Communications manager jobs

About us

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL) is one of the largest immigration and asylum advice charities in the UK, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to access justice. An IAA level 3 accredited organisation, we represent clients at all stages of the immigration and asylum process, up to and including the Upper Tribunal of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber. We also support clients to access destitution support, housing and relevant services they are entitled to.

We are proud to share that RAMFEL has recently been accredited as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive environment for our team.

We also actively campaign for a fairer and more humane immigration system. RAMFEL caseworkers therefore have the opportunity to work on systemic and strategic challenges and support broader advocacy work.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of UK immigration policy and/or of rough sleeping. This includes individuals with direct experience or experience gained through supporting family members with the challenges posed by immigration and asylum practices- those who have been or could have been clients of RAMFEL.

As a Communications Coordinator, the role holder will create engaging social media and video content to showcase RAMFEL’s work and amplify migrant voices. The role also involves in producing impactful storytelling materials that inspire action and help grow RAMFEL’s online presence.

Specific Responsibilities

Social media output

1. Creating engaging, high-quality and innovative content for paid campaigns on RAMFEL’s social media platforms.
2. Producing high quality video content from RAMFEL events.
3. Producing static images, carousels, and memes to support petitions and outreach.
4. Managing content production end-to-end, including scripting, filming, editing, and reporting.
5. Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure content is accurate and on-message.
6. Supporting multiple campaigns simultaneously and contributing to broader team projects.
7. Providing regular performance insights.

Organisational development

1. Contribute and lead on monitoring and evaluating our social media efforts and supporter engagement.
2. Ownership and oversight of RAMFEL’s website.
3. Manage and produce the in-house staff newsletter
4. Grow our supporter and social media base and engagement.

General responsibilities

1. Seek to continuously improve in order that RAMFEL’s messaging and impact is shared broadly across the sector and beyond.
2. Work collaboratively across teams to advance the strategic objectives of the organisation.
3. Ensure that all RAMFEL’s Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times.
4. Attend internal and external training as and when required.
5. Participate in regular supervisions and team meetings.
6. Act as a positive ambassador for the Charity at all times.
7. Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Person Specification Experience/knowledge

• Proven track record in social media content creation and digital storytelling.
• Working knowledge of Meta Ads Manager.
• Experience working within brand guidelines and visual identities.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluating engagement with supporters.

 Skills

• Ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Ability to translate complex topics into accessible, action-driven content.
• Attention to detail.
• Aptitude for grasping complex issues rapidly
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Canva/other digital content creation tools.
• Communicates effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Supportive team player.

For more details, please refer to the job specifiaction document.

Communications Officer

This is a varied and dynamic role for someone who loves storytelling, has a flair for creative content, and enjoys working collaboratively. 

RESPONSIBLE TO: Brand and Marketing Manager

HOURS: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)

JOB LOCATION: Hybrid - home and min 2 days in the office (Amersham, Buckinghamshire)

SALARY: £30,000 pa

PENSION: 7% non-contributory

About us

Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity provides specialist nurses and life-changing support for seriously ill children. Across the UK, over 200 Roald Dahl Nurses care for more than 40,000 children living with complex, lifelong conditions. For many families, the road to diagnosis is complex and uncertain, juggling hospital visits, managing medications, and navigating treatments and tests. They are often under the care of multiple specialists, across different hospitals.

Roald Dahl Nurses join families on this journey. They provide coordination of care, emotional support, and a trusted, familiar presence both in hospital and at home. They help families feel less overwhelmed and isolated and more in control. Our vision is that every seriously ill child deserves a Roald Dahl Nurse to make their lives more marvellous.

About the role

The Communications Officer will play a key role in sharing the stories and impact of Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, helping to raise awareness of our work supporting seriously ill children and their families across the UK. Working closely with the PR Associate and Brand & Marketing Manager, this role will deliver creative, high-quality communications across media, digital, and print channels. From crafting compelling stories and press materials to supporting digital campaigns and website content, the Communications Officer will help ensure our brand and messages reach and inspire key audiences.  

This is a varied and dynamic role for someone who loves storytelling, has a flair for creative content, and enjoys working collaboratively. The successful candidate will support press and PR activity, develop engaging materials for fundraising and awareness campaigns, and manage relationships with celebrity supporters and influencers. With opportunities to contribute to national campaigns, Royal events, high-profile partnerships, and develop their skills along the way, this role offers the chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of seriously ill children and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

PR & Media Support

• Work closely with the PR Associate to coordinate and facilitate PR and media activity.

