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Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music groups. We represent over 3,900 groups comprising around 200,000 musicians of all types, genres and abilities.
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role at the heart of Making Music’s growth.
As Marketing and Communications Director, you will lead how we attract, retain and engage our members, with a strong focus on digital acquisition, including SEO. You will sit on the senior management team and play a key role in shaping organisational strategy and overall impact.
Success in this role will be measured through:
You will manage the Marketing and Communications team, made up of Communications and Engagement Manager (5dpw), Content Manager (4dpw) and Communications Coordinator (2.5dpw)
Key Priorities (First 12 Months)
Reporting to the Head of Internal Communications and working alongside a delivery manager, this new fixed term role will be a crucial colleague helping us to deliver a new network wide communications platform. The platform is key to a new internal communications strategy to enable the Age UK Network of local, national and international charities to collaborate more effectively and ultimately deliver more for older people.
This role will act as the internal communications team's key specialist on the project and work closely with a Delivery Manager, technology colleagues and our platform provider.
The successful candidate will bring significant internal communications experience and be able to demonstrate and evidence knowledge and significant expertise in setting up, launching and embedding a new intranet across a complex network of organisations. Strong collaboration and presentation skills are essential as the role will work with diverse stakeholders through the delivery and launch phases.
This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (EC3N 2LB). As this is a new fixed term role, with high stakeholder engagement, you will be expected to attend the office twice a week. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity.
Please note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract position.
Age UK internal grade: 4L
Last date for applications Monday 22nd June 2026.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
Skills and knowledge
Personal attributes
Great to Have's:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
Skills and knowledge
Please look at the attached job description for more information on the role responsibilities.
What we offer in return
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity to lead Jamie’s Farm’s social media and storytelling, helping more people connect with our mission and the lives of the young people we support. At a time of growth for our charity, we are looking for a Communications Manager – Social Media & Storytelling to join our team. You will lead our organic social media across core platforms and create authentic, engaging stories that capture not just what we do, but why it matters.
What is Jamie’s Farm? Jamie’s Farm is a charity that runs therapeutic farm-based programmes for young people who are struggling to thrive at school or at home. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges. As part of the dynamic HQ team we offer a beautiful and unique supportive working environment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about making a real difference.
More about the role: As Communications Manager – Social Media & Storytelling, you will lead our organic social media and storytelling from idea to publication. Building relationships across Jamie’s Farm, you will help identify the moments, stories and voices that bring our work to life, and develop content for different channels and audiences. You will also lead the creation of external newsletters, and make thoughtful use of digital tools and AI to enhance your work.
About you: We are looking for someone with experience managing social media and a strong instinct for identifying and developing compelling stories. You will be confident creating engaging short-form content, highly proactive, and comfortable working at pace while maintaining quality. You will also be an excellent relationship-builder, able to work across teams and build trust quickly in order to capture authentic moments and stories.
You will be comfortable using digital tools and will understand the importance of safeguarding, consent and representing young people with dignity and care. Most importantly, you will bring strong alignment with Jamie’s Farm’s mission and a passion for helping more people connect with our work.
This role could suit someone with broader communications or content experience who is excited by the opportunity to focus on social media and storytelling in a mission-led organisation.
Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below. Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you new to office work or looking to gain varied experience in a supportive environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Recruitment Administrator to join our Creative Support Recruitment Department, dedicated to the in-house recruitment of the best candidates to work in our own social care services.
This is a varied role that encompasses elements of Recruitment, HR and Marketing. This makes it ideal for candidates’ looking to develop the skills and knowledge to lead into a career in one these areas without the pressures of an agency environment.
Based at our friendly Head Office in Stockport, located just a few minutes’ walk from the train and bus services, you will have involvement in all stages of the recruitment process. Liaising with service managers and other seniors, you will assist them in their recruitment by working on advert content creation, online job posting, providing relevant interview questions and taking on a front facing role by promoting our vacancies through local jobs fairs.
Additionally, you will support candidates through the onboarding process of pre-employment checks through to their start date thereby providing you with the foundation for successful career.
We require no previous office related experience but the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail, as well as the confidence and self- assured nature to speak to candidates and managers at events and whist managing their own caseload. This is a full time role primarily working Monday to Friday, 9am till 5pm.
