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Global Head of Communications and Marketing
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on communications leader to shape the global profile of an international heritage charity and its commercial work.
Position: Global Head of Communications and Marketing
Location: Home-based in the UK, with frequent travel to London and international travel as required
Salary: £52,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time
Closing Date: 4 October 2026
The closing date may be brought forward if a high volume of applications is received.
About the Role
This is an influential leadership role responsible for developing and delivering a global communications and marketing strategy across multiple countries, audiences and channels.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will help position the organisation as a leading heritage charity, a trusted partner for commercial collaborations and a powerful advocate for artisans and cultural heritage.
Combining strategic leadership with practical delivery, you will oversee brand, marketing, media relations, digital communications, thought leadership and internal communications. You will also lead a fully remote communications team and work closely with creative, commercial, fundraising and country teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering a multi-year global communications and marketing strategy
- Strengthening the organisation’s brand and reputation across commercial, philanthropic and public audiences
- Leading global media relations, public affairs and crisis communications
- Overseeing digital channels, content, newsletters and audience engagement
- Supporting the promotion of artisan collections, exhibitions and commercial partnerships
- Developing communications that support fundraising, philanthropy and donor engagement
- Creating consistent global messaging, brand standards and approval processes
- Supporting major events, launches and external speaking opportunities
- Leading, developing and setting clear expectations for the communications team
- Managing budgets, performance measures and communications reporting
About You
You will be a highly capable and collaborative communications leader who can combine strategic judgement with creativity, organisation and attention to detail.
You will bring:
- Significant senior-level communications, marketing or corporate affairs experience
- Experience developing organisation-wide communications strategies
- A strong background in brand, reputation and media relations
- Digital communications, content and audience engagement expertise
- Experience leading and developing communications teams
- Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills
- Confidence advising senior leaders and supporting high-profile stakeholders
- Experience working across multiple countries, regions or cultures
Experience within cultural heritage, arts, luxury, creative industries or international development would be particularly valuable. Applications are welcomed from candidates qualified through experience.
About the Organisation
The organisation is an international charity supporting artisans and communities to protect and revitalise cultural heritage. Working across several countries, it provides training, healthcare, education and access to international markets.
Through its charitable and commercial activity, the organisation helps artisans generate sustainable incomes while preserving traditional skills, historic places and cultural identity.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Head of Communications, Head of Marketing, Director of Communications, Global Communications Director, Brand and Communications Director, Head of Corporate Affairs, Head of External Affairs or Marketing and Communications Director.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
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Action for Conservation exists to empower the next generation of environmental leaders — placing young people at the heart of action for nature and the climate. We are looking for a Fundraising Manager — Trusts and Foundations to take the lead on our income generation from trusts, foundations and statutory sources, ensuring our charity continues to grow sustainably and to bring the magic of nature into young people’s lives.
Key details
Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Start date: December 2026 or January 2027, exact date to be agreed
Starting salary: £38,035 - £42,203 depending on location and experience
Location: London, Bristol or Manchester (hybrid) would be preferred; we are open to a remote hire for the right candidate
Hours of work: 35 hours on a 5-day working week. We operate a 9-day fortnight scheme with every other Friday off. Some evening and weekend work will be required, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken.
Travel: Occasional travel to London and our other active regions for meetings and events
About the role
As Fundraising Manager - Trusts & Foundations, you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing our fundraising strategy. You will work closely with the Fundraising Manager - Philanthropy and Partnerships and the Chief Executive Officer to grow and diversify Action for Conservation’s income, taking responsibility for our trusts and foundations revenue stream. You will be the driving force behind our grant applications and reports, producing compelling fundraising content that drives donor engagement and maximises income opportunities. You will be able to distill and transform information from various sources about our projects and programmes, including impact data, into readable, persuasive narratives about our work tailored to donor interests and criteria. You will also manage the trusts and foundations pipeline, from researching new prospects and identifying the most appropriate approach for each funder to coordinating grant administration, monitoring and reporting. Through everything you do, you will maintain and build on existing funder relationships and proactively nurture new ones, enabling us to attract and retain funders year after year.