• Draft press materials including press releases, media statements, and briefing notes.

• Support in identifying media opportunities and nurturing media relationships.

• Monitor media coverage and track PR outputs for reporting and evaluation.

Content Creation & Copywriting

• With direction from the Brand & Marketing Manager, produce engaging and brand-aligned copy for social media, website, email marketing, fundraising materials, and promotional collateral.

• Develop case stories with our families for fundraising reports and to support media, fundraising, and stakeholder communications.

• Contribute to blog creation, news updates, and storytelling content that showcases organisational impact.

Digital & Website Management

• Work with the Brand & Marketing Manager to support in managing website updates, ensuring content is current, compelling, and aligned with campaign priorities.

• Upload blogs, news articles, and multimedia content to digital platforms.

• Liaise with internal teams to ensure digital content reflects ongoing organisational activity.

Celebrity/Influencer Engagement

•  Manage and coordinate the organisation’s celebrity and influencer programme of activities.

• Support in identifying potential ambassadors and maintaining existing relationships.

• Assist in developing content and opportunities that drive ambassador engagement and visibility

Campaigns, Assets & Marketing Materials

• Support the development and production of communications assets, including leaflets, brochures, event materials, and fundraising collateral.

• Work collaboratively with designers, photographers, videographers, and agencies where required.

• Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and tone of voice.

Reporting & Evaluation

• Track and record PR, media, and digital activity to support reporting on reach, engagement, and impact.

• Contribute insights and updates to internal and external performance reports.

General Communications Support

• Assist in campaign planning, story gathering, and content scheduling across multiple channels.

• Liaise with internal teams to source content, success stories, quotes, and data for communications purposes.

• Support the wider communications and fundraising teams in delivering integrated campaigns, events and other initiatives.

Back Up is an organisation that has inspired and supported people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life for almost 40 years.

Today, the organisation is leading the way in helping people adjust positively to life after a spinal cord injury. The organisation's services are delivered by people who've been there, who understand the journey, and know how to support others. Whether it's building practical skills through wheelchair skills training, boosting confidence via participation in life-changing courses, or supporting families through challenging times, Back Up is there for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Charity People is delighted to be supporting this incredible organisation to recruit for a part time Director of Communications and Marketing who will join the team at a key point in the early stages of their new strategy, as they launch a new brand and head into their 40th birthday year with the vision to ensure everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential - no matter their age, background, injury level or any other factor.

Part time Director of Communications and Marketing
Contract: Permanent role
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per annum FTE (pro-rata for 0.6 hour week to between £36,000 and £42,000)
Location: Hybrid - home based with at least one day per week in the charity HO in Wandsworth, South London
Closing date for applications: Monday 15th December at 9am
Interviews: first stage interview held remotely on Wednesday 7th January, with second round being held in person on Tuesday 15th January

The Director of Communications and Marketing will combine strategic leadership with a readiness to get hands-on where needed, building sustainable systems, processes, and team capacity that set Back Up to achieve long-term success.

Your core responsibilities will include:

* Building on existing plans develop and deliver a comprehensive 2030 communications and marketing strategy aligned with organisational and departmental plans.
* Serve as strategic communications advisor to the CEO and SLT on reputation, brand positioning, and stakeholder engagement; and lead cross departmental collaboration to deliver shared objectives
* Build and nurture strategic partnerships with key media, influencers, and sector organisations.
* Oversee the successful phased launch and roll-out of Back Up's new brand across all channels from January 2025.
* Ensure storytelling is compelling, authentic, and inclusive, reflecting the lived experience of people with spinal cord injury.
* Oversee creative strategy, commissioning, and content planning, ensuring quality and alignment with Back Up's mission.
* Champion accessible communications that reach and resonate with diverse audiences.
* Provide strategic oversight of digital marketing and online engagement, including social media, to grow reach and impact.
* Champion the ethical use of AI and emerging technologies in communications, ensuring robust governance and responsible practice.
* Introduce systems and processes to measure digital performance and optimise engagement.
* Line manage a team of five in total with direct line management responsibility for two Communications and Marketing Managers, ensuring clarity, accountability, and professional development.
* Model a creative, ambitious, and positive culture in line with Back Up's values.
* Build long-term team capability in brand, digital, and storytelling.
* Manage external agencies, freelancers, and suppliers to deliver high-quality outputs.
* Maintain strong financial management and risk controls within agreed budgets, and report clearly and regularly to CEO, SLT, and Board on communications impact, reputation, and reach.

