Digital manager jobs in blackfriars, greater london
About the Role
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Lebanon
The Information Management Specialist will focus on the classification of organisational data, ensuring appropriate confidentiality levels, and implementing robust data loss prevention strategies.The role includes analysing and optimising current SharePoint libraries and leading the development and implementation of an intranet to enhance collaboration and information sharing across the organisation.
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience in data classification, data loss prevention, or information security. Expertise in SharePoint administration and optimisation. Strong understanding of data governance, privacy laws, and compliance standards. Experience with intranet platforms and content management systems (CMS). Knowledge of information security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001) and DLP tools. Familiarity with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Information Classification and Data Confidentiality:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive information classification framework to categorise data based on sensitivity, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with various departments to identify and classify sensitive data, ensuring appropriate security controls and access levels are applied.
• Regularly review and update classification policies and procedures to maintain compliance with legal and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR)
Data Loss Prevention (DLP):
• Develop, implement, and manage data loss prevention strategies and tools to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
• Monitor and analyse data flows and user activities to detect and respond to potential data breaches or policy violations.
• Work with Cyber Security team to establish controls and technologies that prevent data leakage (e.g., encryption, access controls).
SharePoint Library Analysis and Optimisation:
• Analyse current SharePoint libraries to assess the organisation, security, and accessibility of information.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimise SharePoint libraries, including metadata management, document version control, and access permissions.
• Ensure that SharePoint libraries are aligned with the organisation's information classification framework and DLP strategies.
Intranet Development and Implementation:
• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of an organisational intranet to enhance internal communication, collaboration, and information sharing.
• Define and document the intranet’s structure, features, and functionality, including user roles, content management, and search capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to ensure the intranet meets user needs and supports organisational goals.
Data Security and Compliance:
• Ensure all data management practices comply with relevant legal, regulatory, and organisational policies.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities in data storage and transmission.
• Maintain documentation of data security protocols, risk assessments, and compliance activities.
Training and Awareness:
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees about data classification, confidentiality requirements, and data loss prevention practices.
• Create awareness materials (e.g., guides, FAQs) to support employees in understanding and adhering to information management policies.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Support:
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Audit & Risk and Fundraising teams to align information management initiatives with broader organisational strategies.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users regarding SharePoint and the intranet.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
Experience & Certifications/Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in information management, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience in data classification, data loss prevention, or information security.
• Expertise in SharePoint administration and optimisation.
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy laws, and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
• Experience with intranet platforms and content management systems (CMS).
• Knowledge of information security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001) and DLP tools.
• Familiarity with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Certification in information governance or security (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)).
Flexibility:
• Able to work flexibly in emergencies and to meet specific deadlines including some evenings and weekends.
Ethos:
• Support the mission & values of MAP.
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Represent and be an ambassador for MAP.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
Other desirable experience:
• Experience of not-for-profit/INGO environments
• Experience with humanitarian issues, particularly those in Palestine.
Disclaimer
MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.
We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting
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We're Hiring: Communications and Fundraising Coordinator
Location: Wimbledon, South West London (Waterside Way Hub + with some remote working possible)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 according to experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (with some flexibility and overtime)
About Dons Local Action Group (DLAG)
Born out of the COVID-19 crisis, DLAG is now one of London’s most dynamic community support networks. We’ve mobilised over 3,000 volunteers to deliver food parcels, household essentials, digital access, and more to thousands of people across Merton, Wandsworth and Kingston.
We’re practical. We’re entrepreneurial. We’re local. And we get things done.
About the Role
We're looking for a proactive and skilled Communications and Fundraising Coordinator to lead the delivery of our comms and fundraising strategies. You'll work alongside a passionate team of staff and volunteers to grow our impact and help drive support for DLAG’s life-changing work.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and wants to play a vital role in strengthening local communities.
Responsibilities
- Develop, schedule and deliver marketing plans and social media campaigns
- Prepare and distribute fundraising and donor materials (e.g. newsletters, raffle collateral, digital campaigns)
- Administer JustGiving and Enthuse platforms for campaigns and events
- Coordinate the production of marketing assets with volunteer graphic designers
- Create monthly impact reports and manage marketing dashboards
- Oversee the CRM/database — adding donor, school and corporate contacts
- Support event planning and donor recognition activities
- Line-manage the Volunteer Fundraising Administrator and Newsletter Editor
- Report directly to the Director and work collaboratively with the volunteer marketing team
- Research areas of greatest need in our three boroughs to ensure we continue to reach out to these communities
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in charity communications, fundraising and admin
- Excellent writing and project coordination skills
- Confidence using fundraising platforms and CRM tools
- A self-starter with great time management and attention to detail
- Passionate about community impact and collaboration
“The Dons Local Action Group are nothing short of amazing – practical, entrepreneurial and inspirational. I love them.”
— Siobhain McDonagh, MP for Mitcham and Merton
Ready to Apply?
Send your CV and a short cover note
Application deadline: Monday 18th August, 2025
Join us. Help us grow. Make a difference where it matters.
#CharityJobs #FundraisingJobs #CommsJobs #Wimbledon #DLAG #CommunitySupport
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Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our purpose is to take everything that we have learned over the last 70 years, and to transform the mental health of current and future generations of children and young people, to close the gap between mental illness and mental wellness – and to create a more compassionate society for everyone. We listen to and learn from their diverse voices and integrate this with learnings from our science and practice to develop and deliver mental health care. We are now seeking a Commercial Director to join our team at an exciting point in our journey as a charity.
