working considered)
Responsible to: Supporter Care Team Lead/Officer
Direct reports: None
Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid working with minimum one day per week in the office)
ROLE:
As part of the Supporter Care team, the Supporter Care Assistant will help provide an excellent supporter experience and through every interaction will seek to build meaningful relationships with our supporters which increases their level of satisfaction and engagement. Whether you are handling donations, maintaining a high-quality database, responding to various supporter enquiries and fulfilling their requests, responding to complaints and feedback, or providing supportive administrative services to the department, the delivery of outstanding customer service to our many supporters will remain at the heart of your role and be the focus of your efforts. Over the coming year ShelterBox is transitioning to a new CRM system (Dynamics 365), and the job holder will be involved in supporting team SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) and being active participant in adopting new changes and learning new processes.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with a passion for amazing supporter experience. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator and be a real people person with previous experience in customer facing roles. They will have a keen eye for detail, able to accurately follow processes and have experience handling spreadsheets and databases.
As part of a growing organisation, we are looking for someone with an interest in supporter engagement and international affairs who will continuously seek new ways to ensure supporters are at the heart of everything we do.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
* Delivering a consistent and high quality of supporter engagement through all enquiry channels including inbox, phone calls, social media direct messages and post.
* Managing the ongoing relationship with supporters as they progress in their ShelterBox journey.
* Championing the supporter voice throughout the organisation via meetings, communications and daily interaction.
* Processing and acknowledging all donations that have come in through a range of sources including but not limited to post, website, standing orders, direct debits and financial reconciliations.
* Maintaining accurate gift aid records.
* Ensuring supporter records are kept up to date and data entry is accurate, recording all communications on our CRM database.
* Producing written correspondence such as bespoke letters and responding to feedback or complaints.
* Aiding the Supporter Care Manager, Supporter Care Team Leader & Supporter Care Officer in project work that will develop the team's approach to supporter engagement.
* Supporting and supervising volunteers within the team.
* Taking an active part in ensuring your own personal development.
* Contributing new ideas and continually seeking to improve processes to drive efficiency and improve supporter experience.
* Undertaking general admin tasks related to supporter communications such as filing, scanning etc.
General Duties
Contribute new ideas and continually seek to improve processes to drive efficiency and improve supporter experience.
* Participate in the day-to-day work of the organisation - such as reporting, attending team meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach.
* Following all policies and procedures at all times and contributing to the review of any policies and procedures as required.
* As part of an emergency organisation there will be times when you will be required to work evenings and weekends at short notice in response to a disaster.
* Occasionally represent the work of ShelterBox at events to members of the public and supporters.
JFF Administrator/Executive Assistant
Job Title: Administrator/Executive Assistant
Responsible to: Director of Programmes and Innovation
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term contract
Hours: 4-5 days/28-35 hours per week
Location: Home based, in the London with regular travel in the Greater London area (approx. twice weekly) and occasional National travel
Salary: £30,000 FTE (£24,000 pro rata)
Leave: 22 days + bank holidays, pro rata.
The Role:
To provide high-quality administrative, coordination, and communication support across the charity. This role ensures smooth day-to-day operations, supports the Director and fundraising team, and contributes to the effective delivery of projects, workshops, and events. The postholder will play a key role in strengthening systems, improving efficiency, and supporting the charity’s mission to build children’s financial confidence.
Main Duties
Executive and Administrative Support
- Manage the Director’s diary, meetings, and correspondence.
- Prepare and format documents, reports, and presentations.
- Coordinate travel, logistics, and meeting arrangements.
- Maintain accurate and well-organised filing systems.
- Support refinement of administrative processes to improve efficiency.
Governance and Board Support
- Collate and coordinate board papers and meeting packs.
- Prepare and circulate trustee newsletters and updates.
- Maintain trustee and senior stakeholder contact lists.
Fundraising and Data Administration
- Process and acknowledge donations, ensuring accurate records on the CRM.
- Support fundraising communications and donor stewardship.
