Communications and social media officer jobs
About Kent Community Foundation
Kent Community Foundation is a leading charitable organisation dedicated to connecting people who care with local causes that matter. For over 20 years, we’ve been championing grassroots charities and initiatives across Kent and Medway, helping to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Role Purpose
The Head of Communications will lead and deliver the Foundation’s communications strategy, ensuring consistent, high-impact messaging across all channels. This role is key to enhancing our profile, deepening engagement with stakeholders, and promoting our mission through compelling content, strong branding, and innovative digital campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communications
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with Kent Community Foundation’s strategic goals.
- Act as an advisor to the Chief Executive and senior management team on all matters of reputation, media, and stakeholder engagement.
- Monitor sector developments and identify opportunities for proactive thought leadership.
- Lead crisis and issues communications with sensitivity and professionalism.
Content Creation & Management
- Oversee the creation of engaging, accessible, and mission-aligned content for a range of audiences, including funders, grantees and partners
- Lead the production of key publications (e.g. annual reports, impact stories, newsletters).
- Ensure content is inclusive, audience-appropriate, and drives engagement.
Brand Management
- Champion Kent Community Foundation’s brand, ensuring consistency of tone, visual identity, and messaging across all touchpoints.
- Manage brand assets and oversee their use internally and externally.
- Continuously evolve brand guidelines to reflect the Foundations values and ambition.
Digital Communications
- Lead the development and optimisation of Kent Community Foundation’s digital presence, including website, email marketing, and social media.
- Drive digital engagement through analytics-informed strategies.
- Oversee the content strategy to ensure the website serves both operational and promotional needs.
- Identify and implement new tools and platforms that enhance Kent Community Foundation’s digital outreach.
Media Relations & PR
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and sector-specific media.
- Draft press releases, opinion pieces, and media responses.
- Act as the primary media contact and spokesperson where appropriate.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Line manage communications staff and freelancers/agencies.
- Work closely with development, grants, and operations teams to support cross-functional initiatives.
- Provide training and guidance to colleagues on communications best practices.
Person Specification
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior communications role, ideally within the charity, public, or purpose-driven sector.
- Proven track record in developing and delivering integrated communications strategies.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong digital expertise, including website management, email campaigns, and social media.
- Experience in managing brand identity and delivering consistent messaging.
- Ability to lead and inspire teams and collaborate effectively across functions.
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive, creative, and solutions-focused approach.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the community and voluntary sector in Kent.
- Experience working with funders or grant making organisations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
OUR CHARITY
Campaign Against Antisemitism is the UK’s leading organisation fighting antisemitism nationwide. Our volunteer-led charity is dedicated to exposing and countering antisemitism through education and zero-tolerance enforcement of the law.
We raise awareness through front-page media campaigns and major outreach events such as the March Against Antisemitism. Our litigation continues to set landmark precedents. We pride ourselves on working intelligently and fast to deploy innovative and aggressive campaigning strategies against antisemites.
Every year, we reach millions of people through our work in the media and social media. We have become a go-to source of information and comment for journalists, tens of thousands follow us on social media, hundreds of thousands read our website and our research is widely relied upon.
We are a small team of staff with our main office in London, working with hundreds of dedicated and talented volunteers. We operate with an entrepreneurial, positive, passionate and thoughtful mindset to accomplish our mission.
THE ROLE
The full-time Communications and Research Manager reports to the Chief Communications Officer, working to help inform the public about antisemitism using a variety of media.
You will be joining our small, fast-paced, entrepreneurial staff team based at our office in central London.
The role brings a diverse set of responsibilities and an opportunity to work within a charitable organisation with a strong sense of purpose.
