External engagement manager jobs in Edinburgh
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The Vacancy
Individual Giving Officer
Salary: £30,255 - £37,732
Location: Remote with occasional travel to Downton / London for meetings.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent position
We have an exciting opportunity for an Individual Giving Officer (Retention) to join the Commercial Directorate at Help for Heroes and play a key role in building long-term supporter relationships that help fund life-changing support for the Armed Forces community.
About the Role
As Individual Giving Officer (Retention), you’ll sit at the heart of how Help for Heroes builds long-term, sustainable income. You’ll lead the delivery of multi-channel retention campaigns and fundraising appeals that strengthen supporter relationships, increase lifetime value and ensure our supporters feel valued, informed and inspired to continue their support.
You’ll own retention activity across cash giving, lottery and regular giving - shaping campaigns from idea through to delivery, optimisation and evaluation. Using insight and performance data to continually refine supporter journeys, test new approaches and ensure every communication adds value to the supporter experience.
You’ll lead on the delivery of direct mail appeals, following the process through from concept ideation to data briefing, from sourcing impactful content, managing the print process, to the final appeal landing with supporters. Importantly, the appeals will be across a variety of channels in addition to direct mail, and you’ll be at the forefront of leading post campaign reviews.
Working closely with the Individual Giving Officer (Acquisition), you’ll help create a seamless journey from first gift to long-term loyalty.
This role offers real autonomy, variety and influence, with your work directly contributing to a strong, engaged supporter base and long-term income growth.
About You
You have experience delivering direct response marketing campaigns and enjoy seeing how insight, data and creativity come together to drive results. You’re confident managing multiple campaigns, working with stakeholders and suppliers, and motivated by continuous improvement.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
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Love building long-term supporter relationships
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Enjoy taking ownership and seeing campaigns through end to end
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Use insight and analysis to inform decisions and improve performance
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Are organised and detail-focused
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Value collaboration and shared success
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Care about delivering work that is compliant, ethical and supporter-first
About the Team
You’ll join our Individual Giving team, committed to growing our supporter base and delivering meaningful, engaging experiences that inspire long-term support.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation and external agencies, the team values innovation, learning and collaboration - always keeping supporters at the heart of what we do.
In return we can offer you:
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Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
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29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate!
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Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
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Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
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3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
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A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
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Discounts on our branded clothing, including a free Help for Heroes hoody when you complete your induction.
Closing date: 1st March 2026
Help for Heroes values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working as part of the Helpline team, the Helpline Advisor’s role is to ensure that incoming contacts from our beneficiaries receive high quality, timely support when they need it. The role will be busy and varied, and each shift will involve responding to contacts across Beat’s different support channels including telephone, webchat, email, social media, and facilitating daily online peer support groups. The Helpline Advisor will work closely alongside the Helpline team who are currently all based remotely. This includes Senior Helpline Advisors, Digital Helpline Volunteers, the Deputy Helpline Manager, and the Helpline Manager. Beat are receiving more contacts than ever before, this is an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of each and every person that gets in touch, this includes sufferers, family, friends, supporters and more.
We particularly encourage applications from Welsh speakers for this role; we have received funding from the Welsh government and are looking to improve our service delivery for our Welsh-speaking beneficiaries.
Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.


Role outline and purpose
The Head of External Relations leads strategic engagement and influencing activities to ensure hunger and hardship remain a priority for key external audiences, to build the breadth and depth of support needed to help end the need for food banks. This role engages and influences target stakeholders in government, business, civil society and faith communities to prioritise hunger and hardship in their decisions and actions.
This role is part of Trussell’s Prioritising Hunger and Hardship programme, the goal of which is to keep hunger and hardship at the forefront of conversations and decision making – both amongst the public and key individuals and organisations relevant to our cause. This role is focused on the successful delivery of the overall programme outcomes, contributing to the fulfilment of our long-term vision of a UK without the need for food banks.
Role responsibilities
· Leading the organisation’s external influencing strategy to shape key conversations, decisions, and activities among target audiences to ensure hunger and hardship remain a national priority. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation focused on influencing and advocacy with relevant stakeholders (e.g. policymakers, advice sector, local authorities).
· Develop and maintain high-impact senior relationships with key parliamentarians, civil servants, faith leaders, youth organisations, the wider charitable food sector and other partners to build strategic support and unlock change.
· Oversee targeted engagement programmes that deepen collaboration with, and activate, key stakeholders and organisations to build and amplify the long-term wide-ranging support needed to end the need for food banks – including youth and wider civil society organisations, charitable food providers and faith communities.
· Shape and support coalitions that align around shared priorities, build a unified narrative, and strengthen the collective voice of organisations working to support people facing hunger and hardship.
· Act as an external spokesperson representing the organisation in media, at external events and high-level meetings and through written commentary.
