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Portland Press Limited – the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Biochemical Society – is seeking a Non-Executive Director to join its Board.

The current Board is a dynamic forum comprising a mix of Biochemical Society Trustees and specialist Non-Executive Directors.

This is a pivotal time for the organisation as it capitalises on links between Portland Press and the Society and continues to navigate open science and changes across the wider academic publishing landscape. Publishing is key to the research dissemination goals of the Group and vital to the financial viability of the Society.

We are looking for individuals who are excited about contributing to the Group’s endeavours over the coming three-year period. The successful candidates will have:
• Demonstrable recent experience in evolving scholarly publishing and content services to meet the changing needs of researchers across the globe.
• Deep knowledge of making business-model changes and sculpting/structuring new commercial offerings.
• Awareness of research-funder policy shifts, with ideas about how to navigate these changes.

In addition you should meet the eligibility requirements for company directors, be able to commit the time necessary to fulfil the duties of the role, and understand the associated legal responsibilities.

This role offers a remuneration package of £7,500 per annum and will require the quarterly review of reporting in line with attendance at four board meetings per year.

It is intended that interviews will take place by the end of June 2026. The role will commence from January 2027 onwards, with a preceding period of shadowing (from September 2026).

Closing date for applications is Friday 12th June 2026.

To apply follow the link and upload a CV and Cover letter addressed to Prof. Nigel Hooper via the button below. It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter.

The Society reserves the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date in the event that a high volume of applications are received.

The Society is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

At Viva, we want children everywhere to have life in all its fullness. Viva inspires, supports and connects networks of churches and community-based organisations to work together to make a bigger, better and longer-lasting impact in the lives of children.

We do this by providing coaching, supporting programme implementation, helping them access funding, creating tools to measure impact, and facilitating a global community of learning.

As Viva’s Marketing & Creative Executive, you will play a key role in our Fundraising & Engagement team as you develop and deliver high-impact content across a wide range of media. Whether online or in person, your work will inspire new and existing supporters, build new community and enable Viva’s mission to be more widely known.  

You’ll need to be creative, curious and adaptable to digital trends so that you can deliver authentic, impactful stories. You’ll be quick and eager to learn, and keen to start or develop your career in digital media and marketing. And while you enjoy working closely with a global team, you will also be self-motivated and proactive.

Through your role, you will play a vital part in making it possible for Viva to achieve its goal of enabling more children to live life in all its fullness.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Social Media: leading and managing Viva’s social media channels by maintaining and developing current platforms while building a strong and growing community.

· Event and Campaign Marketing: planning and monitoring Viva’s marketing for campaigns and events, as well as representing Viva at events.

· Graphic Design and Creative Content: designing and creating engaging digital content.

· Supporter Communications: enabling Viva’s supporters to experience great communications.  

Location: this role can be remote, hybrid or office-based in Viva’s Oxford office with occasional travel in the UK

Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Part-time hours would be considered for the right candidate

Salary: £27,500 per annum (full-time salary)

How to apply: Take a look at the full job description and person spec in the Job Information Pack and then click the button below. You’ll need to submit a CV and cover letter including three specific pieces of content you have created.

Please note that you will need the right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role.

Key dates: the closing date will be midnight on Sunday 14th June 2026. Interviews will be held online on Thursday 25th June 2026.

About Malaria No More UK

We exist to end malaria, together. Malaria is preventable and treatable — yet a child still dies every minute from this disease. At Malaria No More UK (MNMUK), we refuse to accept this. Through targeted influencing communications, bold partnerships and political advocacy, we mobilise the leadership, funding and innovation needed to end malaria. We work to protect G7 ODA budgets for malaria and unlock new financing opportunities that accelerate progress toward a malaria-free world.

At a time of uncertainty for international development and malaria financing, this work has never been more vital. The future of the malaria fight is being shaped now — and with the right leadership, creativity and advocacy, we can secure the investment needed to end malaria in our lifetime, saving lives and unlocking billions in shared growth and prosperity

Job summary

The Senior Policy and Research Manager will play a central role in building MNMUK’s advocacy arguments both globally and within the UK. The postholder will lead MNMUK’s flagship research projects, developing and commissioning new research, managing consultants, writing compelling reports and supporting the team with widespread dissemination across donor markets and media.

