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The Skin Health Alliance (SHA) has a great deal to say about skin, and we seek a passionate communicator to help get our message across.
The SHA is the world’s leading independent, not-for-profit dermatologist-led accreditation body. We are internationally recognised across the personal care, cosmetics, and FMCG sectors. We provide trusted skin safety information and an accreditation service that empowers consumers, supports industry partners, and champions dermatological research worldwide.
We are seeking a Senior Communications Officer to play a pivotal role in promoting SHA’s aims, raising our profile, and ensuring our voice as the global authority on skin health is heard across industry, professionals, and consumers.
The Role
As Senior Communications Officer, you will:
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Develop and deliver SHA’s annual communications and media strategy.
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Manage our website, social media, press relations, and stakeholder communications.
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Represent SHA as a spokesperson – briefing experts, giving interviews, and maintaining our credibility with journalists and industry stakeholders.
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Collaborate with partner brands, communication teams, and external agencies to deliver impactful joint campaigns.
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Monitor and evaluate media coverage, providing strategic insights to senior leadership.
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Strengthen SHA’s voice by building trusted relationships with dermatologists, experts, and key journalists.
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Represent SHA at high-profile international events, conferences, and industry meetings.
This role requires a confident communicator who can balance strategy and execution, manage multiple projects, and consistently deliver high-quality, credible outputs.
About You
We are looking for a creative, strategic, and highly skilled communicator who can combine leadership with hands-on delivery.
Essential Requirements:
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Degree in communications, marketing, media, or relevant equivalent experience.
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Proven track record in communications and marketing (5+ years preferred).
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Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into compelling messages.
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Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Demonstrable experience across multiple communication channels, including digital platforms.
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Confidence to act as a spokesperson, build media relationships, and represent SHA externally.
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Collaborative mindset with the ability to work with cross-functional teams, partners, and senior stakeholders.
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Familiarity with communications platforms (e.g. Google Suite, Microsoft Teams, media database and distribution software).
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Experience managing budgets and working with external agencies.
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Analytical skills to measure communication performance and impact.
Why Join the Skin Health Alliance?
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Be part of a global leader in dermatological accreditation and skin education.
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Shape communications that directly influence consumer trust and industry standards.
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Work alongside internationally renowned dermatologists and high-profile global brands.
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Contribute to a meaningful mission – improving skin health and funding dermatological research worldwide.
The Skin Health Alliance is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We believe in equal employment opportunities regardless of race, nationality, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or disability status.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Digital Communications Manager is responsible for leading and expanding the Trust's digital presence, ensuring our research, policy priorities, programmes, and alumni stories are shared in an impactful way with external audiences. Reporting to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, and working closely with one direct report, they will deliver a step change in digital communications activity, driving data-led improvements and developing new and compelling multimedia content for the Trust's website, social media channels and digital communications.
Main duties
Website and digital communications
- Oversee the management and strategic development of the Sutton Trust website and associated microsites.
- Ensure the main site delivers impactful communications showcasing the breadth of the Trust’s work, whilst being responsive to the needs of our key audiences: students, teachers, policymakers, academics and media.
- Lead on relationships with external web developers to drive forward improvements to the Trust’s websites, ensuring quality user experience and SEO optimisation.
- Use Google Analytics and other monitoring tools to evaluate website performance and inform improvements.
- Project manage the production of video content, and other similar projects.
- Format reports, design graphics and create digital assets, supported closely by the Senior Digital Communications Officer.
- Edit the Trust’s regular email newsletter, ensuring content is of the highest quality.
- Ensure the Trust’s brand identity is consistent across the digital space
Social media
- Oversee the development and delivery of the Trust’s strategy for growing its social media presence through Linkedin, Bluesky, X, Instagram and other emerging platforms as appropriate.
- Ensure the Trust’s priorities and mission are communicated consistently and powerfully across its social platforms.
- Develop and deliver strategies to maximise reach and engagement, including working with partners, alumni and influencers.
- Oversee the launch of the Trust’s new TikTok channel.
- Work with the Senior Digital Comms Officer to create innovative and engaging social content in a range of formats to maximise impact across all platforms, working closely with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs and colleagues in Research, Programmes and Development teams.