Over the past decade, Anna Freud has grown significantly in scope, influence, and impact. From our origins as a pioneering centre for child psychotherapy, we are now a national mental health charity with a unique blend of research, clinical practice, schools support, and workforce development – all underpinned by a commitment to evidence, collaboration, and lived experience.
We are proud of what we’ve achieved, but we also recognise that the scale of need among children, young people, and families continues to grow. With this comes increasing demand for practical, accessible, and effective support.
To meet this challenge, we are evolving once again. From 2026, we will launch a new long-term strategy focused on deepening our impact, scaling what works, and working with system partners to close the gaps that exist in science, services, and access to support. This will require us to think differently about how we generate income, build strategic partnerships, and strengthen our infrastructure to sustain and grow our work for the future.
We are now looking for our first Executive Director, Commercial to bring together income generation, brand and marketing, digital innovation, data, and business development into one strategic and values-led portfolio. We are seeking someone who combines strong commercial acumen with mission-driven leadership: a strategic thinker who can build and lead high-performing teams, collaborate across disciplines, and engage credibly with senior stakeholders.
As a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, you will contribute to the organisation’s overall direction and play a pivotal role in shaping our future strategy. You will lead a talented, motivated team across fundraising, partnerships, business development, digital platforms, and brand.
If you bring substantial experience in commercial leadership or income generation, a passion for our mission, and the strategic and collaborative mindset to help shape our next chapter, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We are partnered with Starfish search and hope you will consider making an application. If you have questions about the appointment and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please contact Starfish and we will be happy to arrange a call.
For more information and to make an application, please click on the Apply button. To apply, please upload the following to the Starfish website:
• Your CV (no more than three sides).
• A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
Closing date: Friday 5th September 2025
•Preliminary interviews: w/c 22nd September 2025
•First Stage Panel Interviews: w/c 13th October 2025
•Final Panel interviews: w/c 20th October 2025
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.

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Supporter Services Assistant
Location: Wenlock Road, London, N1
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (subject to completion of 3-month probationary period)
Salary: £27,040 per annum
Application deadline: 1st September 2025
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and friendly Supporter Services Assistant to join our dedicated Fundraising Operations team at the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). You’ll be the first point of contact for DEC supporters and the wider public, providing responsive, respectful and professional care that reflects our values.
If you’re highly organised, people-focused, and eager to work what can be at times a fast-paced humanitarian environment, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
***Please download the job description for full details***
About You
You are a strong communicator with excellent attention to detail, who thrives on delivering great service and ensuring data accuracy. You enjoy working in a team and have the self-motivation to manage your own workload effectively.
You may already have experience in customer service or administration. Most importantly, you’re someone who values high standards and is motivated to support DEC’s humanitarian mission.
You will have:
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- A professional and friendly telephone manner
- Strong written communication skills
- The ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
- A positive, resilient, and self-motivated approach
Experience in the charity sector is welcome but not essential, we're more interested in your attitude, potential, and commitment to learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for supporter enquiries by phone, email, and post
- Ensure accurate donor records and communication preferences are maintained in Salesforce
- Process donations and generate acknowledgements and thank-you letters
- Support donation coding and financial reconciliation with the Finance and Fundraising teams
- Assist with the onboarding and coordination of temporary staff and volunteers
- Provide general administrative support across the Fundraising & Marketing team
- Contribute to team projects, internal meetings, and continuous improvement of supporter services
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours (outside of appeal periods)
- Hybrid working model (some mandatory office days during appeals)
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
- Healthcare Cash Plan (value ~£1,660/year)
- Pension contribution (3%, rising to 8% post-probation)
- Wellbeing and mental health support
- Access to Wellhub, discounts, and ticket schemes
- Season ticket and hardship loans (post-probation)
- Cycle to Work and Car schemes (salary sacrifice)
About the DEC
The Disasters Emergency Committee brings together 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian charities to raise funds and respond quickly to global disasters. Since our founding in 1963, we have raised over £2.5 billion through 79 appeals, providing life-saving assistance to millions of people around the world.
Our mission is to save, protect, and rebuild lives through effective humanitarian action. As a team, we operate with urgency, transparency, and compassion.
All roles at the DEC are based in our London office. We operate a hybrid working model, with some non-negotiable office attendance. Please note, during the two-week appeal launch period, staff are required to work long hours in a high-paced environment, with mandatory office attendance.
How to Apply
If you believe you have the skills and passion for this role, please apply with your anonymised CV and cover letter (use initials only, no full names) by 1st September 2025.
We encourage early applications and may hold interviews before the deadline.
We are also unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK
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An exciting opportunity has arisen at Age UK for a Product Executive to join our Lottery and Raffles Marketing team (part of the wider Fundraising team), working across a variety of projects to contribute to the overall growth of the Age UK Lotteries programme. This position is offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract.
Our Lotteries programme was set up in 2003 and has continued to provide an essential stream of revenue for our Charity, enabling us to help older people who need us the most.
As Product Executive, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and will demonstrate exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills to ensure the successful delivery of our campaigns.
