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About the Role
Our Communications Assistant will amplify all the great things the Foundation does. They will be responsible for JPF’s youth-focused social media channels (Instagram, TikTok etc.), creating marketing material focused on inspiring and motivating young people to engage with the Foundation, and our community development. You will need to champion young people, ensure that we are amplifying young people’s voices and providing them with the tools, resources, contacts and services that enable them to achieve great things. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we grow our impact as a Foundation. You will have an opportunity to use and develop your range of project management, design, social media and communication skills in a dynamic team that is committed to maximising our positive impact on young people.
About You
We are seeking an efficient, highly organised team member with creativity and the ability to communicate effectively. You should have a passion for our work with young people. You will have strong digital skills and be able to use these to improve our social media performance and reach. An understanding of content curation for social media, newsletters and websites is desirable. We are actively seeking someone who believes in the power and value of young people’s voices to influence change. We will prioritise this above your prior work experience or qualifications. If this sounds like you, please do consider applying for this role. If you are passionate advocate for young people, a strong communicator and an organised individual looking for a varied role in a fast-paced organisation, we want to hear from you!
About Your Responsibilities
The Communications Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Communications Team across three areas, as well as supporting a number of other initiatives across the Foundation.
The primary duties are:
Digital Communications and Marketing
• Newsletter Creation: Develop newsletters for young people, collaborating with the Grants Team and our partners to curate engaging and relevant content.
• Promotional Materials: Oversee the design and production of leaflets and brochures aimed at young audiences.
• Website Maintenance: Regularly update the JPF website with blogs, case studies and other content to highlight opportunities and programmes like the Individual Grant for Volunteering or success stories of Achievement Award winners.
• Storytelling: Work with the Communications and Engagement Officer and Events Team to source and share positive news stories of Achievement Award winners in press releases and across our digital channels.
• Press and Outreach: Assisting in drafting press releases and executing outreach campaigns to promote JPF’s work to key networks and to the broader public.
• Event Promotion: Work in partnership with the Events Team to promote attendance at our Achievement Award events through our website and social media platforms.
• Youth Consultation Panel (YCP) Collaboration: Collaborate with JPF's Youth Consultation Panel to create educational and professional development content for the Jack Petchey Alumni Network.
Programme Launches: Work with colleagues across JPF to launch and promote new programmes, grant opportunities and recruitment across our digital channels.
• Competitions and Opportunities: Enhance JPF's youth engagement through creative competitions and development opportunities that celebrate young people’s achievements.
Content Creation
• Daily Duties: Handle day-to-day scheduling, monitoring and interactions across our youthfocused social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok) to maintain audience engagement.
• Campaign Development: Lead the creation of social media campaigns celebrating young people’s achievements and promoting opportunities for young people and grantees to get involved with JPF.
• Content creation: Develop engaging content for social media channels, including sourcing images, creating/editing videos and designing graphics in line with JPF’s branding.
• Video Content: Work with staff and our Youth Consultation Panel to produce more film content for our social media channels.
• Social Media Takeovers: Host social media takeovers with our Youth Consultation Panel to amplify their voices and views.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and analyse the performance of our social media channels, benchmarking activities against past metrics and producing regular reports for the Communications and Engagement Manager.
• Annual Plan: Contribute to JPF’s annual communications strategy, including devising social media plans, providing recommendations to enhance audience engagement and expand reach.
• Trend monitoring: Stay updated on news and trending topics related to young people and JPF, proactively responding to highlight our opportunities and work.
Community Development
• Youth consultation Panel (YCP): Work with the JPF team to engage with and support our Youth Consultation Panel to share their opinions and help inform the work of the Foundation.
• Alumni Network: Support the development of the Jack Petchey Alumni Network, a community of past JPF programme graduates, expanding its uptake and planning future events.
• Youth Survey Development: Support the creation, distribution and analysis of JPF’s annual youth surveys.
• Partner Collaboration: Work with the Communications and Engagement Officer to manage our partners to promote their programmes and opportunities to young people.
• Identifying Stakeholders: Collaborate with colleagues on developing JPF’s Patrons and Ambassador’s plan with a focus on young people from the charity’s past as well as social media influencers.
Other Responsibilities
• Event Representation: Attend key events to capture content and represent JPF as a spokesperson when needed.
• Event Support: Assist in organising and facilitating events and conferences as required.
These duties represent the typical responsibilities associated with this position. However, flexibility is essential and all employees may occasionally be required to undertake additional tasks as directed by JPF.
The postholder will work at all times within the policies, procedures and values of JPF, in particular Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Data Protection and Publicity Consent policies.
The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up to inspire and motivate young people and recognise them for their achievements.