- Proactively monitor relevant stories and advise colleagues on reaction and engagement, in partnership with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs.
- Monitor social media trends and flag key developments to team members.
- Use analytics to evaluate social campaigns and inform improvements.
- Advise and support colleagues in using social media in support of Sutton Trust objectives.
Other
- Line management of the Senior Digital Communications Officer.
- Work with colleagues to maintain a communications planning grid.
- Keep abreast of digital developments, providing expertise to the wider organisation.
- Write copy as required, and advise others in tailoring copy to digital channels and audiences.
- Contribute to the wider work of the Communications, Research and Policy Team.
- Other duties as necessary from time to time.
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience of managing digital communications infrastructure and social media channels.
- Significant experience in managing a website, including good knowledge of HTML and CSS, WordPress and Google Analytics.
- Creative flair and a knack for distilling complex ideas into compelling content.
- A good understanding of Canva, InDesign, Illustrator and/or Photoshop to design infographics and other imagery.
- Experience of video content production, particularly for social media.
- Experience of using social media platforms and analytics successfully and a willingness to explore new channels. Understanding of LinkedIn, Bluesky, X and TikTok would be advantageous, as would previous experience using Google Analytics to monitor and drive improvements.
- An eye for detail, and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
- Line management experience.
- Experience of developing digital strategies and implementing change.
We are also looking for an individual who:
- Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage.
- Has first-class interpersonal skills – a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings.
- Is willing to take on other duties from time-to-time as needed in a busy team.
- Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: £42,025
- Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week, but further flexibility may be required given the external-facing nature of the role
- Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
- Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends. This role also shares primary responsibility for monitoring the out of hours media line with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs.
- DBS check may be required
To Apply
To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter, covering how your experience, skills and qualifications meet the requirements of this role. Please focus your response on the abilities and/or competencies giving evidence of your experience to date (maximum of 2 A4 sheets). The information you provide will be the basis for shortlisting.
Please note that your application should be submitted in one go - you can view the requirements by clicking on the link if you would like to prepare in advance.
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 10am, Friday 10th October, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Wednesday, 22nd October, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 4th November.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join National AIDS Trust, the UK’s leading HIV rights charity, and help us stop HIV from standing in the way of health, dignity and equality - and end new transmissions for good.
We’re looking for a creative, driven communications professional to lead exciting campaigns and create powerful digital content that grows our audience and drives engagement with HIV rights.
In this role, you’ll:
· Develop and deliver communications strategies and campaigns.
· Create compelling content across digital and traditional channels.
· Collaborate with internal teams on national initiatives.
· Analyse and report on performance to maximise impact.
You’ll need:
· Proven experience delivering communications campaigns.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· A proactive, creative mindset and strong media relations skills.
This is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact on human rights and public health in a fast-paced, supportive, and mission-driven environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a creative communications professional who wants to use your skills to make a real difference?
At Self Injury Support, we’re on a mission to change the conversation around self-harm. We’re the leading UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by self-harm and those who care for them: reducing stigma, increasing understanding, and opening up new avenues for compassionate support.
This is a unique opportunity to take the lead on shaping how we share our story with the world. As our Communications Manager, you’ll play a central role in launching our exciting new rebrand and website, building powerful campaigns, and making sure our messaging reaches the people who need it most.
What you’ll be doing
- Driving the successful launch and embedding of our rebrand and website.
- Developing and delivering our communications strategy across digital, media and campaigns.
- Growing awareness of our mission, services, and impact from beneficiaries to funders and national audiences.
- Creating compelling content and campaigns that inspire action, support and understanding.
- Leading on press and media engagement, building positive relationships and amplifying the voices of people with lived experience.
- Using data and insights to shape communications and demonstrate impact.
What we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- A confident communicator, with a track record in communications, campaigns, or PR.
- Skilled at balancing strategy with hands-on delivery, happy to plan big and also get stuck into the details.
- Creative and innovative, always looking for new ways to reach and engage audiences.
- Experienced in managing websites, social media and digital content.
- Passionate about making a real difference in complex social and mental health issues.
Why join us?
- Be part of a bold new chapter as we launch our rebrand and digital presence.
- Work in a supportive, values-driven team that puts lived experience at the heart of what we do.