We are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience of developing, commissioning and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data/research, and who has had experience of working in a team to translate evidence and policy into advocacy arguments and media outputs. We are looking for a confident communicator (especially in written form) with strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Key responsibilities

Research and evidence management

· Lead the development, commissioning and project management of quality research, data and insight projects to build advocacy arguments and drive news media coverage

· Lead on generating evidence, insights and research, including analysis of existing data (evidence reviews/secondary analysis) and primary quantitative/qualitative research

· Drive sustainable, well accepted processes to ensure the organisation uses up to date and accurate statistics and messaging

· Monitor updates in malaria science and research, keeping MNMUK aware of key developments

· Develop subject expertise on malaria, global health research and development and new financing (World Bank IDA, philanthropy, blended finance)

Campaign and media support

· Write compelling reports, briefings and inquiry submissions for politicians and policymakers, and work with colleagues to provide support on similar documents.

· Work closely with the media team to develop the content needed to deliver supportive news coverage (both in the UK and globally)

· Support the development of policy and campaign propositions across our MNMUK’ work (including innovation/science of malaria tools and financing opportunities for global health)

· Present policy arguments and findings for internal and external audiences in a clear and compelling way

Partner relationship management

· Develop and manage relationships with key partners in the fields of scientific research e.g. LSHTM and global health bodies e.g. Gavi, the vaccine alliance

· Occasional travel may be required to Africa and/ or Europe, sometimes at short notice.

Qualifications, skills and experience

Essential

Experience

· Significant experience of using policy and research to drive advocacy, policy or communication strategies and campaigns (globally or within the UK)

· Significant experience of developing /commissioning research and managing consultants

· Significant experience of supporting the development of impactful news media products (including media stories and press trips)

· Experience writing reports, briefings and consultation responses for political audiences

· Evidence of successful relationship building and partnership working

· Strong project management and organisational skills

Knowledge

· Understanding of key international development issues and debates

· Knowledge of relevant research methods and how to apply them

Skills

· Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills

· Strong copywriting skills – able to translate complex content into language the public and media can be motivated by

· Stakeholder management and relationship building skills

· Attention to detail

Desirable

· Experience working on malaria or global health

· Academic background in international development / global health / malaria or a related field

· Experience working in matrixed or cross-functional organisational structures

· Knowledge of World Bank financing structures

· Knowledge of AI tools for research processes

· Experience of working with a range of senior stakeholders

What we offer

· A collaborative, creative and mission-driven team culture

· Hybrid working

· 10% employer pension contribution

· 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and organisation-wide closure over the Christmas period to ensure everyone enjoys a meaningful break

· Opportunities for learning and development

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. 

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The Head of Communications, Campaigns and Awareness will be the driving force behind Neuroendocrine Cancer UK’s voice, visibility and influence. Leading our communications and engagement strategy, this role will shape how we connect with patients, supporters, healthcare professionals and the wider public - building powerful campaigns, growing awareness, and ensuring our message cuts through where it matters most.

At the heart of the organisation, you’ll bring energy, creativity and strategic direction to everything from national awareness activity to day-to-day storytelling. You’ll champion a clear, compelling narrative for NCUK, ensuring all communications are insight-led, mission-driven, and always centred around the experiences of patients and families affected by neuroendocrine cancer.

We’re looking for an ambitious, ideas-driven communications leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves making things happen. A natural relationship-builder and confident self-starter, you’ll spot opportunities, inspire collaboration across teams, and turn complex messages into bold, engaging content and campaigns that deliver real impact.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the profile and future voice of a growing charity with big ambitions. One day you might be leading a major awareness campaign or securing media opportunities; the next, creating compelling digital content, supporting fundraising activity, or influencing strategic direction at senior level.

