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Communications Officer - Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs
The Communications Officer has a key role to play in planning and delivering communications for the Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project. The Communications Officer will create and deliver the annual communications plan, working closely with partners to promote activities and events, write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including the website, social media, press, and print and online marketing materials. They will work with external suppliers to build and launch a new website, and plan and implement communications and marketing campaigns, while progressively improving organisational understanding of what works for different audiences. They will also look to maximise opportunities to promote NLHF’s funding and the support from National Lottery players.
The Role:
• Field enquiries from all stakeholders including journalists, politicians, partners and the general public including management of the Lost Woods email inbox.
• Create and distribute press releases and statements as needed.
• Work with partners to plan, create, manage and update communications channels including website, social media accounts, email, press etc.
• Plan and create multi-media communications materials and campaigns including films to support projects.
• Working with partners and designers, produce, edit and distribute updates and materials for external and internal audiences.
• Provide communications support for project partners and campaigns.
• Work with partners to promote and showcase project activities and events.
• Provide creative, editorial and operational support for communications projects and report on progress.
• Ensure National Lottery Heritage Fund /National Lottery Player support is promoted through project communications and report on results.
• Ensure consistent branding is used by all partners.
• Work with partners to develop positive relationships to successfully manage project-wide communications.
• Act as a brand champion for Lost Woods amongst internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Support with project legacy opportunities, resources and distribution of assets.
The Candidate:
• Excellent digital skills, including managing social media and website pages and experience of content management systems.
• Proven ability to plan, write and edit copy for different audiences.
• Experience working with external suppliers such as designers, film makers and web developers.
• Able to work remotely, independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.
• Able to work collaboratively across multiple internal and external teams.
• Experience working on previous partnership projects.
• Experience of handling media enquiries and generating regional press coverage.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills including excellent attention to detail and effective time management.
• Excellent proof reading, copywriting and editing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with different teams and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload; being able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Experience working in the not-for-profit and/or environment/conservation/heritage sectors.
• Live within the Lost Woods project area or nearby in Sussex.
• A full driving licence and ability to undertake travel across the project area to undertake site visits and meetings.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
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First Stage Interviews will be held on 13/3/26 via Microsoft Teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You’ll help create and coordinate the charity’s communications about Parkinson’s research. As the leading European funder of Parkinson’s research it is vital that we are communicating about the research we are funding.
You’ll work with colleagues, researchers and volunteers, to produce compelling research content for a wide range of audiences and channels.
You’ll help answer people’s research questions and help more people to understand what’s happening in Parkinson’s research, inspiring them to get involved in the charity’s work to accelerate breakthroughs.
This role is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract covering secondment.
What you’ll do
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Create and share content about Parkinson’s research through various channels, including digital marketing.
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Provide timely, clear and informative responses to internal and external enquiries about Parkinson’s research via phone and email.
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Support colleagues across the charity to feature research in their communications in an accurate and moderate way.
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Help deliver talks across the UK to update the Parkinson’s community on the progress being made in research.
What you’ll bring
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A passion for research, with a degree of equivalent in the life sciences. With an understanding and enthusiasm to expand your knowledge of Parkinson’s.
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Empathy and customer care to work sensitively with the Parkinson’s community and to answer enquiries appropriately.
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Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate about Parkisnon’s research through a range of channels.
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Experience working using digital tools and with a range of stakeholders with skills to stay on top of a busy and varied workload.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Please be aware; This role is hybrid, and the in person/office attendance expectation for this role is 1 day per week in the London office.
Interviews will be held on Monday 16 March, in person.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
WE ARE HIRING!
- Collating, storing and manipulating data and information in the creation of graphs, tables, reports etc. to aid accessibility and understanding and to support decision-making within the team or with other stakeholders.
- Assist in the development and implementation of temporary and long-term planning solutions, addressing both regular cyclical activities, appointment processes and wider activity.
- Holding the administrative responsibility for policy reviews, the recording and retention of guidelines, file notes and process documents, ensuring these are stored and curated professionally.
- Acting as the lead within the AAAV team and working alongside others in the NCI's to bring together the structure, ideas and content for the AAAV website (web designer or programming skills or experience is not required nor expected).