- Hybrid and flexible working options, with a base in our Bristol office.
- The chance to see the real impact of your work in changing lives and reducing stigma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Freelance Communications Manager (3 days/week, remote)
About Our Time
Our Time is a pioneering UK charity supporting children and young people who have a parent with a mental illness. We make sure these young people are not isolated or overlooked by providing tools, resources and safe spaces to help them thrive. We deliver innovative programmes, education, campaigning and advocacy that create lasting change.
The Role
We’re looking for a talented and hands-on Communications Manager to help amplify our impact at this exciting stage of growth.
Working closely with the Operations Director, you will manage and support our Social Media & Communications Officer while driving engaging communications across all channels.
Key responsibilities include:
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Developing and implementing Our Time’s communications and campaign activity.
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Managing, mentoring and supporting the Social Media & Communications Officer.
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Creating high-quality digital content for our website, newsletters and social platforms.
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Coordinating partner communications and supporting campaign mobilisation.
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Overseeing storytelling and narrative development to strengthen advocacy and impact.
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Monitoring and evaluating communications performance.
About You
You’ll bring established experience in communications, campaigns or advocacy (charity/NGO sector preferred) with strong digital content skills and social media management expertise. You’ll be confident managing colleagues or freelancers, an excellent writer and organiser, and able to work independently with initiative and creativity. Above all, you share our commitment to supporting children and families affected by parental mental illness.
Contract Details
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Freelance contract, £180 per day
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3 days per week, fully remote
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Occasional in-person meetings (London/York)
How to Apply
Please download the application pack for full details on how to apply.
Please Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
Our Time is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Offers are subject to proof of UK work eligibility, satisfactory references covering the past five years, and an Enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all identities and backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates through the process.
Our mission is for every child in the UK, who has a parent with a mental illness, will find the support they need, as early as possible.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Breast Cancer Now on the recruitment of their new Director of Brand, Marketing & Communications.
At Breast Cancer Now, we’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer – providing world-class research, trusted information, specialist support, and determined campaigning. By 2050, we believe everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. To make that future a reality, we need bold leadership and powerful voices.
We are now seeking a Director of Brand, Marketing and Communications to lead our strategic direction and inspire a department of almost 60 people to deliver brilliant, integrated brand and communications work that will engage millions and accelerate progress towards our 2025–2030 Change Happens Now strategy.
About the role
As Director, you’ll:
- Lead the development and delivery of Breast Cancer Now’s brand, marketing, and communications strategy, ensuring our voice is clear, powerful and consistent.
- Drive innovative and inclusive campaigns that grow awareness, trust, engagement and income – across digital, media, PR, ambassadors, and supporter communities.
- Work closely with senior colleagues across the Engagement Directorate to deliver ambitious fundraising and engagement growth, including a £50m major campaign.
- Inspire, empower and develop a high-performing team, embedding collaboration, creativity and boldness.
- Act as an influential ambassador, building strong relationships internally and externally to maximise impact.
About you
You are a dynamic and strategic senior leader with:
- Significant experience leading brand, marketing and communications at scale, ideally within healthcare or the charity sector.
- A strong track record of delivering innovative, audience-first, multi-channel strategies that grow awareness, engagement and income.
- Proven ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams through change and growth.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with the confidence to represent Breast Cancer Now at the highest levels.
- Curiosity and courage to champion new ideas, from digital innovation to inclusive storytelling.
Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s leading charities. You’ll play a central role in driving our vision that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and live well. In return, we offer a supportive and ambitious culture, hybrid working, and a chance to make a lasting difference for people affected by breast cancer.
What's on offer?
- Location: London with hybrid working (3 days from home)
- Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
- Closing date: 3rd October
Recruitment timeline
- Closing date: 3rd October
- First stage interviews: w/c 13th October
- Final interviews: w/c 20th October
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email).