Responsibilities
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You will write and edit journalistic-quality articles about antisemitism, from crime to politics, including investigative pieces
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Compose posts for our numerous social media channels, where we have an unrivalled following
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Design mailouts for our subscribers, informing them of our latest work and how they can get involved
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Draft accessible content for videos and our podcast, working with our Creative team which will use your concepts and content to create final products for our online audience
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Cultivate media relationships and provide information and research to journalists in real-time
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Help conceive innovative campaigns to raise awareness of antisemitism and educate the public
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Submit complaints to media broadcasters, regulators and others when outlets fail to meet their editorial standards
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Correspond with members of the public who write in to us
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Work with our academic volunteers and pollsters to help explain the nature of antisemitism in Britain, trends and strategies for addressing it
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Support units across our organisation in the preparation of materials relevant to their areas of work that conform to our house style and brand
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Report to the Chief Communications Officer, supervise a Communications Officer and work with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers
Skills required
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills
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Ability to prioritise, analyse and respond quickly
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Some understanding of the history and current diverse manifestations of antisemitism
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Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and other stakeholders
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Thrive in a fast-paced, mission-led environment
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Passionate about CAA’s mission and making a difference within a team
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Minimum of three years’ proven track record of writing or editing SEO-friendly content, preferably in a fast-paced environment
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Some experience in supervision or management, or a willingness to take on this next step in your career
What you will gain
You will gain a wealth of experience in:
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Writing and editing informative content that grabs and holds attention of diverse audiences using different media
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Applying defamation law and other legal principles and good practice to your writing
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Delivering high-quality, accurate content at a fast-pace
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Understanding how the news media industry works and the nuances across different social media channels
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Working within a team, supervising staff and volunteers and supporting others across a charitable organisation
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Building interpersonal skills in a fun and supportive office environment
You will play a key role in the development of CAA’s work in the UK and supporting its growth. You will receive training in areas where you do not yet have experience.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a charismatic, positive and passionate team
Campaign Against Antisemitism is a volunteer-led charity dedicated to exposing and countering antisemitism through education and zero-tolerance enforc
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
It's an exciting time to join our Digital, Marketing and Comms team at MSI UK as we expand (and so does our digital presence!)
Ideally, you'll have experience in social media marketing, but we're not picky on if this is formal or informal - the most important thing you can bring to this role is your enthusiasm and second-nature knowledge of what’s trending (or what will be ) on socials.
Location: Hybrid (expectation to travel for team days/as business requires)
⌚ Contract Type: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary:
- Starting from £30,321.51 - £433,505.27 for base locations outside of London, dependant on experience and location
- Starting from £33,353.66 - £36,689.03 for base locations inside of London, dependent on experience and location
So, what will you get up to?
Execution of day-to-day social media activity
Planning content
Engaging with our pro-choice community and allies
Supporting the team on broader digital marketing activities, including website updates and content
We're looking for someone with a digitally native, strategic outlook – it’s a plus if you’ve ever been described as chronically online! You’ll be helping to grow our presence across social media platforms, including when we (spoiler!) launch our TikTok account. It's a great opportunity for someone passionate about reproductive choice, and interested in how storytelling can make a big impact.
Plus, you’ll be a brand guardian, ensuring the look and feel of our owned channels is consistent with the MSI Reproductive Choices global brand, while still relevant and engaging to the local (UK-based) audience.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out - we'd love to hear from you!
We have been providing NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics across England for over 40 years.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Seriously ill children and their families deserve the chance to live a full life, supported by care that enables them to thrive.
But for many, it’s a lonely and isolating experience. That’s why we’re here. To make sure that no one has to face living through their child’s short life - and death - alone.
Together we support families through difficult times, offering lifeline practical, emotional and financial help.
Together we unite our sector. We help professionals and services to pool their knowledge and expertise, to deliver outstanding children’s palliative care.
Together we campaign to make sure that seriously ill children and their families get the care and support they need, when and where they need it.
Supporting, uniting, campaigning, together. We are Together for Short Lives.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a marketing and communications expert to help make sure we can raise the funds we need to deliver this vital work.