- Developing and maintaining a pattern and style/tone of communications that supports and communicates the work of the team, using a variety of platforms.
- Provide administrative cover in other areas in the event of the absence of another team member, or at critical times.
- Drafting and preparing high-quality papers, correspondence briefs and other materials for governance meetings and similar.
- Providing a small amount of administrative support, as needed, to the Appointments and Vocations Adviser and the Vocations and Development Adviser.
- Hybrid working arrangements and must be able to work within the office - Lambeth Palace, at least 2 days per week.
- A basic DBS check will be required as part of our pre-employment checks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, data manipulation), and strong working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and other Microsoft 365 apps. This includes proofreading skills, ensuring accuracy and professionalism when producing high-quality correspondence and briefing materials.
- Database experience with the ability to navigate and understand basic functionality and design.
- High standards and accountability with a commitment to producing quality work and responding promptly.
- Confidentiality and discretion with the ability to handle sensitive information tactfully, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and conflicting deadlines.
- Sound judgement especially when managing urgent or complex matters.
- Proactive and organised with strong planning and time management skills.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on clear and effective external communication.
- Initiative and resilience, working independently and remaining calm under pressure.
- A salary of £42,114 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays.
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 24/25 February 2023, and the interviews have been scheduled for 4 March 2026
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



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Be the visible connector who brings young people into opportunity and shares their stories with authenticity and care.
YouthBuild Ventures UK (YBVUK) works alongside young people aged 16–25 who are furthest from opportunity, supporting them to build skills, confidence and direction. Our programmes combine vocational training, leadership development and wellbeing support to create real pathways into work.
Our culture is rooted in Love, Accountability, Collaboration, Diversity and Leadership. These values shape how we engage with young people, how we communicate externally and how we build partnerships in our communities.
We are recruiting an Outreach & Communications Officer to sit at the intersection of programme delivery, recruitment and community engagement.
As an Outreach & Communications Officer, you will maintain a visible presence within YouthBuild programmes while leading relationship-based outreach and authentic communications. This role is grounded in proximity to delivery — ensuring recruitment messaging and storytelling reflect real lived experience, not assumptions.
The Outreach & Communications Officer plays a key role in building referral networks, engaging young people directly and amplifying youth voice across digital and community spaces.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead learner recruitment through in-person, relationship-based outreach
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Build and maintain strong referral partnerships across schools, colleges and community organisations
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Maintain consistent programme presence to build trust and insight
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Capture and create ethical, youth-centred content aligned to safeguarding guidance
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Manage digital channels and recruitment communications
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Represent YBVUK at community and sector events
We’re looking for an Outreach & Communications Officer who thrives in community spaces, builds trust easily, communicates clearly and believes deeply in the potential of young people.
Full Job Description and Person Specification attached. Please review before applying.
#OutreachOfficer #CommunicationsOfficer #YouthOutreach #CommunityEngagement #YouthRecruitment #LondonJobs
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (no longer than one A4 page).
In your cover letter, please briefly tell us:
- An example of outreach or engagement work you’ve been involved in
- An example of content or storytelling you’ve created and what made it effective
- What you would bring to this Outreach & Communications Officer role
We’re particularly interested in your approach — how you build trust, engage communities and communicate in a way that feels real and respectful.
We look forward to hearing from you.
With love & respect, we partner with opportunity youth to build the skillsets and mindsets that lead to lifelong learning, livelihood, and leadership.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a senior communications and public affairs role at The British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) at a pivotal moment for human rights in the UK. You will help shape public and political narratives about the Human Rights Act, amplify lived experience, and ensure BIHR’s expertise cuts through in national debates.
You will lead BIHR’s external communications - including media, digital content, and website oversight – and support evidence‑informed policy positioning and parliamentary engagement. Working closely with colleagues across the charity, you’ll transform insights from our programmes into powerful, accessible messaging and high‑impact advocacy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but mighty team known for its expertise, credibility, and influence on human rights in everyday systems.
Please note this is not an entry‑level role.
Key Responsibilities
Please refer to the Application Pack for the full details, but below is a summary.