Commitment to Diversity
Alongside Breast Cancer Now, The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Position: Communications and Marketing Manager
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 pro rata, pension paid at 4% contribution (Band 3a) pro rata
Hours: 3-4 days (.6 to .8FTE)
Days of work: Flexible to take place between Monday and Friday, TOIL-able hours in the evening or weekends when required
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits:
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4% employer pension contribution,
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6.6 weeks annual leave entitlement (25+8 Bank Holidays)
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Enhanced sickness pay
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Monthly independent therapeutic supervision,
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Take your birthday off
Location: Flexible / Snowdrop Project Offices, Castle Green, 7 Castle Street, Sheffield, S3 8LT
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Collaborating with: Community Fundraising and Events Manager
Direct reports: N/A
Closing date: Monday 29th September at 5pm
Interview dates: Interviews will be conducted W/C 6th October.
Start date: Late October/ November 2025
Be part of something life-changing.
At Snowdrop Project, we support survivors of modern slavery to recover from their pasts and rebuild their futures. We were the first UK charity to offer long-term, community-based support for survivors—and today, we continue to lead the way in trauma-informed care, advocacy, and reintegration.
Now, we are looking for a dynamic, innovative and creative Communications and Marketing Manager to join our Fundraising Team, helping us grow our impact and lead our external communications and digital marketing efforts to support more survivors of modern slavery.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, engaging, relational individual with who shares our values and is driven to make a difference.
As Communications and Marketing Manager, you will lead on crafting and delivering compelling communications that strengthen our brand, deepen supporter engagement, and drive income. With a strategic approach and a passion for storytelling, you will also oversee and support the delivery of creative, consistent and sensitive messaging internally and externally.
The role is responsible for continuing and enhancing both public and internal communication. We are a growing charity helping to lead the way in supporting survivors of modern slavery. This role is a pivotal part of the Fundraising team and will help us to deliver our aim to empower survivors of modern slavery and exploitation.
This role is designed for someone who enjoys cultivating and developing income through individual giving and thrives on excellent and creative communication.
What You’ll Be Doing:
This person will take the lead on developing and delivering the organisation’s communication and marketing, in line with our branding, mission, vision and values. This includes:
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Lead on branding, digital presence (website, social media, newsletters), and compelling storytelling to grow awareness, engage supporters, and recruit staff/volunteers.
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Develop and deliver campaigns, newsletters, and case studies with sensitivity, ensuring consistent brand representation and co-produced content with beneficiaries.
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Contribute to annual fundraising strategy, create detailed communications/marketing plans with budgets and targets, and strengthen the donor journey.
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Partner with the fundraising team to drive income through digital marketing, supporter engagement, donor retention, and data-led reporting.
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Manage eTapestry records, supporter data, and income tracking, while recommending improvements in data management and ensuring GDPR compliance.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
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Have experience creating engaging and effective marketing campaigns and communications.
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Are a confident communicator and storyteller who has experience of creating impactful social media messaging.
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Are proactive, creative, and passionate about our work supporting survivors of modern slavery and exploitation
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Share our values of compassion, empowerment and collaboration
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a pioneering, survivor-focused charity making a real impact
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Work in a supportive, inclusive and values-led organization
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Have the freedom to bring your ideas to life and take ownership of your work
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Join a team that celebrates progress, values growth, and genuinely cares
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Receive a number of benefits including your birthday off and monthly therapeutic sessions
Please see the Job Description document for full details and the Person Specification
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter which details your suitability for the role (please read the instructions for completing the cover letter carefully- incomplete or irrelevant cover letters will be excluded) and answer a question about your right to work in the UK. CVs and cover letters will be screened and candidates will be shortlisted based on these.
We welcome every applicant and strive to create and promote inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and to be themselves at work.
Please note- we will not be working with recuiters for this post.
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that addresses all the points detailed in the person specification, giving relevant examples which demonstrate your suitability for the position.
We will be shortlisting for interview based on the below scoring system:
0 – Weak Does not address the essential criteria
1 – Average Addresses part of the essential criteria, provides little detail
2 – Good Addresses the essential criteria, providing some detailed relevant explanations
3 – Excellent Provides a thorough, considered explanation that fully addresses the person specification.
Empowering survivors of modern slavery to rebuild their lives and thrive



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will bring your energy and skill to creating compelling content when writing news stories and social media, unleash your creativity in designing digital media and website content, and show your organizational skills in supporting events. You must be bilingual Spanish and English speaker to apply for this role.
This is an important role in a small communications team where you will help raise our international organisation’ s global profile across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
This fully remote contracting role is perfect for someone with some communications experience and a keen interest in supporting countries across the world to build better public infrastructure through open governance principles (accountability, transparency, participation, multi stakeholder working).
