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Are you passionate about supporting young people, building relationships and making a genuine social impact? We're looking for a dynamic Student Engagement Officer to join EDT and help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, technologists and future innovators.

As a Student Engagement Officer, you'll play a vital role in connecting students, schools, teachers, parents and industry partners with life-changing STEM opportunities. From student recruitment and communications to programme support and stakeholder engagement, this is a rewarding role where you'll see the direct impact of your work on young people's futures.

Why Join EDT?

At EDT, our values are more than words. They influence every decision we make and every young person we support.

• Passionate about creating equitable access to STEM careers.
• Dynamic in our response to a changing world.
• Collaborative with industry, educators and communities.
• Respectful of young people's potential and lived experiences.

Join a charity with more than 40 years of experience helping young people reach their potential through STEM education and employability programmes.

What You'll Be Doing

· Lead the design, development and continuous improvement of engaging STEM and employability programmes, ensuring content remains innovative, relevant and impactful for young people.

· Create high-quality learning resources, programme materials and content for face-to-face, virtual and hybrid delivery, collaborating with colleagues, educators and industry partners.

· Deliver inspiring STEM programmes, workshops and events, confidently engaging young people while providing an exceptional participant experience.

· Build strong relationships with schools, employers and stakeholders, using feedback, data and insight to enhance programme quality, reach and impact.

Please refer to the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities and person specification.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience in student recruitment, education engagement, outreach, events coordination or customer-facing education roles.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with young people, teachers and parents.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working with CRM systems such as HubSpot, or the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Passion for STEM education, youth development and creating opportunities for

What's In It For You?

• Salary £27,300 to £32,400 FTE depending on skills and experience.
• Part-time role at 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE).
• Fixed-term maternity cover contract from mid-November 2026 to January 2028.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Life insurance worth three times annual salary.

Location

• Hybrid working.
• Preference for candidates based in the South, however for the right candidate you could be within commutable distance of any of our office locations - Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Welwyn Garden City and Southampton.
• Occasional travel and overnight stays will be required.

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Bible Society believes the Bible is God’s gift for God’s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible’s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society and invite them to see it as a source of wisdom and joy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced communications professional to shape and strengthen Bible Society's voice in the public square. Working closely with senior leaders, you will lead proactive media engagement, develop and deliver impactful campaigns, champion compelling storytelling and help build trust in Bible Society's mission. As a confident communicator and inspiring people manager, you will be passionate about engaging audiences with the relevance of the Bible today and equipped to translate complex issues into clear, creative and influential communications. 

If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your motivation and relevant experience for the job. For the purposes of your cover letter, we ask that you do not use AI-generated content. We would like to hear your own thoughts,experiencesand motivations in your own words. 

Bible Society is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community.

Closing date: 7 October 2026 

Job Title: Partnership Events Coordinator (Inspiring the Future)

Reports to: Head of Partnership Delivery

Location: Quantum House, 22 – 24 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, EC4A 3AB. The role is open to hybrid working but the candidate would be expected to be in the office one day per week

Purpose: This is a fantastic opportunity to take on the role of Partnership Events Coordinator for Education and Employers on the internationally recognised Inspiring the Future programme. The Charity aims to ensure that all young people have the inspiration, motivation, knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to help them achieve their potential.

This key post is part of the Partnerships Team with responsibility for supporting the team to deliver various showcase virtual and face-to-face events and activities involving a diverse range of volunteers from the world of work. The role is rewarding and varied and will include supporting delivery of funded partnerships and general administrative support.

Remuneration: £27k per annum

Additional Terms: 30 days paid holiday, exclusive of Statutory Holiday plus competitive pension scheme and a volunteering allowance of up to 5 days – pro rata in accordance with the length of contract. Additional family friendly benefits including enhancements to Statutory Payments.

Appointment Terms: Permanent and full time

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Head of Partnership Delivery and working closely with colleagues in the Partnerships Team, the Partnership Events Coordinator is responsible for working closely with volunteers and school staff to support successful delivery of interactive activities aimed at schools and young people under key funded projects for the charity’s Inspiring the Future and Primary Futures programmes. These programmes leverage technology to raise the aspirations and broaden the horizons of children and young people by connecting them to a huge range of volunteers from the world of work via career related learning activities.

The Partnerships team are responsible for relationship management of the key corporate and charity partners for the charity’s Inspiring the Future and Primary Futures programmes. Partners cover a range of sectors and employment areas and our employer partnerships provide partners employees with the opportunity to engage with schools and reach many children and young people across the UK, both virtually and in-person.

This role will be split between supporting organisation of activities related to our corporate partners and delivering activities to schools across parts of the country. There is opportunity to interface directly with children and young people from both secondary and primary schools. through facilitating virtual and in person interactive activities with volunteers.

