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Communications Officer, Campaigns
The Communications Department inspires, informs and engages the public by showcasing Alzheimer's Research UK’s mission, impact and scientific progress across all channels. We lead the charity’s media and strategic communications activity, ensuring clear, accurate and compelling storytelling that supports research, fundraising and organisational priorities.
The Campaigns Communications Officer plays an important role in delivering communications activity that supports ARUK’s strategic priorities, major campaigns and organisational narrative. The postholder develops engaging content, coordinates communications activity across channels and supports high-profile projects that enhance ARUK’s reputation and influence. Through clear, audience-focused communications, the role helps ensure that complex issues, research developments and organisational priorities are communicated consistently and effectively.
Working closely with colleagues across Communications, Brand, and Fundraising and Marketing, this role helps deliver integrated communications activities that align with our campaign positioning and messaging.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivery & Production
· Support the development and delivery of communications activity for major organisational campaigns and strategic projects, such as Brain Health, the Dementia Attitudes Monitor and other priority initiatives.
· Draft and edit content across multiple channels, including campaign materials, briefings, newsletters, website content, presentations and stakeholder communications.
· Assist in the development of communications plans and campaign assets that support organisational priorities and audience engagement objectives.
· Produce clear, accurate and engaging content that reflects ARUK’s organisational narrative and key messages.
Research & Information Support
· Gather and synthesise information from colleagues, partners and subject-matter experts to ensure communications are accurate, evidence-based and audience appropriate.
· Monitor external developments, public attitudes and sector trends to identify opportunities to strengthen campaign and communications activity.
· Support the development of messaging, Q&As and supporting materials for our communications projects and campaigns.
· Build knowledge of dementia research, the wider health and science media environment, and relevant sector developments to support accurate and impactful communications activity.
Cross‑Team Support & Collaboration
· Work collaboratively with colleagues across Communications, Corporate Partnerships, Brand, Strategic Marketing, and Fundraising and Marketing to support integrated communications activity.
· Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand communications needs and ensure messaging is aligned across teams.
· Support cross-functional planning for major organisational moments and campaigns.
Administration, Planning & Coordination
· Coordinate communications activity for strategic projects and campaigns, helping manage timelines, track progress and ensure delivery against agreed plans.
· Maintain campaign documentation, communications materials and project assets so they are well-organised and accessible.
· Contribute to editorial calendars, campaign planning processes and shared communications workflows.
· Support evaluation activity by gathering insights, tracking outputs and contributing to project reporting, reviews and recommendations for future communications activity.
Quality, Accuracy & Compliance
· Ensure all communications outputs are accurate, accessible and aligned with ARUK’s brand, editorial and communications standards.
· Apply sound judgement when handling sensitive topics and escalate issues appropriately.
· Support continuous improvement by sharing insights, identifying opportunities and contributing to the development of communications best practice.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Experience in communications, campaigns, marketing, corporate communications or a related role.
· Experience producing content and communications materials across multiple channels.
· Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
· Experience supporting campaigns, projects or communications initiatives from planning through to delivery.
· Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and audience-focused communications.
· Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver shared objectives.
· Understanding of communications planning, evaluation and performance measurement.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
· Ability to develop clear, compelling and audience-appropriate content.
· Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
· Ability to interpret information and communicate it clearly and accurately.
· Good judgement and attention to detail.
· Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 13th September 2026, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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About Picker
Picker is an Oxford-based charity with an international reputation for measuring and improving patient, service user and staff experience. Our mission is to make person-centred health and social care a reality for everyone. We work with NHS organisations, government bodies, charities and healthcare providers in the UK and internationally.
About the role
The Communications Officer plays a key role in raising Picker's profile, reputation and influence by delivering engaging communications across a range of channels. Working as part of the Platform Services team, you will help communicate Picker's research, impact and expertise to a wide range of audiences, including healthcare leaders, policymakers, researchers and the public.
You will lead the day-to-day management of Picker's website and social media channels, create high-quality content including blogs, case studies, newsletters and press releases, and support the delivery of marketing campaigns for key projects, events and publications. You'll also work closely with colleagues across the organisation and external partners to ensure Picker's work reaches and engages the right audiences.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and proactive communications professional who enjoys combining excellent writing skills with digital marketing, website management and audience engagement to help improve health and social care.
Skills and experience
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience working in a communications, marketing or related role.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with experience producing content for a range of audiences and channels.
- Experience creating content such as blogs, case studies, newsletters, website copy and social media posts.
- Experience managing and developing websites, ensuring content is accurate, accessible and engaging.
- Experience using social media platforms to build engagement and develop online communities.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and external partners.
- A degree (or equivalent professional experience) in a relevant discipline.
Experience using tools such as Canva, Google Analytics, Google Ads or marketing automation software would be advantageous, as would an interest in healthcare quality and person-centred care.
If you're passionate about communicating ideas that make a difference and want to help promote work that improves people's experiences of health and care, we'd love to hear from you.
The highest quality person centred care for all, always
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Communications Officer to help raise the profile of International Health Partners and showcase the life-changing impact of our work around the world. Working closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, you will lead the development of compelling communications, build strong partnership stories and support the growth of an organisation dedicated to improving access to essential medicines for vulnerable communities.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional who thrives on storytelling, stakeholder engagement and strategic communications. You'll collaborate across IHP to identify and develop powerful stories, create engaging content across multiple channels and lead communications activity that supports organisational priorities and partnership growth.
From developing partnership campaigns and impact stories to creating digital content and communications materials, you will help increase awareness of IHP's work, demonstrate the value of our partnerships and support our mission of improving access to essential medicines worldwide.