Communications
- Lead BIHR’s external communications strategy to ensure consistent, accessible, rights‑based messaging.
- Draft proactive and reactive press releases and media statements.
- Secure media opportunities highlighting BIHR’s work and the role of the HRA/ECHR.
- Manage the consistency and quality of website content.
- Create engaging digital content that translates complex human rights issues into clear, plain language.
- Maintain a content calendar aligned with key parliamentary, policy, and public affairs milestones.
- Track and analyse engagement data to inform strategy.
Policy Evidence, Analysis & Positioning
- Conduct policy research grounded in the HRA/ECHR framework.
- Translate lived and practitioner experience into evidence‑informed policy positions and recommendations.
- Draft high‑quality briefings, consultation responses, reports, and messaging documents.
- Horizon‑scan for risks and opportunities to protect and advance human rights.
- Maintain BIHR’s internal knowledge base on HRA/ECHR and priority policy areas.
Government & Parliamentary Engagement
- Monitor UK parliamentary activity and analyse implications for the HRA/ECHR and BIHR’s work.
- Build relationships with parliamentarians, government officials, and parliamentary offices.
- Support targeted advocacy to defend the HRA/ECHR and promote rights‑respecting law and policy.
- Represent BIHR at political and policy meetings and events.
- Ensure monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of public affairs activity.
Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
- Build and sustain partnerships with NGOs, academics, policymakers, legal professionals, civil servants, and parliamentarians.
- Represent BIHR externally and engage in sector networks.
- Communicate BIHR’s policy positions and resources clearly and effectively.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration and influence.
Other organisational requirements
- Work collaboratively as part of a small team.
- Support organisational processes and continuous improvement.
- Undertake other duties as required.
Who the Role Is Suitable For
This role is ideal for someone who brings strong communications skills, policy and advocacy experience, and a commitment to human rights as practical tools for change.
You’ll thrive if you:
- Can translate complex law and policy into accessible, compelling communications.
- Have experience engaging with parliamentarians, officials, and senior stakeholders.
- Are confident in human rights frameworks, particularly the HRA.
- Enjoy working in a small, collaborative team.
- Can manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving, politically sensitive environment.
- Live within approximately one hour of London, as regular Westminster/Whitehall meetings are expected.
Please refer to the Application Pack for a detailed Person Specification.
Applying for the role
Please click on the 'Redirect to recruiter' button (above or below) to:
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- Download an Application Pack and Application form (and an optional Equality & Diversity Form).
Please also note that:
- Completed application forms must be received by 10am on Wednesday 11 March 2026; we regret that late applications will not be considered.
- You should not submit a CV and cover letter instead of using the application form; such applications will also not be considered.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your application form.
BIHR's mission is to champion the Human Rights Act as a practical tool for everyday justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Communications Officer
We are looking for a Communications Officer to deliver the communications elements of the international programmes.
These programmes support Global South enterprises and organisations to scale up their work delivering access to clean, affordable energy, and protection for tropical forests.
Position: Communications Officer
Salary: £42,508 pro rata
Location: London/Hybrid (with minimum one day in the London office)
Hours: Part time, 3 days a week, with flexible working options
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract
Benefits: Generous pension scheme with a 12% employer contribution, life assurance, income protection, private health and dental cover, annual health checks, employee assistance support and a strong focus on work life balance.
Closing date: 12 pm Tuesday 24 February 2026. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About the Role
You will develop compelling material that showcases the impact of local programme partners and of the programmes themselves, to target audiences,particularly funders and investors. This will involve combining data and human stories in well-evidenced, impact-focused storytelling.
Your focus will be on written content such as webpages, social media posts and reports, but you will also support the production of other kinds of content (e.g films, photography, events).
As well as developing material for channels, you will also help give tailored communications support to many of the organisations programme partners, building their communications capacity. To do this you will need to track and understand partners’ needs and work with colleague’s and external contractors to ensure support is delivered promptly and to an excellent standard.
About You
We are seeking applicants who can:
- Create compelling written content, employing data and human stories, for professional audiences on a range of channels and platforms – using AI as necessary. This will involve interviewing partner organisations about their work and impact.