· Provide team leadership, direction, support and line management. This will include regular 1:1s and reviews to ensure object and targets are met.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Proven track record of developing and delivering successful influencing strategies, focused on wide-ranging and high-profile external audiences
· Extensive experience in senior stakeholder engagement, coalition building, and influencing with impact across a wide range of partners, including a strong understanding of the UK political landscape and policy processes
· An understanding and appreciation for faith communities, particularly the role churches play in mobilising communities to end the need for food banks
· Knowledge of issues related to hunger and hardship, with an ability to translate complex policy into accessible messaging
Behaviours and competencies:
· Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and respond to changing political and social environments
· Role model inclusive behaviour, values and leadership including empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially excluded backgrounds
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-performing organisation, combining problem-solving with collaborative interpersonal skills
· Effective communications and influencing skills: diplomatic, builds rapport, accessible and audience-appropriate presentation, and highly persuasive
Key Stakeholders
· Programme Leadership Team, particularly Heads withing Prioritising Hunger and Hardship (Head of Programme, Communications, and Research)
· Key influencing stakeholders within Making Social Security Work, Sustainable Holistic Advice, and Supportive Communities programmes (including Heads of Policy, Advice Advocacy, Community Building, and Community Design)
· Senior Audience messaging specialist (in programme)
· Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland leads
· Assistant Director of Income Generation
· UK parliamentarians and officials
· Senior sector partners
· Senior Church leaders
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The person who currently leads ADUKs education and training work is moving into an exciting new role within our team. We’re now looking for someone marvellous to take on part of their work, alongside some exciting new initiatives we want to develop. We’re not looking for a direct replacement - we want someone who will relish the opportunity to shape and grow this role into something truly impactful, supporting our work and strengthening the sector.
Key Purpose: The postholder will play a key role in strengthening knowledge, understanding, and best practice both within the sector and externally with service providers and the public, helping to remove barriers for assistance dog partnerships.
Internal focus: Coordinate the learning and development of ADUK member organisations, ensuring access to high-quality resources, training, and support to maintain knowledge sharing and best practice development across the sector.
External focus: Deliver education engagements and training to stakeholders, including businesses, service providers, and the public, through ADUK’s wider education initiatives and the new Corporate Allyship Programme.
Key Responsibilities
Learning:
- Manage ADUK’s shared Learning Management System (Moodle) and training platform, supporting members to make the most of the available content and resources.
Knowledge Sharing:
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers from member organisations and candidates to identify learning needs and expertise.
- Coordinate engaging and effective knowledge-sharing programmes aligned with member needs.
Education Delivery:
- Work with ADUK colleagues to coordinate and deliver engaging education initiatives, both in-person and virtually, for service providers and public services.
- Coordinate logistics for external training events, including venues and registrations.
- Support delivery of training for the ADUK’s Corporate Allyship Programme in collaboration with relevant colleagues.
Partnerships and Collaboration:
- Identify opportunities to work with external bodies, partners, and stakeholders to deliver training and share knowledge with the wider community.
Evaluation and Impact:
- Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of knowledge-sharing programmes and external training and explore how best to leverage this evidence.
- Prepare and present impact reports to inform continuous improvement.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
- Recent and relevant experience (3 years +) in designing and delivering in-person and online training and educational workshops and programmes.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Experience in managing learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning tools, (preferably Moodle based LMS)
- Excellent organisations skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and coordinate multiple organisations and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
- Confident relationship building skills.
- A collaborative and adaptable approach to teamwork, with the ability to work effectively as part of a small team that sits within a large membership network.
- Be able and willing to travel extensively (across England, Wales and Scotland) to deliver in person training.
All applicants should be aligned with ADUK’s values of championing a standards-based approach to the training and welfare of assistance dogs.
See Recruitment Pack for more information and full job and person spec.
To champion high standards of welfare and training for assistance dogs, and to work for a society where their owners have no barriers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help improve the life chances of young people through physics education. We’re looking for an experienced, creative Marketing and Communications Manager to raise awareness of our work, strengthen our brand, and inspire engagement across schools, teachers, industry partners, and supporters.
Physics Partners is a charity dedicated to improving young people’s life chances through high-quality physics teaching. We work with schools, teachers, and industry partners to make physics accessible for every student, helping to build the skilled workforce the UK needs for the future.
As our Marketing and Communications Manager, you’ll lead campaigns that tell our story, grow our reach, and celebrate the impact of our programmes. You’ll manage content across digital, print, and social media, shape our online presence, and develop creative materials that connect with diverse audiences.
We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on creativity - confident in digital communications, content creation, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll join a small, collaborative team where your ideas will make a real difference.
Key details
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Hours: 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE) – flexible working arrangements available
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Contract: 6-month initial term, with potential to become permanent
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Salary: £35,000 FTE (negotiable depending on experience and contract type)
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Reports to: Chief Executive
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Location: Home-based, with occasional travel
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Contract type: Employment or freelance considered
Essential skills and experience
- Proven experience in developing, planning, and executing marketing communications campaigns.
- Strong digital communications skills (CMS, SEO, email marketing, social media, Google Analytics).
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling ability with a strong eye for design and detail.
- Track record of managing external agencies and multiple stakeholders.
- Creative and proactive mindset
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
- A genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and Physics Partners’ mission.