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
About you
We're looking for someone who combines excellent communications expertise with creativity, initiative and strong relationship-building skills.
You will have:
✅ Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills
✅ Experience developing communications for different audiences and channels
✅ Strong project management and organisational skills
✅ The ability to influence and advise stakeholders with confidence
✅ A keen eye for detail and commitment to producing high-quality content
✅ A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
✅ Experience evaluating communications activity and using insight to improve performance
Experience working within a charity, not-for-profit or purpose driven-organisation is desirable.
Why join IHP?
This is an opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a genuine difference. You will join a passionate and collaborative team committed to ensuring more people can access the medicines they need, regardless of circumstance.
Our Christian faith inspires our mission and values, and we are committed to demonstrating compassion, integrity and excellence in everything we do. Staff regularly spend time together in prayer and, as such, there is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
We value our people and offer a supportive and flexible working environment, alongside a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time hours)
- Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £34,000 FTE (£20,400 actual salary)
Contract: Permanent, part-time, 0.6 FTE
Hours: 21 hours per week with flexibility as to how these are worked subject to business need and prior agreement
Location: Hybrid, with regular attendance at our central London office (40%)
Reporting to: Head of Policy and Advocacy
Help shape public understanding of data and evidence
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Press and Communications Officer to help raise the profile of the RSS, secure media coverage for our work, and ensure our expertise reaches policymakers, journalists and the wider public.
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys translating complex topics into compelling stories and wants to contribute to evidence-informed public debate.
About the role
As Press and Communications Officer, you will lead and coordinate media and communications activity across the Society's policy, advocacy and public engagement work. You will build relationships with journalists, identify opportunities to showcase RSS expertise, support media-facing spokespeople, and deliver communications campaigns that enhance our influence and reputation.
You'll work across a wide range of issues, helping to explain the role of data, statistics and evidence in public life while ensuring the RSS is recognised as a trusted and authoritative voice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering communications campaigns and media plans.
- Generating positive media coverage and building strong relationships with journalists.
- Drafting press releases, statements, briefings and opinion pieces.
- Managing media enquiries and supporting RSS spokespeople.
- Creating and scheduling social media content.
- Identifying opportunities to contribute RSS expertise to current public debates.
- Monitoring and evaluating media coverage and communications impact.
- Supporting the development of a diverse network of expert ambassadors and spokespeople.
About you
We're looking for someone who combines excellent communications skills with a strong news sense and a passion for making complex information accessible.
You will have:
- At least two years' experience in communications, press, public affairs or media relations.
- A strong track record of securing media coverage and building media relationships.
- Experience creating high-quality communications content, including press releases and social media content.
- Experience planning and delivering communications campaigns.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts.
- The ability to explain complex issues clearly to non-specialist audiences.
Experience in a membership organisation, charity, professional body, learned society, or policy-focused organisation would be advantageous, as would an interest in research, evidence, data or public policy.
Why join us?
At the RSS, you'll be part of a friendly and collaborative team committed to improving the use of data and evidence across society. We offer:
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata).
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Season ticket loan.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Apply now
If you're an enthusiastic communications professional looking to make a meaningful impact through evidence, data and public engagement, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in helping ensure that statistics and evidence are at the heart of understanding and decision-making.
1) Send us your CV
2) Send us a supporting statement that tells us:
- Why are you interested in the role and why you want to work for the RSS (200 words)
- What are the three key ways in which you meet the person specification. Please provide evidence from your experience to support your answer. (500 words)
3) Read our position paper, AI is Statistics. What do you think is the strongest media angle? Which outlets and journalists would you prioritise? Describe how you would seek coverage. (300 words)
Founded in 1834, the RSS is one of the world’s most respected organisations championing the power of data to inform understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity!
This is a rare and genuinely exciting opportunity to lead the UK's only dedicated charity supporting children, adults and families affected by MPS, Fabry disease and related lysosomal storage disorders. Following the current Chief Executive's planned move to become Managing Director of Rare Disease Research Partners (RDRP) in January 2027, the incoming CEO will take the helm of an organisation with over forty years of history, a trusted national reputation and a growing role on the international rare disease stage. The successful candidate will shape the strategic vision for more than 1,800 families, oversee the close partnership between the Society and its research subsidiary RDRP, and champion the patient and family ethos that sits at the heart of the organisation's work. It is an opportunity to combine ambitious strategic leadership with deeply meaningful, human impact, working alongside a committed Board, Senior Leadership Team and wider community of clinicians, researchers and pharmaceutical partners.
As our next Chief Executive, you will
- Define and deliver the MPS Society’s strategic vision.
- Provide confident oversight of governance, finance, compliance and reporting.
- Effectively manage the operational alignment between the MPS Society and RDRP.
- Always keep the members and family voice at the heart of strategy, service design and decision-making.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with statutory bodies, government agencies, pharmaceutical partners, clinical expert centres and other key stakeholders to support the Society’s objectives, influence policy and practice, and protect its professional reputation.
- Act as a visible and credible public voice to raise awareness, improve visibility, support, treatment access and outcomes for people affected by MPS, Fabry disease and related conditions.
- Collaborate with other rare disease bodies, patient organisations and other key audiences.
- Lead and empower the senior leadership team through effective delegation, early involvement in strategic discussions, clear accountability and support for individuals to flourish.
- Encourage an open, supportive work environment allowing creativity and building staff confidence.
- Help shape the future of the MPS Society.
About you
- Self-motivated, with the drive to lead the organisation through a period of change and transition.