- Use storytelling to deliver impact against specific organisational goals.
- Think creatively about how different channels, platforms and approaches can best serve our international programmes.
- Plan and co-ordinate communications support for a wide range of international organisations, understanding their context and communications needs.
- Language skills and experience in the development and climate sectors are all welcome but not necessary.
About the Organisation
Join an organisation whose mission is to showcase outstanding climate solutions, and to accelerate systemic change that unleashes their transformative potential.
By boosting innovative enterprises and organisations in the UK and Global South, the support brings clean energy to villages and refugee camps, and fixes up cold and draughty homes. This makes schools more sustainable, and helps communities protect and restore the nature around them.
This is done by shining a spotlight on innovators, and connecting them with new partners. And working with funders and policymakers to influence, inspire and raise ambition. The charity supports good green jobs, better health and fairer societies.
Use of AI in applications
Applications are reviewed by people, not systems. While AI tools may be used in a supportive way, applicants are encouraged to present their skills, experience and values authentically and in their own voice.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Content, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Content Officer.
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Our Time Charity is seeking an experienced Communications and Social Media Officer to strengthen our digital presence and amplify the voices of children affected by parental mental illness.
This role plays a central part in delivering our communications strategy by ensuring our message reaches families, professionals, funders and partners with clarity, creativity and purpose. You will manage our social media channels, develop engaging and accessible content, support campaign rollouts, and contribute to PR and stakeholder communications that challenge stigma and raise national awareness.
Working closely with the Communications Lead and the wider team, you’ll help shape and share stories that reflect lived experience, ensuring children feel seen, understood, and less alone, and that the wider system better understands the impact of parental mental health difficulties.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in communications, social media, or digital marketing within a charity or purpose-driven organisation who enjoys combining strategy with hands-on delivery, translating complex topics into compelling content, and using insights to grow reach and engagement.
To learn more about the role, responsibilities and how to apply, please download the full recruitment pack.
Our mission is for every child in the UK, who has a parent with a mental illness, will find the support they need, as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per year
Contract Type: Two-year fixed term contract, with possible scope to extend subject to budget considerations
Location: UK (minimum 2 days per week in the London office)
Work Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours
Reporting to: Xavier Banson, Senior Communications Manager (Brand and Digital)
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, photos) by midnight on Sunday 1st March via the Application link on Workable.
Your covering letter should outline:
- Your motivations for applying to this role and what about our mission resonates with you.
- Experience (professional, voluntary or lived) that makes you a great fit for this role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in this job description.
- How this role fits into your career plans.
INTERVIEW STAGES
The selection process will consist of three stages (dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates):
- First-round interview w/c 9th March.
- Second-round interview w/c 16th March.
Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation (10-12 minutes maximum) on managing a digital communications calendar. Candidates should allocate no more than 3 hours to prepare this task.
- Final interview with the CEO.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Mission 44 exists to drive change so that every young person can thrive in school and access great careers in STEM. As our work expands, so too does our need to tell stories that highlight the barriers young people face, demonstrate solutions, and inspire action. This exciting new role reflects our ambition to expand Mission 44's voice and enhance engagement across our digital channels.
As the Digital Communications Officer, you will play a key role maintaining Mission 44’s digital presence across our website, social media platforms, and email marketing. You’ll help to create high-quality, impactful content that connects diverse audiences to our mission and elevates the voices of young people within our network. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you’ll distribute content across digital platforms, ensuring our communications are timely, forward-looking, and aligned with Mission 44’s brand.
You’ll also use data and analytics to optimise digital output, track performance, and spot emerging trends - proactively identifying opportunities to grow reach and engagement. From planning and scheduling content to supporting campaign delivery and evaluation, you’ll help strengthen our storytelling and ensure all our digital platforms are being used to drive long-term, systemic change for young people.
We’re looking for someone creative, proactive, organised, and detail-oriented, with a passion for championing youth voices. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple projects with confidence, and bring fresh ideas that help Mission 44 stand out across the digital landscape. If you’re motivated by impactful storytelling and want to be part of an ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
DIGITAL PLATFORMS & CONTENT MANAGEMENT (50%)
- Manage Mission 44’s communications calendar, ensuring timely and consistent content across website, email newsletter, and social media channels.
