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GMYN is on the lookout for three exceptional individuals to join our passionate team as Programme Coordinators
These new staff roles will be instrumental in helping young people take part in positive activities and develop key skills. You would be joining a passionate and highly skilled team, all wanting to make a difference to young peoples lives.
The three posts will plan and deliver activities on the following GMYN Youth Programmes:
Care Experienced Programme
At GMYN, we’re committed to amplifying the voices of care-experienced young people, ensuring they have a platform to lead on their own futures. Our Care Experienced Programme is built on creative, youth-led approaches that promote personal growth and resilience. We provide practical support while making sure young people are involved in every step of their journey, from decision-making to shaping the activities and services they engage in.
Disability and Neurodiversity Programme
Our Disability and Neurodiversity Programme celebrates individuality and empowers young people to thrive in an inclusive, creative space. We actively consult with disabled and neurodivergent young people (DND YP) to ensure their voices shape everything we do. Our projects have supported DNDYP to participate in social and developmental activities, have an active voice in their community and improve their wellbeing.
Work Readiness & Education Programme
Our Work Readiness & Education Programme offers a dynamic, hands-on approach to preparing young people for the workforce. Through courses, job clubs, placements, corporate partnerships, and real-world experience, we ensure young people develop not just the skills they need but the confidence to succeed. Our staff love engaging in creative activities that make learning fun: whether it's through interactive workshops, team challenges, or creative CV-building.
The main activities delivered through these programme include:
- Life skills workshops such as cooking, budgeting, leading healthy lifestyles workshops.
- One-to-one support to provide bespoke guidance so young people can overcome barriers and set goals.
- Creative/outdoor activities such as music, drama, art, sport etc.
- Consultations to ensure that young people have a voice in designing their programme.
In these roles you will need to be confident in inspiring and engaging young people that face various disadvantage and be able to develop positive partnerships with various stakeholders.
We are looking for Programme Coordinators that can be flexible and committed team players. In return you will have the chance to have creative ownership of our programmes, bringing your own skills and ideas to make them an amazing experience for young people to be involved in.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver activities - Plan, and facilitate engaging, inclusive sessions and 1:1 support for young people with varied needs, using trauma-informed and youth work approaches.
- Build meaningful relationships - Establish and maintain trusted relationships with young people, using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach underpinned by youth work principles to support individual development, and promote positive wellbeing.
- Safeguarding practice- Uphold GMYN’s safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all young people and staff are safe, supported, and empowered.
- Embed youth voice - Ensure activities are youth-led by involving young people in planning, delivery, and evaluation.
- Work collaboratively with partners - Act as a connector bringing together local authorities, schools, employers, and community groups to create opportunities for young people.
- Provide tailored support - Offer bespoke support that helps young people develop new skills, explore education or employment pathways, and build confidence and resilience.
- Champion inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility - Deliver accessible, inclusive sessions for young people tailored to diverse needs.
- Promote and represent GMYN – Represent GMYN by engaging with stakeholders, referral agencies, schools, and partners to promote our work and help shape our future.
- Monitor and evaluate impact - Use GMYN’s systems to track participation, progress, and outcomes. Capture both quantitative data and qualitative stories to evidence impact.
- Project administration - Complete administrative tasks such as session planning, data inputting, budgeting, and reporting to support effective project management.
- Continuous learning - Engage in ongoing training and reflective practice, contributing to your professional development and continuous programme improvement.
- Be flexible and adaptive - Embrace a dynamic working environment, showing initiative and adaptability to respond to the evolving needs of young people and the organisation.
For further infomation on these roles, the personal specification and GMYN more widely, please download our job pack, available on this page. This provides all the information on how to apply and more details regarding the roles.
Thank you for showing an interest in joining GMYN!
You can apply via this webpage or alternatively, you can send an audio application if you prefer. If you send audio, please ensure that the answers are no longer than 2 minutes.
Please ensure you send your cv and answer the application questions. The personal specification is shown in the job pack attached to this page.
While we acknowledge that candidates might use AI to write their applications, we prefer to hear from their authentic selves.
At GMYN, our vision is #YoungPeopleCan, and our goal is that young people are safe, heard, and capable of great things.

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Corporate Partnerships Manager
Contract type: Maternity Cover (12 months fixed term, full time), 35 hours per week
Location: UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face‑to‑face (London office in Canary Wharf, external meetings or travel).
60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £39,358 - £41,325 per year with excellent benefits.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Corporate Partnerships Team harnesses the power of the private sector through strategic relationships that raise much needed funds for WaterAid’s life-changing work.
About the role
As our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will manage new and existing corporate partnerships and our payroll giving scheme to foster powerful partnerships that drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Proactively manage new and existing corporate partners, ensuring that each partner is appropriately supported and is reaching its full potential.
- Manage WaterAid’s Payroll Giving scheme including managing relationships with Professional Fundraising Organisations and Payroll Giving Agencies.
- Monitor partner-funded programme KPIs and budgets and ensure high quality reporting.
- Work with and make presentations to a range of contact types within our corporate partners.
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Education to degree level or equivalent work experience in relevant areas.