The Partnership Events Coordinator will be an integral member of the Partnerships Team as well as working closely with the wider Inspiring the Future team. The role will help coordinate and deliver engaging activities across a diverse portfolio of partnerships such as Bank of America, Amazon, Tritax Big Box, Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust, Maritime UK, CIPD and the ERA Foundation.

This is a dynamic role for someone looking to gain a breadth of experience in the charity sector and keen to learn about the education sector and career-related learning, social mobility and volunteer engagement. We are looking for someone passionate about motivating and inspiring children who relishes working with a range of stakeholders to create impactful activities. Education and Employers is a friendly, diverse, and welcoming organisation and the successful candidate will be well supported.

Key Accountabilities:

The exact brief will be finalised with the successful candidate but the role will be expected to undertake the following key accountabilities:

Enquiries management and administrative support across the programme team

• Providing administrative support across the team, including record-keeping, responding to incoming enquiries, data entry, meeting minute-taking, scheduling, event coordination, etc
• Monitoring new event registrations from schools and sending welcome emails, keeping this up to date with the latest opportunities and messaging for schools
• Tracking and reporting back to Head of Partnership Delivery and Events Lead on delivery against agreed targets
• Using Salesforce CRM to support with data management, assisting with maintaining up to date records and supporting data cleansing as needed
• Setting up virtual and face-to-face activities including school liaison, securing volunteers, organising events via the Inspiring the Future system and hosting on tech platforms (Zoom, MS Teams etc)
• Supporting the collection of feedback and data after each event to measure impact
• Managing the enquiries inbox and/or switchboard phone number, responding to enquiries from schools and volunteers about the charity’s work and programmes and how to sign up

Delivery

• Recruiting and engaging schools according to the geographic or sector focus of a funded partnership
• Supporting the engagement of employers and volunteers in special activities within funded projects.
• Facilitating interactive virtual and face to face activities to connect pupils with volunteers through themed sessions, Q&A or job guessing-game format.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of a funded project with the ERA Foundation, supporting the wider team to plan, coordinate and deliver activities including volunteer recruitment, development of resources, and outreach and engagement with schools and teachers.
• Supporting and co-hosting teacher training sessions, staff meetings and info webinars to promote Inspiring the Future and encourage engagement and independent usage of the platform.
• Supporting the development of educational resources that provide insight into the world of work and different sectors
• Other ad hoc tasks to support the team as needed, such as administration of school competitions, etc

We are looking for an agile worker, capable of absorbing key information quickly, as well as handle a voluminous workload. Education and Employers is a small charity working at a rapid pace to bring about change and the ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong communication skills, able to absorb key information quickly and work well with a small team in a dynamic working environment.

Person specification:

We are looking for someone with the following Skills/ Knowledge/ Expertise

Skills/ Knowledge/ Expertise

Essential

• Minimum one year’s experience in a customer service, school engagement or school-based role
• Experience in successful relationship management – ability to engage confidently and sensitively with schools/colleges and at a range of levels of seniority up to and including headteacher level
• Outstanding customer service and telephone manner, including handling large volumes of email enquiries and dealing with difficult situations politely and assertively
• Strong organisational and administrative skills including close attention to detail and effective time management
• Persuasive and confident communicator who is influential, and effective in presenting a concept both in person and on the phone.
• Good level of education, demonstrating capability in producing written content to a high standard.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload; being able to prioritise work and working under pressure.
• Good working knowledge and practical application of Microsoft Office tools

Desirable

• Passion for supporting young people in realising their potential through harnessing skilled volunteers to engage in education
• Experience in virtual facilitation with children and young people
• Experience of project management and delivery
• Experience of client relationships management (CRM) databases, in particular Salesforce
• Experience of marketing to schools
• Experience of working in a small team
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management and data protection
• Comfort and confidence in working with data to inform actions

Personal Attributes

• Uphold our charity’s values - Inspiring, Inclusive, Innovative, Impactful, Integrity
• Flexible – responsive to changing operational context and new opportunities
• Team Player: working collaboratively and flexibly to achieve outcomes and is keen to add value to the organisation’s culture and ethos
• Able to undertake some occasional work in the evenings and at weekends
• Able to travel in the UK if required

Application process

The Education and Employers charity values having a diverse workforce. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. We offer a range of inclusive employment and family friendly policies as well as flexible working arrangements in order to support staff from different backgrounds.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 12th October and interviews will take place in the week of the 19th October. The organisation reserves the right to conduct interviews and appoint prior to the closing date dependent on the calibre of applications received.
Please send a covering letter setting out your interest in and suitability for the role and a CV. Please include your name and the role applied for in the subject line of your e-mail.

*Please note, in your cover letter we have a strong preference for human-written content. We want to hear about you, your genuine interest in the role, and why from your experience, skills, and personality you feel you are a great fit for the role

We will only consider applications with both a CV and covering letter and applications will only be accepted from those with the right to work in the UK with a valid passport/visa.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this role. We very much look forward to receiving your application!