We'd love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:

* Previous Director-level leadership experience of communications and marketing functions (charity or comparable sector).
* Proven track record in developing and delivering successful communication and marketing strategies.
* Strong expertise in brand management, digital engagement, and integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
* Experience leading a significant brand roll-out or website redevelopment project.
* Understanding of digital transformation, including CRM/data integration, marketing automation, and analytics.
* Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive communications practices.
* Familiarity with the ethical application of AI and emerging digital tools in communications.
* Strong financial and risk management skills.
* Outstanding storytelling, presentation, and influencing skills, with gravitas to act as an organisational ambassador.
* Ability to lead through change, build effective partnerships, and inspire teams.
* Alignment with Back Up's values: we embrace challenge, we have fun, we build inclusive communities, and we are ambitious for each other.

Additionally, we're particularly keen to speak to anyone who has lived experience of disability or spinal cord injury, however this is in no way essential.

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Job Purpose

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Communications and Engagement Officer who can effectively convey the life-changing impact of our work, motivate our community to volunteer, donate and fundraise to support our work, and ensure that the information and educational resources we provide reach those who need them most.

Key Responsibilities 

Communications:

· Act as the first point of contact for IPWSO’s public email address and social media channels and ensure timely and appropriate replies.

· Manage IPWSO’s social media channels, creating original and engaging content and posts, and actively engaging with our audiences.

· Manage Google Ad Grant campaigns with an emphasis on growing our supporter base and increasing individual giving.

· Keep up to date with emerging trends in digital communications and social media and recommend potential new channels for fundraising and audience engagement.

· Support the development of videos for IPWSO, in cooperation with IPWSO’s Project Manager and other colleagues. The type of work to be undertaken includes providing support for content development, speaker recruitment, filming and editing, as well as helping source external agencies as needed.

· Maintain and develop the IPWSO website ensuring its security and that it functions both as an effective supporter acquisition tool and a means by which people can easily access information about PWS.

· Produce compelling newsletters and an Annual Report.

· Support the review and update of IPWSO’s Communications Strategy in line with its Strategic Plan.

· Uphold and showcase the IPWSO mission and brand.

· Help oversee the production and design of a range of educational resources for families and professionals.

· Oversee copywriting and proofreading within IPWSO.

· Support IPWSO’s members and liaise with its stakeholders internationally in support of our shared goals.

Engagement:

 · Provide support for online events programmes, in cooperation with IPWSO’s Project Manager and the Online Events Committee.  The type of support to be provided includes hosting Zoom sessions, supporting speakers, follow up administration including evaluations.

· Support IPWSO’s Famcare Board by facilitating their online meetings and assisting with their online events.

· Work with the Project and Operations Manager to provide membership support, liaising with IPWSO’s member organisations as needed.

· Proactively engage with member associations to promote IPWSO and also to understand their needs and how IPWSO can be of help.

· Work with the Project and Operations Manager on our Educational Outreach programmes.  Work will include liaising with event organisers with regards to IPWSO’s booths at different conferences, ensuring follow up as needed (including help with preparation of PowerPoint slides), engagement follow up including data entry to update our database (Donorfy).

How to Apply

Review the full job outline/ad and apply on the Charity Job website by submitting a copy of your CV with a covering letter of no more than two pages of A4, describing how you meet the requirements of the role and the criteria outlined in the person specification.

We will be reviewing applications and interviewing applicants on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early, as the advertisement may close before the date specified below if a suitable candidate is found.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is November 30th at 5pm UK time.  The start date envisaged for the Communications & Engagement Officer is 5th January 2026.

Media and Communications Lead  

Are you a dedicated communications professional who is motivated, creative and results driven? 

We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and passionate communicator to join our busy media and communications team to make sure the voices of our children, young people and families are heard.    

You'll have great news sense and have a proven track record in developing compelling stories for hard-hitting newspaper articles and broadcast channels.    

You will work collaboratively within Barnardo's media and communications team to promote our life-changing work across the UK and will also be a lead player in raising the profile of our work around children in and leaving care, along with family placement.    

Experience of working in a high profile, fast-paced press office or public relations function is essential. 