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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!
Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 21–28 hours per week (to be agreed between Monday–Thursday, 9AM–6PM)
Salary: £50,000–£59,000 per annum (FTE, pro-rated)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2025 at 23:59PM
Eligibility: This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Contract: 12-month interim (Fixed Term Contract with view to permanent)
About the Role:
As Fundraising & Communications Director, you’ll lead Baytree’s fundraising, communications, and corporate engagement—driving income and influence making it possible for even more girls and women to achieve their potential. You’ll report to the CEO and play a key role on the Senior Management Team, shaping strategy and unlocking new opportunities for growth.
This is a dynamic and outward-facing role for a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling, partnership-building, and social impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fundraising Leadership: Deliver a diverse income strategy across trusts, corporates, major donors, digital campaigns, and events.
- Communications: Shape Baytree’s voice and tell bold, data-driven stories that resonate with stakeholders.
- Corporate Engagement: Build long-term partnerships that align with Baytree’s mission and add real value.
- Team Development: Lead and coach a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and care.
- Strategic Leadership: Contribute to organisational strategy, performance reviews, and risk management.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in fundraising and income generation
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strategic mindset with experience in team leadership
- Ability to align fundraising with programme needs and impact
- Commitment to Baytree’s mission and values
A Social Inclusion Charity Supporting Women & Girls in London




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This is your opportunity to make a difference to everyone affected by womb cancer - now and in the future. Your work with Peaches could save lives.
Peaches Womb Cancer Trust is looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager who is passionate about developing accessible and relevant assets that reach all current and future stakeholders of our charity. This is a hands-on, creative role that would suit someone passionate about social media, marketing, and making a difference in the lives of others.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with prior experience in marketing and communications to enhance their skills in the charity sector and help raise awareness of womb cancer, and Peaches, with all audiences within a brilliant organisation!
You will undertake a wide range of marketing and communications activities and have an opportunity to inform our direction of travel. The role is part time, working remotely with a requirement to attend regular team meetings in the Greater Manchester area.
It is crucial that anyone at risk of, living with and living beyond womb cancer has a clear understanding of Peaches’ mission, vision and support. In this role, you will develop our marketing and communications strategy; planning and implementing tailored activity. You will be responsible for growing the online presence of Peaches Womb Cancer Trust and deepening engagement with stakeholders, ensuring our message reaches the right audiences in the most effective ways. You will also have prime responsibility for managing our social media channels, creating digital content and campaigns that raise awareness, promote fundraising and share the stories of those we support.
You will work closely with our Clinical Nurse Specialist and Operations Executive and will be responsible for ensuring that we have the assets and materials we need to achieve maximum sustainable impact for the charity. You will work within our branding guidelines and budget to build upon our previous assets and materials, increasing engagement across all platforms including the media. You will also work with national and international partners on joint campaigns, press releases and events. This is a varied and exciting role. There’s never a dull moment at Peaches!
Please use your covering letter as a skills, knowledge and experience supporting statement. This is a key part of the application process that allows you to provide evidence of your skills, knowledge and experience that are relevant to the role. We will use this evidence in our shortlisting process, so it is important that you demonstrate clearly how you meet each requirement. No assumptions will be made about your achievements and abilities.
Please choose examples of experience that clearly demonstrate what we are looking for and give a succinct account of what you did, how you did it and the outcome or result of your actions.
Please provide recent examples wherever possible.
At Peaches Womb Cancer Trust, our aim is to preserve the health and improve the experience of those with, or at risk of, womb cancer.

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About the role
You’ll join us at a vital and exciting time, as we help to shape what the future of health and care looks like with our new strategy and a reshaped communications and engagement directorate.
We’re looking for a strategic and creative marketing leader to join our team in a fixed-term, 12-month role, driving impactful, audience-first campaigns that support both policy initiatives and commercial goals. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head of Marketing and Digital Communications to shape and deliver an annual campaign strategy informed by audience insight, business intelligence, and the wider political and economic landscape. You’ll oversee the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels, ensuring alignment with brand and organisational priorities, while managing budgets and external partnerships to maximise value and impact.
You’ll be a confident communicator and collaborator, able to inspire cross-functional teams and represent marketing plans across the organisation. With a strong grasp of digital tools and martech, you’ll optimise customer journeys and lead on flagship campaigns that drive engagement and conversion. As a skilled people manager, you’ll support and develop your team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about storytelling, data-driven strategy, and delivering meaningful results, we’d love to hear from you.
The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.
What you'll get in return
The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).
In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents below, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.
Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK.
No agencies please.
CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 24 October at 9.30am.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 4 November. Role available to start shortly thereafter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Communications & Advocacy
Location: Hybrid – 2 - 3 days to be worked from our office in Crayford, DA1
Salary: £41,000–£46,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
At Allergy UK, the leading national charity supporting people living with allergic conditions, we are passionate about raising awareness, driving policy change, and providing trusted advice to millions. Every campaign we run and every story we share helps make allergy visible as a serious health issue and we’re looking for a new Head of Communications & Advocacy to help us take this mission even further.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Head of Communications & Advocacy, you’ll shape and amplify the charity’s voice across the UK. Leading a dynamic team, you’ll drive strategy, lead high-impact campaigns, and ensure that Allergy UK remains a trusted, credible, and influential voice.
You will:
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Develop and deliver integrated communications and advocacy strategies
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Lead creative, impactful campaigns to raise awareness and influence policy
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Guide our media relations and secure high-profile coverage
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Provide expert advice on sensitive and strategic communications issues
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Build strong relationships with policymakers, healthcare leaders, and industry stakeholders
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Act as an ambassador for Allergy UK at the highest levels
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Inspire and lead a skilled communications and advocacy team
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
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A proven track record in strategic communications and advocacy
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Experience leading multi-channel campaigns that achieve real impact
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Excellent stakeholder engagement skills — from media to government to industry
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Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and develop teams
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Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
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Confidence in providing senior-level advice on high-profile issues
It would be a bonus if you also bring experience of policy development, the UK health sector, or working with lived experience storytelling.
What We Offer
We believe in looking after our people and helping them thrive. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
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£41,000–£46,000 salary (dependent on experience)
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28 days holiday + bank holidays
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Annual pay review in line with market rates
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Flexible hybrid working and free onsite parking
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Pension scheme and employee benefits hub
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Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, GP service, wellbeing support)
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Training and development opportunities
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about using communications to create real social change, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and supporting statement via Charity Job. Your supporting statement should highlight how your skills and experience meet the role requirements, and what you could bring to our team.
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Closing date: 12pm Sunday, 26th October
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Online interviews: Thursday, 30th October 2025
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In-person interviews: Wednesday, 5th November 2025
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would like to apply in a different format or need adjustments, please get in touch.
Please note that this role will require a minimum in person presence of 2 -3 days per week in our office in Crayford.
Be part of something impactful. Join us and help shape the future of allergy care.
No one should die from allergy We provide expert advice, and advocate for better healthcare and support for those affected by allergy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid role (commitment of 3 days in our West London office every week)
35 hours per week
To start as soon as possible
Are you a seasoned marketing professional ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven organisation? Do you combine strategic thinking with creative flair, and thrive in environments where innovation and continuous learning are valued?
AllChild is looking for a creative, data-driven Marketing and Communications Manager to turn strategy into standout campaigns that inspire action and deliver results.
You’ll be at the heart of our integrated marketing-leading multi-channel campaigns, crafting compelling content, and building audience journeys that deepen engagement and drive income. From digital strategy to media relations, you’ll help shape how the world sees and supports AllChild.
You will own:
- Planning and delivery of weekly engagement (questions, polls, creator replies) aligned to campaigns
- Day-to-day management across priority channels; respond, route, and nurture advocates
- Newsletter strategy and audience growth
- Media relations and brand storytelling
- Content creation and activation
- Performance tracking and optimisation
- Collaboration across teams and with external partners
Further information and details on how to apply can be found in the Job Pack.
Closing date: 7 November 2025
Coin Street Community Builders have an exciting opportunity for a Communication & Fundraising Coordinator to join our Communications team.
About the Communications & Fundraising Coordinator role
Our Communications and Engagement team promotes our vibrant neighbourhood and the impact of our work across South Bank, and supports fundraising through storytelling, engagement, and campaigns that inspire support. The Communications and Fundraising Co-ordinator will provide support to the communications team by creating engaging content for a range of audiences both internally and externally and supporting our fundraising campaigns and projects.
As our new Communications & Fundraising Coordinator, you will
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Support communications, marketing, and fundraising plans to boost awareness and engagement in Coin Street’s work campaigns.
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Build positive relationships with stakeholders and the public through engaging content (e.g. newsletters, social media, web, and print).
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Assist with design and production of creative materials (e.g. posters, flyers, and booklets).
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Help with fundraising and partnerships by researching opportunities, preparing applications, maintaining records, and providing admin support.
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Contribute to planning and promoting fundraising and volunteering initiatives, creating content and strengthening relationships.
To be successful you will need to demonstrate the following
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Experience in marketing, communications, PR, fundraising, or bid writing.