The Charity is fully committed to safeguarding those in our care. We plan our recruitment processes to ensure effective timelines for any required vetting processes such as enhanced DBS, qualification, reference and identity checks. The Charity also ensures that each staff member is appropriately trained for their duties with a comprehensive induction process on commencement and regular CPD in areas like safeguarding.

Bible Society believes the Bible is God’s gift for God’s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible’s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society and invite them to see it as a source of wisdom and joy.

We're looking for an experienced and innovative Senior Marketing Officer to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering audience-focused marketing campaigns that support Bible Society's mission. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll use audience insights, research and data to develop effective omnichannel marketing plans, create engaging customer journeys and ensure the right messages reach the right people at the right time.

The successful candidate will have significant marketing experience, with a strong understanding of audience segmentation, campaign planning and performance measurement. You'll be a proactive and creative communicator, confident managing multiple projects and working with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience of social media, influencer marketing and using data to optimise campaign performance will be highly valued. If you're passionate about delivering meaningful engagement and measurable results, we'd love to hear from you. 

If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your motivation and relevant experience for the job. For the purposes of your cover letter, we ask that you do not use AI-generated content. We would like to hear your own thoughts,experiencesand motivations in your own words. 

Bible Society is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community.

Closing date: 21 September 2026 

Interview date: 8 October 2026 (1st round online) and 15 October 2026 (2nd round in Swindon)

Could you use your legal skills to support mission, providing in house legal support and leading a project focusing on international land issues?

• Fixed Term 1 year / Part-time 17.5 – 21 hours per week

• Hybrid working – approximately one day a week at CMS House, Oxford.

• Starting salary £50K per annum Full-time Equivalentdepending on experience with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary

• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package

We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.

Your role

As Head of Legal, you will provide legal expertise and support across the organisation, ensuring compliance with UK charity law and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with trustees, senior leadership, and operational teams to mitigate risk and enable the charity to achieve its objectives efficiently and legally.

The organisation you’ll be joining

Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.

What you’ll need to succeed

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with an understanding of commercial property and employment law.  It would also be helpful to have had charity sector experience (and possibly experience with overseas property issues).   

It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian as well as committed to CMS’s values and aims.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.

Our commitment to you

Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy

Closing date

We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 27th September 2026

Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 7th October 2026 at CMS House, Oxford.

To apply

Please send your application form and CV via our bebsite or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.

Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.

The Learning and Communities Officer will help bring AmplifyChange's community of Grantee Partners together, creating opportunities for organisations and activists working on sexual and reproductive health and rights to connect, share their expertise and learn from one another.

You'll play a hands-on role in shaping and delivering AmplifyChange's learning and community offer. From building an active online community and hosting engaging digital learning sessions to supporting in-country convenings and developing accessible learning resources, you'll help create spaces where Grantee Partners can exchange ideas, build relationships and share what works.

You'll have the opportunity to connect with a diverse network of Grantee Partners, facilitators and technical experts across Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, helping people share their knowledge and learn from one another. You'll also work closely with colleagues across AmplifyChange to bring partner experience and learning into the organisation through Grantee Partner showcases, case studies, impact briefs and other engaging content.

This is a varied and creative role for someone who enjoys bringing people together and turning ideas and experience into engaging learning opportunities. You'll have the chance to experiment with different approaches to digital learning and community engagement, including the responsible use of AI-enabled tools, while helping us continually improve how we connect with and learn alongside our Grantee Partners.

AmplifyChange is a bilingual fund working in English and French, so professional-level written French and confidence speaking French are essential for this role.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Learning and Community Engagement

Create opportunities for Grantee Partners to connect, share their expertise and learn from one another, building an active and welcoming community across AmplifyChange's network.

• Develop and coordinate an annual learning and ommunity engagement plan in collaboration with AmplifyChange colleagues and partners, ensuring activities align with organisational priorities and Grantee Partner needs.
• Build an active and welcoming online community on Circle, creating opportunities for peer learning, collaboration, knowledge sharing and sustained engagement.
• Work with the Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Grant Managers and other colleagues to ensure learning activities are shaped by Grantee Partner priorities, experience and expertise.
• Coordinate Grantee Partner showcases and internal learning sessions that strengthen staff understanding of the grant portfolio and partner organisations.

Learning Events and Programmes

Bring learning to life through engaging, inclusive and well-run online, in-person and hybrid experiences that enable Grantee Partners to connect, participate and learn together.

• Plan, coordinate, host and deliver high-quality online, in-person, and hybrid learning events,  programmes, workshops dialogues and convenings.
• Coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, registration, speaker and facilitator liaison, accessibility, technology, and participant communications.
• Support the delivery of multi-day dialogues and convenings by managing behind-the-scenes operations, technical delivery, and participant support to create a positive and inclusive experience.
• Support the development of longer participatory learning programmes and, over time , their transformation into accessible digital learning courses
• Facilitate and host learning activities using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, livestreaming and other digital engagement platforms.
• Anticipate and manage? risks, contingencies and changing requirements to ensure effective and inclusive delivery

Communications, Content and Knowledge Management

Turn learning and partner experience into engaging, accessible content and resources that can be shared across AmplifyChange and its community.