- A track record of Partnership Management including proven experience of growing and developing partnerships with companies.
- Experience of writing high quality and engaging proposals and reports for a corporate audience as well as experience of making presentations to senior level contacts and / or large groups of employees.
- Able to forge effective working relationships with people at all levels inside and outside the organisation and across a range of industries and differing business cultures.
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Knowledge of international development and understanding of overseas development issues.
- Experience of developing corporate accounts over £100,000.
- Experience of Payroll Giving scheme.
Closing date: Applications close 12:00pm UK time on 21 July. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 28 July and 4 August.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre‑employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK‑based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
Our benefits:
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybridworking arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Pay As You Give’ charitablegiving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
Our global commitment:
Our People Promise – We work with passion and focus so everyone, everywhere can access clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose, wellbeing and shared responsibility where all voices are valued.
Equal opportunities – We are an equalopportunity, disabilityconfident employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs and ways of life.
Safeguarding – We have a zerotolerance approach to any form of abuse or exploitation and carry out background checks on all prospective employees.
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change !
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





Reserves Operations Manager
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum
Location: Ullapool – Inverbroom
Full-time (35 hours a week)
2 year fixed-term contract with potential for extension
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 28th July 2025
Interview date: TBC
About us
For 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It also manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
The Role
We are looking for a passionate and driven person to lead and deliver the day to day operations across our North West Reserves Region. Delivering the conservation and restoration objectives of the reserves, through practical work, growing and managing locally based volunteers, supporting management planning and monitoring. This role will also manage building maintenance, infrastructure and access on our North West Reserves. The role will work closely with the regional reserves team supported by the Reserves Manager. This is a chance to make a difference to the protection and restoration of nature at a time when it has never been more important.
The candidate:
· The successful candidate will have a Higher Education qualification in environmental land management (Wildlife conservation/agriculture) and at least two years’ experience of wildlife reserve management and demonstrable track record in the environmental land management sector.
Main Objectives
· Champion the Vision and/or objectives for all reserves and projects in the region with existing and potential stakeholders and contributors.
· Oversee and provide delivery of day-to-day operations on our reserves, where relevant and appropriate this will include maintenance of buildings, grounds, offices, workshops and wider infrastructure.
· Facilitate external and internal meetings and knowledge exchange events.
· Support, with line management, the roles detailed in the region-specific addendum.
· Work closely with the Reserves Manager (post’s line-manager) who will continue to develop and support delivery of teamwork plans, to ensure consistency of approach and maximise capacity across reserves where appropriate.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
· Good understanding of land management for wildlife conservation.
· Two years' experience of wildlife reserve management operations and demonstrable track record in the environmental land management sector.
· Experience of procurement and contract management.
· Experience of managing a team of staff, with line management responsibility, to promote a positive culture.
Please refer to the Job description at the bottom of the page for more information.
How to apply:
Please click on the green apply now button, which will take you to our application pages, from here you can upload a CV and provide a supporting statement.
What we offer:
· Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes.
· We have always been hugely flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to offer a flexible approach.
· One Wellness Hour per week
· Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation
· Sick Pay Allowance
· Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave
· Training and Development
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a proud equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of their background. We are committed to helping to make the world of nature conservation as inclusive as possible, as we believe there should be no barriers to being involved, and that champions and role models from every part of society will be vital in helping to reverse the loss of biodiversity.
We are looking for a candidate with strong experience of both digital and grassroots campaigning, to manage our Campaigns By You campaigning. Reporting to the Head of Campaigns By You, you will create and manage campaigns, and use the platform to drive change in the UK, making our country fairer, more respectful and more sustainable.
The Campaigns By You platform is the part of 38 Degrees where the general public and partner organisations can use our free software to run campaigns on anything from saving their local community spaces to major national issues. This role is also central to helping 38 Degrees build a broad and representative movement of supporters, who regularly take action to create impact on the big issues of the day.
This job is for you if you’re passionate about making the country fairer, more respectful, and more sustainable – and if you have the skills and drive to run popular, timely, creative, impactful, people-powered campaigns to make it happen. We’re looking for a digital campaigns expert who is quick to react to the news of the day, who’s happy to pick up the phone and find the perfect case study, who’s able to manage partner relationships well and who’s able to translate complex issues into easily understandable language.
There are no formal education requirements for this role. As long as you can show us that you have the skills we don’t mind where you got them from! To be successful in your application you must meet the requirements of this role and answer the questions below which are part of the selection criteria. Without completion of this task your application cannot be considered.
Your background and experience
We are looking for someone who understands 38 Degrees, our model and our organisational culture already, and our fierce determination to change our country – campaigning to do so without fear or favour whoever is in power. You will have worked at, or with, a similar organisation to us, where our supporters are our purpose, and you’ll be ready to engage in discussions about campaigning tactics and way of working from day one.
The Campaigns By You platform is central to our mission to give people power in order to make the country fair, respectful and sustainable.
You understand how to translate complex issues into everyday understandable language and you’re experienced in running digital and offline campaigns that create change in local, national, political and corporate issue areas.