As our Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover), you will:
- work collaboratively with Fundraising colleagues, deliver results-driven marketing campaigns and communications support to grow both our audience of supporters and our income
- be part of a team that plans and delivers strategic campaigns that improve the system for seriously ill children and their families
- maximise our brand awareness and reputation among our audiences through our external communications
- stay abreast of print, broadcast and digital media to identify potential opportunities and threats to our ability to deliver our strategic plan
- lead on proactive and reactive media relations including writing press releases and statements, arranging interviews and responding to enquiries
- line-manage our Creative Content Lead.
You will have:
- outstanding storytelling skills which have helped to generate income for an organisation or for a cause, across a range of channels
- experience across a broad range of communications and marketing functions
- excellent interpersonal skills – and experience of engaging sensitively and effectively with a wide range of external stakeholders
- experience of building strong working relationships across different teams
- excellent leadership skills.
We offer a great reward package, which includes:
- generous annual leave entitlement
- pension scheme
- staff assistance programme
- days off for volunteering
We are open to flexible working patterns. Depending on the task and your personal work preferences, you can work remotely or at our Bristol office. We hold monthly team meetings and 1:1 meetings at the office.
We are always looking for talented people, and welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief and sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from those with disabilities or from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you will enquire and learn more. We can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
Applying for the role
Closing date for applications is at 9am, Wednesday 28 May 2024. If you are interested in applying for this post, please complete the application form and the summary details form found on our website.
We exist to ensure every seriously ill child and their family gets the high-quality children’s palliative and end of life care





Closing Date: 20th May
Location: Though this is a predominantly home-based role, you will get lots of opportunities to get out and about to produce content with our incredible storytellers, supporters, volunteers, and staff. This will involve frequent trips to London, to our offices and events. Due to the reactive nature of social, this may occasionally be required at short notice. Therefore, our preferred candidate will be based in London or nearby.
Are you passionate about creating engaging content and building vibrant online communities? We are looking for a Social Media Officer to help shape and deliver our day-to-day social media activity, reaching and inspiring audiences through powerful storytelling and meaningful engagement.
Working as part of a dynamic team, you will develop compelling content across our key social channels, provide excellent community management, and collaborate across the organisation to ensure social media is used effectively and strategically.
In this role, you will play a key part in helping us meet our campaign, team and organisation-wide goals, always guided by data, insight and impact.
You will seek out and share stories from people affected by dementia, creating social content that connects emotionally and informs powerfully. You will stay on top of trends and spot opportunities to boost engagement, finding creative ways to highlight the impact of dementia and the hope we provide through support, research, and campaigning.
If you are a creative thinker with a passion for people, purpose and social media, we would love to welcome you to our team and continue our exciting journey together to make the greatest possible difference for those affected by dementia.
About you
Can you stop people from scrolling on social media?
- We’re looking for a self-motivated, proactive individual with a passion for social media and experience working across accounts with high volumes of user engagement. You’ll know how to create channel and audience-specific content that maximises user engagement and have a talent for spotting trends and opportunities to ensure we stand out from the crowd.
- The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing active social media communities and understand the value of nurturing online audiences through considered community management approaches.
- You will be confident creating a range of impactful visual assets (graphics, video, photo), and really understand how to get the best results in each placement. You’ll be a great communicator with the ability to tell a great story via social content, adept at writing engaging copy, but also able to manage sensitive conversations on social.
- Brilliant interpersonal skills are also key to allow you to develop great relationships with internal teams and to work closely with people affected by dementia. Whether it’s a person with the condition themselves, a carer or someone who’s lost a loved one, you’ll be able to bring their experiences and stories to life through our channels.
- Lastly, a particular interest in using analytics tools to drive performance through data and insight is essential. You’ll be confident creating reports that align with strategic objectives and demonstrate business impact.
CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
Communications Officer – Homes team
· 3 months Fixed Term
· Salary £37,275 per annum
· Full time
· Flexible working options will be supported.
· Central London Office and Hybrid working
We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.