If you’re a creative thinker, a brilliant communicator, and someone who wants their work to genuinely change lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Application deadline: 12 noon on Monday 15th June 2026

Provisional interview date: 30th June and 1st July 2026

Help Change the Future of Polycystic Kidney Disease Research

Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Manager

PKD Charity
Remote (UK-based) | Part-time (22.5 hours / 3 days per week)
Salary: £33,000–£35,000 FTE pro rata (£19,800–£21,000 actual)

The PKD Charity is looking for an exceptional communicator and relationship-builder to lead patient involvement in groundbreaking PKD research.

This is not a standard engagement role.

You will help ensure that the voices, experiences and priorities of people living with polycystic kidney disease directly influence research, clinical studies and future healthcare decisions across the UK.

PKD affects around 70,000 people in the UK. It causes kidney failure, lifelong health complications and reduced life expectancy. There is currently no cure.

We believe research is stronger when patients are genuinely heard — not consulted as an afterthought.

That’s where you come in.

The Opportunity

As our Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Manager, you’ll lead and shape involvement activity through the PKD Research Hub, working alongside patients, researchers, clinicians and partners to make research more inclusive, meaningful and impactful.

You’ll:

• Lead and support our Patient Involvement Panel
• Facilitate high-quality patient engagement and focus groups
• Work directly with researchers and industry partners
• Champion authentic lived experience in research decision-making
• Support awareness of clinical studies and research opportunities
• Create compelling patient stories and engagement content
• Help influence the future direction of PKD research in the UK

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Understands the power of meaningful patient involvement
• Can confidently manage relationships with patients, researchers and stakeholders
• Has experience in PPIE, health research, healthcare or the charity sector
• Is an excellent facilitator and communicator
• Brings empathy, professionalism and initiative
• Wants to make a tangible difference every single day

Experience in rare disease, kidney health or long-term conditions is welcomed but not essential.

Why Join Us?

At the PKD Charity, you’ll join a passionate national charity working to improve lives through:

• Research
• Advocacy
• Support
• Education
• Patient voice

This is a rare opportunity to shape a growing area of work with real national impact — while working flexibly as part of a supportive, mission-driven team.

What We Offer

✔ Fully remote working
✔ Flexible part-time hours (3 days / 22.5 hrs)
✔ 25 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays
✔ Pension scheme
✔ Meaningful, purpose-driven work
✔ Opportunity to influence national research activity

Apply Now

For details on how to apply, please see the application pack.

Deadline 9am Monday 1st June. Interviews will provisionally be held online on Wednesday 10th June. However we will monitor applications on a rolling basis and may approach for interview at an earlier date. If we find the right candidate we may close the recruitment campaign at an earlier time, so we encourage you to get your applications in at the earliest opportunity.

Citizens UK 

Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.

Living Wage Foundation 

The Living Wage movement began in 2001, after Citizens UK brought together communities in East London to discuss poverty and low pay. The campaign grew in momentum and soon required a mechanism to recognise employers who wanted to join the movement, which saw the establishment of the Living Wage Foundation in 2011.

Still part of Citizens UK today, the Living Wage Foundation continues to work with community organisations to make sure the voices of both workers and businesses are part of the Living Wage movement. We now work with over 16,000 employers, benefitting over 475,000 people and winning over £3bn of better wages for people who need it most.

Citizens UK works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take the same deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty.  As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions in order to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies.

Purpose 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced digital communications professional to join the Living Wage Foundation team as our Digital Communications Manager. The ideal candidate would have demonstrable digital communications skills and experience, on top of an enthusiasm for engaging supporters across our social networks, website and email communications. The candidate will be tech savvy and have experience managing social media, using a website CMS and other digital tools that will support engagement with the real Living Wage and other key areas e.g. Living Hours and a Living Pension, across multiple stakeholders.  They’ll also be an effective storyteller with an understanding of how to transform stories into impactful online communications.   