Within this role you'll assist in the development and monitoring of Private Site activity, including mystery shopping, compliance reviews, invoicing, attrition, and entry level analysis, working closely with other members of the Lottery and Raffle team.
Strong communication and empathy skills are vital, as you'll be monitoring inbound calls, helping to optimise stewardship emails and letters and monitor complaints in co-ordination with the Product Manager and our supporter engagement team. You will also assist with the development of an outbound telemarketing campaign for entry upgrades.
You will support the marketing team with testimonials/winners' imagery to help to engage our players and carry out regular competitor reviews and market research.
We follow the regulatory framework issued by the Gambling Commission to ensure safe practices are followed therefore, regular quality management and checking accuracy of reporting is essential to this role.
This role offers hybrid working between home and London (EC3N 2LB). Currently the Fundraising team attend our office near Tower Hill every Thursday, so you would be expected to do the same. Age UK does not pay travel costs to the office.
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
Demonstrate a solid foundation of experience within an administrative field. A, I
Proven experience of working on complex Change Management Projects. A, I
Experience of analysing and reporting on the performance of Direct Marketing campaigns. A, I
Experience in project management, particularly around Lottery Private. A, I
Proven strategic planning experience. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. A, T
Numerical and analytical skills. A, I, T
Ability to critically assess concepts and copy. A, I
Excellent project management skills. I
Personal attributes
Ability to work well in a small team. A, I
Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people at all levels. I
Ability to work collaboratively to enhance relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners and suppliers to maximise performance. I
Great to Haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
Understanding of the Gambling Commission regulatory legislation for society lotteries and charity raffles. I
Experience of supporting the development of gaming programmes. I
Proven experience working to and building project plans. I
Experience in working on Lotteries and Raffles and/or subscription marketing. I
Skills and Knowledge
Proven successful experience of managing internal and external stakeholders. I
Experience of using databases for reporting and data strategies to drive direct response success. I
Personal attributes
Demonstrate empathy and understanding for the issues faced by older people. A, I
What we offer in return
Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
Blue Light Card Scheme
You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
This role is offered on a maternity 12 month Fixed-term contract.
• The role may involve occasional travel, including some overnight stays. Currently the Fundraising team attend our office near Tower Hill every Thursday, so you would be expected to do the same. Age UK does not pay travel costs to the office.
• This role description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role.
• In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.
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.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
You’ll lead an established and growing team responsible for delivering exceptional supporter care, accurate income processing and the high-quality fundraising compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role where strategic thinking meets operational delivery. You’ll manage people, processes, platforms and performance.
You’ll have ownership of our supporter care operations, from frontline response-handling to behind-the-scenes processes such as income processing and fundraising team fulfilment. To ensure responses are accurate and on brand, donations are handled securely and in line with fundraising regulations and our supporters get the best experience from all these areas, thanking and fulfilment. You’ll also leads on supporting the wider engagement team with fundraising compliance, ensuring organisational processes and policies are fit for purpose and that all our fundraising marketing and gift aid audit trail is compliant long with organisational wide adherence to PCI DSS.
About you
In this role, you’ll need:
· A strong experience in a customer service leadership role, ideally within a fundraising or supporter care environment
· An excellent knowledge in fundraising compliance and assurance as well as adhering to regulatory compliance for gift aid and income processing including PCI DISS compliance
· Excellent communication skills, and you’re known for your empathy, ability to stay calm under pressure, and ability to build strong relationships across teams
· To be a strategic thinker who can balance operational detail with long-term supporter experience opportunities and manging risks. You’ll have a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a passion for continuous improvement
· To thrive on leading the team to achieve results through leading by example, mentorship and advocating for their needs
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date
Monday 11th August 2025 at 9:00am
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Interview date
1st Interview stage: 18th and 19th August 2025
2nd interview stage: Monday 1st September 2025
Job Title: Senior Communications Officer
Reports to: Communications Manager
Line reports: None
Contract terms: Full time
Salary: £39,629
Location: London-based, with hybrid working
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists is a membership organisation and the voice of the profession, with 4,500 members in the UK and overseas. Our role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.
Job purpose
Part of the Policy & Engagement department, the Senior Communications Officer is responsible for devising and supporting strategic communication initiatives that elevate the College’s visibility, advocate for the importance of sustainable ophthalmology services, spotlight our work and values, and promote membership. Working with colleagues, members and external partners, you will craft, execute and evaluate multichannel campaigns, secure profile-raising media coverage, and create engaging content for all our communications channels.
Main responsibilities
Strategic communication planning
- Plan, deliver and evaluate multichannel communications campaigns and plans – working with colleagues across the College to identify objectives, target audiences and key messaging.
- Contribute to developing and implementing communications strategies to increase the College’s profile, promote its work and the importance of ophthalmology, and support membership recruitment and retention.
Content development and management
- Contribute to developing, delivering and evaluating the performance of our content strategy and organisation-wide annual content plan.
- Work with all College departments to develop promotional materials, and to identify and gather content, stories and information for sharing across College media.
- Produce engaging, and accessible content for the College’s member magazine, social media accounts, website and e-newsletters.
- Copyedit, proofread and format publications, and manage the production of printed materials, including liaising with printers, designers, and other external suppliers.