You’ll have loads of experience in digital-first campaigning, especially knowing how to use a large email list to spark activism, but also will love using a range of digital tools and platforms to give people the power to influence decision-makers.
You’ll be able to demonstrate experience of effective partnership and project management, thrive working in a fast paced reactive environment, sound judgement and good decision making, and be able to build productive, collaborative relationships at all levels that help you succeed in the CBY team, wider Impactful Campaigns Department and across the organisation as a part of the Senior Management team.
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About us
38 Degrees is one of the UK’s biggest campaigning communities, involving over a million supporters who campaign to make the UK a better place. We’re united by a shared vision to create a fairer and more respectful UK and a more sustainable world.
In the space of a week, millions of supporters could be campaigning on anything from protecting our NHS and stopping cuts to Universal Credit, to saving local green spaces and protecting our democracy.
38 Degrees is fiercely independent. We are primarily funded by small donations from hundreds of thousands of members of the public from all over the UK. This independence means we never have to hold ourselves back from taking on those with power and can truly listen to our supporters.
Why you’ll want to work here
The 38 Degrees culture is honest, kind, supportive, courageous, and respectful. We move fast, and frequently change plans to respond to events. We work hard but we also have fun. We regularly enjoy team away days and social hours.
Benefits include:
27 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays); Office closure between Christmas and New Year; 9-day fortnight (office closed every other Friday); 4pm closure on the alternate Friday; (note we are currently piloting a 4 day working week for 6 months, working Monday-Thursday); Flexibility to work 90 days overseas per tax year (30 day maximum per travel in any location as per approval process); One month paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of service; Employer pension contribution; 24 hour employee assistance programme; Enhanced family leave policies; Cycle to work scheme; Employer paid annual flu vaccination; Rental deposit loan; Contribution to eye tests/glasses; Learning and development budget.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We’re especially keen to hear from people who’ll bring lived experience of the issues we work on and who’ll make our team more diverse as a result. So if you’re Black, Asian or from any other minority ethnic group, if you’re disabled, LGBTQIA+, or if you’re from a working class home, your application will be especially welcome. And thanks to our flexible home working approach and network of offices, we have a staff team that is increasingly based across the UK. We’re keen to continue diversifying geographically, so that we’re rooted in our supporters’ communities.
To make sure that we are able to reach our goal of a diverse team we have equal opportunities monitoring requirements. Your application will not be complete without the equal opportunities monitoring form.
38 Degrees is committed to inclusive working practices, so during the application process we commit to:
- Paying for childcare whilst you’re at 38 Degrees interviews or tasks
- Paying for your travel costs to the office and back – and for overnight accommodation if you’re travelling from a long distance for an interview although at present the majority of interviews are held online using zoom.
- Making any reasonable adjustments – for example ensuring we have a BSL interpreters organised in advance if you’d need one
- If there anything else you’re concerned about or think we could provide, please let us know.
To be successful in your application you must meet the essential requirements for this role and answer the questions below which are part of the selection criteria. Without completion of this task your application cannot be considered.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment.
Application Questions (max. word count: 2000 words across all questions)
1. Tell us about a successful campaign that you played a leading role in. What was your role? What made the project successful in your view?
2. What do you think the biggest challenges and opportunities for 38 Degrees’ campaigning are over the next year? How do you think we could use the CBY platform to overcome the challenges and maximise opportunities?
3. Describe the most difficult challenge you’ve faced when leading a team (for example on a project or campaign). What was it, and how did you resolve it?
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Terms and Conditions
Job Title: Visitor Experience Manager
Hours of work: 21 hours per week.
Salary: £24,000
Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (Pro Rota)
Contract: 12 month contract, to be reviewed on successful NLHF application
Role Description
Working with other staff and volunteers, you will oversee the visitor experience to ensure a consistently high standard, delivering a wide-ranging programme of activities that will also attract a new and diverse audience to the Cathedral whilst maximising visitor donations and income.