As part of a busy department of communications specialists spanning media, digital, you will play a critical role in shaping our digital engagement strategy through our website, social media channels and email marketing. As well as leading the team to expand our reach and build brand awareness through creative content, you will also have a keen eye for analytics and work with our partner agencies to deliver effective campaigns across paid social media ads, Google Ads and website management.  

The person in this role will line manage a Communications Officer who will offer digital communications support. The ideal candidate will be a patient and kind people manager who enjoys supporting the personal development of team members This role will work closely with Citizens UK colleagues, including the Citizens UK communications team on cross-organisational priorities.  You will report to the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager at the Living Wage Foundation. 

 This role will play an integral role in shaping the wider communications strategy.  You will be working as part of a passionate communications team, with a strong commitment to the Living Wage campaign.  

Main Responsibilities 

Working as the Digital Communications Manager, reporting to the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, your main responsibilities will include: 

Social media: 

• Lead the team in the use of social media to increase brand awareness and impact; generate innovative approaches.   

• Oversee Communications Officers to monitor, manage, create and schedule content on our social media accounts, tailoring content to different channels and audiences.

• Establish systems for monitoring and evaluating key performance indicators and delivering to time and budget. 

• Manage paid advertising strategy on social media, overseeing relationship with external agencies. 

Website: 

• Work with developers to maintain and update website CMS alongside Operations team, support the team in creating news and blog content and help upskill colleagues to create content for the website.  

• Support on development of a members’ dashboard area to improve processes and enhance the accreditation experience. 

• Use insights and analytics to monitor the success of the website e.g. Google Analytics. 

Materials development and dissemination: 

• Ensure all work is completed within brand guidelines.  

• Roll-out a content strategy to support the digital communications and marketing strategy, taking responsibility for resourcing the workplan for the wider team and contractors. 

• Manage our newsletter and mailing lists with Living Wage Employers; looking for opportunities to improve content and impact.

• Basic design and video-editing support of communications and marketing collateral. 

• Support the wider team and employers with ad-hoc marketing requests and digital materials to support their work plans. 

Situational awareness and research: 

• Lead the team in conducting stakeholder analysis; identifying and segmenting audiences and their positions and interests.  

• Confident to test and learn from new digital and marketing approaches. 

• Identify new ways to communicate effectively with our internal employer network, by building understanding of our key audiences and employer journey.

Strategy development:  

• Participate in development of the communications strategy, contributing tactical and creative ideas around implementation, ensuring it is integrated with wider communications and campaigns strategies. 

• Shape digital engagement and marketing strategy, ensuring that plans deliver against the influencing goals; evaluating effectiveness of the strategy and adjusting as required.  

• Work with wider teams to support the development of tailored digital communications strategies  

• Manage limited budgets for the digital growth strategy. 

Reputational and risk management: 

• Appropriately manage and mitigate risk on our digital channels; developing processes and messaging when necessary.

• Demonstrate awareness of potential reputational risks and proactively develops appropriate protocol and messages, including expected professional fundraising standards.  

• Effectively represents the organisation with senior stakeholders  

External relationships: 

• Collaborate with Living Wage Employers and supporters to create engaging content and further Living Wage visibility online.

• Manage external relationships with agencies, designers and other contractors to resource digital communications work, ensuring quality and brand consistency. 

Campaigns and events management:  

• Develop creative digital marketing campaigns that promote our brand and further engagement objectives. 

• Create a digital strategy for Living Wage Week, including creation of the employer digital pack, overseeing delivery by Communications Officers.

• Provide digital support and advice for organisational campaign and event priorities.

• Establish systems for monitoring and evaluating key performance indicators and delivering to time and budget.  

Internal comms and knowledge management: 

• Identify gaps in our internal knowledge management in digital practices and strengthen these with clear processes and documents to drive best practice amongst wider team.  

• Provide digital support and advice to colleagues across numerous projects; this might include trainings on the use of digital platforms and trends, in order to build internal capacity and best support their work. 

• Act as a brand ambassador for the whole organisation.  

Internal relationships:  

• Line management of the Communications Officer. 