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Strong copywriting and content creation skills, including social media.
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Knowledge of social media platforms, experience in fundraising or charity income generation, and skills in design or video editing using tools like Canva, InDesign, or similar are desirable but not essential.
About Coin Street Community Builders
We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.
Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality spaces to live, work and play on the land that we own.
We promote enterprise, creativity, and lifelong learning whether that is through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise, or delivering programmes and activities. We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.
From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.
Contract
Fixed term (6 months), Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary
£30,000 per annum
Extras
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Equivalent of 35 days annual leave (including Bank holidays), pro rata for part-time staff.
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8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution).
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Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions.
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Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs.
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Commitment to training and development.
To Apply
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, including those looking to take the next step in their career or explore a new direction.
Closing Date
Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday, 26 October 2025. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Standard DBS check.
As an organisation, we are passionate about creating an inspirational neighbourhood - powered by social enterprise.





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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!
About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
Purpose of the role:
We’re looking for a motivated and creative Marketing & Communications Officer to join Kinship’s Marketing Team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help deliver integrated marketing campaigns and content that engages kinship carers, referral partners, and wider audiences across England and Wales.
This role is hybrid with frequent (minimum of 1 day per week) travel and work in our London Office, Or fully office-based (Vauxhall)
What you'll be doing:
You’ll be responsible for creating high-quality, audience-focused content across digital and offline channels, supporting social media and email marketing, managing marketing collateral, and ensuring all communications reflect Kinship’s brand and values. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, proactive marketeer to contribute to a growing team, help raise awareness of Kinship’s services, and make a real difference for kinship carers and families.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the planning and delivery of cross-channel marketing and communications campaigns and activity, specifically including tactical plans to promote Kinship’s DfE funded training and support service as well as promoting Kinship’s holistic support offer including peer support and online advice.
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Plan and create clear, engaging, high-quality and audience-focused content – both written and multimedia (graphics, video, audio) using tools such as Canva or Adobe Express for a variety of channels - including website, social media, newsletters etc.
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Take the lead on day-to-day community engagement with followers across all social channels (paid and organic) using in-house guide to help direct to support where relevant and flagging issues of concern as appropriate.
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Manage the inventory of Kinship’s marketing collateral, checking when stock is low and reordering where required.
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Ensure all content is in line with the charity’s brand, tone of voice, and accessibility standards.
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Deliver regular monitoring on performance by tracking key metrics across digital channels (email marketing and social media) and feed into monthly reports.
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Work in collaboration and co-production with kinship carers to ensure meaningful input and representation in the development of relevant plans and activities.
Knowledge, abilities, skills and experience:
- Demonstrable marketing experience in an in-house or agency role.
- Experience using digital marketing tools, including email marketing systems; design software, including Canva; social media platforms and photo and video editing software.
- Experience using a Contact Management System, such as Salesforce.
- Exceptional written and spoken communications skills, with the ability to develop impactful narratives tailored to different audiences and channels.
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to work happily in a fast-paced environment, keeping multiple projects and objectives on track, often to tight deadlines.
- Excellent copywriting skills and experience of writing marketing copy for a range of audiences and channels, communicating clearly, concisely and with an organisation’s tone of voice.
- Passionate about marketing and interested in different marketing approaches
- Collaborative and enjoy working across a number of teams.
- Flexible and willing to provide some out-of-hours cover and travel for work occasionally.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.





This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director-level communications professional with a strong background in knowledge translation of technical information to different audiences internationally.
Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the Director of Communications & Knowledge Translation will provide strategic leadership for all Health Care Without Harm Europe’s Communications and KT activities. The Director will lead exciting new digital KT initiatives in line with our new Strategy and as a key part of a small, high-performing team working at the timely intersection of health and the environment. S/he will lead and support all of the organisation’s engagement and communication with target audiences, so that they achieve maximum impact on European healthcare policy and practice in support of the organisation’s mission.
The post is for an initial 12-month period, at a critical time of development for the organisation’s communications and KT activities. We intend to make the post permanent thereafter, subject to receiving sufficient funding, and we have high hopes that this will be the case.
Transform the healthcare sector to reduce its environmental footprint, become more resilient, and establish itself as a sustainable development leader
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The communications specialists in the PCS campaigns and communications team are dedicated to delivering the most up to date services for our members. We are looking for a Head of Communications to lead the team, using up to date tech, design systems and social media engagement to provide the best communications at all times for a diverse audience.