Key Responsibilities
- Commitment to the Cathedral’s values and inclusive culture and to demonstrate them through professional behaviour working with clergy, staff and volunteers
- Management and oversight of visitor experience ensuring all visitors have a positive experience, whether they come to the Cathedral as a sightseer, pilgrim, worshipper, or event attendee
- Ensure safe recruitment, induction, training and management of paid Welcome Assistants to offer a consistently high standard of welcome and increase donated income
- Liaise with all volunteer groups involved in the visitor experience, including Welcome Stewards, Chaplains, Tower Tour Guides, Tour Guides, LEGO model builders to ensure consistency of welcome
- Deliver an exciting programme of visitor events and activities that generates income and growth whilst supporting the Cathedral’s Mission, Values and Strategic Objectives
- Make connections between Cathedral attractions, the Cathedral shop and Pilgrims’ Kitchen restaurant, and support a culture of collaboration to develop and enhance the experience for visitors
- Support the work of the Volunteer Manager to ensure that volunteers are appropriately recruited, valued, trained (particularly in respect of safeguarding), communicated with, and acknowledged)
- Work with the Head Verger/Event Manager on key projects which impact the visitor experience and drive visitor footfall
- Work with the Head Verger/Event Manager to propose and develop new and innovative projects/exhibitions to appeal to the local, and repeat visit, audience
- Be proactive in key events/projects which have a direct visitor impact, in terms of planning, scheduling and onsite operations
- Work with the Marketing and Communications Manager to ensure a consistent visitor offer ensuring positive messaging and promotion and highlight good news and events
- To present the best possible image of the Cathedral in general and in all contact and communications with the public, visitors, suppliers and all other external organisations
- Ensure high quality effective signage is in place that promotes the activities of the Cathedral and supports the visitor experience
- Maintain high quality interpretation in a range of media to meet differing visitor needs
- · Act as the ‘accessibility and diversity champion’ to ensure the Cathedral buildings, facilities and services are accessible for visitors with mobility and other special needs, as well as being involved in projects to create a wider appeal, particularly more diverse audiences
- Be alert to opportunities to work with partners in the town and County to bring visitors to the Cathedral
- Produce and manage a relevant and realistic budget for Visitor Experience and ensure operation within that budget are constantly monitored, forecasting and reporting performance against budget in conjunction with the Chief Finance Officer
- Regularly review, analyse, and report on visitor statistics to identify next steps and future requirements
- Uphold and comply with the organisation’s policies and the law in relation to health and safety, equal opportunities, safeguarding, data protection and other adopted policies and procedures as required
Person Specification
Essential Qualities
- Sensitive to the Cathedral’s core mission as a place of worship, outreach, welcome and care, which underpins its commercial activities
- Experience in leading people within a visitor-focused operation
- Background in heritage, tourism or hospitality
- Experience of line management, team working, networking and relationship building
- A proven track record of commercial acumen and taking measured risks
- Ability to manage the complexity of demands posed by both a religious, conservation and commercial environment
- Ability to consider and see different perspectives on issues between people across departments or organisations for mutual benefit
- Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders and gain commitment of others to act and achieve outcomes
- Excel at being able to operate flexibly and prioritise issues and opportunities as needed
- Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and at all levels
- An ability to work flexibly including some evenings and weekends
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel
Desired Qualities
- Familiarity with the Church of England, particularly Cathedrals
- Experience of working with volunteers
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Probationary and notice period
In accordance with current Chapter Policy, the post is subject to a 12 week probationary period. After completion of the probationary period the notice period is one month.
Pension
After 12 weeks’ service, the post-holder with be auto-enrolled into a pension scheme with the Church Workers Pension Fund.
Policies and Procedures
To be familiar and comply with Cathedral Policies where applicable but in particular the Health & Safety Policy, the Safeguarding Policy and the Cathedral’s Social Media Policy.
Other terms and conditions
This is only a summary of the terms and conditions offered and does not replace the wording of the Standard Terms and Conditions which will form the contract between the successful candidate and the Chapter.
An application form can be found on our website please follow the instruction there to apply.
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We welcome around 350,000 visitors to Waddesdon Manor and over 2 million browsers to our websites each year. Waddesdon offers visitors a programme of changing exhibitions, talks and tours, family activities and public events. The income from our private events, shop, restaurants and sixteen-bedroom hotel help support keeping the Manor open to the public, our education programme and the care of the collections and gardens for all to enjoy.
The role of Hospitality Marketing Officer (HMO) focuses on all aspects of traditional and digital marketing activity, both B2B and B2C, in support of some key commercial activities of the commercial trading company RWL (on-site retail and catering, The Five Arrows Hotel, and The Bow Pub).
What you will do:
The Hospitality Marketing Officer is a part-time role of three days a week supporting the marketing of onsite catering and retail operations of Waddesdon Manor, The Bow pub and the Five Arrows Hotel. The role also contributes to Waddesdon Manor and RWL (commercial trading) overall marketing and online strategy, and supports its brand and positioning by working closely with colleagues across both the hospitality and visitor operation.
You’ll develop and implement creative marketing campaigns to promote and increase sales for the following areas of the trading company’s business:
· The Five Arrows Hotel
· The Bow Pub
· Wine at Waddesdon (both wine sales and wine related events)
· Waddesdon online shop (predominantly wine)
· Afternoon teas and special food events in Waddesdon’s Manor Restaurant
The Hospitality Marketing Officer makes a visible impact on the weekly sales results, monthly profit and loss results and in terms of positive customer feedback.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Input to develop marketing strategies and implement plans to meet commercial targets for hospitality and visitor attraction businesses, in particular supporting increased on-site spend in the Waddesdon catering outlets, including the Five Arrows Hotel and The Bow pub.
- Manage development and update of websites for the Five Arrows and Bow and details of catering and wine events at the Manor.
- Develop strategic marketing campaigns for the Five Arrows Hotel’s core businesses, including bedrooms, restaurant and bar.
- Develop strategic marketing campaigns for the Bow Pub’s core businesses, including restaurant and bar.
- Develop the online wine business including the Waddesdon Wine Club.
- Manage marketing campaigns using the full marketing mix across online and offline channels.
- Manage external suppliers including design, production and distribution of marketing materials and commissioning photography.
- Use a CRM database and email software to effectively manage communications.