• Work closely with the Communications team to promote learning activities and maintain consistent branding and messaging across learning and community channels.
• Coordinate the development of promotional materials, case studies, impact briefs and other learning resources, working with external designers and suppliers where required.
• Coordinate event reports, notes, recordings, and other learning outputs, ensuring they are accurate, accessible, appropriately edited and shared.
• Manage communications with Grantee Partners and other audiences through CRM systems including Constant Contact, Circle, and other digital channels.
• Use AI assisted tools appropriately to support drafting, translation and content repurposing, ensuring outputs are reviewed for accuracy, inclusivity, and quality. 
• Contribute to the development of AmplifyChange’s Learn and other digital learning resources.
• Work with colleagues, Grantee Partners facilitators, technical experts and external providers to develop high-quality learning materials, case studies, and knowledge products rooted in partner experience and evidence.
• Capture, organise and share learning from events, programmes and community activities to support organisational learning and knowledge management.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Use feedback, evidence and reflection to understand what's working and continually improve the learning and community experience for Grantee Partners.

• Work closely with the Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to collect, analyse, and report on participant feedback and learning outcomes.
• Monitor participant experience and engagement across learning events, programmes and digital platforms, identifying opportunities to strengthen participation and engagement.
• Lead reflection and continuous improvement activities. ensuring learning from evaluations and community engagement to shape future events, programmes and resources

Safeguarding, Data Protection and Security

Help create safe, inclusive and accessible learning and community spaces, ensuring activities are delivered in line with AmplifyChange's safeguarding, data protection and information security requirements.

• Ensure all learning and community activities comply with GDPR and AmplifyChange's data protection policies, working with the Operations team and Data Protection advisers as required.
• Maintain secure digital filing systems and follow organisational information security procedures.
• Support the development and implementation of appropriate safeguarding, vetting, and event security measures to create safe and inclusive learning environments where required.

Organisational Contribution

Contribute positively to the wider work and culture of AmplifyChange, collaborating with colleagues and responding flexibly to changing priorities.

• Work collaboratively across teams, sharing learning and contributing to wider organisational priorities.
• Contribute flexibly in response to emerging needs and opportunities within a fast-paced environment.
• You'll undertake any other duties reasonably required that are consistent with the scope and level of the role.

Please be aware that some of the SRHR material you will be engage with as part of your role may be of a distressing and sensitive nature. Relevant support is available in this regard.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We're looking for an organised, creative and collaborative person who enjoys bringing people together and creating engaging learning experiences. You'll be confident building relationships across cultures and communities, comfortable using digital tools and able to manage multiple activities while keeping people and their experience at the heart of your work.

You'll bring strong communication skills, curiosity and a proactive approach, with an interest in finding new ways for people to connect, share knowledge and learn from one another.

The candidate should possess the following:

Essential

• A commitment to AmplifyChange's vision, mission and values, including support for sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, LGBTQI+ rights and diverse and inclusive social movements.
• Professional-level written French and confidence speaking French, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience of coordinating and delivering engaging learning activities, events or programmes across online, in-person and/or hybrid formats.
• Experience of building and supporting engagement within online communities or networks.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate activities involving a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and sensitively with people from different countries, cultures and backgrounds.
• Confident using digital collaboration and engagement platforms, with the ability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong facilitation, presentation and communication skills, with the confidence to engage different audiences and support inclusive participation.
• Ability to develop clear, engaging and accessible content and learning materials for different audiences.
• Good judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to ensure content and activities are accurate, inclusive and appropriate, particularly when working with sensitive topics.
• A proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience of developing digital learning content, including using Canva, Learning Management Systems, video or similar tools.
• Experience of working with external facilitators, technical experts, designers or other suppliers.
• Experience of using AI-enabled tools to support learning, communications or knowledge management, with an awareness of responsible and ethical use.
• Experience of working with geographically dispersed communities or networks.
• Experience of working within international development, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality or a related field.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

This is a UK based, full time (37.5 hours/week) permanent position, reporting to the Head of Grant Making. AmplifyChange is based in Bath, and we operate on a hybrid working model where staff are expected to come into the office one day per week.

Requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered. We encourage applications from candidates who have knowledge and experience in countries that are eligible for funding from AmplifyChange.

Please also be aware that the Learning and Communities Officer role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship, and we can only accept applications from those with proof of the right to work in the UK. There may be some opportunity for international travel as part of this role.