You must be able to deliver high quality proactive and reactive communications to promote and protect the profile and reputation of Barnardo's.    

The successful candidate will be required to handle sensitive, confidential issues and work out-of-hours on a duty rota.

The job is largely home based but the successful candidate will be expected to travel to London on a regular basis. 

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

For an informal chat, please contact Jo Hewitt - Media & Communications Manager (Contact details can be found via the job link)

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

I’m thrilled to be partnering with a health research charity, in their search for their new Communications and Digital Manager, based in London, working part-time, 28 hours a week. Join a collaborative, small, dedicated team, in a role where you can have full strategic and creative responsibility for all their storytelling across social media, website, and their story library.

The charity is looking to put renewed energy behind their communications work and seeking to maximise their digital engagement. This includes both promoting fundraising opportunities and using social channels as a means of interacting with, and taking queries from, supporters and the wider public. Their work in fundraising is designed to maximise funds needed for research to help the one in six of us that has a neurological condition.

Your experience:

- Established communications professional with time spent in a charity environment

- Knowledge of fundraising communications- developing e-comms to maximise loyalty and engagement

- Fantastic social media, website content and experience maximising digital engagement

- Comfortable with analytical tools

Why join them?

A small charity, with big impact! Autonomy in your work. A great work-life balance. Impressive staff retention. Opportunity to secure stories; building relationships with people with lived experience.

- Location- Holborn, London. 2 days p/w in the office. Hybrid.

- 28 hours a week- open to 4 days, or 5 shorter days.

- Permanent.

- Salary £40k FTE (actual salary £32k)

For more information about the Communications and Digital Manager apply today! The team will review applications on a rolling basis. They are keen to hold face to face interviews in December.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

The Senior Communications Officer will work closely with the Senior PR and Communications Manager (Health) to lead on proactive communication packages that position this organisation as a leader in science education and a powerhouse in cross-disciplinary scientific research, resulting in positive and impactful stories, digital content and coverage across online, print and broadcast media. 
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to tell important scientific research stories in an engaging and compelling way. The role holder will be a confident self-starter with curiosity for scientific research and possess excellent storytelling and writing skills. They’ll have experience in newsgathering and be able to translate research into a compelling story for media and digital channels, and be able to create opportunities for engaging with the media beyond press releases. 
 
Key responsibilities:

• Identifying and generating news and feature stories about science research that spotlight interdisciplinary and natural sciences expertise and create a range of media opportunities including and beyond press releases.
• To create engaging stories and content across website and social platforms, using video, graphics and imagery.
• To support the Senior PR and Communications Manager (Health) to proactively promote key research and strategic initiatives across faculties and departments. 
• To utilise all external and internal communications channels, including social media, to amplify and enhance positive news stories in a creative and engaging way that will resonate with key audiences including students and staff.
• Work closely with the Interdisciplinary Science working group and communications network across the University to have a keen sense of what content is being produced and when, so that campaigns and media outreach can be planned accordingly.

 
Experience:

• Experience of working with the media either in a science communications role or as a science journalist and with a successful track record in delivering sustained national and international media coverage.
• A track record of producing content for digital channels including websites and social media.
• A proactive approach to work, knowing when to work independently and flexibly but also when best to work as part of a team.
• Excellent editorial skills and attention to detail, with the ability to engage different audiences.
• An excellent news sense and the ability to successfully brief and pitch into journalists.
• Experience in creating social media content including and not limited to: TikTok and Instagram videos, photography, LinkedIn posts.

What’s on Offer
Contract length: 4 months (January-April 2026)
Salary: £148.45+19.97 holiday pay (£168.42 per day total)
Work pattern: Hybrid 2 days per week from London

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
 

Role: Communications Officer

Reporting to: Communications Advisor: Brand and Content

Term: 2 year fixed term contract, renewable 

For non-UK candidates: Please note that you would be hired via Deel either as a contractor or as an employee with local national benefits.

Salary: £35,534

Location: Candidates must be based within the GMT to EAT time zone range (UK to East Africa).

Closing date: 9am (UK time) on Monday 24th November.

Interviews: First-stage interviews will take place on 28 November and 1 December, and will include a short task. Candidates successful at this stage will be invited to attend a second-stage interview at a mutually convenient time shortly thereafter. 