- Monitor the outcomes of marketing activity and evaluate against plans, contributing to monthly reports.
- Monitor competitor activity to ensure we are learning and evolving to become as relevant and engaging as possible.
- Contribute to marketing budget management and assist with forward planning in liaison with the managers of each business area.
- Work closely with the wider marketing team and all Waddesdon colleagues, sharing news on activity, to ensure that opportunities are maximised.
You will be a great fit if:
You are a strategic thinker, with a strong creative and innovative background. You’ll combine your marketing knowledge and skills with the ability to deliver positive results.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter for this role:
- Proven experience delivering successful marketing campaigns
- Experience of managing budgets, achieving targets, business reporting and forecasting
- Comprehensive knowledge of hospitality, events and the heritage sector
- Confident presenting ideas and campaign plans, and can contribute to regular management meetings.
- Excellent prioritisation and time management skills coupled with the ability to work under pressure and deliver results under tight deadlines
- Ability to work flexibly and successfully across teams and hierarchies and build relationships at all levels including excellent interpersonal skills and evidence of ability to influence decision-making
- Excellent copy writing and proof-reading skills
- Experience of using WordPress, GA4, Meta and CRM systems
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, IT and office skills
Our areas of interest are Arts and Culture and Regenerative Food and Farming, where we make a number of multi-year investments each year.




At Barnardo's, we change childhoods and change lives. We help make sure children in the UK are safer, healthier, happier, and more hopeful. We're looking for a Brand and Marketing Manager to play a pivotal role in embedding Barnardo's brand identity and tone of voice across the organisation. You'll also lead integrated audience-centred marketing campaigns that raise awareness, drive consideration and engagement, and inspire action to help us generate income.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead brand alignment across all touchpoints, ensuring consistent tone and values.
- Develop and manage audience-focused marketing campaigns for various directorates.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to deliver strategic marketing initiatives.
- Monitor brand health and campaign performance using data-driven insights.
- Provide training and guidance on brand standards and messaging.
- Champion audience-led, integrated marketing approaches.
- Manage marketing budgets up to £1,000,000.
What We're Looking For
Experience:
- Proven success in leading multi-channel marketing campaigns.
- Strong background in brand management and media planning.
- Experience managing large-scale projects and agency relationships.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinker with a collaborative working style.
- Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities.
- Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
Knowledge & Qualifications:
- Graduate-level qualification in marketing, media, or related discipline (desirable).
- Solid understanding of modern media and marketing channels.
- Familiarity with project management and digital asset tools.
This is your chance to do transformational work in a purpose-led charity with a long-standing reputation for making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families. You'll help shape how the UK sees Barnardo's and inspire more people to support us. We offer flexible working, a supportive leadership culture, and the chance to drive meaningful, lasting change for children and young people.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
**PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you firstly download a copy of our application form from the documents section on our portal. Click the 'apply' button and fill out your personal details in the relevant sections. Once you have submitted these you will be asked if you would like to attach any documents. At this stage please submit the completed version of the application form.**
JOB PURPOSE
You will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, CEO, trustees and international colleagues to steward and cultivate key donor relationships and continue the development and implementation of the strategy to grow the major donor pipeline. As a Senior Manager, you will take ownership of the overall Major Donor Strategy, and budget and provide strategic insight into how we grow and improve our programme.
You will be confident in navigating complex environments with multiple stakeholders and in negotiating internally as well as externally, championing the major donor programme to ensure a strong enabling environment for the growth of the programme. You will enjoy developing strong relationships, have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and will be adept at managing donor and prospect pipelines as well as crafting compelling donor communications.
This role will be responsible for managing the Philanthropy Manager role and will provide support, mentorship and coaching to help the development of this role.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES
- Manage the philanthropy manager role through coaching, and by motivating and supporting them to reach their annual target.
- Build on a warm portfolio of donors to achieve current income targets and spot opportunities for growth and deeper development of philanthropic relationships
- Monitor and deliver annual philanthropy budgets and KPIs, assessing ongoing performance, proactively managing risks and providing accurate reporting.
- Own and drive the Major Donor strategy in collaboration with the Head of Philanthropy.
- Support on intermediary strategy and growth in this area.
- Work as part of the Philanthropy Team to grow opportunities within the major donor funding stream in line with UK4U’s fundraising strategy
- Lead on the growth and development of a robust prospect pipeline working with the corporate team, individual giving team, trustees, prospect research team, philanthropy team and other key stakeholders.
- Work with the wider international organisation to identify the most appropriate funding propositions for donors and also the internal technical experts and leadership colleagues who can help support and drive forward opportunities.
- Craft compelling propositions and proposals for major donors and ensure quality and timely reporting on donations made.
- Establish a strategic and tactical response to selected prospects and existing major donors in the event of humanitarian emergencies.
- Work independently and with the prospect researcher to gather up-to-date and accurate information on existing and prospective donors.
- Maintain accurate records on Salesforce, for income recording and earmarking.
- Work with the wider team to deliver bespoke activities including virtual and in-person events
- Support wider PPH strategic initiatives: helping identify and implement enablers to help the organisation secure and grow more multi-year partnerships, including at transformational levels.