Vacancy Reference Number: 84372
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Chapter One
Chapter One is a growing charity, working to ensure that every child has 1:1 reading support at the time they need it most.
Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme currently supports about 3,500 children a year. It pairs disadvantaged, struggling five to eight-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who come from over 180 local and national businesses. The volunteer task is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.
We have set ourselves ambitious targets and want to support 3,900 children by 2026/27, so this role, with responsibility for communicating and maintaining relationships with our existing corporate partners, will be crucial to ensuring that we have sufficient volunteers and support to achieve this target.
For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.
About the Role
Chapter One is seeking a proactive, organised and enthusiastic Corporate Partnerships Communications Officer, reporting to our Marketing & Communications Manager, to support the delivery of excellent communications and content for our growing portfolio of corporate partners. Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships and Marketing & Communications teams, you will coordinate partner communications activity, managing workflows, timelines, approvals and follow-up to ensure a smooth and positive partner experience.
You will build strong relationships with corporate partners across our partnership tiers, acting as a key point of contact where appropriate and helping to identify and develop engaging stories, case studies and content opportunities. You will create tailored communications for partners, including internal announcements, intranet content and employee-facing materials, ensuring messaging is aligned with partner needs and Chapter One’s mission.
This is a new role within Chapter One and is an opportunity for an early career professional to learn about charity partnership communications in a dynamic charity which is flexible and agile.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary coordinator for corporate partnership communications and content, managing workflow, timelines, follow-up and sign-off.
Build and maintain effective relationships with corporate partners across the Platinum, Gold, Silver and other partnership tiers, acting as their main point of contact where appropriate.
Proactively identify, gather, and develop stories, case studies, and other content opportunities from across the corporate partnership base.
Draft bespoke content for individual corporate partners on request — for example, internal announcements, intranet copy, or employee-facing campaign materials.
Work closely with the Marketing & Communications and Corporate Partnerships teams to ensure content is aligned with the corporate partner journey and that sign-off processes run smoothly.
Support the production of corporate partner impact reports, award entries, and a content and asset library relevant to corporate partners.
Maintain accurate records of corporate partner activity, approvals, preferences and key communications.
Contribute to improving processes, workflows and consistency across corporate partnership communications activity.
Represent Chapter One professionally in all partner interactions.
General Responsibilities
Attend online and in-person meetings and relevant team sessions to support collaboration, communication and delivery of Chapter One’s activities.
Provide general administrative support to the Marketing & Communication and Corporate Partnerships teams as required.
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines, ensuring content requests, approvals and partner communications are delivered in a timely and organised way.
Support the maintenance and organisation of corporate partnership resources, including content libraries, assets and shared team materials.
Represent Chapter One professionally at meetings, events and partner interactions, demonstrating commitment to the organisation’s mission and values.
Undertake other duties as required to support the delivery of Chapter One’s objectives.
We are looking for applicants with the following essential qualities:
Strong relationship-builder, confident working with a range of partners and stakeholders.
Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a reliable approach to follow-up and record-keeping.
A clear and adaptable communicator, able to write well for different audiences and channels.
Proactive and self-starting, with an eye for stories, content opportunities and ways to improve how things work.
Process-minded and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
A collaborative team player, happy working across teams and with shared sign-off processes.
Calm and flexible under pressure, able to exercise good judgement and handle sensitive information with discretion.
How to Apply
Please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter via Charity Jobs. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should:
Detail your relevant experience, including clear examples.
Tell us about a specific example of a piece of work you were responsible for - a relationship, a project, a piece of content - that wasn't going as planned. What did you do, and what would you do differently? We will expect you to talk about this at the interview.
Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We understand that you may use AI to help craft your application, but do remember that we will be looking for individuals who write a covering letter that stands out. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of inclusive teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
N.B. Shortlisting is likely to take place from 29/06/2026. Stage 1 interviews are planned for 08/07/2026 and 09/07/2026 with successful applicants being invited to a second interview between 15/07/2026 - 16/07/2026. These dates have been scheduled based on the recruiting team’s availability, however we will make every effort to accommodate alternative requests where possible.
At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive.