- Coordinate content scheduling, publishing and distribution to maximise reach and engagement.
- Maintain and update the Mission 44 website to meet organisational and audience needs, including publishing content and ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Ensure our digital communications are consistent with compliance best practice, including as it relates to data protection and safeguarding.
CONTENT PRODUCTION (20%)
- Support the planning and delivery of creative content and digital campaigns to drive engagement and increase impact.
- Lead on producing branded digital assets, including graphics, reports, presentations, newsletter and social media content, ensuring alignment with Mission 44’s brand guidelines.
- Work with internal teams and external partners to gather content, stories, and case studies.
MONITORING, REPORTING & INSIGHTS (20%)
- Monitor, analyse, and report on digital performance using tools such as Google Analytics and Sprout Social.
- Share regular insights on latest digital trends and audience engagement, making proactive and data informed suggestions.
- Monitor social media activity, media mentions, sector news, and partner content, flagging relevant updates, risks and opportunities.
ADMINISTRATION & INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS (10%)
- Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, storing data and documentation, and wider coordination across the communications team.
- Share regular internal updates on digital activity, performance, and media coverage to support cross-team collaboration and alignment.
- Maintain records and systems to ensure effective content management and reporting.
ESSENTIAL
- Experience managing digital platforms including websites, email marketing (e.g. Mailchimp), and social media channels.
- Passion for creative storytelling and knowledge of latest digital trends.
- Strong content creation skills, including copywriting and use of design software (e.g. Canva, Adobe).
- Experience using analytics tools such as Google Analytics and social media management platforms (e.g. Sprout Social).
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to brand consistency.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Insight into data protection as it relates to digital communications.
DESIRABLE
- Experience working in the charity, education, or youth sector.
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).
- Basic knowledge of SEO and digital best practice.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Passionate about supporting and empowering young people from every background to thrive.
- Committed to storytelling that amplifies the voices of young people around the world.
- Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to navigate uncertainty and shifting priorities with confidence.
- Highly organised and able to maintain high-quality output whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and also as part of a dynamic team; self-motivated and proactive.
Benefits
- Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday
- Use our cycle-to-work scheme and free gym access
- Save for retirement with our generous pension package
- We finish every Friday at noon in August
- Optional health insurance and acccess to an EAP
- Professional development budget of £1k
- Unlimited volunteering leave, as agreed with your manager
- Wellbeing allowance to spend in whatever way works for you
- Competitive parental leave package
Mission 44 is a charity launched by Lewis Hamilton to drive change so that every young person can thrive in school and access great careers in STEM.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Friends of Ibba Girls School (FIGS)
Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan (FIGS), is a registered UK Charity (114620) set up in 2011, at the request of local community leaders to help build and develop a girls’ boarding school in South Sudan. Ibba Girls Boarding School now educates over 320 primary and secondary school girls from across Western Equatoria State and employs around 40 staff.
The school provides high-quality education in a context where most girls leave school before completing primary education and very few reach secondary level. FIGS is a relatively small UK-based charity with a strong national reputation and a substantial impact, demonstrating what high-quality girls’ education can achieve in South Sudan. FIGS works closely with Windle Trust International, which provides technical, financial and organisational support to the school in South Sudan.
FIGS raises approximately £500,000 each year to meet the running and development costs of IGBS and FIGS. Fundraising and effective communications are therefore central to our mission. We are a small team and are looking for someone who will thrive in a varied role, is proactive, organised, and capable of handling multiple demands, with a readiness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.
The Role
This role involves supporting both fundraising and communications activities, alongside essential administrative functions. The Fundraising and Communications Officer will play a key role in implementing FIGS’ fundraising and communications plans, supporting donor engagement, campaigns, events, and day-to-day operational administration. You will be working closely with our Head of Fundraising and Communications, ensuring that FIGS has the resources to continue to support the education and boarding of over 320 marginalised girls in South Sudan.
The role is home-based but requires the ability and willingness to travel to fundraising and supporter events across the UK, including occasional evenings and weekends.