Salary and Location
- Band 5, London Spine points 21-17 or Regional Spine points 23-19
- Starting salary: London £63,279 p.a. rising to £72,098 p.a. or Regional £58,877 p.a. rising to £67,689, in annual increments
- PCS Clapham or Regional office
Successful candidates for the post of Head of Communications will be able to demonstrate:
- Professional experience of working in a communications field
- Problem-solving ability in crisis or challenging situations
- Understanding of different communications media and how to use them effectively
- An interest in developing communications technology
- A record of positive collaboration, building strong working relationships
The main duties of the Head of Communications role include:
- Leading on internal and external communications strategies that align with the union's overall goals
- Maintaining quality of all communications, ensuring consistent and positive messaging to promote the aims and objectives of the union
- Motivational management and development of the team
- Liaising with departmental heads, senior lay officials and other colleagues on a range of communications
- Budget management, bid preparation and liaising with suppliers
Excellent people skills combined with problem-solving ability and an understanding of up to date communications technology will all be essential requirements for a successful Head of Communications.
Closing date: 12 midday on Monday 20 October 2025
Interviews will be held by Zoom: Tuesday 4 November 2025
About PCS
PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.
Employer Benefits
You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including
- flexible working (including hybrid working)
- childcare and family support
- generous maternity/paternity leave
- 32 days leave and Christmas closure
- pension scheme
- employee assistance programme
Learning and Development
The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.
PCS Recruiting Process
We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.
Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.
Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.
- CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
- PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
- All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.
Please view our guidance for applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
Ref: 1025
Grade: Band 5, London or Region
Salary
London Spine points 21-17
London Starting salary £63,279 p.a. rising to £72,098 p.a.
Regional Spine points 23-19
Regional Starting salary £58,877 p.a. rising to £67,689 p.a.
Location: PCS Clapham or Regional Office
Purpose of the job:
Develop, lead, implement, and ensure internal and external communications strategies are maintained and in line with PCS policy.
Lead on the strategic direction of the unions communications and oversee delivery, digital strategy, membership engagement and internal communications.
To advise and work alongside the National Management Team, National Executive Committee and partners to devise and implement communications campaigns and projects.
To assist in maximising the potential for union growth, development and success, and to encourage membership participation through robust communication strategies.
To undertake a management role with direct responsibility for staff ensuring that the work of the communications team is in line with the wider objectives of the union.
Responsible to: Head of Campaigns & Communications
Responsible for: Band 4 officers and Support staff
Contacts
External:
PCS members, elected officials and potential members. Employers, Legal and other advisors. TUC, members of other trade unions and related bodies. Senior government officials, Ministers, MPs, pressure groups, campaigning bodies and media.
Internal:
PCS staff and managers across regions, Senior Management Team, National Management Team and other PCS departments.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Key areas
- Lead on, develop and implement internal and external communication strategies that align with the union's overall goals
- Create and oversee communication materials such as the creation of promotional and informative materials, digital campaigns, print materials, social media, audio and video
- Conduct quality controls on all communications, ensuring that all union communications and materials have consistent and positive messaging and branding
- Responding to crises or challenging situations quickly and professionally
- Contribute to the strategic development of the Unions policy objectives including the PCS planning process
- Provide support and have direct involvement through the National Management Team (NMT) in the unions bargaining, organising, campaigning, equality, learning and digital agendas
- Manage people and resources in the communications team
- Represent PCS at external meetings
- Provide advice to and lead relevant committees including the preparation and presentation of reports
- Monitor and report on issues and initiatives as requested
- Provide input into budgetary processes including bid preparation, monitoring and control where relevant
2. People Management
- Manage work allocation and workflow, future planning and support for officer team/line manager
- Motivate and manage individuals and the team as a whole to provide a high standard of service
- Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks
- Seek to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the team
- Through induction, the appraisal system and one-to-ones, identify staff training and development needs, train or organise formal/informal training
- Proactively promote diversity in line with the wider PCS approach
- Apply the staff conduct policies as and when required e.g. discipline, grievance, capability, dignity at work and IT security policies
- Provide advice and deal with complex issues related to staff management including disciplinary or grievance in consultation with line manager
- Ensure that the health, safety and welfare of staff is maintained and improved, in accordance with PCS and statutory policies
- Work effectively with lay officials
- Deputise for line manager when required
3. Communication
- Ensure digitalisation, information and communications methods are effectively implemented and used to generate improvements
- Draft complex communications including briefs and reports to staff and members
- Communicate with members by producing circulars and briefings and by addressing meetings and conferences when required
- As necessary, represent PCS and liaise with outside bodies
4. Team Working
- Proactively promote team working and collaboration across the organisation
- Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate
- Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
- Provide assistance to team members
5. Equality