The opportunity

We are looking for a Communications Officer to play a key supporting role in the smooth running of our day-to-day communications - from managing the social calendar, compiling email updates, to updating website content. You’ll help our small team to continuously improve the quality and consistency of our communications outputs for United for Global Mental Health and its partners.

About Us

United for Global Mental Health is dedicated to creating a world that enables good mental health for all. We draw on our expertise in policy, advocacy, and financing to work with organisations who share our commitment to driving mental health up the political agenda - and securing additional funding for mental health at national and global level. We founded and act as the secretariat for the Global Mental Health Action Network, an open coalition of mental health professionals of over 8,000 individuals and organisations across 170 countries. 

About you 

Our ideal candidate is a dependable communicator who enjoys the day-to-day delivery of communications - planning and scheduling content, creating and posting on social media, drafting newsletters, updating the website, and producing simple graphics and videos. They are organised, detail-oriented, and help keep our communications running smoothly. They will also understand how to communicate across different geographies and audiences, and bring some familiarity with the UN system, as well as experience working in INGO or global health advocacy contexts.

The role 

Key components of the role include: 

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

Requirements 

• Understanding, and experience in use, of online channels (incl. website content management systems (CMS) such as Wordpress and Squarespace, a broad spectrum of social media platforms and email marketing through Mailchimp) 
• An excellent copywriter, with demonstrable experience crafting copy for different audiences - including for social media and email newsletters
• Strong research and proofreading skills, adapted to key audiences
• Comfortable prioritising and delivering on multiple pieces of work against tight timeframes
• Highly organised individual with experience of team administration support 
• An understanding of using digital project management tools e.g. Trello
• An interest in mental health, advocacy and international development
• Strong relationship management skills
• Willingness to travel at least twice per annum and more if required

Desirable 

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

Diversity and inclusion

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to UnitedGMH’s core mission and values, and the organisation is dedicated to promoting this across our work and also within the workplace. We will ensure that this commitment is embedded in all operational aspects of the organisation and also implemented within our day-to-day working practices.

Reasonable adjustments statement

We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process. Should you have a disability and require a particular adjustment to be made to allow you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known to the person arranging your interview.

How can I apply?

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter (800 words maximum) via Charity Job. 

The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a purpose to advance social well-being through research. Our Strategy and Engagement team is responsible for ensuring this research has impact and influence, and we are now recruiting to the new role of Communications, Policy and Public Affairs Coordinator to support our communications, policy and public affairs activities.

The Communications, Policy and Public Affairs Coordinator will work with colleagues across the teams to support a breadth of activities. Acting as the owner of the Foundation’s engagement planning tools, you will ensure our communications policy and public affairs activity is forward planned, well organised and up-to-date. You will assist in the co-ordination and delivery of events, support the production and publication of content, and help with copywriting and curating a wide range of materials for internal and external audiences.

You will work with policy, public affairs and communications colleagues with preparing letters, policy briefings and stakeholder mapping, and keeping stakeholder lists up to date on Salesforce. This role will also support the communications and public affairs teams with proactive monitoring of the external policy, political and media landscape (at both a national and local level) and disseminate round-ups and relevant information to colleagues across the Foundation.

You will already have experience of working in an administrative and/or team coordination function, ideally in a communications, or policy and public affairs role. You will be a strong communicator (both in person and in your written outputs), able to work across a varied range of internal and external stakeholders, and manage competing priorities. You will have a collaborative and inclusive approach to working, with the ability to work well in a team and also independently. Some knowledge of social policy issues will be advantageous, and you will be committed to the Foundation’s mission.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career looking to build their skills and experience across the breadth of our communication and engagement functions.
 

About us

The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance social well-being.

We achieve this by funding and undertaking rigorous research, encouraging innovation, and supporting the use of sound evidence to improve people’s lives. We tackle pressing, complex questions. Our aim is to open up opportunities and to improve lives for individuals, families and communities, within a just and inclusive society. Our work addresses the inequalities, disadvantage, discrimination and vulnerabilities that people face, and considers the social and ethical implications of scientific and technological advances.

We are the founder and co-funder of Nuffield Council on Bioethics, Nuffield Family Justice Observatory and the Ada Lovelace Institute.

We value diversity in background, skills, perspectives and life experiences.
 

Further information and how to apply

For further information about the role, please click through to the vacancy listing on our website. The closing date for applications is 09:30am (GMT) on Monday 8th December 2025. Interviews will take place on the 7th, 8th and/or 9th January 2026.