- Unquestionable probity and personal integrity, given the trust placed in the CEO by families, trustees and partners.
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex scientific and clinical information to audiences ranging from clinicians to families with no prior knowledge of MPS disorders.
- Strong self-awareness, with insight into their own leadership style and impact on others.
- Emotional resilience, able to sustain performance while supporting a community facing life limiting conditions.
- A collaborative and empowering leadership style, able to build trust, delegate effectively and help individuals across the organisation flourish.
- Genuine passion for the Society's mission, with a family and member-first ethos.
- Confidence to build relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, from beneficiaries and Trustees to politicians, media and pharmaceutical partners.
- A proactive, positive approach, comfortable reacting to change and organising their own work to meet deadlines.
- Confidence speaking publicly on behalf of the organisation and the people it represents.
Why join us?
A close-knit, values-led culture. With just over thirty staff across the Society and RDRP combined, this is a place where the CEO can know the team personally, work closely with families day-to-day, and see the direct results of decisions rather than managing at a distance through layers of bureaucracy.
- Genuine autonomy to shape direction. The Board is explicitly looking to the new CEO to bring fresh thinking on technology, AI, and digital tools, and to give real freedom to modernise fundraising, services, and engagement rather than simply maintaining what already exists.
- A stable foundation to build from over forty years of track record, trusted relationships and a strong national reputation mean the incoming CEO can focus energy on vision and growth rather than firefighting or rebuilding credibility from scratch.
- Proximity to cutting-edge science: the Society's close relationship with RDRP gives the CEO regular exposure to advances in rare disease research and treatment access, while day-to-day research leadership sits with the RDRP Managing Director, allowing the CEO to focus on strategy, people and sustainability.
- A high-visibility, high-influence platform. Regular contact with government, pharmaceutical companies, clinicians and international rare disease bodies offers strong opportunities to build a public profile and personal network well beyond the charity sector.
- A team that already shares the mission. Staff are described as passionate about the Society's aims, and as having a family-first ethos, so the new CEO inherits a culture to lead and empower rather than one that needs to be built from the ground up.
- Work with a different kind of return. Beyond salary and career progression, this role offers the less tangible reward of knowing that strategic and financial decisions translate, into better support for families facing some of the rarest conditions in the country.
Benefits
Join us and you will be working for a caring charity offering:
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave
- Extra leave between Christmas and the New Year
- Contributory pension
- Life assurance (subject to the conditions of the scheme)
- Employee assistance programme offering support 24/7
Further information
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.
The main duties, responsibilities and requirements of this role can be viewed in the job description on our website.
Salary to be agreed depending on experience and will be pro-rata for part time hours.
This is an essential car user post. The applicant must hold a current UK driver’s licence, with no more than 6 points, have access to a car and be able and willing to drive UK wide as required.
This senior role requires flexibility in working hours and location. It is primarily offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in our Amersham, Buckinghamshire, office each week. As part of the role, UK and overseas travel is necessary, which may on occasion include early morning and/or evening working and sometimes overnight stays. We have policies in place to ensure that any unsociable hours worked over the weekend are fairly compensated through TOIL.
This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS) details of which can be found in the job description.
For an informal discussion about the role or the work of the MPS Society, please contact Dr Fiona Stewart. Contact details can be found on the full job description. Kindly note, meetings with other relevant people will be available to shortlisted candidates at interview stage.
Please include your CV with a supporting statement of no more than 800 words. Your supporting statement should include an answer to the question below:
The MPS Society supports individuals and families affected by mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and related disorders. What interests you about coming to work in this area, and what motivates you to contribute to supporting individuals and families affected by these conditions?
To transform lives through specialist knowledge, support and advocacy, and research.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this role you are responsible for day-to-day operational activity across both finance and
HR functions, working closely with the Finance Officer and reporting to the Head of Finance
(with ‘dotted line’ reporting to Director of Finance and Operations in respect of HR activity).
The role requires effective use of systems to enable efficient processes, with responsibility
for data held on the HR system and management of routine employee related processes
including recruitment and onboarding. The role also shares responsibility for processing
invoices and payments on the finance system, responding to queries from colleagues and
3rd party partners. You will provide support for Head of Finance and Director Finance and
Operations where required, including data analysis, reporting and preparation of returns
across both finance and HR remits.
How to apply
To apply for this role please send your CV and cover letter (maximum two pages)
including responses to the three questions below:
1. Tell us about a time when you identified a process that could be improved or made
more efficient. How did you approach making the change, and what did you do to
ensure the process was accurate, consistent and effective?
2. Describe a situation where you had to handle sensitive financial or employee
information while also resolving a difficult or confidential issue. What approach did you
take?
3. Give an example of when you have had to manage competing priorities. How did you
decide what to do first, and how did you ensure important deadlines were met?
HR and Recruitment
• Maintain accurate data on our HR system including starters,
leavers, holiday and other absences
• Report on key employee metrics including sickness absence,
holiday, TOIL, diversity
• Support line managers with recruitment activity including
making effective use of the Applicant Tracking System to
ensure a good candidate experience and to report recruitment
metrics to enable continuous improvement
• Manage onboarding for new starters including reference
requests, pre-employment checks, induction processes
• Coordinate arrangements for training sessions for staff
• Support Head of Finance with monthly payroll processes
• Support Director of Finance and Operations in maintaining and
publicising HR policies, keeping the Employee Handbook
current
• Maintain up to date employee guides and templates for key HR
processes including appraisals, mid year reviews, recruitment,
induction, flexible leave
Finance Administration
• Maintain appropriate employee access to Finance Systems,
including being able to claim staff expenses and raise sales
invoice requests, and support employees in using these
systems.