About the role
We’re looking for a talented and motivated Communications Officer to join our Homes team at the Centre for Ageing Better. In this exciting and varied role, you’ll lead on delivering high-quality, impactful communications that raise awareness of the importance of good quality, accessible housing for older people.
You’ll be responsible for creating engaging content across a range of channels – from blogs and case studies to media pitches and social media posts – and help shape and deliver communications and influencing plans for key projects. You'll also support events, stakeholder engagement and public affairs activity, working closely with colleagues across the Homes and Communications teams.
The role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to our external presence and influence, contributing to national conversations on housing and ageing. You'll be at the heart of a dynamic and supportive team, with flexible working and hybrid office arrangements in place.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is a strong communicator, creative storyteller and confident writer, able to turn complex ideas into accessible content for a range of audiences. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple priorities, planning communications activity, and working collaboratively across teams.
You’ll bring experience working in a communications role and have a good understanding of media engagement, content creation, and digital communications. Ideally, you’ll also have some knowledge of housing or the challenges facing our ageing population, but more importantly, you’ll have a passion for making change happen through great communications.
You’ll be highly organised, enthusiastic, and collaborative, ready to take the initiative while being a strong team player. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is essential, along with a willingness to learn and grow in the role.
About us
The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and part of the government’s What Works Network
Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older and our whole society benefits when people are able to age well. But far too many people face huge barriers, and as a result are living in bad housing, dealing with poverty and poor health and made to feel invisible in their communities and society.
The Centre for Ageing Better is pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Its key areas of work include challenging ageism and building a nationwide Age-friendly Movement, creating Age-friendly Employment and Age-friendly Homes.
We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.
We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
We're looking for a talented and versatile communications officer to help grow our communications and supporter base and increase our impact for the children with complex disabilities and their families who we support.
This is an exciting time for our charity as we are developing ambitious growth plans and we want to increase our social media and digital presence to engage with a wider audience.
You will be expected to lead on our social media strategy, planning, producing and delivering content for all our audiences, and engaging with social media connections to grow our community. You will also be responsible for increasing engagement via our website, e-news and direct digital and offline communications.
We're looking for a natural storyteller with attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to turn their hand to a wide range of tasks, striving for excellence while building relationships and working collaboratively with staff from across our small charity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Create a social media strategy that builds our community and engagement across our current active platforms of Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, and considers the use of other platforms
- Develop and maintain our website to provide and easy and rewarding experience that seamlessly transitions users to the next stage of their journey
- Develop and manage our communications calendar to ensure coordinated planning and communications activity
- Build and manage our range of audience groups, including monthly e-news, email marketing, hardcopy reports and newsletters, and assist with donor stewardship communication
- Support our engagement with external media organisations, using all opportunities to gain positive media coverage
- Support the development of data and reporting processes to help build an insight-led understanding of our audience groups and to inform our marketing and engagement plans
- Assist with the production of our digital assets and communications using digital design software where appropriate
The successful candidate will have strong social media knowledge and experience, as well as experience of building reach and engagement across digitial, printed or in-person communications. They need to be a collaborative team player, willing to learn from and work with staff from across the organisation, and the ability to multitask and juggle different projects and deadlines simultaneously. They will also have a passion for our cause - helping the families of children with complex disabilities get the support they need with the aim of preventing them from going into crisis.
We help to keep families together by providing home from home care for children with complex disabilities and a meaningful break for the families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Seriously ill children and their families deserve the chance to live a full life, supported by care that enables them to thrive. But for many, it’s a lonely and isolating experience. Parents and siblings struggle in a system that doesn’t meet their uniquely challenging needs.
That’s why we’re here – to make sure they can access high quality children’s palliative care, when and where they need it. Step by step, hand in hand, day by day, so that no one has to face living through their child’s short life - and death - alone.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications professional to help make sure that every seriously ill child and their family gets high quality children’s palliative and end of life care, when and where they need it. You will play a key role as, together, we provide direct support to children and families, unite services and professionals, campaign to change the system and raise funds to sustain our vital work.