• Provide leadership on our digital engagement, ensuring colleagues feel supported, developed and valued  

• Ability to manage or coordinate staff across the organisation. 

• Ensure the work produced across the team is of high quality and reflective of organisational values. 

Contribute to CUK mission and its strategic objectives: 

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the function and the core mission of CUK/ Living Wage Foundation. 

• Reliably implement and participate in the development of cross-organisational policies, procedures, and values in the delivery of work across the communications department. 

Learning, expertise & DEI 

• Keep up to date with comms developments, good practice in third sector etc. 

• Train others with relevant and helpful advice and technical support 

• Proactive in maintaining own wellbeing and supporting direct reports in managing their wellbeing at work 

• Display self-awareness of DEI issues and the impact on direct reports. Act as a role model for DEI awareness and implementation. 

• Be alert to and manage the impact of DEI issues for direct reports and stakeholders. 

Personal Specification 

(D) Desirable, (E) Essential 

Experience 

• Background in communications with experience working with digital tools, including analytics tools (E)  

• Experience working with multiple internal project teams (E)  

• Experience managing a team and manage work of others (preferably line management) (E)  

• Expertise managing social media platforms (E) 

• Expertise at managing a website CMS and/or leading on website UX (E)  

• Expertise managing email marketing (E) 

• Experience of working on integrated communication campaigns (D)  

• Proven experience of Paid Media platforms – e.g. Facebook Business Manager, Google Ads (D)  

• Experience of video production and editing (D) 

Key skills and knowledge 

• Wide range of digital skills across marketing and CMS platforms (such as Mailchimp,  WordPress, Drupal etc) (E)  

• Proficient in Google Analytics (E)  

• Proficient in content marketing and social media strategies across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook (E)   

• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to tell stories (E)  

• Ability to manage external agencies and stakeholder engagement (E)  

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload, handle multiple priorities and to work independently (E)  

• Proficient in content marketing and social media strategies (D)  

• Proficient in SEO (D)  

• Strong understanding of brand and design principles (D)  

• An understanding of Citizens UK’s national campaign areas (D)  

Personal qualities & values 

• An enthusiasm for digital communications, coupled with a strong commitment to the mission of the Living Wage Foundation (E) 

• A commitment to the Citizens UK values: Solidarity, Kindness, Courage, Inclusion, Relational. (E) 

• A strong team player, fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment. (E) 

• Takes accountability (E) 

• Creative and curious (E)  

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with an understanding of how to communicate responsibly and ethically about lived experience. (E) 

About the application process 

We work within diverse communities bringing people together. In line with our Inclusion value, we would love to see applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people from racialised communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith, all to better represent the communities we work in. We want our employees to have the working conditions that allows them to fully participate, be able to be their best authentic selves and thrive doing so, and we have employee networks to support staff. Even if you don’t quite meet all the required criteria still consider applying, as we invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role.

For questions and reasonable adjustments regarding your application including information in a different format, or our recruitment process, please email us.

Application timeline 

• Applications open 18th May:

• Applications close: 7th June 

• Interviews to be held on 16th or 24th June 

At the Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB), we are on a mission to place ethics at the centre of decisions regarding biomedicine and health so that we all benefit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and organised communications all-rounder to support our communication and engagement activities and assist in our mission to ‘Make Ethics Matter’.

The Communications and Engagement Officer role combines work on events, communications, stakeholder management and public affairs, all seeking to build audience engagement and increase the profile and influence of the NCOB.

This is an important role within our Executive team, working across our priority areas and workstreams, with range of stakeholders, and utilising a variety of channels including in-person and online events, website, email, social media and traditional media.

The Communications and Engagement Officer reports to the Senior Communications Manager and works closely with them across all communications functions. This post will have responsibility for updating our website, running our social media channels, producing internal and external newsletters and championing and maintaining our brand identity. The post holder will also help to deliver our media relations and policy influencing activities, playing an active role in delivering media campaigns and in supporting our Parliamentary and Government engagement through working closely with the Public Affairs Manager.