Young Scot is looking for an ambitious and experienced Director of Marketing and
Information to lead our national information, content, digital marketing, communications and
platform strategy at a pivotal moment of transformation.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how Scotland’s national youth information and citizenship
charity reaches, informs and engages young people aged 11–26 in an increasingly fast-moving
digital world. Central to the role will be our charitable mission, and the values that underpin
everything Young Scot does.Working alongside the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, you’ll
lead the strategic development of Young Scot’s information services, marketing activity,
communications and branding, digital platforms and audience engagement approach, ensuring
we remain relevant, trusted and innovative in how we serve young people across Scotland.
You’ll oversee the evolution of Young Scot’s digital ecosystem, including our website, app,
membership and media communications and wider content infrastructure, ensuring these
platforms are modern, scalable and future-ready.
This role requires a leader who is comfortable shaping strategy and delivering execution. You’ll
bring experience leading teams, driving audience growth, overseeing digital products and
translating emerging opportunities appropriately - including AI and new media behaviours -
into practical organisational and societal advantage.
You’ll also play a central role in ensuring Young Scot continues to deliver high-quality
commissioned campaigns, trusted information services and impactful engagement activity in
partnership with the Scottish Government, public sector partners, commercial organisations
and the wider youth sector.
If you’re a confident strategic leader, an innovative thinker, and someone excited by the
opportunity to shape the future of youth information and engagement in Scotland, we’d love to
hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Drive our funding and champion our mission through content and campaigns. Help us build a future where no one in Milton Keynes has to remain homeless - be the turning point in someone's story.
The Shelter MK is looking for a dynamic fundraiser and creative communicator to drive income growth, strengthen our brand, and build powerful partnerships that change lives.
We’re open to one full‑time role or two part‑time specialists with experience and proven success in one or both specialisms.
What you’ll do
What you’ll bring
Why join us
Apply with your CV and a short cover letter, telling us what you bring and whether you’re interested in the full‑time role or a part‑time specialist position — and your preferred hours.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship. We welcome applications from candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.
We believe everyone deserves a place to call home, even when life takes an unexpected turn ... a safe space for people and their beloved dogs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
The Law Society of England and Wales is looking to recruit a Membership Project Executive to join our Membership Engagement & Services Team.
The role will provide project and stakeholder management and coordination in relation to events, meetings and content, including video, website, social media and enewsletters. The role supports the operations of a team of engagement managers to deliver on an ambitious annual programme tailored to different membership segments. The role proactively maintains accurate trackers, templates, schedules, action plans and dashboards, documents team processes, performs research and analysis, prepares draft documents and programmes, plans and organises the delivery of events, meetings and content, and works closely with members and internal stakeholders.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information.
What we're looking for
We are looking for highly organised and experienced planners in relation to events organisation and content delivery. You will have an excellent eye for detail, a proactive approach, anticipate issues before they arise and demonstrate excellent research, analytical, communication and writing skills. You will have excellent stakeholder management skills and be able to work with limited supervision. You will thrive on managing competing priorities across a portfolio of cross-organisational projects while consistently delivering excellent outcomes.
What's in it for you
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to and impact a purpose-driven organisation. You will join a strong brand committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of clarity, trust, excellence and respect.
We operate a hybrid working environment (2-3 days per week in the office), a generous flexible benefits package, a supportive working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.
Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.
Do you want to use your digital marketing skills to help children and young people experience 'Alder Hey magic' every year?
As Digital Marketing Officer, you'll play a key role in raising awareness of the incredible work carried out by Alder Hey Children's Charity. Whether that's funding life-saving medical equipment, pioneering research and innovation, or enhancing the hospital experience for children and their families. You'll help to share stories through digital platforms to inspire support and make a lasting impact.
You'll join a close-knit, supportive team who look after one other. One of the most unique and extraordinary things about this organisation is its trailblazing approach to flexible working and wellbeing. The entire organisation works a 30 hour, 4-day week paid at the full-time salary equivalent.
Salary: £26,848 - £31,439 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 30 hours Mon-Thurs (4-day working week, paid as full-time)
Location: Hybrid, between Alder Hey (Liverpool) and home
Benefits: 27 days holiday (+bank) FTE, 4% employer pension contribution, NHS Blue Light card, wellbeing programme
Culture: Flexible working and a culture that champions wellbeing
About the role
This is a hands-on role where you'll take responsibility for coordinating and maximising digital channels, including website, email and paid-for ads. With a focus on understanding SEO optimisation and Google ads, you'll use analytics and insights to improve digital engagement and impact.