As our Communication Officer, you will:
- source and manage stories and other content from families of seriously ill children
- create, post and monitor digital communications
- produce and manage our information for families and professionals
- support the team with media and public relations
- create a range of multimedia content
- support our marketing and campaigns
You will have skills, knowledge and experience in:
- communicating in a way which is consistent with visual and verbal brand guidelines
- digital communications, including web and social media
- PR and media relations
- publishing
- marketing
- awareness raising
- creative design
- storytelling
- copywriting, editing and proofreading
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to communicate sensitively when working directly with families of seriously ill children.
We offer a great rewards package, which includes:
- generous annual leave entitlement
- pension scheme
- staff assistance programme
- days off for volunteering
We are open to flexible working patterns. Depending on the task and your personal work preferences, you can work remotely or at our Bristol office. We hold monthly team meetings and 1:1 meetings at the office.
We are always looking for talented people, and welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief and sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from those with disabilities or from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Applying for the role
Closing date for applications is at 9am, Monday 12th May, 2025. If you are interested in applying for this post, please visit our website.
We exist to ensure every seriously ill child and their family gets the high-quality children’s palliative and end of life care





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.
We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Brief role description:
The Communications Manager will play a key role in sharing the inspiring and powerful stories of our clients and the wider military community we support across the UK. They will be responsible for securing high-profile, meaningful media coverage that raises awareness of our mission to provide life-long, life-changing support, employment and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. As we mark our 140th anniversary, this is a pivotal time for the Communications Manager to develop and deliver an integrated communications strategy across PR, traditional and new media, social media, and public affairs. Reporting to the Head of Brand and Communications, you will work closely with the Marketing Manager and the Community Engagement Manager and their teams to ensure consistent and aligned messaging across all marketing and
communication activity.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity Website
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.
What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Wednesday 14 May 2025.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
Press and Communications Officer
SCP 17-21 £31,786.77 pa to £34,137.52 pa (pro rata for 28 hours) - 28 or 35 hours per week. (Age UK Camden offers a 6% contributory pension).
Age UK Camden is an independent charity supporting older people throughout the borough of Camden. This role sits within the Fundraising and Marketing Team, responsible for raising the profile of Age UK Camden within the borough and generating income for the organisation.
The Press and Communications officer will oversee our press and media activity, writing press releases and building strong relationships with local and, where relevant, national media. The post holder will be responsible for producing marketing materials – print and online – for the organisation. The post holder will be responsible for Age UK website – liaising with colleagues to keep service information up to date, writing and producing relevant news articles and content as needed, auditing and organising existing website content. This role also supports the fundraising and income generation areas of work within the organisation including producing communications and materials for aspects such as fundraising campaigns, corporate volunteering and general fundraising activities.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th May 2025 – 5pm Interview date: TBC
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Press and Communications Officer Person Specification 3.docx
To apply, please submit a CV and Covering letter, demonstrating how you meet the shortlisting criteria in the Person Specification.
Age UK Camden is an Equal Opportunities and London Living Wage Employer. Registered Charity No. 293446
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to take on a key management role in a charity that’s making a real difference? Southampton City Mission is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive Communications Manager to develop and implement its communications strategy. This is a new role with the opportunity to shape how the charity relates to partners, supporters and the general public.
You will be responsible for delivering a dynamic communications plan that increases awareness and engages key audiences in the city, to strongly support SCM’s current projects. In addition, introducing marketing and analytical tools to showcase the organisation’s impact. We are looking for an individual who will drive forward change and quickly engage with key stakeholders and churches in the city. Working alongside the CEO, Head of Operations and Project Managers, playing a pivotal role in helping to shape the charity’s communications strategy. We are offering the opportunity for flexible, hybrid working.
If you’re a natural implementer and you’re passionate about working for a faith-based charity that’s growing and evolving, this is the perfect role for you. Your input will help drive change in both the charity and the city we serve!
Apply now! An application pack, including full job description and person specification, can be downloaded from our website.