We are looking for someone with experience across the communications and engagement mix, including in events and internal communications, stakeholder management and digital and social media content creation. Our work focuses on research and policy in biomedicine, health and life sciences, and while you don’t need to be an expert in those areas, you should have an enthusiasm to develop knowledge of them and the ability to quickly get to grips with the landscape in which the NCOB operates, our strategy and our target audiences. 

You will enjoy working in a team environment and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be confident working with a range of stakeholders, ranging from subject specialists and academics to policy makers, journalists and members of the public. We are seeking someone who can think creatively about communicating complex and technical research and can work independently on a range of projects. You will be highly organised, with good project management skills and the ability to prioritise and work across several projects at once. 

You will have a creative mind, strong news sense and ability to tailor communications to the appropriate audience. You will be able to turn your hand to writing newsletter copy, stakeholder emails, social posts and event materials / briefings to a high standard. You will be able to distil key messages from our outputs and use them to create content for a range of communication channels and audiences. 

Ideally, you will have some experience of managing both online and face-to-face events. You will be confident working with audio visual equipment and systems and have experience of using data for analysis, reporting and evaluation. 

Stakeholder engagement is a big part of the role, so you will need some knowledge and experience of using databases/CRM systems to manage and report on stakeholder communications.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills across the full range of communications and engagement, working on projects and campaigns in the high-profile area of bioethics, and supporting our ambitious policy-influencing agenda. 

For further information about the role, please click through to the vacancy listing on our website.

About us

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is a leading independent policy and research centre, and the foremost bioethics body in the UK.

For over thirty years we have tackled some of the most complex and controversial bioethical issues facing society. We are funded jointly by the Nuffield Foundation, Wellcome and the Medical Research Council. 

We aim to inform policy and public debate through timely consideration of the ethical questions raised by biological and medical research so that the benefits to society are realised in a way that is consistent with public values. Our work has led to shifts in public understanding and policy change on topics ranging from assisted reproduction and genome editing to managing the disagreements that arise in the care of critically ill children. 

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

Further information and how to apply

For further information about the role, please click through to the vacancy listing on our website. The closing date for applications is 09:30am (BST) on Tuesday 9th June 2026.

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

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

Our benefits package includes:

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

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 Head of Programming will set the creative direction for CST’s conference and events portfolio, shaping ideas, themes and experiences that resonate with school trust leaders. This role is responsible for turning complex issues — in education, public service and wider society — into compelling, well-crafted programmes that feel distinctive, relevant and worth attending.

The Head of Programming combines strategic oversight with hands-on creative leadership: curating speakers, designing formats and building narratives that challenge thinking and spark new connections. The role will lead and develop CST’s conference producers, building a high performing team with the capability to design and deliver consistently strong programmes that are intellectually sharp, well-paced and grounded in what the sector needs now to deliver the best outcomes for children.

Key responsibilities

• Set the overall programming strategy for CST’s conference portfolio, aligned with organisational priorities and audience needs

• Lead the development of conference themes, narratives and session architecture

• Ensure programmes are coherent, purposeful and drive engagement and learning

• Ensure programmes are completed to time and budget

• Design and test innovative formats that build engagement and connection

• Keep abreast of event trends in the wider sector to ensure that CST’s offer continues to be compelling and unique

Speaker curation and content development

• Identify, secure and brief high-calibre speakers from across education and related sectors

• Collaborate closely with CST’s Professional Community Chairs and CST’s system, commercial and charity partners to design insightful and enjoyable conference experiences for delegates

• Shape session content with speakers to ensure relevance, clarity and practical value for CST’s audiences

• Ensure diversity of perspectives, backgrounds and voices across programmes

Audience insight and quality assurance

• Maintain a clear understanding of the current challenges facing school trusts and audience needs

• Use insight from members, partners and previous events to inform programme design

• Set and uphold quality standards for all conference content and delivery

• Evaluate programme effectiveness and use insights for continuous improvement.