- Help keep the College’s photo library up-to-date, and work with colleagues to commission photographs.
Media relations
- Identify new and nurture existing relationships with editors, journalists, commentators and producers, expanding and updating our contact list.
- Develop and implement a schedule of strategic media engagement, identifying new opportunities upon which the College should capitalise.
- Handle day-to-day proactive and reactive media relations, including acting as the first point of contact for media enquiries; writing and pitching comments, press releases, quotes, and op-eds; arranging interviews; and working with international, national and local media.
- Record, monitor and report on the College’s media activities, coverage and performance.
- Work with the Communications Manager to brief and commission training for College spokespeople.
- Work with colleagues to keep our media lines on priority policy issues up to date.
Digital communications
- Co-plan, produce and distribute targeted and segmented e-newsletters.
- Develop and implement a social media schedule that is aligned with organisational and departmental objectives, capitalises on external opportunities, reflects the latest trends and best practice, and delivers regular, timely and targeted posts.
- Manage the College’s social media channels day-to-day, producing topical and relevant content, and monitoring and responding to comments and messages.
- Support the Communications Manager in maintaining and managing the College website, including inputting to reviews and our ongoing redevelopment project and content audit.
- Support and train colleagues in using our content management system (CMS).
- Monitor and report on the College’s digital performance monthly.
Brand management
- Uphold the College’s brand identity and messaging across all materials and platforms.
- Help champion and ensure compliance with the College’s brand and style guidelines.
- Support the department in averting and handling communications crises as needed.
Other
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the College
- Working outside normal hours and/or overnight stays may be necessary to support the delivery of key organisational events.
Inclusion and diversity statement
The College is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity and diversity among our staff, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010. We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity.
Our values
Inclusion
- actively welcoming a diversity of experiences and perspectives
- everyone being respected and encouraged to participate regardless of their background or role
Integrity
- being open and honest, demonstrating accountability in all its work
- evidenced-based and transparent decision-making, utilising a range of data, information, expertise and experience
Innovation
- creating novel opportunities to advance and deliver on its aims, anticipating changing circumstances
- actively welcoming fresh ideas and approaches
- fostering a climate of ambition and excellence drawing on expertise from across the College’s communities
Improvement
- being a learning organisation, reflecting on both successes and mistakes
- continuous and sustainable development across all its activities
Person specification
Knowledge, qualifications and experience
- Demonstrable expertise in strategic/corporate communications, with a professional qualification or evidence of learning in communications, public relations, journalism or marketing
- At least three years’ experience of working in a busy communications team, press office or newsroom
- Experience of devising, implementing and evaluating multichannel communications strategies and/or campaigns
- Experience of writing materials for a range of audiences, including blogs, magazine/news articles, newsletters, social media posts and website copy
- Experience of commissioning, editing, and proof-reading copy, ensuring adherence to brand and style guidelines
- Working knowledge of the media and experience of fielding enquiries, and developing briefings and press releases
- Experience of using CMS, website analytics, social media monitoring and scheduling tools, and e-newsletter software
- Knowledge of best practice and emerging trends in digital and social media
- Working knowledge of IT systems – including Microsoft Office, CRMs, and digital asset management tools
Skills and abilities
- Strong strategic planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Excellent communications and editorial skills, with an outstanding command of written English and an exceptional attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate impact and identify opportunities for improvement
- Search engine optimisation writing and editing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the media
- Ability to generate new ideas, take initiative and problem solve
- Adaptability and an ability to work well under pressure and manage often conflicting demands within tight timeframes
Personal qualities (attributes)
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
- Commitment to own continuing professional development
- Demonstrates a positive ‘can do’ attitude
Staff benefits
We offer a friendly and supportive working environment and make sure our employees are well looked after with a great benefits package, which includes:
Work life balance and family friendly benefits
- Hybrid working
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays and office closure between Xmas and New Year)
- One day of paid leave to move house
- Enhanced parental leave
Planning for your future
- Employer pension contributions up to a maximum of 12%.
Career development
- All staff are offered opportunities for learning and development, in addition to a comprehensive e-learning package
- Study loans
Travel
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing
- Health cash plan
- Summer Fridays (staff can finish 90 minutes early from mid July to the end of August)
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (with access to free counselling sessions)
Please submit your CV (maximum two pages) and a covering letter (maximum one page).
The cover letter must explain what makes you suitable for the role. Please use the job description for reference.
Interviews will be held at our office in Euston, the week commencing 18 August 2025. Please indicate if you are likely to need any reasonable adjustments to successfully complete this interview.
Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The closing date for applications is 11 August 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Accountability & Learning Officer - Improve humanitarian responses through evidence and learning
London, N1
Full-time, Permanent
Salary of circa £36,000 per annum
When humanitarian crises strike, the DEC stands poised to co-ordinate and deliver incredible responses around the world.
Learning and insight are essential to improving how we respond and we’re now looking for an Accountability & Learning Officer to directly contribute to learning and growth for the DEC and our 15 member charities.
We need someone with monitoring and evaluation experience and a strong understanding of humanitarian crises globally to play a vital role in our dedicated charity.
About Us
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is a unique membership organisation made up of 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian charities: Action Against Hunger, ActionAid UK, Age International, British Red Cross, CAFOD, CARE International UK, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide (UK), International Rescue Committee, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Oxfam GB, Plan International UK, Save the Children UK, Tearfund, and World Vision UK.