- Contribute to PCS policies on equal opportunities by developing innovative workplace strategies to tackle inequality and discrimination
6. General
- Participate and input information into PCS planning and budgeting processes
- At all times implement and promote the PCSs equal opportunities policy and adhere to the PCS Values
- Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of health and safety at work
- Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
- Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image
- In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and PCSs requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals
- Staff at this grade may be assigned or transferred to posts within grade. A training & development programme will be provided to assist with this, where required
- Such other duties that may reasonably be required and that are within the level of the responsibility of this post
- Willing to work outside normal office hours and location on occasion (e.g. attendance at Annual Delegate Conference, where required)
Person Specification: HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
Ref: 1025
Date: September 2025
Location: PCS Clapham or Regional office
ESSENTIAL FACTORS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, English or a related field or equivalent demonstrable experience
EXPERIENCE
- 5 years experience in communications field within a complex membership organisation
- People management including induction, work allocation, appraisal and conduct
- Leading committees and teams
- High level project management, problem solving and decision making
- Responding to crisis or challenging situations
TRAINING (including continuous professional development)
- Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
- Commitment to undertake job-related training
- Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
- Commitment to staff development
KNOWLEDGE
- Understanding of the political processes in the UK and the role and work of trade unions
- Budget monitoring and control processes
- Employment rights, equality legislation, discrimination law and working practices, in a communications context
- Impact and use of Digital and IT applications in a trade union
- Methods and techniques for bargaining, campaigning and organising
SKILLS
- Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences
- Ability to negotiate and form effective working relationships internally and externally
- Ability to identify and set standards and priorities
- Ability to provide strategic and policy implementation advice and guidance
- High standard of organisational ability
OTHER
- Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practices at work
- Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
- Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions
Job Title: Communications Director
Reporting To: CEOs
Location: Remote, with preference for candidates based in the Global South (occasional travel as required)
Contract Type: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000
WHO WE ARE:
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“Remaking the world with and for girls”
Purposeful is a movement-building hub for adolescent girls. We amplify girls’ voices, resource their resistance, build solidarity between and across girls’ movements, catalyse collaborative philanthropy and support innovation in grassroots programming with and for girls.
Our work is both global and deeply local. In Sierra Leone, we bring our work together into one integrated strategy, sparking a groundswell of girls who can access and imagine new possibilities for themselves and their communities. Across the world we support girls’ organising and activism through a girl-led participatory grant-making process called the With and For Girls Awards. No matter where we are, we work so that girls and their allies can access the resources, networks and platforms they need to remake the world for themselves.
Purposeful is a proudly feminist organisation, with a strong intersectional power analysis. We pursue strategies that prioritise the collective liberation of girls. We are looking for team members who share our feminist ideals.
We believe the best work happens in dialogue, and we value collective decision-making. We believe in celebrating success, amongst staff and partners alike. We are looking for team members with a deep commitment to collaborative working, and who bring a sense of joy and humour to what can be challenging work.
We pride ourselves on our diversity, the multiple languages we speak and places we live. We are all parents or have other caring responsibilities. We prioritise work-life balance, many of us have other projects and passions outside of Purposeful. As a team we prioritise opportunities for learning, sharing, and embedding different worldviews. We are looking for team members who thrive in diverse and cross-cultural contexts, and who bring passion, creativity and a thirst for learning to their work.
We are our partnerships. We are most proud of the shared vision we have built with our partners - rooted in mutuality, trust, and collaboration. After years of informal and formal support to the Sierra Leone Adolescent Girls Network, we are proud to be part of a growing ecosystem of organisations working with and for girls. We are looking for team members who will work tirelessly to rebalance power disparities in funder-partner relationships, acting as responsible stewards of resources of and for our movements.
CONTEXT OF THIS ROLE:
At Purposeful, communications is political. It is how we amplify girls’ voices, sharpen feminist narratives, and push back against regressive agendas. The Communications Director will sit at the heart of this work - shaping and delivering a bold communications strategy aligned with Purposeful’s vision, mission, and growth.
This role leads the stewardship of Purposeful’s voice, visual identity, and storytelling practice, ensuring that everything we produce - whether op-eds, reports, campaigns, or digital content - carries our politics with clarity and conviction. The Communications Director will work closely with the Co-CEOs and across all Purposeful teams, including Advocacy, grant-making, Learning & Insights, Programmes, and Resource Mobilisation, to amplify girls’ organising, showcase our impact, and influence the broader philanthropic and activist ecosystem.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role, requiring a deep commitment to feminist movements, an instinct for storytelling as political practice, and a proven track record of positioning organisations on the global stage.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Communications Strategy & Leadership
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Lead on delivery and implementation of a new communications strategy, building on 2025 planning foundations.