- Help to position and raise awareness of UK4U’s role among peers, donors and other audiences by participating in sector networks and representing UK4U at events, as appropriate.
- Work within UK4U’s due diligence policy and GDPR policies and processes.
- Support the philanthropy team in other activities, as requested.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
- Experience of inputting into annual plans, multi-year budgets.
- Experience of working towards and monitoring and tracking KPI targets
- Experience of inputting to and implementing strategy
- Experience of growing prospect pipelines
- Experience of working in an income generating capacity with an NGO, INGO or university to identify, approach, secure and steward prospects and major donors giving or capable of giving over 5 to 7 figure gifts.
- Experience of developing donor care plans and delivering bespoke proposals and communications to generate income.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders (including CEO and Chair of Trustees)
- Strong experience of networking.
- Must be comfortable working at pace and on multiple opportunities.
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Confident communicator with the ability to effectively influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders at senior levels.
- Strong understanding of the philanthropic environment within the UK
- Ability to analyse reports and communicate complex themes and subjects in an accessible and compelling manner in writing and verbally.
- Ability to act proactively to identify new and strategic fundraising opportunities.
- Good attention to detail, ability to proof-read.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Proficient in using Word, excel, PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of fundraising databases.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Knowledge of international development or related subjects helpful but not essential
- Line management experience
- Experience of leading on developing multi-year budgets and plans.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time contracts).
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: 20 July 2025
Interviews date: 24th – 28th July 2025
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This vacancy is restricted to Black and minoritised women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
We reserve the right to close these adverts early if we have sufficient interest, so early applications are encouraged.
Are you driven by a commitment to social justice and equality? Do you want to utilise your expertise to support vulnerable women and children in their fight against inequality and discrimination? Southall Black Sisters has the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a dedicated Immigration Solicitor to provide specialised, personalised advice to our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future.
In this crucial role within our Immigration Team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver confidential OISC Level 2 advice and representation. Additionally, you will support and train colleagues working at Level 1, ensuring the highest standards of service and advocacy.
The postholder will play a vital role in advancing Southall Black Sisters’ (SBS) policy, communications and public affairs work. This includes shaping and delivering strategies that:
· Promote SBS’s mission to end violence against women and girls (VAWG), particularly for Black, minoritised and migrant (BMM) women and girls.
· Influence public policy and legislation to secure justice, safety and rights for Black, minoritised and migrant women and girls.
· Strengthening the public voice and visibility of SBS through impactful communications and campaigning.
They will work closely with senior staff, partner organisations and stakeholders to ensure that SBS’s policy positions, campaigns and services are effectively communicated, and that the lived experiences of the women and girls SBS supports are at the forefront of public and political discourse.
By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of the fight for equality and justice, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Why work with Southall Black Sisters?
Southall Black Sisters is committed to providing a supportive working environment, where team members feel valued, empowered and safe. To that end, we provide an excellent package of employee benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Enhanced sick pay
- Subsidised public transport season ticket
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists
- Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore issues arising from casework
- A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
- Organisation-wide away days
- Career development pathways and support
- The opportunity to learn and grow within an organisation renowned for inspiring political activism and campaigning successes
- Employer eye care scheme
To Apply
Submit a completed application form along with the optional equal opportunities monitoring form by the application deadline. Please do not send us your CV as this will not be considered.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.
Interview date: 23 & 24 July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are 4 Day Week employer
Purpose of the role
Join Brook, the UK’s longest-running sexual health charity and help us shape the future of education, wellbeing, and digital services for young people.
We’re looking for a commercially-minded Business Development Manager to drive growth across Brook’s education, training, and consultancy offers.
It’s a chance to join a dynamic, mission-led team committed to creating lasting change. You’ll play a key role in securing high-value contracts, identifying new market opportunities, and collaborating with colleagues across the charity to co-create services that are needed and impactful.
Essential criteria
- 2 years of account management, or sales experience.
- Experience of working within the third or public sector
To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached 'role specification' which can be found on the application form.
About the role:
- Hours: Full Time 37.5 Hours per week
(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: London
- Salary: £39,000
- Closing date: 27/07/2025
- Application Tip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.
About Brook:
Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality.
Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health.
We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need.
Benefits of working for Brook:
- 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
- Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
- Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid)
- Flexible working
- Gratitude scheme
- Assisted purchase scheme
- Cycle to Work up to £1k
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Long service awards
- Maternity and paternity pay
- Pension scheme – with contributions matched up to a maximum of 4%
- Training and development opportunities
- Coaching
Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.
Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role.
Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.
Brook Safeguarding with Purpose
Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.
Counselling Service Administrator
Age UK Camden is recruiting an Administration Officer to join the Counselling Team.
Age UK Camden is a local, independent and innovative charity which has provided services to older people in Camden for more than 50 years through diverse and inclusive services. Our counselling services operate in partnership with the NHS Camden Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression iCope, and we offer time-limited counselling (on average 8-12 sessions) for clients with low to medium levels of depression, anxiety, and psychological issues.