We are looking for a driven and passionate individual with a track record of securing one-off and/or multi-year five- to six-figure grants, who is comfortable managing multiple prospects, deadlines and priorities. To succeed in this role, you will be a skilled and persuasive written communicator with a keen eye for detail, excellent organisation and time-management skills and a positive, flexible and highly proactive approach to your work.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of our fundraising strategy and annual fundraising plans in line with delivery targets, strategic goals and funding needs; monitor and report on fundraising performance.
- Grow and diversify income from trusts, foundations and statutory funding sources, taking the lead on identifying new opportunities, drafting compelling funding applications and managing the grant fundraising pipeline.
- Manage all grant administration, monitoring and reporting to funders, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and deadlines.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funders from trusts, foundations and statutory bodies, encouraging ongoing and increased support.
Please see the Recruitment Pack for a full job description and the skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for.
Why work with us?
You will be joining a dynamic, mission-driven and closely-knit team who truly love what they do. It goes without saying that we work hard, but we also maintain a positive work-life balance and emphasize spending time outdoors. Some of the benefits of working with Action for Conservation are:
- A 9-day fortnight, with every other Friday off
- Flexible working (with a possibility for a fully remote role for the right candidate)
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, increasing up to 30 days with each year served
- Up to 5 professional development leave days and up to 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Enhanced family and sick leave, and a workplace pension scheme with 4% pension contributions
- A robust training package and ongoing development opportunities to support your progression and career
- Regular team away days with the opportunity to spend time outdoors and gain practical conservation skills
- Opportunities to share your voice and shape the direction of our work
How to apply
The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 21 October at midnight. To be considered for the role, you must apply via our online application form. Click on the "Apply" button or visit our website to access the application form. Full details about the vacancy and application process are available in the enclosed Recruitment Pack.Please note that interviews will be held remotely in the w/c 02 November.
Our commitment to diversity and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Diversity is one of our core values as an organisation and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We also recognise that the climate and ecological crisis disproportionately impacts minority and/or marginalised communities – yet these voices are largely underrepresented in the sector. Currently, the environmental sector is the second least diverse in the UK, with just 4.8% of employees from ethnic minority backgrounds. If the environmental movement is to succeed in creating a greener future that supports society as a whole, we need diverse voices at the heart of our programmes. We therefore encourage people from demographics that are currently underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply.
We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability or long-term health conditions. We will offer an interview to any candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability who opt into our Guaranteed Interview Scheme when applying and who meet the essential criteria for this role.
If you would like further information, support with access requirements, such as an adjustment to the application or interview process, or an informal chat, please get in touch.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Building the next generation of nature conservationists
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Dean Farm Trust is seeking an experienced and compassionate Sanctuary Operations Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and operational management of our 32-acre animal sanctuary near Chepstow.
Home to 200 rescued animals, including pigs, cows, sheep, goats, equines and birds, Dean Farm Trust provides a home for life to animals in need. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with animal welfare at its heart.
The Sanctuary Operations Manager will lead our on-site team, working through our Team Leaders to ensure the Sanctuary operates safely, effectively and to the highest standards of animal welfare. The role will oversee staffing and rotas, volunteer development, recruitment and training, budgets and resources, facilities and maintenance, land and pasture management, health and safety, compliance, contractors, projects and the operational delivery of Sanctuary events and activities.
We are looking for someone with strong leadership and people-management experience who is confident managing a busy operational environment and developing both staff and volunteers. You will need to be organised, practical and able to balance the immediate demands of running a sanctuary with longer-term planning and improvement.
This is an important appointment for Dean Farm Trust as we strengthen our operational structure and build a sustainable future for the Sanctuary. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director and Trustees while taking real ownership of Sanctuary operations and providing strong, consistent on-site leadership.
A genuine commitment to animal welfare and to the values of Dean Farm Trust is essential.
Please read our full Candidate Pack before applying. It includes the complete Job Description, information about Dean Farm Trust and further background on why we are recruiting for this role now.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.