As the only Spanish speaking member of the communications team, you will lead on social media and news stories across Latin America and therefore fluent Spanish and English (both written and spoken) are essential, in addition knowledge of the Latin America region would be useful.
This is a fully remote consultancy role. You will not be paid on an hourly/daily basis but instead paid a fixed amount (as set out above) each month for completing agreed deliverables with your line manager. As a rough guide, we expect this will take around 18-20 hours a week. We are open to you working the hours in a way that works for your life-work balance and delivers our business needs, subject to being available for key meetings/deliverables during the week and in agreement with your line manager. Whilst this role is initially for 6 months, there is potential for this to extend or develop into a longer-term role.
Key responsibilities:
Drafting content (60%):
- researching and drafting news articles in English;
- creating ideas for, and drafting of, social media in both English and Spanish;
- creating digital media in both English and Spanish for social media accounts and website,
- using Canva and other software;
- drafting newsletters in both English and Spanish.
Regular communications admin tasks (40%):
- uploading and updating website content;
- supporting to organise and promote events, including preparing content and communications for internal and external events in both English and Spanish;
- supporting the website project manager with ad-hoc tasks in the development of a new website;
- supporting with tracking website and social media analytics and using them to inform future content generation;
- other communications-related activities as required to deliver the CoST Advocacy & Communications strategy.
Essential experience and attributes:
- Both Spanish and English fluency in speaking and writing (this will be tested at interview)
- Experience with delivering written and visual communications in a variety of mediums.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.
- Experience with social, digital and communication platforms e.g Canva, scheduling platforms, mailchimp, wordpress, google analytics.
- An interest in international development, infrastructure, open governance, anti-corruption, and the not-for-profit sector.
- Creative and enthusiastic about a career in communications.
- Ability to prioritise, plan and organise work and work independently.
- We are a kind and inclusive place to work, and we hope to recruit individuals who share the same values as we do.
Desirable experience and attributes:
- Voluntary or paid experience in the not-for-profit sector, particularly areas relevant to CoST’ s work.
- Experience, knowledge and interest in Latin America and the Caribbean (LATAM) region and regional issues.
- Completed a degree or further education qualification
To apply visit our job pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation.
Everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital ensuring cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology. We provide funding over and above what the NHS provides.
We are currently entering a particularly exciting period of growth and expansion as we fundraise for a number of major projects.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic self-starter to support the Head of PR, Communications and Celebrity Engagement and work collaboratively with Charity colleagues to highlight the impact our supporters and fundraisers make to cancer patients.
You will be equally at home pitching a story to a national journalist, working with a senior consultant or scientist to draft a new Charity funded research story, briefing photographers, liaising with fundraisers to tell their story, writing newsletter copy or devising a communications plan.
The Charity team is responsible for raising millions of pounds each year to ensure Christie patients receive the very best care and treatment. This includes everything from access to world first clinical trials and receiving radiotherapy in state-of-the-art treatment centres, to young adults being cared for in a bespoke age-appropriate centre and being able to offer patients anxiety reducing complementary therapy, or even creative sessions in our art room.
If you want to make a real difference to cancer patients and are ready to rise to the challenge of working for one of the most successful charities in the North-West, then this could be the role for you.
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 29 September
Interview date: Friday 17 October
37 hours per week / £38,250 per annum / hybrid – based in Hove / working pattern can be discussed at interview.
is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Our Fundraising and Communications team builds meaningful connections with supporters, partners, and the public to raise vital funds and awareness for our work with children and young people. Through strategic campaigns, compelling storytelling, and strong brand management, we champion our mission and amplify youth voices across all channels.
We’re looking for a skilled and creative Communications Manager to lead external communications at YMCA DownsLink Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape our messaging, manage media relations, and deliver high-quality content that supports our mission and enhances our reputation. You’ll play a key role in developing campaigns, coordinating communications across platforms and working with partners to raise awareness of our work across Sussex and Surrey. If you’re confident, collaborative, and ready to take ownership of strategic communications, we want to hear from you.
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
- Proven experience in a communications role, including managing a team.