We are committed to inclusive working practices and during the application process we commit to:

• As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the essential criteria for the job.
• making any reasonable adjustments – for example providing documents in different formats, arranging for a sign language interpreter for interviews etc
• reimbursing reasonable travel costs (and any childcare or care costs) for interviews where in-person attendance is required.

Our benefits package includes:

• Genuine flexibility - we are open to requests for part-time hours, compressed working weeks, or job shares.
• 28 days holiday per annum and all public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (prorated for part time staff).
• A salary exchange pension scheme that offers employer contributions of up to 11%.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Family leave policies that provide an enhanced level of pay.
• Cycle to work scheme and loans towards season tickets.
• Regular opportunities for learning and development – including coaching, mentoring, and dedicated reading days for personal development and reflection.
• Support with your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• A warm and welcoming workplace culture, with active peer groups and social networks to help you connect and belong.

Terms: 0.6 FTE, 3 days per week; one year contract, with possibility for extension

Salary: £24,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location:Remote working

Start Date:5th January 2026, or sooner by agreement

Line Manager:Communications Manager 

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK. 

Closing Date: 07 December 2025

About BASIC

BASIC is an independent, non-profit think tank working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come. Our vision is for a global security consensus founded on multilateralism, the recognition of the indivisibility of security, an adherence to Earth’s planetary boundaries, and the consideration of future generations

For nearly 40 years, we have developed a global reputation for groundbreaking dialogue and incisive thought leadership to strengthen international peace and security. We comprise an intellectually and culturally diverse team of 20 expert-practitioners with deep and wide-ranging institutional experience, headquartered in London with additional presences in Berlin and Rome.  We are independent, receive no core funding from any state, and our project work is funded transparently.

BASIC's approach to resolving contemporary nuclear dynamics is centred on dialogue as both a practice and a philosophy. We interpret dialogue broadly, recognising that meaningful engagement takes many forms: from facilitating direct strategic conversations between adversaries grounded in conflict resolution principles, to developing networks and diplomatic initiatives that build consensus around shared objectives, to shaping the intellectual foundations of policy discourse through rigorous research and thought leadership. 

BASIC is a fast-paced and rewarding environment in which to work, with an exceptionally-positive and inclusive team culture. We have experienced rapid growth over the past decade, and we are well-suited to people who are motivated by our mission, able to work at a sustained pace, keen to develop professionally, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team working on consequential issues. 

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with room for growth

• 30 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and closure days over the December festive period

• Employer pension contributions of 5% (above the national minimum)

• Flexible working arrangements, with set days (Wednesdays required) but flexibility on hours

• Remote working with option to use co-working space

• 1-2 all-staff in-person team away day per year, as well as other in-person working opportunities

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Excellent team culture built on respect, openness, and inclusion

The Role

BASIC is seeking a Digital Communications Officer with exceptional design sensibility and meticulous attention to detail. This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organisation's digital presence through clear, consistent, and effective communication with key audiences. The Digital Communications Officer will support the implementation of strategic communication objectives, promote organisational priorities, and uphold the integrity and professionalism of BASIC's online profile.

Reporting to the Communications Manager and working closely with BASIC's programme teams, the postholder will develop, deliver, and analyse the impact of digital content across our online platforms — including BASIC's website and microsites, social media channels (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, BlueSky), and email communications.

Essential Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a fluent English speaker with strong copy-editing and proofreading skills. Professional-grade capabilities in graphic design, web design, newsletter software, and audio/video production are essential for creating compelling online content. We are looking for someone who combines technical fluency with creative flair and storytelling, and who understands how to engage diverse audiences across multiple digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Strategy and Content Management

• Work with the Communications Manager to develop, maintain, and refine BASIC's digital communications strategy and associated workplans

• Ensure consistency in the presentation of programme communications strategies and accessibility for all staff

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of communications activities, identifying successes, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement

• Prepare communications plans for conferences, speaking engagements, international engagements, and campaigns

Website and Digital Platforms

• Commission, edit, and publish articles and commentaries for BASIC's website

• Maintain and update BASIC's website, microsites, and online presence (including Wikipedia and directory listings)

• Ensure all digital content is accurate, well-formatted, proofread, and on-brand

Social Media Management

• Develop and maintain a content calendar for BASIC's social media accounts (LinkedIn, BlueSky, X/Twitter)