When large-scale disasters strike countries that lack the resources to respond, we bring our member charities together to raise funds quickly and efficiently. In times of crisis, our mission is to save, protect, and rebuild lives through effective humanitarian action.
Working as one, we coordinate the UK public’s response to overseas disasters. Through our Rapid Response Network of media and corporate partners, we raise the alarm with the UK public and make donating as easy as possible, with most funds raised within the first two weeks of an appeal.
Since our launch in 1963, we have run 79 appeals and raised an astounding £2.5bn, helping save countless lives and rebuild communities.
At the DEC, accountability and learning are not just processes, they are a commitment to the people affected by disaster and will aid our growth and the development of our members. Your work will help ensure the funds we raise are used effectively and transparently, and that every appeal we launch is an opportunity to do better, together.
***Please download the job description for full details***
What You’ll Do
This role enables the DEC and our 15 member charities to effectively respond to humanitarian emergencies and provide timely, quality, community-focused assistance.
As an Accountability & Learning Officer, alongside your efforts to contribute to our learning and growth, you will shape our work to influence key policy agendas. You’ll be working across such areas as climate adaption, flexible funding for humanitarian action, and locally led humanitarian responses.
Overseeing our monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities, you will support the set-up of projects, build relationships, and co-ordinate activities in all our current operational theatres.
Specifically, your role will involve:
- Assessing humanitarian crises for DEC appeal eligibility
- Maintaining and improving reporting templates
- Setting up and overseeing key learning activities over the appeal cycle
- Overseeing our Collective Initiatives and Shared Services portfolio
- Supporting a range of DEC research and learning projects and reviews
- Helping members to achieve their climate and environment targets
- Leading the design and set up of regular learning events and workshops
- Acting as the key focal point for members’ and partners’ queries
- Acting as deputy for the Accountability & Learning Manager
What You’ll Bring
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- Experience with monitoring, evaluation, and research design and/or implementation
- Experience in the international humanitarian/development/charity sector for an NGO, UN Agency or similar
- A strong understanding of humanitarian crises globally
- Detailed knowledge of humanitarian principles, programming, and how the sector operates
- A good understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks and methodologies used to monitor programmes and measure outcomes
- An understanding of and interest in key policy areas within the humanitarian system
- The ability to thoroughly check and clean large datasets and analyse quantitative and qualitative data
- A degree-level qualification (ideally a post-graduate level qualification) in a relevant discipline
How We’ll Support You
- Flexible working hours (outside of an appeal)
- 25 days' annual leave, rising with length of service (3 years: 27 days. 5 years: 30 days)
- 3% employers’ pension contribution, rising to 8% post probation
- HealthCare Cash Plan, providing an array of health services (~£1,660 cash value, per year)
- Wellbeing support
- Discounted access to various health club providers (via Gympass)
- Discount schemes for various retailers and businesses
- Discounted tickets for events, via Tickets for Good
- Season ticket loan (post probation)
- Financial hardship loan (post probation)
- Cycle-to-work & Car scheme (post probation)
How to apply
If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter by 9am, Monday 11th August 2025
The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.
Other organisations may have titles such as Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Analyst, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, or Planning, Engagement and Evaluation Officer.
Job Title: Senior Press and Communications Officer
Position Type: Permanent/Full time
Reports to: Founder/Chief Executive
Salary: £35,000
Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London, TW9 2RD
Working Hours: 9am-5pm (flexible)
Pension: School Food Matters pays 7% of pensionable earnings
Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days
School Food Matters is closed between Christmas and New Year
Job Purpose
· To help make SFM the destination for media as the voice for food in schools
· To help increase media coverage for our work across all platforms (print, TV/Radio, digital)
· To develop and maintain our vibrant social media presence
Key Tasks include
· Writing and reviewing editorial, case study and blog content to maintain SFM’s voice
· Work with our Web Developer to maintain the School Food Matters website
· Diary planning to make best use of events and media moments to highlight our work in the media
· Helping to maintain up-to-date and accurate records of media contacts on Airtable
· Produce, edit and co-ordinate video and visual content across SFM’s projects
· Working closely with the Chief Executive on media campaigns
· Ensuring that we maintain a vibrant social media presence (BlueSky, Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook)
· Managing and maintaining our photo library (Google photos)
· Ensure website is up to date by liaising with project teams for new content
· Understanding and disseminating new processes and functionality of the new website
· Managing our Google Ad grant and ensuring that our ads remain effective
· Tracking our impact on social media and preparing media reports for Trustee Meetings (four per year)
· Liaising with partner organisations for joint marketing of our projects
· Working with the Chief Executive to produce and distribute our newsletters
· Adding press articles to the website and social media
· Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
· Keeping up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures
· The Senior Press and Communications Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!