Of course, you'll be coordinating and designing engaging creative copy as part of this role, but we aren't looking for just a content creator. This role requires a digital-first approach, grounded in data, analytics and insight, to drive awareness, engagement and action.
There's real scope to make this role your own and an opportunity for professional development and career growth down the line.
About you
You may be a digital marketing specialist already, or a marketing generalist with a keen interest to move into the digital space.
First and foremost, we're looking for someone with an analytical and data-driven approach to marketing. Someone who understand results are driven by the quality of the insight and information you have at your fingertips.
We'd love to see you demonstrating:
To apply
If you're proactive and collaborative, and keen to contribute to a charity making magic happen, then we'd love to hear from you.
Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Gabi Smith at Charity People as the first step.
Deadline: 9am Thursday 25th June
Interviews: Tuesday 7th July
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
About FLEX
Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) is a research, policy and practice organisation working towards an end to labour exploitation. FLEX seeks to achieve this vision through the prevention of labour abuses, protection of the rights of those affected or at risk of exploitation and by promoting best practice responses to labour exploitation through research and evidence-based advocacy. FLEX is a small organisation that packs a big punch in terms of policy change and influencing.
About the Role
As Communications Officer, you will play a central role in delivering FLEX’s communications strategy and ensuring communications activity supports the organisation’s strategic objectives. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation and with external stakeholders, you will develop engaging content, manage digital communications channels, strengthen the organisation’s profile, and support media and stakeholder engagement.
The role requires a proactive and organised communicator with strong writing, digital and project management skills who can adapt content for different audiences and platforms.
Job title: Communications Officer
Location: FLEX office, Vauxhall, London – currently operating flexible hybrid working with a mixture of in-person and remote working.
Salary: £34,840 per annum, pro rata, subject to deductions for ta and national insurance contributions as required by law.
Hours: 4 days per week (30 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation
Social Media and Digital Engagement
Branding and Internal Communications
Media Relations and External Engagement
Project Management and Reporting
We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. This means we are committed to being an anti-racist, trans-inclusive, gender-equitable and intersectional organisation.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. In particular, those who have lived experience of the immigration system or who identify as part of marginalised communities.
If you are disabled or become disabled, we encourage you to tell us about your condition so that we can make reasonable adjustments and consider what support may be provided at the interview and task stage.
We are working to end labour exploitation by challenging and transforming the systems and structures that make workers vulnerable to abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting opportunity for a dynamic communications lead to shape and deliver impactful communications, marketing, and engagement strategies that amplify the charity’s brand, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and advance its mission to improve social mobility for young people.
Communications and Marketing Manager
The Charity
We're on a mission to help 50,000 young people aged 9-24 years increase their social mobility by 2027. We've already supported 43,000, and we need your expertise to help us to do more. Our proven programmes inspire and mentor young people to increase their fi nancial independence, social mobility and create happier, safer communities. We believe in a world where no-one’s background ever holds them back.
Main Purpose of the Role (Sole Lead)
Strategy & Leadership
- Lead all communications activities, marketing, and engagement strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate strategy effectiveness with KPIs, ensuring brand consistency and report to the leadership team and Board of Trustees.
Marketing & PR
- Drive brand visibility and profi le-raising initiatives by establishing deep-rooted connections with key media influencers and journalists.
- Prepare charity spokespeople for media appearances.
- Create marketing assets that attract, engage, and retain new business.
- Social Media: Create and execute dynamic strategies to grow engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement & Events
- Draft and publish Quarterly board reports, annual reports and other documents.
- Oversee and deliver high-quality event communications.
- Plan and create engaging newsletters and appeals.
- Source and develop compelling stories from stakeholders.
Digital Campaigns & Management
- Website: Develop and update produce high-quality, engaging content.
- Create SEO Strategy, tracking performance and updating website content.
Skills Required
- Ability to think strategically, manage goals, and develop and implement Communications and Marketing strategies.
- Creative fl air and strong communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to draft high-quality documents for a range of audiences
- Strong interpersonal and infl uencing skills, with the ability to form positive relationships at board level and people from a range of backgrounds
- Enthusiastic and self-driven, able to think quickly, plan and act independently
- DE&I understanding an advantage
Benefits
Hybrid Working
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thrive’s vision is that gardening is actively encouraged as part of personal health and wellbeing management and Social & Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) services are available wherever people live.