• Create engaging, visually compelling, and timely social media content that advances BASIC's communications objectives

• Monitor social media engagement and use analytics to inform strategy

Email Communications and Newsletters

• Produce BASIC's regular newsletters, ensuring they are newsworthy, well-designed, and properly formatted

• Develop compelling headlines and select impactful imagery

• Use graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) to enhance visual appeal

Media Relations Support

• Develop, maintain, and update media contact lists and databases

• Work with the Communications Manager to document and refine media engagement processes

• Prepare press releases, ensuring they are compelling, accurate, and properly formatted

• Compile monthly digests of nuclear policy and security-related media coverage (as required)

Content Creation and Design

• Create visual, audio, and video content using professional-grade tools to tell BASIC's story effectively

• Ensure all imagery is well-cropped, edited, and appropriately branded

• Liaise with staff to identify the most impactful content for external communications

Additional Responsibilities (as required)

• Prepare programme Q&As, one-pagers, briefing notes, and key messages

• Support organisation of media training sessions

• Liaise with external contributors for website content

Please note: This list is not exhaustive. Other tasks may be required as they arise.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Degree in marketing, visual communications, journalism, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Proven experience in a digital communications or media role
• Experience in audio-visual storytelling such as video work or podcasting
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong copy-editing and proofreading skills
• Professional-grade skills in graphic design, web design, and audio/video production
• Demonstrated ability to manage websites, social media channels, and digital campaigns
• Strong analytical skills, including experience using digital analytics to inform strategy
• Familiarity with email marketing or CRM platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
• Technically fluent, with creative and storytelling flair
• Highly organised, collaborative, and attentive to detail
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
• Experience working in a think tank, NGO, research, or public policy organisation
• Experience in media relations or crisis communications
• Knowledge of global security, defence, or nuclear policy issues

§  Salary: £30,600

§  Contract: 6-month fixed term contract, with potential to extend to 12 months

§  Working pattern: Full time (4 days a week or condensed hours considered)

§  Location: Hybrid until March with one or two days required in the office in Farringdon. (Think Ahead’s hybrid working model is currently under review).

§  Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 26 November

§  Interview dates: Tuesday 9 December and Wednesday 10 December

If you have a passion for storytelling, digital communications and using your creativity to make a social impact, this is an exciting opportunity to join our mental health charity as our communications officer, working across the full communications mix.

Think Ahead supports people living with mental health needs by supporting a strong and thriving mental health workforce. We know that good mental health care means looking at the whole person and the social determinants of their health – their home, relationships, finances, work and community.

As communications officer you will:

§  Support the organisation to secure new work and diversify our income streams through effective, targeted communications.

§  Advocate for mental health practitioners, and for social approaches in mental health, including through our campaigning, research and external engagement.

§  Amplify Think Ahead’s profile and key messages through compelling storytelling, content creation and media work. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and pro-active communicator to develop their skills in a small, collaborative team and make a real difference at a pivotal time for Think Ahead.

It is an exciting time to join Think Ahead as we diversify our income and drive new business across our portfolio of training, workforce development, research and campaigning. 

We are currently funded by Department of Health and Social Care until August 2027.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is creative, proactive and motivated, with a talent for clear, compelling and engaging communication, and a genuine interest in mental health and social change. You’ll bring strong writing and digital skills, and an eye for engaging content that connects with different audiences.

You’ll have experience working in a communications or media role, ideally within a charity, public sector or values-driven organisation. You’ll be confident managing content across websites, social media and email marketing. An understanding of media relations and curiosity about how communications can support growth, influence and impact will also be valuable.

You’ll be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, collaborating with colleagues, and taking initiative in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, you’ll share our commitment to improving the lives of people with mental health needs.

What we can offer you

We offer excellent employee benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement (28 days) plus additional office closure over Christmas, enhanced family-friendly leave, flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm, a matched pension scheme with up to 7% employer contributions, an employee assistance programme and more. 

How to apply 

Please provide a CV and a supporting statement (max 2 pages) outlining your fit for the role based on the person specification in the candidate pack on our website together with the completed Equality and Diversity questionnaire.

We will use both the CV and the supporting statement to enable us to shortlist and invite candidates for interview.

We are looking for a creative, driven, compassionate, Communications Lead to develop, lead, and implement an integrated communications strategy that supports our ambition to double the number of adults learning to read with Read Easy UK by the end of our current strategy.