Person Specification
Essential
· Exceptional oral and written communication skills in fluent spoken and written English, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data and policies into accessible language and engaging stories and communication materials
· Experience of getting media coverage
· Strong understanding of using social media to engage audiences and achieve campaign goals
· An eye for design and strong grasp of branding, with experience creating visuals using tools like Canva
· Comfortable using content management systems (CMS) to publish and manage web content — we use Drupal
· General knowledge of issues around school food, children’s health and food education
· Ability to work independently, with high levels of self-motivation
· Good project management, time management and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
· Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and tenacity
Desirable
· Experience of working within a network or coalition of campaigning organisations
· Established contacts with media outlets/journalists/bloggers
· Digital campaigning and social networking skills
· Experience writing news articles and blog posts with clear structure, purpose and an engaging narrative
· Skills in capturing and editing photo and/or video content to support communications work
· Experience managing or supervising team members to deliver communications projects effectively
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Directorate: Marketing, Education, Events and Membership
Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager
Salary range: £33,457 - £38,250 per annum, depending on experience
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (31.5 hours over 5 days)
Job Purpose
Help shape the voice of rheumatology and make a difference to people living with rheumatic conditions. We’re looking for a creative and proactive marketing and communications professional to join BSR. The post-holder will support the planning and implementation of marketing and digital campaigns for a wide range of BSR projects, connecting us with our community. Managed by the Marketing and Communications Manager, the role is responsible for planning and building powerful marketing emails and newsletters in Dotdigital, creating digital assets, running social media content, running paid campaigns, and providing performance reports and insights. The role also includes updating website content, advising on SEO and user experience, and using analytics to support data-driven decision-making. Whether it’s promoting an event, launching a research initiative, or raising awareness of vital issues, your work will help us reach and inspire the right audiences.
Main responsibilities
- Plan and deliver imaginative marketing campaigns and social media activity to support excellence in rheumatology and support better care for people with rheumatic conditions.
- Manage content requests and workflows; create and publish meaningful copy and visuals across digital channels.
- Build and schedule email campaigns and newsletters, using audience segmentation, automation, and testing to improve engagement.
- Maintain and update website content, ensuring strong user experience and search engine visibility (SEO).
- Turn data into direction: Monitor and report on campaign and social media performance using analytics tools; provide insights to inform strategy.
- Design or coordinate creation of marketing assets, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
- Support lead generation initiatives and contribute to cross-functional projects with marketing expertise.
- Write and edit content with purpose, across formats including blogs, newsletters, reports.
- Stay informed on competitor activity and sector trends to inform campaign planning and innovation.
- Collaborate with colleagues to support the organisation’s wider communications and engagement objectives
General
- Flexibility, proactive approach to work and willingness to take on occasional duties deemed reasonable for the role and circumstances.
- Occasional travel and ability to work out of normal office hours when necessary is expected including attendance and overnight stays at BSR conferences and events.
Person Specification
- Scheduling and writing content including briefs for agencies
- Creating assets for digital channels using design programmes such as Adobe Creative Cloud
- Planning and building newsletters and email marketing automations
- Supporting SEO through keyword research, content optimisation, and link strategies
- Using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights) to evaluate campaign performance
- Supporting paid social media campaigns or advertising activity
- Working with a CRM system to segment audiences or support campaign planning
- Competency with website CMS management and understanding of UX/UI best practice
- Lead generation techniques and programmes desirable
- Strong ability to work with multiple deadlines and adapt to changes
Inclusion and diversity statement
BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.
We want a working environment free of all of the above, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all BSR employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity.
To champion the specialty, influencing change and building a thriving community of best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a creative communicator with a passion for global education and international development? As the UK-based Fundraising and Communications Officer for United World Schools, you will play a crucial role in bridging global program activity and American donor engagement, through effective communication.
Based in London and working closely with both the Global Communications team and the US Executive Director, you will adapt real-time updates from the field into compelling, US-tailored content for digital platforms, social media, campaigns, donor materials, and events.
You’ll bring a keen understanding of audience preferences and storytelling strategies that resonate across borders.
This is a part-time, highly collaborative role ideal for someone with previous communications experience in an international setting who thrives in a cross-cultural, fast-paced environment.
Person Specification- Essential Skills & Experience
- Established experience in marketing or communications
- Proven ability to write for social media, email, and websites with clarity and impact
- Understanding of digital media trends
- Experience collaborating across departments and geographies
- Strong organisational skills and digital literacy (CMS, email platforms, content scheduling tools)
- A genuine passion for education, equity, and sustainable development
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of global impact and targeted donor engagement, ensuring vital education programming continues to thrive in some of the world’s most underserved communities.
By helping UWS USA tell its story in powerful, culturally relevant ways, you’ll directly support fundraising efforts that change the lives of thousands of children.
- Location: London (Hybrid – 1-2 days in the London office (Whitechapel, E1)
- Hours: Part-time (25 hours per week), permanent
- Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (pro rata), depending on experience
- Closing Date: Rolling, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply now to avoid disappointment
Apply now for more information or an informal chat about the role.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for powerful storytelling and social impact? I’m delighted to be partnering with a leading women’s health charity to recruit a Senior Media and Campaigns Officer who will play a key role in driving awareness, and shaping the national conversation around women’s health.
You will be responsible for generating regular, high-quality national and regional media coverage and working on the implementation of impactful campaigns that raise awareness and support the charity’s wider objectives. You will think creatively about how to promote their work through both media engagement and wider campaigning activity across digital and offline channels.
This is an exciting time to join an organisation delivering ground-breaking research and high-profile advocacy campaigns that are changing lives across the UK.