Cross team collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues in events, marketing, partnerships and policy to ensure that programmes are deliverable, well communicated and commercially successful

• Align conference content with CST’s wider community and professional development offers

• Support sponsorship and partnership conversations by shaping compelling programme opportunities

Leadership and delivery

• Lead the end-to-end programming process from concept to delivery 

• Manage timelines, decision points and speaker processes to ensure that programmes are delivered on schedule and effectively marketed

• Provide on the day support for speakers, ensuring smooth delivery and strong audience experience. 

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a brilliant Trusts Manager role. This is a fantastic chance to take ownership of a successful trusts and foundations programme, driving all fundraising activity across this vital income stream. You’ll play a crucial role in growing and developing the programme with a focus on maintaining well-established relationships with funders, delivering creative stewardship, and securing ambitious 5 and 6-figure gifts through strategic new business activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the trusts and foundations programme which generates over £1million annually and ensure consistent high-quality stewardship
• Identify new funding opportunities, build the pipeline and make thoughtful approaches to prospective funders
• Work closely with relevant internal teams including services and grants
• Manage and develop the Trusts Executive, supporting them in the delivering of the small trusts programme

Person Specification

• Proven experience in managing a large trusts and foundations programme, and building relationships with funders at the 5 and 6-figure level
• Demonstrable experience of delivering excellent stewardship that has secured repeat support from funders
• Strong written skills that effectively communicate the charity’s mission and impact
• Skilled in stakeholder communication, and confident liaising with senior stakeholders
• Line management experience

What’s on Offer
Salary: £46,675
2 days pw in London office

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

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

With a relevant degree and four years of experience in research, policy analysis, or report writing (preferably within the non-profit, governmental, or international sector) you will use your first class writing and reporting skills in English and work with staff across IM to:

· lead the drafting of well-written, high-quality reports and other documentation.

· conduct research to inform negotiation strategies and programme design.

· undertake internal and external stakeholder engagement.

· contribute to internal and external learning processes.

You will thrive within a small, fast-paced high-calibre international team where everyone pitches in and it is desirable to have experience ofworking on conflict resolution, mediation, or peacebuilding initiatives, as well as familiarity with donor reporting requirements.

The postholder must have the right to work in the UK 

Shape evidence-led solutions to tackle systemic racism

We are recruiting two Policy Officers to support the development of evidence-led approaches to tackling racial inequality.

Working as part of our Policy and Practice team, you will contribute to research, policy development and influencing work. This includes producing evidence reviews, leading and contributing to report writing, working with partners across the voluntary and statutory sectors, and helping to co-produce solutions with people with lived experience.

You will also support our wider influencing activity, including using social media and other channels to promote change and engage key audiences.

This is an opportunity for someone with experience of research or policy work, and a strong understanding of racial inequality, to play a direct role in shaping work that informs practice and policy at a national level.

Who we are

The Race Equality Foundation is a national charity working to tackle systemic racism and create the conditions for everyone to live healthy, secure and fulfilling lives and we are looking to appoint two Policy and Practice Officers. 

We combine evidence, co-production and practical action to address the root causes of racial inequality. Our work focuses not only on identifying inequality, but on challenging the structural racism, discrimination and unequal distribution of power that drive them. We work alongside communities, practitioners, policymakers and institutions to develop evidence-informed solutions that improve services, strengthen communities and promote racial justice. 

The Foundation has a long history of delivering innovative and influential programmes, research and policy change. This includes the evidence-based Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities parenting programme, pioneering work on the experiences of Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic young people with a disability to older people living Dementia.At the same time, we established national collaborations to advance race equality and tools such as the Race Equity Maturity Index. 

Today, our work spans health and care, employment, housing and community wellbeing. Through partnerships, research, training and policy influence, we continue to demonstrate what meaningful anti-racist systems change can look like in practice. 

We are based in London but have a national remit. 

Job Description 

The overall purpose of this role is to contribute to the Foundation’s research, policy and influencing work by helping to develop evidence-informed and co-produced approaches to tackling racial inequality and advancing anti-racist systems change. The postholder will support projects that combine research, lived experience and practical action to influence policy, improve services and strengthen communities. 