• Respond to queries in the central accounts mailbox, liaising
with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Head of Finance and Finance Officer with Purchase
Ledger, including posting and payment of supplier invoices in a
timely manner, ensuring accurate coding and authorisation in
line with limits, maintenance of supplier accounts,
reconciliations and remittances.
• Support Head of Finance and Finance Officer with management
of company credit cards and virtual cards, including reconciling
statements and accurate posting to the ledger.
• Assist in raising sales invoices and accurately recording income.
• Assist with Credit Control, chasing overdue debts and reporting
to the Head of Finance.
• Support Head of Finance with analysis of financial data from
the finance system (Xero) for reporting and other ad-hoc
purposes
• Assist in maintaining up to date procedures.
There is an opportunity to attend theatre press nights where
appropriate and to take advantage of trade tickets when offered
This role sits within the Finance and Operations team whose focus
is to ensure the organisations operate as effectively and efficiently
as possible. Our team operates across Finance, HR, Technology,
Facilities and Compliance, to ensure that systems and processes
are set up which promote smooth delivery and support the work
of the organisations. This includes adherence to regulatory
requirements and best practice standards
Our vision is a dynamic, sustainable and world-class theatre sector and our mission is to champion theatre and support our members.
About School of Hard Knocks
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is one of the UK’s leading education charities, working in 29 secondary schools across England, Scotland, and Wales. Using rugby as a key delivery tool, we support young people who are struggling to engage in early secondary education - often because of anxiety, low confidence, disrupted home lives, or behavioural challenges rooted in trauma. For many of the children we support, life has already brought more hardship than most adults experience in a lifetime. Our purpose is clear: to help young people facing complex challenges break the cycle and move towards a safer, stronger, more hopeful future.
The SOHK Schools Programme is a two-year intervention working with cohorts of around 20 pupils from Year 7 through to Year 9. Pupils are selected by the school and are typically among the hardest to reach young people. Each week, we deliver half a day of rugby training and classroom sessions built around our 3Cs framework, covering topics such as growth mindset, goal setting, and decision-making, alongside monthly one-to-one sessions with every pupil. The programme’s impact is evaluated by SOHK staff, teachers, parents, and the pupils themselves.
90% of our participants report feeling more confident and more engaged with school after taking part, with long-term effects on attendance, attainment, and life outcomes. Find out more about our Schools Programme.
Since 2023, SOHK has been proud to partner with Impetus, a charity that invests in and supports organisations helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed. This partnership combines investment with strategic and organisational development support, helping to strengthen our impact and set SOHK up for sustainable growth.
We are proud to be delivering long-term programmes that meaningfully reach hundreds of young people each year - but the societal need is vast. Our ambitious four-year strategic plan targets growth, aiming to bring our impactful programme to hundreds more young people each year.
“Despite the usual challenges that every education or sport for development charity faces, School of Hard Knocks really is unique. It is not so much what we deliver at a programme level (which is of course brilliant) but who we are as a team. If you are a values-led leader and love the idea of ‘team’, then School of Hard Knocks is the place for you.”
- Ken Cowen, Founder and outgoing CEO
The Role
The CEO is the public face and leader of SOHK, responsible for the overall strategic direction, vision, and management of the charity - ensuring SOHK meets its mission and strategic objectives while maintaining strong relationships with Trustees, staff, supporters, and the wider SOHK community. We’re looking for a mission-driven charity leader and effective fundraiser, capable of building a sustainable growth model.
Strategy and Direction
● Be the face and voice of the charity - its principal ambassador
● Lead the development and periodic review of SOHK’s strategy with the Trustees and Senior Management Team
● Translate the 2026-30 strategy into organisational priorities, plans, and goals
● Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing, and the lived experience of young people remain central to every decision and growth plan
Programme Delivery, Quality and Impact
● Hold a high bar for programme quality and outcomes for young people
● Line-manage and support the Director of Programmes, working with delivery teams and partners to build a world-class, evidence-based intervention
● Ensure SOHK can evidence the impact of its programmes, with insights feeding back into constant improvement
Income Generation, Fundraising and External Relations
● Lead income generation across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and challenges and events
● Line-manage and support the Head of Fundraising in executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy
● Hold senior relationships with funders and partners, building SOHK’s brand, reputation, and profile
Leading People, Culture and Operations
● Build and lead a high-performing Senior Management Team
● Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with SOHK’s values
● Line-manage and support the Director of Finance & Operations, ensuring operational excellence
Governance and the Board
● Act as the primary link between the organisation and the Trustees
● Attend all Trustee meetings (held quarterly) and provide timely, accurate reporting
● Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and Charity Commission requirements
About You
Essential
● Proven senior leadership experience in the charity, education, youth, or social impact sector - whether as CEO or as part of an executive team - including working directly with a Board of Trustees
● Demonstrated success in building or significantly growing an organisation, programme, or initiative
● A collaborative and values-led leadership style, with the ability to inspire trust, hold people to account, and build high-performing teams
● Strong track record of income generation, including securing significant funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, or major donors
● Experience of financial oversight, budgeting, and organisational planning at a senior level
● Strategic thinker, able to translate vision into clear plans and delivery
● Strong relationship-builder and communicator, confident with a wide range of stakeholders
Desirable
● Previous charity CEO experience - a bonus, but not essential; we know brilliant candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds
● Direct classroom, youth work, or education leadership experience
● Knowledge of the UK education system and youth policy landscape
● Experience of scaling a multi-site delivery organisation and working with local authorities
Personal Attributes
● Deep commitment to improving outcomes for young people, especially those facing disadvantage
● Resilient and persistent, able to work under pressure and navigate setbacks
● Collaborative, open, and reflective leader who seeks feedback and learns from it
Terms of Appointment
Contract type
Full-time, permanent
Location
Greater London, with offices in Edinburgh & Cardiff
Salary
£85,000 – £90,000 per year + £5,000 PRP
Reports to
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Direct reports
Director of Programmes; Head of Fundraising; Director of Finance & Operations
Travel
Regular UK travel, primarily to Edinburgh and Cardiff. Occasional evenings for stakeholder engagement and fundraising events
Trustee meetings
Quarterly, in London, in the evening, plus ad hoc subcommittees
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Communications Officer
Job Description
About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)
Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) works to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based.
Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible.
Through our work and collaborations, we support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states.
ENN’s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting, Adolescent Nutrition and Management of small & nutritionally At-risk Infants under six months & their Mothers (MAMI), as well as our highly regarded global nutrition publication, Field Exchange.
For more information about ENN’s work see our website.
Our People
ENN’s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition, with decades of collective experience, and a small, experienced operational team. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development.
Terms and Conditions
- Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
- Type of contract: 12-month fixed term contract, with potential to be made permanent.
- Location: Hybrid or UK-based homeworking with occasional travel to meetings, training events and organisational activities, primarily in Oxford/Oxfordshire. ENN may operate hybrid working arrangements and reserves the right to review working arrangements in the future following consultation. Applicants must have and maintain a valid right to work in the United Kingdom throughout their employment with ENN.
- Holidays: 25 days plus UK public holidays, increasing by one day per annum after two complete years of service to a maximum of 27 days per annum.ENN also provides additional paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year. Pro-rata for part-time staff.
- Pension: Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5%.
· Additional Benefits includeDental cover, Life cover, Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing contribution.
· Salary: £28,000 to £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience and suitability for the role.
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Purpose of the role and Reporting Lines
The Communications Officer will report to the Communications and Digital Manager. The role works closely with our Project Managers, and technical project leads. The Communications Officer will facilitate effective and engaging communications across the organisation (internal and external) with particular emphasis on enabling effective communication of our project’s work/outputs, demonstrating impact, and enhancing dissemination to a wider and more diverse audience.
We are looking for someone with a passion for translating technical nutrition/public health content and communicating it to a broad array of stakeholders, ensuring it is widely accessible, to drive effective and positive change in nutrition policy, practice and research at global, regional and national levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Communications and Digital Manager in executing ENN’s communication strategies (both internal and external) by:
Project Communications, Publication and Dissemination
· Plan and execute a communication and dissemination plan for each project/output, working alongside the technical project lead, project manager and communication and digital manager, within budget/resourcing.
· Produce an array of professional dissemination resources (e.g. social media content, brochures, posters, visual abstracts etc) to effectively communicate our work to different audiences (both technical and non-technical)
· Create engaging visual multimedia content for use on ENN websites, social media channels and online events, under the support and direction of the Communications and Digital Manager.
· Manage an image bank, ensuring that it is refreshed, and that all imagery has been appropriately licensed/credited. Identifying suitable imagery for use in various contexts.
· Support with procurement, coordination and briefing of copyeditors, designers, videographers, translators, printers and other external communication service providers as needed. Review and check proofs and coordinate feedback/revisions.
· Assist with the production and dissemination of ENN’s flagship publication Field Exchange (both print and digital in English and French).
· Set up and administer online meetings, launch webinars, and in-person dissemination events e.g., conference side events etc.
· Create and administer surveys seeking feedback on our work including collation and formatting of results.
Website and social media
· Online content production and day-to-day updating and uploading of content on ENN’s website, and YouTube channel.
· Manage social media campaigns for projects/outputs/events, including drafting and posting content across platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp Community, en-net forum)
· Plan and manage a social media calendar, scheduling posts and aligning content with relevant days/upcoming events in the sector relevant to ENN’s work.
· Support with delivering training/instruction, producing guidance, for staff on use of social media, comms/website, AI etc.
· Maintain the CRM system (network signups through the website), and communication to our networks via newsletters, ensuring that data protection procedures are adhered to.
Communication Monitoring and Analysis
· Monitor and analyse communications data and produce reports to improve performance and grow our audience and reach
· Ensure that monitoring sources (including Google Analytics/DOIs) are up to date and collection of website monitoring data is functioning properly.
· Support with data visualisation
Digital Fundraising
· Undertake research on potential funding opportunities/sources, and support with developing funding proposal with a focus on digital fundraising
Person Specification Essential
· Knowledge or strong interest in communication in nutrition, global public health, and / or the humanitarian/development sector.
· Excellent communication (in both English and French): writing, editing, presenting and proof-reading skills; the ability to write content for websites/social media including adapting technical language and content to appeal to a wide and diverse audience.
· Experience producing high-quality communication and dissemination products using a variety of digital tools/software.
· Creative vision to help develop appealing content that is accessible, with an eye for detail and design. Able to innovate and problem-solve. Open to learn new skills.
· Experience in organising high level dissemination events e.g. launch webinars/ conference events, online and in-person.
· Strong organisational skills, with experience of prioritising a varied workload and meeting deadlines using own initiative and with minimal supervision.
· Excellent attention to detail and ability to consolidate data and information with a high degree of accuracy.
· Strong interpersonal skills, able to work both autonomously and as a member of a dispersed and diverse team.
· Good cross-cultural communication skills with an understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities and diversity.
· Experience in creating /uploading website content and working with online content management systems.