In this dynamic role, you’ll:
- Lead proactive media outreach—crafting press releases, pitching stories, and managing media opportunities.
- Support the delivery of strategic campaigns across digital and offline channels.
- Develop compelling case studies and campaign assets that elevate real voices and experiences.
We’re looking for someone with excellent writing skills, strong media relations experience, and a strategic mindset when it comes to audience engagement and campaign delivery. Experience in the charity sector highly desirable.
- £32,500, plus great benefits
- Hybrid (2 days in London Bridge office + 3 days Remote)
- Full-time, permanent
If you’re excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of women’s health, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date- ASAP, the charity is reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Apply now!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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!
Job Purpose
To provide confidential, accessible, and high-quality counselling support to students aged 16–18 and apprentices at Ada, the National College for Digital Skills. The counsellor will play a key role in promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive mental health to enable students to thrive academically, socially, and personally. The role supports the college’s mission to empower a diverse generation of digital pioneers by removing emotional barriers to learning and contributing to a safe and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Direct Student Support
- Provide one-to-one counselling sessions to students and apprentices, including those experiencing mental health challenges, emotional distress, trauma, and/or personal issues.
- Deliver short-term, goal-focused therapeutic interventions based on students’ needs and referral pathways.
- Maintain appropriate and confidential records in line with safeguarding and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR). Using the College’s CPOMS systems to record sessions.
2. Collaboration and Safeguarding
- Work closely with the Safeguarding and Wellbeing team, including the Designated Safeguarding Lead, to assess risk and provide timely interventions.
- Attend and contribute to safeguarding meetings, case conferences, and strategy discussions where appropriate.
- Make referrals to external mental health and support services when specialist or long-term intervention is required.
- Be a visible and approachable member of the learner services team, building trusted relationships with staff and students.
3. Promotion of Wellbeing
- Support the delivery of a proactive mental health strategy that reduces stigma and encourages help-seeking behaviours.
- Facilitate a weekly well – being sessions with the safeguarding team.
- Contribute to college-wide initiatives, workshops, and campaigns that promote positive mental health, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
- Help create a psychologically safe, inclusive space for under-represented and neurodiverse learners.
4. Professional Practice
- Adhere to ethical guidelines set by a recognised professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP) and uphold standards of best practice.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision and CPD to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge.
- Evaluate the impact and outcomes of counselling provision using appropriate tools and data.
- Provide monthly intervention and support reports to the Assistant Principal Learner Services and College DSL.
- Work closely with the College Safeguarding and Apprenticeship team.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Qualified counsellor or psychotherapist (minimum Level 4 diploma or equivalent).
- Registered member of a professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, NCS).
- Experience of working with young people (16–18) and/or apprentices in an education or youth setting.
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and a commitment to student welfare.
- Ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism, discretion, and cultural awareness.
Desirable:
- Experience of working in a further education or sixth-form environment.
- Familiarity with digital safeguarding risks and challenges faced by digitally engaged young people.
- Understanding of intersectional mental health needs (e.g., LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, BAME students).
Other Requirements:
- Ability to represent Ada at external events when required.
- Able to travel as necessary for the role
- A commitment to ongoing professional and personal development
- A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours
- Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with Government guidelines for safeguarding.
Variation to this Job Description
This is a description of the job as it is at present and is current at the date of issue. The duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties or responsibilities may be required of this position. The job description will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be done.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Any job offer will be conditional on various, appropriate, pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks, if deemed necessary, and supportive references.
Equal opportunities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:
- To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
- To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community.
- To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
- To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
- To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.
Applicants with disabilities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please let us know.
Sponsorship
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they are received, and we may decide to stop accepting applications before this date, so early applications are recommended.
our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
Ivy Rock Partners are working with Parkinson's UK on their recruitment for a Senior Management Accountant as part of a planned restructure to facilitate the charity's continued growth and expansion.
We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.
Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s. We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future.
The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.
We’ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’.
About the role
Working closely with teams across Finance, you’ll develop the management accounting function, reporting and analysing financial information across the organisation.
You’ll drive improvements in our financial and reporting processes, using data and digital tools to boost efficiency and effectiveness, delivering accurate and insightful reporting and analysis that drives data informed decisions.
What you’ll do
- Develop a management accountant function, instilling best practice, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Develop a suite of reporting tools for organisational insight and analysis through trends analysis, variance analysis, modelling, and scenario planning and ad hoc reporting.
- Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of monthly management accounts, whilst supporting business partners with key organisational trends and analytical variances.
- Lead the production and consolidation of budgeting and forecasting templates and reporting tools to aid organisational analysis and planning. Alongside assisting with the delivery of our annual accounts
What you'll bring
- CCAB recognised professional accounting qualification.
- Demonstrable experience in management accounting and financial planning & analysis.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, especially with non-finance colleagues.
- Strong technical skills and familiarity with charity financial regulations is essential, SORP is desirable. In particular you will bring demonstrable experience of active management of restricted and designated funds as part of robust financial management.
How to Apply
Ivy Rock Partners are exclusively partnering with Parkinson’s UK on this vacancy. Please apply using the apply function or get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Reports to: Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Location: Hybrid – remote working allowed with regular office visits required to Black Bull Yard, 24-28 Hatton Wall, London EC1N
PLEASE NOTE: **Applications without a Cover letter will not be considered**
We are expecting a high volume of applications for this role and we will not be able to respond immediately to all applicants. We will contact candidates who we are considering for interview directly.