The closing date for applications is 16th June 2025
SCM is committed to keeping children and adults at risk safe and to equal opportunities.
A DBS check will be required for this role and applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the right to work in the UK.
For further information regarding the work of SCM, please refer to our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a communications officer who can create interesting and moving content about our dedicated teams and their patients and service-users. There’s plenty of material to work with - our district and school nurses, urgent community responders, rehabilitation therapists, health visitors and other clinical teams, save and change lives every day.
You will thrive in a busy environment and have the confidence to work autonomously and proactively in a small and friendly team. You will have excellent writing skills with good attention to detail and a flair for photography. You will also be a great listener and gain the trust of colleagues throughout the organisation quickly.
Managing our social media channels will be an important part of the role; you'll be familiar with Google analytics and other evaluation tools and will be comfortable translating analytics into narrative. Being able to manage your time effectively will be crucial - you'll be juggling various projects at any given time and will need to know what can wait and what needs to be prioritised.
Last year in our staff survey, 98% of our staff said they were proud of the services we deliver and 97% said they enjoyed their job. When asked to identify the one best thing about working at Your Healthcare, the most frequently mentioned theme was ‘a supportive team and colleague relationships’. If that sounds like the sort of place you'd like to work, we'd like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Creating content, managing and evaluating social media outputs
- Celebrating the work of colleagues internally via the staff bulletin, intranet and direct communication channels
- Creating content for the website and recognising appropriate news stories to share externally
- Attending events and providing photography and commentary
- Using Canva and similar design tools to create communications materials
- Managing the communications area on the staff intranet along with the news carousel and a number of corporate areas.
- Drafting internal messaging for all-staff communications.
- Advising colleagues on appropriate language for patient information.
- Deputising for the marketing and communications lead where appropriate.
This is a full-time post and is for 37.5 hours per week, although 0.8 FTE may be considered. The usual working hours are 9-5 and will be Monday - Friday.
You will be mostly based at Hollyfield House in Surbiton although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed, Surbiton Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital. You will need to attend a limited number of events locally also.
Purpose of the job
We are seeking a highly skilled Communications Manager to lead and deliver strategic communications across all key external audiences. This role is central to driving awareness of the impact of UK Youth’s work, amplifying the voice of young people, and advocating for urgent action to support youth work and organisations across the UK. It is a demanding role, requiring close collaboration with the Head of Brand, Communications & Marketing, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to enhance visibility and engagement at the highest levels.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Communications & Messaging:
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Develop and execute UK Youth’s external communications strategy to increase awareness, engagement, and advocacy.
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Craft compelling messaging that effectively communicates the impact of our work, the challenges facing young people, and the importance of youth work.
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Ensure consistency of messaging across all communication channels and materials.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
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Support the Head of Brand, Communications & Marketing in delivering high-profile campaigns and media strategies.
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Partner with the CEO and SLT to enhance their visibility, providing strategic communications support, speechwriting, and media briefings.
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Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including policymakers, funders, and media contacts.
Media & Public Relations:
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Lead on media engagement, securing press coverage that highlights UK Youth’s impact and advocacy efforts.
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Draft press releases, opinion pieces, and statements that position UK Youth as a leading voice in the youth sector.
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Manage reactive and crisis communications, ensuring UK Youth’s reputation is protected and strengthened.
Campaigns & Content Development:
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Develop and oversee the production of high-impact content, including reports, blogs, speeches, and social media materials.
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Lead on storytelling initiatives that amplify young people’s voices and highlight the real-world impact of UK Youth’s work.
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Work collaboratively with the marketing team to align messaging across digital and traditional channels.
Advocacy & Influence
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Ensure UK Youth’s communications support and enhance policy and advocacy work.
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Develop materials that translate complex policy issues into compelling, accessible messages.
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Support campaigns that mobilise public and stakeholder support for greater investment in youth work.
Experience
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Proven track record in strategic communications, public relations, or media engagement, preferably within the charity, public, or advocacy sectors.