- Assist with fundraising research and preparation of proposals or reports.
- Provide administrative support for fundraising campaigns and events.
Workshops and School Liaison
- Liaise with schools to coordinate logistics and materials for workshops.
- Prepare and send workshop resources and packs.
- Support event delivery, including assisting on the day
Events and Community Engagement
- Coordinate logistics for internal and external events, including venue booking, catering, and invitations.
- Help at events to ensure smooth delivery and a positive experience for participants.
- Liaise with suppliers and partners as needed.
Communications and Design
- Format and design materials in PowerPoint and Canva.
- Support production of newsletters, social media content, and reports.
- Maintain brand consistency across all outputs.
Systems and Office Support
- Maintain shared calendars, contact lists, and databases.
- Handle general office administration and supplier coordination.
- Identify ways to improve systems and working practices.
How to apply:
To apply, please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter (only CV’s accompanied with a covering letter will be considered for shortlisting) outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification.
Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 3 December 2025. Interviews will take place online throughout the shortlisting process.
Job Title: Hertfordshire Project Officer
Salary: £29,500 (London Fringe weighting)
Position Type: Full time/Fixed term (until December 2028)
Reports to: Scaling Manager
Based at: Remote, with travel to schools in Hertfordshire
Working Hours: 5 days a week, 9am-5pm (flexible)
Pension: School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 7% of pensionable earnings
Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days. Holidays must be taken during the school holidays
This role requires occasional work outside of core hours (for example, if visiting a school breakfast club). It also requires travel to schools across Hertfordshire, so access to a car would be desirable. Training for delivery of the programme will be provided online and in person, and you will be expected to travel outside of Hertfordshire for some of these sessions.
Background to School Food Matters
At School Food Matters we believe that school food can unlock a happier, healthier, more sustainable future for every child. We want a school food system that delivers for all children, so they can enjoy nutritious, delicious and sustainable school food and leave school with an informed and positive relationship with food. To achieve this, we campaign for a better school food system, bringing the voices of children, parents, and teachers to government policy, and deliver fully funded food education programmes in schools across the country.
Background to Nourish
Our Nourish programme supports schools to create a food environment that puts children and young people's nutrition first. The evidence-based, multi-component programme helps schools to develop action plans and policies to cover the food served across the whole school day. Nourish uses a collaborative whole school approach to food involving everyone across the school community to create lasting positive change.
Job purpose
· To deliver Nourish in 40 schools in Hertfordshire (primary, secondary and SEND settings) over 3 years in a delivery team of two Project Officers and a Project Assistant.
Key tasks include
· Support with recruitment of schools to take part in Nourish
· Complete in person food audits in schools looking across the whole school day
· Support schools to create and deliver a food improvement plan (action plan)
· Develop and deliver workshops in schools to staff, parents and students based on their action plan (e.g. assemblies, cooking sessions, school food standards training, packed lunch advice, food ed/sensory tasting sessions)
· Support schools to write a school food policy
· Build relationships and work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks, kitchen teams and senior leaders in schools to improve the food they offer their students
· Collect data and maintain accurate records relating to the project
· Work closely with University of Hertfordshire and our Evaluation team to complete all monitoring and evaluation
· Work in collaboration with Hertfordshire project delivery team
· Gather content for our comms team (website and social media platforms)
· Keep Scaling Manager fully updated on progress
· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures
· Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
· You will also be expected to undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential.
Person specification
Essential
· Registered nutritionist or advanced understanding of nutritional guidelines and health promotion
· Good interpersonal skills, with experience of building relationships
· Confident engaging with a variety of audiences (students, headteachers, school staff and parents), including communications via email, virtual and face to face meetings with the ability to deliver workshops & presentations
· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail
· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email
· Able to work independently and remote
· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude
· Ability to work in a team and seek help when needed
Desirable
· Experience of engaging and working with schools and/or communities
· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation
· Knowledge in food education and children’s health
· Access to a car
We campaign for a better school food system. We support schools, local authorities and MATs to improve food in schools.



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