- Track record of successful multi-channel communications campaigns (media/PR, social media, website, publications, email marketing).
- Experience in crisis communications.
- Charity, not-for-profit, or housing association experience (desirable)
- Exceptional writing and presentation skills tailored to diverse audiences.
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
- Creative thinker with a flair for engaging content and storytelling.
- Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Google Ads.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact
Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 12 October at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.


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Join the Brent Centre for Young People, where you’ll craft powerful stories that elevate our mission, spark fundraising, and shape our brand across digital and print channels. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Communications & Marketing Officer to shape and deliver impactful communications, marketing, and engagement strategies that amplify the charity’s brand, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and advance its mission.
The Brent Centre for Young People
The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) is the leading mental health charity for young people in Northwest London, helping over 800 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised treatment in the areas of depression, suicide prevention, self-harm, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more. Our approach is rooted in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. We aim to reach significantly more young people in the years ahead, drawing on our heritage that combines specialist treatment in-house and outreach into communities. The Brent Centre is also an important Research Centre on Adolescent Breakdown and Psychotherapy.
About the Role
BCYP is seeking a seasoned Communications and Marketing Officer who will design and implement a strategy to boost BCYP’s brand and support the efforts of clinicians. The candidate will also support the fundraising team through grassroots event management and the adoption of a small portfolio of donors. Some event and project management will be required, in particular supporting the delivery of seminars and training programmes, as well as community events.
The applicant will have excellent communication skills, be able to translate the stakeholders’ (Trustees/clinicians/donors/young people) needs and broadcast them to the community. They must have hands-on skills creating and designing digital, print, and social media and the confidence to put their signature on a strong communications and marketing strategy that will maximize external partnerships.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident self-starter to bring their vision and expertise into play to shape the look and feel of BCYP’s image, and to coalesce BCYP’s services to offer a holistic experience for our community.
Applications close once post is filled
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Communications & Advocacy
Location: Hybrid – flexible, to be discussed at interview
Salary: £41,000–£46,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
At Allergy UK, the leading national charity supporting people living with allergic conditions, we are passionate about raising awareness, driving policy change, and providing trusted advice to millions. Every campaign we run and every story we share helps make allergy visible as a serious health issue and we’re looking for a new Head of Communications & Advocacy to help us take this mission even further.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Head of Communications & Advocacy, you’ll shape and amplify the charity’s voice across the UK. Leading a dynamic team, you’ll drive strategy, lead high-impact campaigns, and ensure that Allergy UK remains a trusted, credible, and influential voice.
You will:
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Develop and deliver integrated communications and advocacy strategies
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Lead creative, impactful campaigns to raise awareness and influence policy
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Guide our media relations and secure high-profile coverage
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Provide expert advice on sensitive and strategic communications issues
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Build strong relationships with policymakers, healthcare leaders, and industry stakeholders
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Act as an ambassador for Allergy UK at the highest levels
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Inspire and lead a skilled communications and advocacy team
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
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A proven track record in strategic communications and advocacy
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Experience leading multi-channel campaigns that achieve real impact
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Excellent stakeholder engagement skills — from media to government to industry
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Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and develop teams
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Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
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Confidence in providing senior-level advice on high-profile issues
It would be a bonus if you also bring experience of policy development, the UK health sector, or working with lived experience storytelling.
What We Offer
We believe in looking after our people and helping them thrive. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
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£41,000–£46,000 salary (dependent on experience)
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28 days holiday + bank holidays
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Annual pay review in line with market rates
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Flexible hybrid working and free onsite parking
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Pension scheme and employee benefits hub
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Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, GP service, wellbeing support)
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Training and development opportunities
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about using communications to create real social change, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and supporting statement via Charity Job. Your supporting statement should highlight how your skills and experience meet the role requirements, and what you could bring to our team.
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Closing date: Sunday, 21st September 2025 (midnight)
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Online interviews: Wednesday, 1st October 2025
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In-person interviews: Friday, 10th October 2025
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would like to apply in a different format or need adjustments, please get in touch.
Be part of something impactful. Join us and help shape the future of allergy care.