Ukie is the trade association that represents and supports the UK’s thriving video game and interactive entertainment industry. Our small team supports a membership of nearly 700 leading businesses, helping them as they create some of the world’s most exciting games. Our membership includes cutting-edge companies working across the interactive entertainment industry from Sony PlayStation, Electronic Arts and Microsoft to Jagex, Roblox, Ustwo games and many more.
With a challenging and varied political environment and a Government prioritising the growth of creative industries as part of its mission there are opportunities as well as challenges for the sector to navigate including online safety, consumer protection and the positive impact of play, the use of AI and long term skills and training challenges . We are offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, bright and determined policy and public affairs professional to join our team and shape how we engage Government and other external stakeholders on behalf of our members.
Increasingly we are working beyond the games and interactive entertainment industry, working on a cross sectoral basis with partners in the creative and tech industries. We also work with other relevant trade associations on an international level to share best practice and ensure we are able to react to and shape policy on a global basis.
About you
This role his is an ideal role for an ambitious, self-motivated individual who thrives in a small but dedicated team environment. With a passion for video games, this role is suited for an individual and who wants to build their career through developing their knowledge of policy making, engagement and campaigns at a trade body with a national profile. Through this role you will be able to take on new discrete projects within the Ukie team, which will serve as a platform for your growth and development.
Ideally you will bring:
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The ability to work accurately with a good eye for detail
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The ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and competing priorities
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The ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders with varied priorities
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A willingness to learn and develop specialist policy knowledge and an understanding of how public policy changes and regulation affect the video games sector
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Excellent writing skills and the ability to condense complex policy areas into understandable briefings for stakeholders
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Good political acumen and the ability to spot trends and opportunities for engagement for Ukie and its members
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A proactive and flexible attitude with the ability and drive to work independently and take the initiative
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An ambition to work in a small team and progressively take on responsibility with engagements and tasks as part of managed development.
What you can expect from us
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A supportive team environment
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A structured development plan with training and professional opportunities
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A collaborative working environment with exposure to innovative businesses and professionals
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Generous annual leave with additional long service entitlements
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A flexible working environment with paid time off for volunteering
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Pension and Private Healthcare upon completion of probation
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Early finish on Friday’s and lots of opportunities to play video games!
What you’ll be doing
The post holder will help advance Ukie’s policy work on aspects of UK and international policy impacting the games and interactive entertainment industry through:
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Monitoring policy changes and providing in-depth analysis, research, and reports for internal stakeholders.
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Relationship building and engagement with Ukie members and wider sector stakeholders, including attendance at internal and external stakeholder meetings and coalition industry groups.
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Support the Senior Policy Manager in research and drafting for Ukie’s external consultation responses, co-ordinating with members and facilitating internal forums for discussions on particular issues.
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Support in organising events and engagement with policy makers within Whitehall, Westminster, the Devolved Governments and with regional, combined and local authorities as well as with our global partners in the EU, US and further afield.
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Assisting the policy and research teams with major public affairs projects and campaigns according to the Ukie’s internal strategy and drawing on Ukie’s internal data and external partners where appropriate.
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Supporting and promoting Ukie at external political meetings, including our bi-annual Westminster Games Week.
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Support in raising the profile of Ukie and its significant policy priorities through external communications in partnership with the Ukie campaigns team, and through public scrutiny such as the use of written parliamentary questions.
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Acting as the lead point of contact for the APPG on Video Games and Esports to which Ukie acts as the secretariat and taking joint responsibility for liaising with its members.
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Draft external policy communications such as the Ukie Policy Byte, the bi-weekly political newsletter, with support from Senior Policy Manager and Head of Policy where necessary.
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Be responsible for the team administration of internal stakeholder meetings, including sending out invites, taking minutes and preparing relevant material as well as maintaining up to date email lists of all stakeholders.
Relationship Management
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Develop and maintain relationships with games industry member businesses and a wide range of external bodies; including partner organisations, government officials and other trade bodies.
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Support the Senior Policy Manager and Head of Policy in the management of Ukie’s internal stakeholder groups – including Ukie’s policy group and its various working sub groups.
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Maintain stakeholder engagement trackers and act as a point of contact for external engagement with Parliamentarians, regional politicians and their offices.
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Support the Head of Policy and Chief Executive in any external engagements.
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Support the policy team and wider Senior Management team with other reasonable tasks as required.
Qualifications and experience required for this role: Qualified by experience. You don’t need to hold a degree to apply for this role, but experience of working in a policy or government affairs facing role, public affairs agency or regulatory environment would be advantageous. On-the-job training will be provided via Ukie or external providers where appropriate and will be part of a structured development plan.
Hours of Work:
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Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm
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Expectation that some evening and weekend work may be required to attend or run Ukie events as the business requires.
This role profile is not exhaustive; working as part of a small and dynamic team, there will be an opportunity to tailor the role to your interests and ambitions in agreement with the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Head of Policy and Public Affairs.
There is also the expectation that you will be flexible and willing to help the wider organisation and its other teams in accordance with its strategic priorities where necessary, as directed by the Head of Policy or Chief Executive where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.