· Proficiency with mainstream social media platforms (e.g., YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, Instagram) and experience using social media effectively for business purposes.
· Ability to use Adobe Suite, Canva and video/podcast editing software e.g. Riverside.
· Strong technical skills including fluency in Microsoft Office
Desirable
· Practical experience in web design and functionality
· Experience in filming interviews/producing podcasts
· Experience working with CRMs web and email management platforms (e.g., Brevo, Salesforce, HubSpot, Drupal, Mailchimp)
· Experience with Google Analytics and/or other website data analytics and data visualisation tools.
· Other Language skills (e.g. Spanish, Arabic) are not essential but will be a plus as we also produce content in these languages
Eligibility to work:
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate that they have and can maintain the Right to Work in the United Kingdom throughout their employment with ENN. This includes evidencing a UK National Insurance number and UK tax residency. A Certificate of Sponsorship, visa sponsorship and relocation package are not available for this position.
ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a culture where every staff member and volunteer is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
Application Process
Please submit a Cover Letter (no more than 1 page) and CV no later than 23:59 on Tursday 1 October 2026.
Emergency Nutrition Network works to reduce undernutrition globally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PWSA UK is looking for an individual who is experienced in individual supporter fundraising, capable of growing our income from our community network, individual givers including seasonal and capital campaigns. You will have the drive to make a difference for our stakeholders, be able to build strong supporter relationships at a distance and create compelling proposals that connect donors with PWSA UK’s mission and will enjoy working independently in a small team.
About the role
This is a new role and you will manage and maintain a regular giving programme for new and existing supporters, developing tailored communications, proposals and engagement opportunities for the community that connect donors’ interests with PWSA UK’s mission. Working with colleagues, trustees and volunteers, you will support community fundraising, establish an effective individual giving programme using the CRM and increase the number of legacy pledges achieved over time
• Build and manage an individual giving programme.
• Support and build upon the community fundraising activity
• Develop persuasive campaigns, cases for support and donor communications.
• Maintain the CRM and utlise it to its full potential
• Keep accurate records, forecasts and pipeline reports.
About you
You will be an excellent communicator, careful researcher and organised fundraising manager, with experience in individual giving and community fundraising. You will be confident communicating with donors and senior stakeholders, handle sensitive information with discretion, and share PWSA UK’s commitment to supporting people with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to shape a new fundraising role within a specialist charity and help grow high-value support for PWSA UK’s work.
For an informal discussion and to find out more about the opportunity please visit our website
Every person with PWS community has access to high quality care, opportunity and support to overcome the challenges of PWS



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
CAHN is looking for a creative, proactive and passionate Communications & Campaigns Officer to raise the profile of our work, engage audiences and deliver campaigns that amplify the voices of Black Caribbean and African communities.
You will create compelling content across digital and traditional channels, support campaigns, social media, website and newsletter activity, and contribute to communications for CAHN’s programmes and events.
Working with colleagues, communities and partners, you will turn stories and insight into content and campaigns that inform, engage and inspire action.
We are looking for an excellent storyteller with strong writing skills, digital confidence, creativity and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
If you are passionate about communications, campaigns and social impact, join CAHN and help turn stories into change
Fundraising and Communications Officer
We are seeking an experienced and proactive fundraiser who can build relationships, grow community support and create engaging communications that make a difference.
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000
Location: Hybrid – home and Loughborough, with occasional travel across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 25th September 2026. Interviews will take place during week commencing 28th September
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, committed fundraising team within a charity working to prevent homelessness and support people at risk.
Working closely with the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, you will help deliver an ambitious fundraising and communications strategy, increasing voluntary income, raising the charity’s profile and developing lasting relationships with supporters, businesses and local communities.
It is a varied role combining community fundraising, supporter engagement, events, digital fundraising and communications.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing community fundraising opportunities that increase income and awareness.
- Building relationships with schools, universities, businesses, community groups and individual supporters.
- Representing the charity at community events, talks and networking opportunities.
- Helping to create and deliver fundraising events, campaigns and challenge events.
- Creating engaging social media and website content, including case studies and video.
- Supporting digital fundraising campaigns, online giving and e-newsletters.
- Stewarding supporters and fundraisers, helping them feel valued and connected to the charity.
- Monitoring fundraising activity, budgets and campaign performance.
About you
You will be a confident relationship-builder who enjoys getting out into the community, meeting people and turning conversations into meaningful support.
You will ideally have at least two years’ experience within charity fundraising, with experience across one or more areas such as community fundraising, corporate partnerships, major donors, digital fundraising or social media.
You will be comfortable making the ask for support, developing fundraising ideas and creating engaging communications. Strong written and verbal communication skills are important, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively as part of a small team.
You will need to be able to travel across the local area, and some occasional evening and weekend working will be required. A DBS check is also required.
About the organisation
You will be joining a values-led charity working to prevent homelessness and respond to increasing demand from people who need support.
This is an exciting time to join, with a new fundraising strategy focused on growing voluntary income year on year and reaching more people at risk of homelessness. You will have the opportunity to bring ideas, develop new relationships and play a visible part in growing the charity’s community presence.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Community Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Communications Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising and Marketing Officer, Supporter Engagement Officer, Community and Events Fundraiser, Fundraising and Communications Executive.
An Exciting Time to Join the Royal Commonwealth Society
This is an exciting time to join the Royal Commonwealth Society. As the Society approaches its 160th anniversary in 2028, we are developing an ambitious programme of communications and digital engagement to bring the RCS and the Commonwealth to new audiences around the world.