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Experience managing high-profile campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and action.
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Strong background in stakeholder engagement, including working with policymakers, funders, media, and senior leadership teams.
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Experience developing and delivering crisis communication strategies.
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Knowledge of the youth sector, social justice issues, or non-profit communications is highly desirable.
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.
We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th May at 11:59PM (midnight)
Provisional Interview Date: TBC
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

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Are you a wordsmith with a heart for mission and a gift for bringing stories to life? Do you want your creativity to make a real difference for a ministry with a global impact?
Then this could be your calling.
International Mission to Jewish People (IMJP) exists to share the good news of Jesus the Messiah with Jewish people around the world. They are rooted in prayer, passionate about mission, and committed to communicating their story with grace, clarity and truth.
Right now, IMJP are partnering with Charisma to recruit a talented Communications Officer to join their small but impactful team. This is a full-time, office-based role (with some hybrid flexibility) based at their Eynsham HQ near Oxford.
You will be responsible for crafting inspiring content for a range of channels - print, digital, email and social media - working alongside the existing Communications Officer to shape how IMJP communicates its vision, stories and needs to supporters and the wider world. From writing newsletters and appeal emails, to scripting video content and producing eye-catching resources, you will play a vital part in their mission.
You will need to be an excellent writer and editor, comfortable managing multiple deadlines, and confident working with design tools like Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Experience with social media, email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, and a good grasp of GDPR and content sensitivity will also serve you well.
But more than skills, IMJP is looking for someone with heart. Someone with a genuine passion for sharing the gospel. Someone who can communicate sensitively and creatively in a cross-cultural context. Someone who is excited about prayer, storytelling and the life-changing message at the centre of this work.
To find out more, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment.
To apply, please visit the Charisma website where you will be asked to upload your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age or any other protected characteristic.
*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.
Location: Office-based in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, with potential for some hybrid working
Closing date for applications: 1 June 2025
Charisma interviews must be completed by: 6 June 2025
Purpose of the job
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Communications Officer to play a key role in enhancing both our internal communications and engagement with our network of youth organisations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a talent for storytelling, and understands the importance of clear, effective messaging.
Key responsibilities
Network Communications
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Develop and deliver engaging content for newsletters, emails, and online platforms to keep our network of youth organisations informed and engaged
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Develop and deliver engaging communications of our programmatic work, along with the creation of communication plans in partnership with our Network Delivery team
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Create compelling stories and case studies that highlight the impact of our work and the achievements of our partners
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Manage and update communication materials and resources for youth organisations
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Support in the planning and execution of events, webinars, and campaigns that connect and inspire our network
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Work with the Communications Manager and Marketing Manager to identify opportunities and case studies for other external audiences
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Understanding of the use various communication methods and channels
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Excellent copy writing skills, ensuring brand guidelines and tone of voice are consistent across all messaging
Internal Communications
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Support the development and delivery of internal communications strategies to ensure staff and key stakeholders are informed and aligned
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Support CEO with all across organisation communications
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Write and edit internal newsletters, updates, and key messages
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Work closely with different teams to gather and share insights, success stories, and key initiatives
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Develop and manage internal communication platforms and explore innovative ways to enhance engagement.
Experience
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At least two years’ experience in communications, marketing, PR, or a related field, ideally within a charity, non-profit, or purpose-driven organisation.
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Experience in writing and creating engaging content for different audiences across newsletters, emails, websites, and social media.
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Familiarity with both internal and external communications, including staff engagement, stakeholder messaging, and storytelling.
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Experience using digital communication tools such as email marketing platforms, CMS, or social media scheduling tools.
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Exposure to event coordination, campaign support, or content creation for events/webinars.
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Experience managing communication materials and ensuring consistency in messaging and branding.
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.
We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
-
Flexible/Agile Working
-
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
-
Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
-
Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
-
Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
-
Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
-
Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
-
20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
-
IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
-
CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th May at 11:59pm (midnight)
Provisional Interview Dates: TBC
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