The successful candidate will:
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Assist with the Counselling Services’ administrative needs and conduct tasks as required by the Counselling Service Manager and the Clinical Lead Councillor
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Ensure in conjunction with the Manager, the effective implementation of administrative systems for supporting the service including the maintenance of the Client Filing system and the databases, including Charitylog and IAPTus database.
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Make contacts with clients by telephone, email, letter and in person regarding their enquiries, referrals, progress and cancellation.
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Help arrange workshops and therapy groups as requested.
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(See Job description and person specification for full duties)
Salary: SCP 12-15 £29,071.14 to £30,672.75 pa FTE (£17,442.68 to £18,403.65 pa for a 21 hour week)
Hours: 21 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 21st July 2025 - 5pm
Interview dates: Thursday 31st July 2025 – in person
To Apply please complete the application form, equal opps form and criminal declaration
As part of the application process please submit an application form demonstrating how you meet the shortlisting criteria in the Person Specification. Please also complete and return the criminal convictions declaration form.
Age UK Camden is an Equal Opportunities and London Living Wage Employer. Registered Charity No. 293446
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) is seeking our next Executive Director to lead our small, dynamic charity. You will be joining an impactful local organisation at a crucial time in our development. Since 2021 we have grown significantly and sustainably, developing new services based on client needs. You will be leading a highly competent and passionate team who are community minded and experts in their fields.
The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the charity, including finance and fundraising, as well as supporting the development and delivery of services. They will work with four experienced project leads to deliver and develop our core services: Casework and Advocacy Service, Rainbow Club Supplementary School, Destitution Service and Food Bank, and our Allotment of Refuge, as well as our Policy and external influencing work led by our Deputy Director for Casework and Policy.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate who can balance the demands of strategic leadership with the operational execution and development of our services and policy work. We are seeking someone with a high level of operational skill and accountability in operational management and governance. You will be responsible for the central services of the charity including finance, fundraising, legal, HR and communications. We are looking for a thoughtful leader who is passionate about staff and volunteer support. You should have experience and understanding of small charities and the external context within which we operate.
About us:
Founded in 2004, AFRIL supports refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty, assert their rights, and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community. We provide both crisis support to meet immediate need, and longer-term, flexible programmes to tackle the underlying issues that result in poverty. We engage in policy and legal interventions to affect change. Our work is grounded in the values of professionalism, inclusivity, and solidarity, and our approach to service delivery is one of co-production and empowerment. We work with partners locally and nationally to deliver high quality services and advocacy.
Our Services:
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Casework and Advocacy – AQS and IAA accredited advice, casework and legal interventions in housing and homelessness, complex welfare rights, community care, asylum support, immigration, access to education and employment, healthcare and related matters.
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Destitution Project - supporting families to overcome extreme food poverty through regular food vouchers, fresh culturally appropriate food, toiletries, and essential household items plus small grants and a free café.
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Rainbow Club Saturday School - improving educational attainment, wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem, and raising the aspirations of disadvantaged primary age children.
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Allotment of Refuge - a welcoming and integrated community of food growers improving the health, wellbeing and healthy food access of children and adults seeking sanctuary in Lewisham.
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Immigration Project in partnership with Southwark Law Centre - free legal advice and representation to support families to regularise their UK immigration status in the UK.
In addition, we hold a monthly Members Forum, and use the evidence from our frontline work together with the testimony of our members to influence improved policy and practice.
AFRIL is currently in a good position, with the several long-term grants and statutory funding secured, and good relationships with community and individual donors. The Executive Director position represents an exciting opportunity to work with a passionate and highly competent team and the wider community to bring about real, positive change for vulnerable migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in South East London.
AFRIL is an equal opportunities employer. We are a diverse staff team and particularly encourage applications from BAME candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and those with lived experience of asylum/irregular migration. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our staff to flourish.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use their information and resources which may help in preparing your job application.
Please read full Job Description and Person Specification. Applications will only be accepted through CharityJob - please submit a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how you meet the person specification.
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Lottery Community Fund is recruiting for a Communications Manager, Northern Ireland to play a vital role in the newly restructured communications and engagement function to deliver on our strategy, It Starts With Community.
The role is part of our ambitious transformation as we implement a significant pivot in our communications approach – building on our support for grant-making to demonstrate the powerful impact communities have in strengthening society and improving lives.
In this role, you’ll deliver integrated communications that bring our missions and the story of National Lottery funding to life. You’ll be the strategic voice behind the campaigns that highlight how communities are creating lasting social change.
You will focus on two key areas - your country, and one of the four core missions - creating powerful alignment between them and helping to showcase the impact of community-led projects across the UK.
You’ll work closely with Strategic Communications Leads and colleagues across the organisation to deliver communications plans that align with our corporate strategy and customer journey. Your work will help shape public understanding of the Fund, build trust with stakeholders, and inspire communities to engage with our funding.