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Work closely with the Co-CEOs and director team to horizon scan and adapt strategy in response to organisational vision and external landscape.
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Provide leadership to a small team of staff and consultants (designers, digital specialists, artists) and work collaboratively with partner communications leads on joint campaigns and initiatives.
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Meticulously manage and forecast the communications and editorial budget, ensuring value for money and strong planning.
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Track and analyse content performance, using insights to refine reach and engagement.
2. Storytelling & Content Development
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Oversee the creation of compelling storytelling content that highlights Purposeful’s impact, amplifies girls’ and young feminists’ voices, and influences funders.
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Lead editorial planning and content workflows, balancing evergreen storytelling with crisis-response or time-sensitive outputs.
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Oversee production and capture of content from live and digital events (webinars, IG Lives, panels, etc.).
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Coordinate brand refresh projects, including a website refresh, and strengthen Purposeful’s digital visibility with a focus on graphic-led content across social platforms.
3. Writing & Editorial Oversight
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Review and edit all external content to ensure quality, editorial standard, and alignment with Purposeful’s voice and values.
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Write op-eds, blogs, social media posts, campaign messaging, press materials, and executive summaries.
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Collaborate with colleagues in Learning & Insights to integrate data into storytelling and publications.
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Edit and manage the production of publications and reports, commissioning artists and graphic designers as needed.
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Provide editorial oversight for media projects, including radio, film, and animation.
4. Media Engagement & Positioning
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Cultivate strong relationships with international, regional, and local media outlets.
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Proactively position Purposeful in global and regional conversations, ensuring girls’ and feminist movements’ voices are at the centre.
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Lead on preparing and supporting spokespersons, including Co-CEOs and external partners, for media engagement.
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Design and execute media strategies for key campaigns, events, and publications.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience & Skills
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Proven experience developing and delivering communications strategies aligned with organisational goals.
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Demonstrated leadership in managing small teams and consultants.
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Strong hands-on skills in digital communication tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Canva, Adobe, basic video editing).
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Extensive experience in content planning and editorial workflows.
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Strong published track record (op-eds, blogs, media features) and evidence of positioning organisations in the public spotlight.
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Excellent writing and editing skills, with experience commissioning and managing creative contributors.
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Experience building and maintaining media relationships, particularly in activist and philanthropic contexts.
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Proven experience overseeing websites and digital platforms, using analytics to inform strategy.
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Strong project management and budget forecasting skills.
Closing date: 31st October 2025
"Remaking the world with and for girls"
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
Are you passionate about educational opportunities for young people, especially those living in Inner London?
Do you have the communications skills and experience to manage our communications and help us grow our reach?
Would you thrive working as part of a small, creative and dynamic team that is committed to being inclusive, innovative, optimistic and approachable?
If so, then you might be the right person to come and join The Portal Trust as we start the implementation of a new five-year strategy which will ensure that our work meets the ever-changing needs of young people in inner London.
About the Portal Trust
Our mission is to support educational opportunities for young people. We make grants to charities, schools and other organisations to enable them to help young people to fulfil their potential. Over the last six years we have given away around £34 million, creating a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of young people. Our new strategy will enable us to do even more.
You can find out more by looking at our Impact Report (on the Trust's website, under About us -> Publications) which will give you an idea of the kinds of activities and work we support.
About the role
As we embark on this exciting new phase, this role offers the opportunity to refine and implement our Communications Plan, which aims to enhance our visibility, influence and engagement with key audiences.
The Communication Officer will create lively, meaningful content for a range of communications tools and will work on our growing reach. They will build strong relationships with a range of people and organisations, including our grantee organisations.
They will also champion our key messaging, brand and style guidelines, ensuring we always speak consistently and purposefully.
If this sounds like a role you’d thrive in, and work you can feel passionate about, then please find out more by looking at the Candidate Information Pack (click on Apply then download from the link).
Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.
Salary: £31,800 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 10.00am
Interview date: Wednesday 5 November on Teams. Please note that there may be a second stage in person on Friday 7 November.
This is a funded fixed-term role for 2 years.
Who we are looking for
Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a passionate and creative Brand and Marketing Officer to help us build on this momentum.
As Brand and Marketing Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering impactful marketing and communications campaigns that raise awareness of type 1 diabetes and strengthen our connection with the T1D community. You’ll work across a range of channels and projects, supporting the national brand, marketing, content and digital team to bring our mission to life.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about brand storytelling, audience engagement, and making a real difference.
Experience required
You’ll have previous experience of:
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Supporting the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns to grow awareness and engagement.
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Helping to ensure brand consistency across all communications and materials.
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Creating content for digital and print channels, including social media, email, reports and website.