FIGS is a trustee-led charity, with an active and engaged Board that plays a hands-on role in governance, strategy, fundraising and ambassadorial work. Trustees bring a wide range of experience, including diplomacy, international development, education, finance and communications, and work closely with staff to ensure the charity is well-run, accountable and effective.
While Trustees retain strategic oversight and are closely involved in key decisions, FIGS also has a small paid staff team responsible for day-to-day operations, fundraising delivery and communications. The culture is collaborative and supportive, with regular interaction between Trustees and staff, and a shared commitment to the success of Ibba Girls Boarding School.
The staff team currently consists of:
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Head of Fundraising and Communications, responsible for overall fundraising strategy, communications, donor relationships and line management
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Fundraising and Communications Officer (this role), supporting the delivery of fundraising and communications activity, donor engagement and essential administrative functions
Staff work remotely within the UK and collaborate closely online, with regular team meetings and clear priorities. In South Sudan, Windle Trust International acts as FIGS’ managing agent, providing professional management and operational oversight of Ibba Girls Boarding School.
This role sits at the heart of FIGS’ fundraising and communications work. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications, interact regularly with Trustees (particularly around campaigns, events and reporting), and help ensure that systems, supporter engagement and communications run smoothly and professionally.
The role is well-suited to someone who enjoys working in a small, mission-driven organisation, is comfortable with a degree of trustee involvement, and values collaboration, clarity and shared responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising and Communications
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Support fundraising plan delivery: Assist in achieving income targets and KPIs, including helping to draft grant applications and end-of-project reports.
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Campaign and appeal support: Assist with planning and delivery of fundraising campaigns and appeals (digital and postal).
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Donor communications: Draft and support newsletters, blogs, appeals, event invitations, and other donor communications
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Relationship-building: Support engagement with individual donors, community groups, churches, schools, and other supporters
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Events support: Assist with organisation, promotion, and delivery of webinars and in-person fundraising/supporter events.
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Online presence: Help maintain and develop FIGS website, email marketing, social media content, and video content.
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Donor stewardship: Ensure supporters are thanked promptly and follow-up actions are completed in line with policy.
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Ambassadorship: Represent FIGS positively in communications and at events.
Administration and Fundraising Support
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Database and record maintenance: Update CRM and administrative records.
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Administrative support for campaigns and events: Help coordinate fundraising activities and materials.
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Communications materials coordination: Maintain photo/video archive, collateral, and documentation.
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Administrative support for smooth running: Ad hoc tasks as agreed with Head of Fundraising and Communications.
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Trustee and volunteer support: Practical arrangements for events and supporter engagement.
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Support Head of Fundraising and Communications with monthly fundraising and communications reports
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Gift Aid and basic financial support (future): Assist with processing if needed.
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Team meetings: Prepare for and attend weekly online meetings.
And other duties from time to time as set out by the line manager.
Person Specification
Essential
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Experience in fundraising, communications, charity administration or a closely related role.
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Experience of fundraising from Trusts and Foundations, digital fundraising, email fundraising, or demonstrable transferable skills.
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Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and engagingly for different audiences.
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Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail.
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Confidence in using databases/CRMs, email marketing platforms and standard office software.
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Understanding of, or willingness to learn, GDPR and good practice in supporter data management.
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Ability to work independently from home and manage competing priorities.
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UK-based, with the ability and willingness to travel to events across the UK.
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Commitment to FIGS’ values and to the importance of girls’ education.
Desirable
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Experience supporting or delivering digital fundraising campaigns.
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Experience of fundraising in a small charity environment.
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Experience of video editing for communications purposes.
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Experience supporting events (online or in-person).
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Experience managing or contributing to websites and social media for an organisation.
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Familiarity with Gift Aid processes.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
FIGS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
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A CV
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A supporting statement (up to 500 words) explaining your suitability for the role and how you would contribute to FIGS’ fundraising and communications work.
Please also include details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted via Charity Jobs. Interviews will be held remotely.
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Application Deadline: February 23rd
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First round interviews: WC March 2nd
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Second round of interviews: WC March 9th
Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan aims to improve the opportunity and quality of primary and secondary schooling for marginalised girls.