The postholder will be expected to exercise professional judgement and initiative within agreed organisational priorities. The work will involve: 

• Supporting the development of policy, practice and social action that advances race equality and addresses structural racism 

• Working collaboratively with people with lived experience, community organisations, researchers, policymakers and practitioners to co-produce projects, policy positions and approaches to change 

• Managing, supporting and delivering policy, research and practice-based projects, including planning activity, coordinating stakeholders, monitoring progress and ensuring high-quality outputs 

• Identifying, analysing and communicating evidence relating to racial inequality and translating this into policy briefings, reports, consultation responses and other influencing materials 

• Supporting the Foundation’s wider influencing, communications and engagement activity, including meetings, workshops, events and stakeholder engagement 

• Maintaining effective project administration and accurate electronic records 

• Demonstrating a commitment to anti-racist practice and the values of the Foundation 

Person specification 

Skills, experience and knowledge required include: 

• Experience of contributing to or leading policy, research or practice-based projects, including taking responsibility for outputs, delivery and quality

• Experience of working collaboratively with people with lived experience and community organisations to co-produce research, policy or influencing activity

• Strong understanding of racial inequality, structural racism and anti-racist practice, and the ability to apply this understanding in policy and practice development

• Experience of gathering and analysing evidence to support policy development

• Understanding of how research, lived experience and community knowledge can be combined to inform systems change

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate and accessible content for different audiences

• Strong organisational and project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Ability to work independently and use initiative within agreed areas of responsibility

• Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with external stakeholders

• Good digital skills and online research and communication tools

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, with at least two years’ experience in policy, research, community engagement or related fields

Pay and Conditions of Service 

This post is available until end of March 2027, with the possibility of extension.

The salary is £34,216, inclusive of LW, per annum, plus contribution to workplace pension. 

The post location will require attendance at our London office a minimum of two days per week.

Applications will only be accepted via application form on our portal. We will not accept any applications via CV.

Please note, we can only accept applications from those already eligible to work in the UK.

Summary of job:

To provide professional management, supervision and operational oversight for intermediary services, supporting a team of PAYE and sessional Intermediaries and Researchers. The role includes service development, quality assurance, safeguarding oversight and contributing to the strategic growth and external representation of PAC-UK’s services for adopted people, birth families and their descendants.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

1. Management and Supervision

• Provide individual and group supervision to Intermediaries and Researchers, ensuring compliance with adoption legislation, policy and best practice.
• Offer case consultation and guidance, including complex and high-risk cases.
• Lead team meetings and staff development activities.
• Support team members in managing safeguarding concerns and ensure adherence to organisational safeguarding policies.

2. Service Delivery and Operations

• Oversee referrals, allocations and case progression and case closure, making informed decisions on applications and case direction.
• Maintain oversight of active cases, ensuring appropriate risk management and quality of service delivery.
• Monitor and review case records and undertake direct casework where required.
• Coordinate and chair meetings as needed.
• Oversee the delivery and day-to-day operation of FamilyConnect advice line services.

 3. Service Development and Quality Assurance

• Contribute proactively to the development of intermediary services, incorporating emerging theory, research and policy changes.
• Lead or support service evaluation, ensuring accurate collection and analysis of data.
• Undertake audits and contribute to continuous improvement processes across services.
• Ensure practice resources are current, relevant and aligned with service models.

4. Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Liaise with internal managers, external professionals and referrers regarding cases and service delivery.
• Represent PAC-UK at external meetings, including commissioner meetings and contribute to reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other staff across PAC-UK and the wider organisation.

5. Staffing and Development

• Support recruitment, induction and ongoing development of staff and sessional workers.
• Deliver or facilitate training for parents and professionals.
• Quality assure and support team members delivering training.

6. Marketing and Service Promotion

• Take a proactive role in promoting the service, including contributing to marketing and online content where appropriate.

7. General Responsibilities

• Attend supervision with line manager and relevant internal meetings.
• Participate in training and continuous professional development.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.