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Developing and delivering paid for social media campaigns.
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Supporting celebrity engagement.
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Monitoring campaign performance and contributing to reporting and insights.
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and, ultimately, cure T1D and its complications


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity to help amplify the voice and impact of Jamie’s Farm. At a time of significant growth for our charity, we are looking for an experienced marketeer to lead inspiring, values-led campaigns that showcase the transformative power of our work with young people. You will have the opportunity to shape and grow a vital area of the charity, ensuring our message reaches and inspires the audiences that matter most — whether it’s schools booking a residential stay, supporters considering an Airbnb letting to boost earned income, or simply raising awareness of our work.
What is Jamie’s Farm? Jamie’s Farm supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where they can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges. As part of the dynamic HQ team we offer a beautiful and unique supportive working environment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about making a real difference.
More about the role: As Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, you will shape and deliver Jamie’s Farm’s marketing and messaging. You will manage a small team and work closely with colleagues across communications, programmes, business development and operations to ensure consistent, compelling, and values-led campaigns. This is both a strategic and hands-on role, balancing the big picture with creative delivery. This role is offered with flexible hybrid working - with travel to Jamie’s Farm Bath HQ site at least 2 days a week and other farms as needed)
About you: We are looking for someone with significant experience in a senior marketing and communications role, ideally within the education or charity sector. You will bring proven expertise in digital communications, campaign management and creative storytelling, alongside excellent communication and project management skills.
Collaborative, adaptable and values-driven, you’ll be able to work across teams to bring campaigns to life. Above all, you’ll be passionate about Jamie’s Farm’s mission and excited to play your part in supporting young people to thrive.
Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below. Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.
How to Apply: Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address provided. We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're hiring: Communications Officer
Part-time / £30,000 / Hybrid role
Location - Home based and London
Hours - 3/4 days per week
Salary: £30,000
Our Communications Officer will play a pivotal role at a key moment for IVAR, with communications at the heart of our new strategy. With charities experiencing mounting pressures and complexity, this role is central to ensuring IVAR’s work is clear, accessible and has the greatest possible impact.
You will work closely with the Director of Communications to make our research engaging and usable – sparking conversations, inspiring action and strengthening movements like our Open and Trusting network. We’re looking for someone who brings creativity, energy and curiosity to how we share ideas, experiment with new tools and formats, and connect more people with IVAR’s mission.
This is a hands-on role in a small but mighty team. If you thrive on combining creativity with delivery, enjoy working collaboratively, and are motivated by strengthening the voluntary sector, we’d love to hear from you.
About us
At the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR), we work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research. We champion the role and contribution of the voluntary sector. Through our projects, we listen, learn and share what helps – and what gets in the way – so that funders and decision-makers can put charity voice at the heart of change.
About the role
As Communications Officer, you will help us put communications at the centre of our new strategy. You’ll work closely with the Director of Communications to make our research clear, accessible and compelling – sparking conversations, inspiring action and strengthening movements like our Open and Trusting network.
This is a hands-on role in a small, supportive team. You’ll manage our day-to-day communications, from keeping our website and LinkedIn up to date to writing, editing and proofing high-quality content across blogs, newsletters and reports. You’ll also help us translate complex research into engaging, usable outputs for busy audiences, ensuring everything we produce is accurate, inclusive and aligned with IVAR’s brand and tone of voice.
About you
We’re looking for a proactive communicator who enjoys trying new things, balancing creativity with delivery, and working collaboratively. You’ll bring:
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Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail.
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Confidence with digital channels (especially social media – LinkedIn in particular).
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An interest in visual design and multimedia (Canva, Adobe or similar) – video and audio editing skills are a plus.
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A passion for the voluntary sector, and curiosity about how research can inform change.
In return, you’ll join a small but mighty team where you’ll be supported, encouraged to grow your skills, and work with external partners as well as colleagues.
What we offer
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£30,000 per annum (pro rata for part time)
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0.6–0.8 FTE (3–4 days per week)
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Flexible working options
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Hybrid working – Thursdays are a key working day in our London office (SE11)
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30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
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Pension matched to 5%
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Personal and professional development opportunities
How to apply
To apply, please complete an online application by noon Sunday 26th October 2025.
Interviews will be held in person at our London office on Thursday 5th November 2025.
Please submit your CV, a cover letter (maximum two sides), and links to examples of communications work you have delivered. In your cover letter, tell us:
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Why you are applying
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How you meet the person specification
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Your availability to start
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What you would bring to IVAR
We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background.
We facilitate collaboration & learning with charities, foundations & public agencies to deliver useful insights that make a difference to communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.