No one should die from allergy We provide expert advice, and advocate for better healthcare and support for those affected by allergy
Communications and Impact Lead
Full time (part time will be considered)
Hybrid (with a minimum of 2 days in our office on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus)
Permanent contract
£43,000- £46,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Do you want to make a difference to healthcare globally? Do you have skills and experience in Communications, Marketing and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning? Come and join a brilliant team working from the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and with partners across the world.
For nearly twenty years, Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP) has been strengthening health systems across the world through education, reciprocal learning, and relationship building. CGHP uses a health partnership model - working with hospitals, governments and health organisations in Cambridgeshire and East of England region and in low- and middle- income countries (LMIC) to provide specialist expertise, support shared learning and encourage sustainable change. This is a two-way process involving NHS staff, trainees and students working with LMIC partners using a hybrid working model combining online working and exchange visits. CGHP is a charitable programme based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and is a linked charity to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.
We are recruiting for a Communications and Impact Lead who will lead these functions within CGHP and will be a member of the CGHP Senior Leadership Team. You will work at a tactical and strategic level with responsibility for increasing understanding of our impact and raising our profile to enable CGHP to achieve our strategic ambition. The role will ensure effective impact measurement, communication, promotion, marketing and engagement to support our goals. The role requires excellence measuring impact and communicating with people and groups on all issues and at all levels and. Creativity in communication to effectively tell our story will be key, as will confidence and understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning.
We are looking for someone imaginative, creative, and dynamic with excellent organisational skills who can ensure that our impact is measured and recognised, and our story is heard. The position is the ideal role for someone who has a combination of skills and experience of communications, impact analysis and project management.
To see a full job description and person specification please visit our website
The closing date for applications is 28th September 2025, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.
Application Process: Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role by email
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Emmaus UK is looking for a new Regional Communications Officer to directly support Emmaus communities in the North East and Yorkshire.
About the role
Our team of Regional Communications Officers support Emmaus communities and groups to increase their profile and engage supporters. You will work closely with up to four Emmaus charities to identify their communications needs, plan and deliver work to help achieve their goals.
You will have excellent skills and knowledge in communications, public relations and marketing with at least two years’ experience working in a busy and varied communications role. Although not essential, knowledge and understanding of homelessness and the charity sector would also be an advantage.
Within this hybrid role, you can be based at home or in an Emmaus community. Wherever you are located, maintaining ongoing positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is vitally important. This role will suit someone located in Yorkshire or the North East as regular travel (usually at least one community visit per week) will be required to South Shields, Leeds and Hull.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and seeing a long-lasting impact, then this is the perfect time for you to get involved and join Emmaus.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a movement of charities that support people who have experienced homelessness and poverty. In our local Emmaus communities, we end homelessness one person at a time.
No one’s life should be defined by homelessness. Together, we support people to put their lives back on track and build a better future. We see the person, their strengths, and the future they want to create. Building on each person’s abilities, Emmaus offers skills and work opportunities with a home and place to belong – we’re there at every step of their journey out of homelessness.
Emmaus UK is a national charity that supports and connects all Emmaus communities and groups across the UK. We bring people together, amplifying their voices and experiences to campaign for fundamental change to prevent homelessness and end this crisis.
How to apply
To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us, the email address can be found in the application pack with ‘Regional Communications Officer (North)’ in the subject field.
Please ensure you download the job pack below and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 22 September 2025. Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing Monday 29 September.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us, the email address can be found in the application pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are delighted to be supporting an international environmental organisation in their search for a Communications Assistant to join their External Affairs team. This is a full-time role, offered on a temporary basis, for 3-months in the first instance and 1-day per week onsite in Central London.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent communication skills and a passion for using strategic media to support purpose-led campaigns.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Supporting the communications and digital teams with campaign materials, media monitoring, and process documentation.
- Assisting with the creation and updating of briefing documents, guidelines, and key messaging.
- Researching journalists and media outlets to support high-profile legal cases.
- Setting up and managing media monitoring platforms and dashboards.
- Responding to supporter enquiries and contributing to year-end appeal efforts.
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
- Fluent English (CEFR level C2) and strong written communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and design tools such as Canva.
- Knowledge of the media landscape and excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage confidential information.
- A genuine interest in environmental issues and alignment with the organisation's values.
If you're looking to contribute to meaningful campaigns and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.
CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.