Working across multiple income streams, the postholder will support the development and delivery of high-impact fundraising campaigns, compelling cases for support, and meaningful donor communications. With a strong focus on Regular Giving growth and supporter stewardship, the role plays an important part in strengthening long-term financial sustainability.
This is a proactive role requiring strong content development skills, attention to insight and performance, and the ability to contribute to continuous improvement in fundraising systems and processes.
For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment in the first instance.
For further information and full JD please refer to the attachment below.
#Fundraising #Fundraising Planning # Fundraising officer #Funding #Fundraising oppurtunities
To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification, how you meet Thrive values and what you will bring to Thrive.
At a glance:
NAPAC is looking for a new Head of Learning and Training to lead the next phase of our learning and training function. It is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen an important area of NAPAC’s work at a pivotal moment.
This is a senior role for someone who can combine strategic leadership with real credibility in content creation, facilitation and trauma-informed practice. We are looking for a person who can lead the development of high-quality training and consultancy products, deliver engaging sessions themselves, and set the standard for others across a blended model of internal expertise and external trainers.
A psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, mental health, clinical or equivalent trauma-related background would be highly desirable.
The role requires strong learning and development leadership, intellectual curiosity, excellent stakeholder skills, and the ability to translate complex material into clear, engaging and professionally credible learning.
Benefits include: 25 days annual leave, contributory pension scheme with 5% employer contribution subject to a minimum 3% employee contribution, and HSF health plan.
To apply, please read the attached job description for more information, and send the following documents to recruitment at napac dot org dot uk to apply:
Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 21 June 2026
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For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
Research and Development Officer
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £27, 526 per annum, with annual salary increments for the first three years
Location: Homebased – however NCB and RiP has offices in Sheffield, Newton Abbot, London and Belfast that staff can work from should they choose.
The Vacancy
We are looking for a talented Research and Development Officer to join our children and families team at Research in Practice. In this role you will develop and deliver accessible content and learning activities that promote evidence-informed practice and policy across child and family social care, youth and family justice as part of our annual delivery programme for our partners. You will also be involved in the delivery of commissioned project work.
The successful candidate will have experience designing and delivering resources, workshops, webinars, and events for a range of audiences, including senior leaders.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong written and editorial skills, excellent facilitation skills and who is confident distilling complex information into accessible learning materials. While the position requires engagement with and understanding of research, it is not a primary research role.
Key responsibilities are:
Research in Practice
Research in Practice is part of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) family. For over 60 years, the NCB has been building a better childhood for all.
Research in Practice works with organisations across the adults and children’s social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages.
About NCB
For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.
Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.
The Benefits
Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 8th July 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.
No agencies please.
It’s been a fantastic few years at Nova with new projects and campaigns reaching hundreds of local good causes. We are a small Wakefield-based charity with a big impact for the community groups, charities and social enterprises in the local area that we support. We do this through specialist advice, networks, funding and as a trusted source of information – that’s where you could come in.
We’re looking for someone to join our friendly and collaborative team. Someone that can get the right information to the right people so that local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations get the support they need to thrive. It’s a brilliant way to use your creative skills to make a difference.
What does this role involve?
The Officer will play a central role in bringing our communications and marketing to life. They’ll support with interesting and diverse campaigns that build an engaged community of members and celebrate the impact of the VCSE sector in Wakefield District.
Here’s a quick insight into what the Officer will be busy with:
What are we looking for in our Communications Officer?
It's a brilliant opportunity for someone with creative fair and an understanding of marketing.
Take a look at the Person Specification on our website for more details and if you feel you are the right person, we’d encourage you to apply! We value personal qualities and experience as well as work experience.
What do we offer?
You’ll benefit from a competitive salary, 28 days a holiday a year (plus bank holidays), and some great benefits including:
We’re an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways. More information can be found in the Application Pack and in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
To apply, complete the online application form.
Closing date: Sunday 5 July, 9pm
Interview date: Thursday 16 July
We notify all applicants of the outcome of your application however, due to capacity, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants until the interview stage.
We're a local charity that supports Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Wakefield District to thrive.
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