SALARY AND PACKAGE

Basic salary range        £30,000 to £33,000 

Holiday                          25 days per annum on full time basis

Pension                          8% employer contribution

Life insurance               Life assurance scheme

Benefits                         Employee Assistance Program, Health Cash Plan

Our three hospital charities fundraise so that Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust can go above and beyond for their patients. We’re looking for a Senior Marketing Campaign Manager who can tell the story of our impact to key audiences, enabling us to raise more money for Evelina London, Guy’s Cancer Centre and Guy’s and St Thomas’s.  

This role would suit someone who enjoys leading cross-functional teams to produce impactful integrated marketing, working across a broad portfolio to produce briefs, assets and campaigns that deliver brand, lead generation and income targets.   

Right now, we’re funding over 200 projects at Evelina London, Guy’s Cancer Centre and Guy’s and St Thomas’s, with a total value of around £60m. These projects are finding better ways to diagnose and treat cancers, to reduce A&E attendance and unnecessary suffering, and to help very poorly children manage their treatments – to name just three. If you’re as excited about sharing these stories as we are, we’d love to hear from you.

About us
Guy’s & StThomas’Charity, Guy’s CancerCharityand Evelina London Children’s Charity are part of Guy’s & StThomas’Foundation.Our collective mission is to build the foundations of a healthier society. 

As part of our team, you will work alongside talented people from a mix of personal and professional backgrounds. We are a Living Wage employer and support flexible working, part-timerolesand job shares. Though our ambitions are serious, this is a friendly place to work with lots of opportunities to meet and socialise with colleagues. We believe there is immense power in diversity and aim to recruit and nurture talent who think and act differently. 

There is more information about working with us on our website, where you can read about: 

• How we approach recruitment 
• Our team,cultureand values 
• The benefits of working with us 
• Our approach to diversity, equity & inclusion, health & wellbeing, and learning & development 

Overall Purpose of the Role 

As the Senior Marketing Campaigns Manager, you’ll mastermind our integrated campaigns, enabling joint brand, lead generation and income activity that delivers more than the sum of its parts.  

You will make our integrated campaigns happen by: 

• Setting and delivering on the overall brief, including integrated campaign proposition brief 
• Working with Fundraising and Brand leads to set targets in their areas and agree content requirements 
• Working with Brand and Supporter Experience to define target audiences, actionable insights, and land comms plans  
• Working with channel and platform owners to unearth additional audience insights and agree paid, earned, owned and shared media plans 
• Devise comms planning tools, processes and mechanisms that enable decisions and delivery of multi-channel, multi-audience campaigns 
• Working with our storytelling function, funding and other teams to identify potential stories and ensure we represent funded projects and clinical outcomes accurately  
• Producing content briefs for in-house and freelance production 
• Overseeing content packs for platform, channel and product owners to self-serve 
• Overseeing campaign budgets and reporting frameworks 
• Enabling real-time campaign optimisation  
• Evaluating activity and making data-led recommendations for improvements and future investment.   

When workload allows, you may provide strategic marketing support on non-integrated campaigns. For those integrated campaigns supporting our fundraising for the transformation programme at Evelina London, you will work closely with PTC/CHP Comms Lead. For all other campaigns, you’re likely to find yourself leading a broad cross-function group of internal stakeholders including mass and high value fundraising, funding, digital and brand and supporter experience, and potentially working directly with the Comms team and clinicians at the Trust.  

You will line manage a Marketing Campaigns Officer and report to the Director.  

Key Responsibilities

Integrated campaign project planning, delivery and evaluation (approx. 75% of role) 

• With stakeholders, set metrics that help us hit annual channel, product and campaign targets 
• Produce briefs for integrated activity, including campaign propositions, target audiences, audience insight, case study and content requirements, that enable us to hit targets 
• Agree paid, earned, owned and shared media plans and ensure alignment with wider comms plans 
• Produce content briefs enabling impactful and cost-effective asset development 
• Overseeing content packs enabling platform, channel and product owners to self-serve impactful comms 
• Ensure campaign reporting enables real-time optimisation, additional content production where needed, and meaningful end of campaign evaluations, so we can improve for future.   

Strategic marketing support (approx. 15% of role) 

• Support fundraisers to write impactful briefs and propositions to enable effective delivery of non-integrated campaigns 
• Devise comms planning tools, processes and mechanisms that enable decisions and delivery of multi-channel, multi-audience campaigns  

Team Management(approx. 10% of role) 

• Linemanagement of1x Marketing Campaigns Officer, ensuringstrong performanceagainst objectives 

Work environment 

 The post holder should expect to: 

• Work in a hot desk environment,at leasttwodays a week ineithertheCharity’soffice, a hospital or with an NHS Trust comms team 
• Will occasionally be required to attend events in the evening and at weekends. 

Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills, abilities, and attributes: 

• Abilitytoidentifyand championthe needs of atarget audience 
• Ability to evaluate pros and cons of an approach dispassionately, including costs, and to exercise judgment when applying recommendations in our context 
• Curiosity about others’viewpoints,and the skills to reconcilewhere different to deliver a result 
• Excellent people skills with an ability to build strong relationships quickly with a range of stakeholders 
• Committed to constant learning and improving, including opennesstofeedback 
• Willingnessto engage in problem-solvingin other specialist areas 
• Committed toembedding diversity,equityand inclusion 
• Resilience towork independentlyand toleadwhen data is unclear or the broader context isuncertain 
• Confidence toidentifyand move on when the work is ‘good enough’ 

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications: 

• Experience of working with audience personas and using audience insight to shape briefs 
• Experience of developing integrated campaign propositions for multiple business objectives 
• Knowledge of requirements of digital platforms and channels when running a marketing campaign with paid, owned and earned elements 
• Experience of working on a broad campaign portfolio, and ensuring that details are accuratelyand impactfully communicated 
• Experience of delivering campaigns that deliver brand objectives 
• Experience of leading cross-functionally 
• Experience in reviewing and producing creative briefsthat deliver impactful photography,videographyand other creative assets 
• Knowledgeof fundraising, ideally both high value and mass market, and ideally in an NHS or health context 

Benefits 

• Contributory pension
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF), the UK’s leading patient charity for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis, to recruit a Senior Information and Education Manager.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: Hybrid role, with attendance at the charity’s Peterborough office for team meetings, collaboration and other key activities, typically on a quarterly basis, alongside travel to meetings, events and partner sites as required

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced health information, content or patient education professional to lead APF’s information and education work, ensuring people affected by pulmonary fibrosis can access clear, accurate, trusted and accessible information when they need it most.

Key responsibilities

• Lead APF’s patient information and education work, setting the strategic direction and developing a clear information and education roadmap.
• Lead the development, review and improvement of patient information across digital, print and other accessible formats.
• Undertake a full review of APF’s website patient information, improving content, structure, accessibility and user journeys.
• Identify content gaps and develop new resources based on audience needs, insight and emerging health information trends.
• Ensure information is clear, accurate, evidence-based, clinically reviewed, accessible and written in plain English.
• Strengthen APF’s processes for content creation, review, approval, publication, updating and retirement.
• Lead improvements to APF’s information distribution and resource ordering processes, balancing accessibility, cost and sustainability.
• Provide strategic oversight of APF’s education programme, supporting the Education and Events Co-ordinator to deliver high-quality sessions and events.
• Oversee education-related events, webinars and APF’s presence at relevant external conferences.
• Manage relationships with freelancers, suppliers and external partners, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective delivery.
• Develop effective evaluation and impact measurement, using feedback, analytics and insight to improve information and education activity.
• Act as an internal adviser on patient information quality, health literacy, accessibility and user-centred content.
• Manage the information and education budget and support funding proposals and business cases where required.

We are looking for:

• Experience drafting, editing or overseeing patient information or health content.
• Experience developing or contributing to information, education or content strategy.
• Experience managing content lifecycles and working with clinicians, expert reviewers or evidence-based content.
• Experience using feedback, analytics, insight or evaluation to improve content and user experience.
• Strong project and programme management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supporting or managing staff, including setting priorities and reviewing progress.
• Experience managing external suppliers, freelancers or agencies.
• An understanding of health information standards, including accessibility, health literacy, plain English and clinical review.
• An understanding of health misinformation and the importance of accurate, evidence-based communication.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work with clinicians, people with lived experience, colleagues and external partners.
• Good digital confidence and an understanding of how people find and use health information online.

If you are an experienced health information or patient education professional looking for a role with genuine purpose and impact, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please submit your CV.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

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.

Are you a relational leader passionate about Christian mission? Church Mission Society (CMS) seeks a dynamic Philanthropy Manager to shape our strategy and unlock growth at a pivotal moment. You will build generous high-net-worth pipelines, leading significant income opportunities to fuel Jesus-centred mission across the UK and globally. Join our team and bring Christ’s love and hope to the edges.

Ø  Permanent, 35 hours per week.

Ø  Hybrid working – approximately two days a week at CMS House, Oxford.

Ø  Starting salary of £42,840 per annum with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary. Incremental increases to salaries are applied annually.

Ø  CMS offers 36 days of annual and bank holiday leave as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Ø  CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:

· Access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors.

· Up to three volunteer days per annum.

· Up to three family emergency leave days per annum.

· Retreats and resources for prayer life.

We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.

Your role

Church Mission Society (CMS) is a dynamic global community with a 227-year history of making disciples of Jesus at the edges of societies. To support an ambitious three-year plan to see communities transformed and local leaders empowered, we are appointing a Philanthropy Manager to establish a sustainable income strategy.

Reporting directly to the Fundraising and Communications Director, you will line manage a dedicated four-person philanthropy team. You will own the strategic direction of our high-net-worth individual programme, as well as our trust and foundations income portfolios. Key responsibilities include network mapping, cultivating robust prospect pipelines, and embedding a best-in-class donor stewardship framework. Additionally, you will equip senior stakeholders to secure high-value major gifts.