As a strong communications generalist, with strategic and operational expertise, the Communications Lead will work closely with employees, volunteers and other key stakeholders to strengthen the charity’s national brand and position. This role covers all aspects of communications including media relations, digital communications, brand communications, stakeholder and internal communications.

The post holder will shape and deliver communications activity that inspires, informs, and engages our key audiences, including volunteers, potential Readers, funders, the media, and partners across the UK.

The successful candidate will be strategic and agile and will enjoy shaping strategy alongside delivering communications activity. This is a standalone role, leading and delivering internal and external communications for the organisation in collaboration with other key partners.

Location: Fully Remote/Home-based with very occasional travel to regional groups as required and for up to 3 team meetings per annum (currently held in Birmingham).

Reports to: Read Easy UK CEO.

Line Management: Volunteers and freelancers, and potential for future employees.

Start date: January 2026 (or sooner).

Salary & Benefits 

• Salary: Up to £15,200 - £22,800 depending on hours (Up to £38k FTE).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closing and 2 days volunteering leave – pro-rata for part time roles.
• Company sick pay to financially support you when you are unwell (above statutory upon completion of probationary period). 
• Support when extending your family – company parental and adoption pay (above statutory after 12 months service) 

• Access to RewardHub – which gives retail discounts and has a ‘Wellbeing Centre’ with tools, tips, recipes, workout videos and guides which will help you to reach your own wellbeing goals.

• Training and Development opportunities and resources – we are developing plans in this area to enhance employee experience and opportunity

• A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment full of committed and passionate employees and inspirational volunteers 

We strive to ensure our recruitment practices are fair, open, easy to access and as inclusive as possible. We aim to recruit a team which broadly reflect the local communities which we serve; to work with and learn from each other to continually improve the service we deliver to our Readers. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We welcome you to apply and be your authentic self.

When applying for a job with us, if an applicant has a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010 and can show that they meet the ‘essential criteria’ described in the person specification for the role being applied for, they are guaranteed an interview for the job for which they are applying through our Disability Confident scheme.

If you need any support with your application or have any questions in advance of an application, please do contact us. 

Please download the applicant pack for full job description and person specification and for details on how to apply.

The closing date to apply for this opportunity is Sunday 30 Nov 2025 (11.59PM).

Should you be shortlisted, the first round of interviews will take place online on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

We anticipate a second round of interviews on the afternoon of Wednesday 10th December 2025.

Communications and Programmes Officer

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed term – one year
Location: Hybrid Full-time, 35 hours per week. The work pattern is flexible, with more working from home than office work, occasional travel throughout England and Wales, and rare travel overseas.Location: CSAN office is Romero House, 55 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1

Reports to: Senior member of the team

Are you passionate about social justice, communications, and Catholic Social Teaching? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment?

We’re looking for a Communications and Programmes Officer to help us strengthen our voice, support our members, and deliver impactful events and resources.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading on digital communications – newsletters, social media, and web content
• Supporting the delivery of events, courses, and member convenings
• Gathering insights through surveys and maintaining member engagement data
• Preparing briefings and resources that support our social mission
• Contributing to a positive team culture and supporting new colleagues and volunteers

What we’re looking for:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Excellent written English and multimedia skills
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• A collaborative working style and attention to detail
• A commitment to our mission and values, and an interest in Catholic Social Teaching

Bonus skills (desirable but not essential):

• Experience with virtual learning platforms, graphic design, or working in a faith-based organisation

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a small national team committed to making a difference through faith-inspired social action. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for learning and development, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the Catholic social mission in England and Wales.the deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 1st December, with interviews in person in London week commencing 8th December.

AtaLoss is recruiting a skilled, motivated and creative Marketing and Communications Executive to help raise national awareness of bereavement and increase engagement with our services across the UK. This full-time role offers the chance to apply your marketing expertise to meaningful, purpose-driven work that supports people who are grieving.

You will lead a variety of marketing and communication activities, including planning and delivering digital and print campaigns, managing social media and website content, producing creative digital assets, supporting PR, media work and Ambassadors, and reporting on performance analytics. You will also assist with events, webinars and exhibitions, working closely with the Director of Communications and Development and collaborating with the Marketing and Income Generation Executive. This is a rewarding role for someone who is highly organised, digitally confident and passionate about impactful, compassionate communication.