A key opportunity will be the development of Digital Commonwealth Day — a digital programme designed to complement the RCS’s annual Commonwealth Day Celebration at Westminster Abbey and extend its reach globally. Through creative content, video, social media and digital storytelling, it will help amplify the work of the RCS and showcase the achievements and diversity of the Commonwealth.
The successful candidate will play a central role in bringing this vision to life, while helping to strengthen the RCS’s wider digital presence and communications.
Role Summary
The Digital Communications and Public Affairs Officer will lead the day-to-day delivery of the RCS’s communications and digital content, alongside supporting public affairs and stakeholder engagement.
This is a creative, hands-on role for someone who enjoys creating content, telling stories and finding innovative ways to engage audiences. The postholder will manage the RCS website and social media channels, produce written, visual and video content, support flagship campaigns and events, and help develop new digital initiatives.
Key programmes include the RCS Celebration at Westminster Abbey, Digital Commonwealth Day, The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition, the Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition and the RCS’s 160th anniversary programme in 2028.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications, Digital & Content
- Develop and deliver engaging communications and digital content across the RCS website, social media, email and other platforms.
- Manage and maintain the RCS website, including news, blogs, events and campaign content.
- Create, schedule and manage content across X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Create and edit engaging short-form video, photography, graphics and other visual content for digital campaigns and social media.
- Develop creative campaigns and content around key RCS programmes, events and Commonwealth moments.
- Produce the monthly RCS newsletter, including writing, sourcing content and managing mailing lists.
- Use Canva and other digital tools to create high-quality communications materials.
- Capture and repurpose content from RCS events, including interviews, photography, video and social media content.
- Develop stories that highlight the work of the RCS, its partners and young people across the Commonwealth.
- Monitor digital and social media performance and use insights to improve engagement.
- Identify new digital platforms, trends and opportunities to expand the RCS’s reach.
Commonwealth Day & Digital Commonwealth Day
- Lead communications and digital content supporting the annual Commonwealth Day Celebration at Westminster Abbey.
- Help develop and deliver Digital Commonwealth Day, creating an engaging online programme that complements the Westminster Abbey service and enables audiences around the Commonwealth and beyond to participate digitally.
- Develop pre-, during- and post-event content, including video, interviews, photography, graphics and social media.
- Work with Commonwealth partners, youth networks and other stakeholders to develop and amplify digital contributions and stories.
160th Anniversary – 2028
- Support the development and delivery of communications for the RCS’s 160th anniversary in 2028.
- Create digital stories and content celebrating the Society’s history, impact and future.
- Help use the anniversary as an opportunity to reach new audiences and strengthen the RCS’s profile across the Commonwealth.
Events & Public Affairs
- Support communications and logistics for key RCS events and campaigns, including The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition, Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition and High Commissioners’ Banquet.
- Assist with public affairs events, stakeholder engagement, briefings, speeches and correspondence.
- Build relationships with Commonwealth stakeholders, youth networks, partners and external organisations.
- Represent the RCS at relevant events and networking opportunities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Experience in communications, marketing, digital communications or public affairs.
- Strong experience creating digital and social media content, including short-form video.
- Experience managing websites and producing content for public audiences.
- Confident using social media platforms professionally and creatively.
- Experience using content/design tools such as Canva or equivalent.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Creative, proactive and able to identify and develop new communications opportunities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
- Interest in international affairs, youth engagement, the Commonwealth and/or advocacy.
- Right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Desirable
- Experience with a web content management system, particularly Wix.
- Experience with video editing software and digital analytics.
- Experience developing digital campaigns or online communities.
- Experience promoting youth-led initiatives.
- Experience supporting high-profile events with external partners.
- Understanding of the Commonwealth and the RCS’s mission.
Please note that due to the nature of this role, some out-of-hours work is required.
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 an enthusiastic and motivated person who can help us grow our fundraising and generate vital income to support our work with unpaid carers across County Durham and Darlington.
This is a varied role where you’ll lead on developing fundraising opportunities, from researching trusts and foundations and preparing high-quality funding applications, to building relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters.
About the role
You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation to identify funding opportunities and help us demonstrate the difference our services make to carers.
Your work will include:
- Researching trusts, foundations and other funding opportunities
- Preparing funding applications, proposals and expressions of interest
- Developing community fundraising and individual giving
- Building relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters
- Developing corporate partnerships, sponsorship and Charity of the Year opportunities
- Supporting local people and groups who want to fundraise for us
- Preparing reports for funders and helping us demonstrate the impact of their support
We’re looking for someone with experience in fundraising, business development, grant applications or income generation, alongside strong written communication and relationship-building skills.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive and shares our commitment to improving the lives of unpaid carers.
Please visit our website to download the full Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The Hygiene Bank is looking for a creative, strategic and proactive Communications & Marketing Manager to raise awareness of hygiene poverty, strengthen our influence and inspire people, businesses and communities to take action. This pivotal role will shape our voice as a growing national charity, leading communications and marketing activity across the organisation and with an exciting range of partners.
Working collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners, the postholder will protect our brand integrity and ensure our messaging is clear, ethical and impactful. They will help amplify the voices of people experiencing hygiene poverty and strengthen engagement with volunteers, community partners, supporters and the public who share our mission to end hygiene poverty. This is a varied, creative and meaningful role at the heart of our mission to ensure everyone has access to the hygiene essentials they need.
ABOUT THE HYGIENE BANK
Every day, millions of people across the UK are forced to make impossible choices between heating their homes, buying food, paying rent, or staying clean.