We are seeking a proactive, values-led Christian leader who excels at translating complex contextual mission work into compelling funding proposals. The ideal candidate brings a proven record of major donor fundraising, team management expertise, and an analytical approach to CRM-driven donor pipelines. Based at CMS House with hybrid working, this role offers a rare opportunity to pioneer growth that empowers marginalised communities worldwide.

The organisation you’ll be joining

Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.

What you’ll need to succeed

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with high levels of motivation and the ability to develop and deliver strategy the leader of the team. You will have a track record in successfully initiating, managing and developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals securing six/seven figure donations and grants, via proposals or through face-to-face meetings as required.

It is a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian as well as committed to CMS’s values and aims.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.

Our commitment to you

Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy

Closing date

We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 4th October 2026

Interviews are planned to be held on Tuesday 13th October 2026 in CMS House, Oxford.

To apply

Please send your application form and CV via our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.

Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.

Supporter Stewardship Officer

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Supporter Stewardship Officer

Location England Southwest

£29,835 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Ref: 225REC

Full-time 35 hours per week – we are happy to discuss flexible working

Base: Hybrid working, averaging one day a week from Bristol Hub

Contract: Permanent

Disclosure: DBS is not required for this position as the post holder will not be working with school and community groups in the region.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Team: Fundraising and Supporter Engagement

As the Supporter Stewardship Officer you will be responsible for developing, delivering, monitoring and optimising supporter content and engagement journeys that strengthen loyalty, deepen commitment and increase support.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and deliver engaging journeys and touchpoints for donors and supporters.
• Monitor and test the effectiveness of supporter journeys in building lasting relationships and encouraging ongoing support.
• Assist in the creation of engaging content across digital and print platforms, ensuring supporters receive relevant and timely communications.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys thinking about supporter needs and motivations, and meeting those by using their communication skills to develop outstanding supporter experiences and journeys.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• Skilled in creating engaging digital experiences and continuously improving them through testing, feedback and audience insights.
• Experience managing and analysing large volumes of data while ensuring compliance with data protection.
• Experience writing effective, audience-focused copy and content, with strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) 
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Free, confidential support service available 24/7
• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans 
• Discount benefits 
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum, pro rata for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 35 per week, Monday - Friday) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Application deadline: 23:59, 27 September 2026
• Interviews will be held at the Bristol hub on the 12th or 13th October 2026. If you are unable to attend in-person, please contact us for an alternative arrangement. To apply, please complete our online application form.
• We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our workforce, including people of colour and candidates with disabilities. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

About Battle Cancer Program

The Battle Cancer Program is a growing charity that supports people affected by cancer through fitness, community, and connection. We work in partnership with gyms, coaches, and supporters across the UK to deliver impactful programmes that improve physical and mental wellbeing.

As we continue to grow, we are investing in our fundraising and digital presence to strengthen sustainability, increase visibility, and share the stories that make our work so powerful.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and creative Fundraising & Social Media Co-ordinator to support income generation and raise the profile of the charity through engaging digital content and coordinated fundraising activity.

This is a part-time role (15 hours per week), ideal for someone looking to build or expand their charity fundraising and communications experience. There is clear scope for the role to increase to 22.5 hours per week as fundraising income and capacity grow.

The role will involve occasional travel to Battle Cancer events and participating gyms, capturing content, building relationships, and helping to raise brand awareness across our community.

You will work closely with the Charity Director and Program Co-ordinator and play a key role in shaping how we engage supporters, partners, and the wider fitness community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of fundraising campaigns and appeals

• Manage and schedule social media content across key platforms

• Create engaging posts, stories, and supporter updates

• Attend Battle Cancer events to capture content and support fundraising activity

• Visit participating gyms to create content, highlight programme delivery, and raise brand awareness

• Support gym-led, community, and event fundraising initiatives

• Assist with donor stewardship and supporter communications

• Track and report on fundraising and social media performance
   

As the role develops (and hours increase), responsibilities may expand to include:

• Leading fundraising campaigns and appeals

• Supporting corporate partnerships and sponsorship

• Greater ownership of fundraising strategy and reporting
   

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience or a strong interest in fundraising, communications, or digital engagement

• Is confident creating content in live environments (events, gyms, community settings)

• Is comfortable travelling to events and partner locations

• Has strong written communication and storytelling skills

• Is organised, proactive, and able to manage their own workload

• Is passionate about the charity sector and our mission
   

Experience in a charity, events, or fundraising environment is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours and location

• Employer pension contribution

• Supportive and values-driven working environment

• Opportunity to grow the role and hours as the charity develops

• The chance to make a real impact in a growing organisation

About This Job

The role requires a strong communicator who can translate complex information into accessible content and build trusted relationships across key stakeholder groups, particularly within the ACF. As well as a requirement to attend events across the UK to promote the charity.