We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling. You’ll be experienced in developing integrated campaigns and working across teams to deliver high-impact communications.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop deep insight into at least one portfolio and mission, to enable you to implement effective communications plans for your mission and portfolio, aligned to the corporate plan, and the Fund’s customer journey, including supporting Strategic Communications Leads to build and manage matrix teams
- Provide communications support to portfolio and mission leads, including creating messaging, narrative and content, social and brand assets, working closely with colleagues in the wider team to deliver effective and impactful communications activities
- Build relationships with journalists and lead on devolved media relations activities in your country, working closely with colleagues in the media team to deliver integrated activities, monitoring media and advising on opportunities and risks. Ensure rapid response to emerging issues with processes and protocol on lines to take and spokespeople, including participating in the out of hours on call rota.
- Liaise with colleagues in funding teams to identify opportunities for storytelling, working with the content manager to bring these to life
- Liaise with internal communications colleagues to ensure external communications generate engagement within the Fund
- Project manage and deliver corporate communications assets, including the annual report and corporate strategy updates.
Interview Date: Monday 28th July - virtual
Location: Belfast, Hybrid
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Track record in planning and delivering integrated communications campaigns, with experience managing matrix teams
- Excellent content and copywriting skills, used to producing assets to tight deadlines. Able to adapt tone and style for different audiences and channels
- Experience in complex institutions, involving colleagues and stakeholders up to leadership level
- A sound understanding of devolution and the impact that has on communications and public affairs requirements.
- Project management skills; confident working in a matrixed organisation with competing deadlines
- Experience of strategic communications counsel and advising senior leaders and stakeholders, particularly in times of reputational risk and crisis management
Desirable criteria
- Relevant qualification
- Experience in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Lottery Community Fund is recruiting for a Communications Manager to play a vital role in the newly restructured communications and engagement function to deliver on our strategy, It Starts With Community.
The role is part of our ambitious transformation as we implement a significant pivot in our communications approach – building on our support for grant-making to demonstrate the powerful impact communities have in strengthening society and improving lives.
In this role, you’ll deliver integrated communications that bring our missions and the story of National Lottery funding to life. You’ll be the strategic voice behind the campaigns that highlight how communities are creating lasting social change.
You will focus on two key areas - your country, Scotland, and one of the four core missions - creating powerful alignment between them and helping to showcase the impact of community-led projects across the UK.
You’ll work closely with Strategic Communications Leads and other colleagues across the organisation to deliver communications plans that align with our corporate strategy and customer journey. Your work will help shape public understanding of the Fund, build trust with stakeholders, and inspire communities to engage with our funding.
We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling. You’ll be experienced in developing integrated campaigns and working across teams to deliver high-impact communications.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop deep insight into at least one portfolio and mission, to enable you to implement effective communications plans for your mission and portfolio, aligned to the corporate plan, and the Fund’s customer journey, including supporting the Strategic Communications Lead to build and manage matrix teams.
- Provide communications support to portfolio and mission leads, including creating messaging, narrative and content, social and brand assets, working closely with colleagues in the wider team to deliver effective and impactful communications activities.
- Build relationships with journalists and lead on devolved media relations activities in your country, working closely with colleagues in the media team to deliver integrated activities, monitoring media and advising on opportunities and risks. Ensure rapid response to emerging issues with processes and protocol on lines to take and spokespeople, including participating in the out of hours on call rota.
- Liaise with colleagues in funding teams to identify opportunities for storytelling, working with the content manager to bring these to life
- Liaise with internal communications colleagues to ensure external communications generate engagement within the Fund
- Project manage and deliver corporate communications assets, including the annual report and corporate strategy updates.
Interview Date: Wednesday 6th or Thursday 7th August - virtual
Location: Scotland, Hybrid
Our teams are based across the UK, so there will be occasional travel to attend meetings and spend time with Fund colleagues.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Track record in planning and delivering integrated communications campaigns, with experience managing matrix teams
- Excellent content and copywriting skills, used to producing assets to tight deadlines. Able to adapt tone and style for different audiences and channels
- Experience in complex institutions, involving colleagues and stakeholders up to leadership level
- A sound understanding of devolution and the impact that has on communications and public affairs requirements.
- Project management skills; confident working in a matrixed organisation with competing deadlines
- Experience of strategic communications counsel and advising senior leaders and stakeholders, particularly in times of reputational risk and crisis management
Desirable criteria
- Relevant qualification
- Experience in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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“Without [Tramshed] youth theatre, I would never have won the Booker prize.” – Alumni and Ambassador Bernardine Evaristo
Tramshed Arts Ltd is a community arts charity in Southeast London. As Woolwich’s home of participation, we change perspectives and increase social cohesion, through offering creative spaces across generations of the local community.
Job Purpose:
The Business Development Manager will play an integral role in growing our organisation and securing its future. You will develop authentic important relationships and partnerships to:
· Increase and diversify sustainable income streams, making the best use of our creative community space and talent.
· Foster connections with local businesses to attract corporate sponsorship and payroll giving.
· Research new opportunities for raising income such as events and training programmes.
You will be inspiring, ambitious, and unafraid to do things differently whilst embracing our core value of being a truly inclusive community space.
Benefits include some hybrid working, friendly team, accessible working space, 6 complimentary tickets per season for you or your friends and family, Continued Professional Development plan.
For the full role specification please refer to the attached JD.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.