At The Hygiene Bank, we believe that feeling clean should never be a luxury. Through our nationwide network of volunteers, community partners, and corporate and brand supporters, we provide access to essential hygiene products while campaigning for lasting change.
You can read more about our work on our website.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Communications Plan and Content Creation
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Develop and deliver the annual communications and marketing plan, working with senior leadership to align activity with organisational priorities.
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Plan, create and manage high-quality written, visual and multimedia content across media, social media, newsletters, presentations, speeches and campaign collateral.
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Ensure all communications are accurate, impactful and consistent with The Hygiene Bank’s mission, values, tone of voice and brand guidelines.
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Translate complex or sensitive issues around hygiene poverty into compelling stories that engage supporters and partners.
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Provide strategic communications support for key campaigns and partnerships, including National Hygiene Week, fundraising campaigns and work with partners such as Boots, Unilever and smol.
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Oversee approval processes, brand resources and organised filing systems for communications materials.
2. Digital Strategy and Implementation
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Lead digital planning, delivery and maintenance across the website, email, social media and digital campaigns.
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Manage digital advertising activity, including paid social, Google Ads and SEO, ensuring activity is effective and delivers strong return on investment.
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Oversee analytics, reporting and insight-driven optimisation, using performance data to guide your own work and the work of the Communications Officer.
3. Ambassadors and Influencers
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Build and nurture relationships with ambassadors, influencers and public supporters.
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Develop briefs, guidance and campaign plans for influencer activity, ensuring messaging aligns with organisational values and priorities.
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Identify opportunities to amplify diverse lived experiences and voices.
4. Events and Campaigns
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Lead promotional activity for national and regional events, campaigns and awareness moments, including activity with brand and corporate partners.
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Support branding and communications for in-person and digital events, producing event-related content such as photography, video and social media.
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Collaborate with corporate partners to produce co-branded communications and collateral that protect our brand integrity and align with partner requirements.
5. External Engagement and media
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Lead communications for collaborative campaigns, including End Hygiene Poverty with In Kind Direct, coordinating activity, messaging and campaign assets.
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Build relationships with sector organisations and partners to amplify shared campaigns, priorities and messaging.
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Secure local, regional and national media coverage, working with external agencies to develop broadcast, print and online opportunities.
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Produce press releases, statements, case studies and briefing materials to support proactive and reactive media activity.
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Manage suppliers, agencies and freelancers, including budgets where required.
6. Data and Monitoring
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Monitor communications performance using analytics and performance data, ad use insights to improve performance.
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Prepare an annual review of communications performance and learning to inform future planning.
7. Team and Internal Communications
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Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to support organisation-wide communications needs, providing guidance on messaging.
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Line manage, support and develop the Communications Officer, empowering them to succeed in their role.
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Provide responsive and practical communications support to colleagues across the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
With a strong alignment to The Hygiene Bank’s values, you will have:
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Outstanding written communication skills across a range of media, from social media content to case studies.
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A creative mindset, with the ability to find engaging and innovative ways to communicate our work.
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An appetite for change, learning and continuous improvement.
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Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
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Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, volunteers, corporate partners and community organisations.
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Experience of line management, with the ability to support, develop and empower others.
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A proactive, collaborative and can-do approach.
This job description and person specification outlines the major components of the role but is not intended to be exhaustive.
EXPERIENCE
With experience working in communications and/or marketing, you will be able to demonstrate:
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Experience using a range of communications and digital tools, including content creation, email marketing, website, social media, analytics and CRM platforms.
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Strong copywriting skills, adapting content for different audiences, channels and formats.
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Experience producing high-quality marketing and communications materials across digital and offline channels.
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Experience communicating effectively and building relationships with a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders.
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Strong digital and IT skills, with the confidence to learn and adopt new tools and platforms.
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Experience working within the charity sector or for a mission-led organisation or brand is desirable, but not essential.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Salary: £38,000
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Full time role, or four days per week.
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Home-based contract, with occasional travel across the UK – including at least one trip to London per month for team meetings. Reasonable travel costs will be covered.
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Applicants need to be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
The Hygiene Bank is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among our staff and volunteers. We actively welcome applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce, welcoming applications from those with disabilities and from minority groups and from different backgrounds and experiences.
Closing date: Wednesday 9th September at 9am. Please note that we are a small team and will be reviewing applications as they are received. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Interview dates: from W/c 14th September 2026
We believe it is not right that feeling clean should be a luxury or a privilege for anyone in our society


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Business Development Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)
Contract: Fixed Term 12 months
Salary: £40k per annum
Reporting to: Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships
Youth Business International is a global network supporting young entrepreneurs to start, grow and sustain successful businesses. We bring together organisations around the world to deliver practical support, share expertise and create opportunities for young people to thrive.
We are looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to help us grow and diversify our income and build new, long-term funding partnerships.
Working closely with the Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships, you will play a central role in identifying new opportunities across trusts and foundations, corporate partners and major donors.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in fundraising, business development or partnership development, particularly in generating new opportunities and managing a pipeline through to successful outcomes.
If this sounds like you, you can find the full information in the job pack and we look forward to receiving your application.
To apply
- Please submit your CV (maximum 2 x A4) and a cover letter (max 2 pages). Your cover letter must address how you meet the person specification.
- You must ensure that these documents clearly demonstrate the expertise, skills, experience and competencies required for this role as they will be used to shortlist you.
- Closing date: Midnight 20th September 2026.
- Please note you must have an existing right to work in the UK as YBI is not able to sponsor visas.
Please ensure your cover letter addresses the person specification as that will be used alongside your CV to make shortlisting decisions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.