Essential Skills

· GCSE English or equivalent experience

· At least two year’s experience of drafting award citations or funding applications

· Experience of working with partners, internally and externally

· Ability to extract information from people with varying powers of written expression

· Information gathering and analysis skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

By joining the charities, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.

· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible).

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs by Sunday 4th October 2026.

Interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams shortly after the closing date.

While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up with references.

Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.

Location: Central London, hybrid (2 days per week on site)
Contract: Temporary, until December 2026
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Salary: £19.18 to £20.24 per hour (+ £2.44 to £2.57 holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for an Interim Communications Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to join a purpose-driven organisation during a key period of activity. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will lead the delivery of strategic communications initiatives, develop engaging content, manage a range of projects and campaigns, and help strengthen the organisation’s profile across multiple channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver integrated communications plans that support organisational objectives.
• Lead the creation of high-quality content across digital, print and internal communications channels.
• Manage communications projects and campaigns from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing expert communications advice and support.
• Oversee website content and contribute to ongoing digital development initiatives.
• Support media relations activity and identify opportunities to raise organisational profile.
• Ensure brand consistency and accessibility standards are maintained across all communications outputs.
• Monitor and report on communications performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate competing priorities across multiple projects while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Contribute to wider organisational initiatives and support cross-functional collaboration.

Key Requirements:

• Significant experience in a communications, public affairs, marketing or external affairs role.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver successful communications strategies and campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing content for a variety of audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Understanding of digital communications, content management systems and performance reporting.
• Experience within the charity, public sector or wider not-for-profit sector would be advantageous.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

At Prospectus, we believe recruitment should be human-led and we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. While AI may be used to support our administrative process, all applications are reviewed by people and all hiring decisions are made by experienced recruiters.

CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER

Head of External Affairs (Maternity cover) - January 2027 start

· Maternity cover

· Salary £62,388 per annum

· Full or part time (minimum 4 days a week)

· Flexible working options will be supported.

· Central London Office and Hybrid working (at least 6 days a month office attendance)

We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.

Help shape the country's response to an ageing society

The Centre for Ageing Better is looking for an experienced, politically astute and ambitious Head of External Affairs to join us on a maternity cover contract.

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the country's most influential voices on ageing at a time of significant social, economic and political change. As Head of External Affairs, you will lead our communications, public affairs and campaigning work, helping us secure greater government attention, commitment and action on the opportunities and challenges of our ageing society.

Alongside leading a high-performing team, you will personally drive some of our most strategically important influencing priorities. Working closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you will lead high-profile programmes of work across our action areas of Work, Homes & Communities and Ageism & Inequality, helping to ensure that government, parliamentarians, local leaders and other decision-makers take meaningful action to improve the experience of ageing. These programmes will sit at the heart of our efforts to make ageing a mainstream political priority and secure practical policy change.

This is an ideal role for someone who combines outstanding strategic leadership with a track record of delivering high-impact public affairs, policy and communications programmes that have achieved real-world change.

About you

We're looking for someone who brings a blend of strategic leadership, political awareness and hands-on delivery experience.

You will have:

• Significant experience in public affairs, strategic communications, campaigning and policy influencing.
• A strong track record of securing policy, political or systems change through effective influencing and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience of working successfully with Westminster, Whitehall and other senior decision-makers.
• Demonstrable experience of developing policy positions and translating evidence, research and evaluation into compelling content and influencing narratives.
• Experience of leading high-profile programmes, campaigns or initiatives that have attracted government attention and resulted in action from decision-makers.
• A track record of developing and delivering integrated communications and influencing strategies that achieve measurable impact.
• Excellent writing, stakeholder management and political influencing skills.
• Strong leadership and people management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• The ability to think strategically while also delivering complex projects and responding to a fast-changing external environment.

About us

The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent centre of excellence on ageing and demographic change. We work with national and local government, industries, businesses and community organisations to improve how people experience ageing. Our work focuses on creating better workplaces, homes and communities, while tackling ageism and addressing inequality in later life.

The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) and part of the government’s What Works Network. We are fortunate to have monies remaining from our endowment from the NLCF to fully fund us until 2029, and we will be looking for new funding opportunities to sustain activity beyond 2029.

We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve with a workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people. 

We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.

To Apply

To apply, please follow the link to complete an application form and Equality and Diversity form.

Please address in your supporting statement how you meet the person specification for the role as fully as possible to demonstrate why you should be shortlisted for an interview for this post.

Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically rejected.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace and the support that generative AI can offer. However, we would encourage you to write your supporting statement and complete your application without the use of AI and if you do use AI, to avoid copy and pasting and to consider the value it will add. We encourage you to showcase your experience and knowledge using your own unique voice.

The closing date for this role is 9am on Monday 28th September, with in- person interviews to take place during the week commencing 26th October with an expected W/C 4th January start date.