Application process
The full role description is available to download.
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
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Deadline: 5:00 pm, Sunday 1 March 2026
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First interviews: Online on 9 and 10 March 2026
Physics Partners is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months
Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh or Dundee
Interviews: 26th of February
The King's Trust is looking for a passionate and driven Delivery Manager to lead the roll-out of the First Minister’s Start Up Challenge. This role is crucial for the successful development and implementation of this new and exciting initiative. This role is also fully funded by the Scottish Government for 12 months.
Young entrepreneurs will be supported to turn their ideas into successful businesses through the First Minister’s Start Up Challenge, a new Scottish Government programme, which will empower young people from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds to start innovative businesses.
What you will do:
- Lead the development of this new programme in line with the First Minister’s vision
- Build and manage relationships across the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
- Secure high-quality opportunities for young people
- Develop and deliver a targeted partnership plan with clear outcomes
- Bring an entrepreneurial mindset to maximise impact and value for money
- Capture partnership data to support impact, finance and contract reporting
Leadership and collaboration
- Lead and support a Youth Development Lead, setting clear objectives and priorities
- Work closely with our delivery partner to shape the offer
- Model best practice in safe, compliant and young-person-centred delivery
This role could be right for you if you:
- Have experience setting up and starting new businesses
- Have experience of Service Design
- Are confident working with the wider Enterprise community and external stakeholders
- Enjoy balancing strategic relationship-building with hands-on delivery
- Are motivated by social impact and place-based working
- Passionate about inspiring the next generation of Entrepreneurs
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Delivery Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Manager - Birminghams!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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* This role is predominantly remote but you will be asked to come to our Brighton office few times a year
JOIN US ON THE FRONTLINE
About the role
A key role leading the risk, performance and legal functions within Frontline AIDS. The role embeds a risk management approach across all organisation functions, ensures best practice in compliance, contractual management and data protection. Works closely with others to ensure consistent and effective programme delivery practice. The role spearheads business continuity planning and security management.
We are looking for an inspirational manager who will bring significant experience and a track-record of delivering risk management plans in large complex organisations. You will be passionate about driving forward improvements in the system of internal controls, risk management and governance across the organisation. With strong analytical skills and proven experience of risk management leadership, you will lead and develop our response to anti-corruption, safeguarding, security, health & safety, and other concerns.
As an experienced leader, you will be effective at developing strong relationships with teams across the organisation. You are committed to fostering a high performance culture, and will delegate thoughtfully to give colleagues real accountability and authority.
Who we are
We’ve been on the frontline of the world’s response to HIV and AIDS for over 25 years, working with marginalised people who are denied HIV prevention and treatment simply because of who they are and where they live.
Set up in 1993 to work with community groups in the countries most affected by the global AIDS epidemic, we’ve continually adapted our approach, looking for innovative ways to break down the barriers that marginalise people living with, or at risk of acquiring, HIV. All with one goal in mind – a future free from AIDS for everyone, everywhere.
Everything we do is rooted in our two key beliefs:
- That the lives of all human beings are of equal value.
- That everyone has the right to access the HIV information and services they need for a healthy life.
Today, we work with communities in more than 40 countries, taking local, national and global action on HIV, health and human rights.
As a global partnership that is open to everyone, we can only do what we do – and achieve what we want to achieve – by working with partners from grassroots community groups to national governments. Our partners drive change where it matters, shaking up the status quo and making a noise on issues the world often chooses to ignore.
Are you the Frontliner we’re looking for?
We are looking for someone who has:
- Qualified to degree level in a relevant field to risk management and compliance.
- Post-graduate and/or professional qualification in a relevant field, including accounting, law, audit, or risk
- Extensive experience of working in a risk management/compliance/assurance function within a sizeable organisation, with strategic and operational accountability.
- Experience of managing and maintaining a risk case management system to ensure appropriate management of issues.
- Experience in developing and managing programme oversight and governance mechanisms that drive consistent approaches and strong performance.
- Experience of rolling out dedicated risk management and compliance training and supporting and guiding staff in developing risk registers and appropriate mitigating actions for risks.
- Experience of contract review and drafting of new clauses for contracts
- Experience of working with international donor rules and requirements and supporting/guiding project teams in managing projects in accordance with these rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of best practice in process review and improvement.
- Senior Experience in setting, reviewing, simplifying organisational policies and procedures and encouraging compliance.
How to apply
Find out more by downloading the full job description and person specification. If you are excited by this opportunity and think it’s right for you, we’d love to hear from you so apply using the button at the top of this page and upload your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you are a great match for this role.
Closing Date : Sunday 22nd February 2026
We have transitioned to a hybrid model of working. We are currently working from home but you will also be required to spend time working alongside your team as appropriate. The successful applicant will need to hold the right to work in the UK and /or South Africa.
Interview Date is: tbc
Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults
Frontline AIDS operates a rigorous recruitment and selection process that reflects our commitment to child protection. The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy can be downloaded here
Frontline AIDS is committed to diversity and inclusion in its hiring approach. We welcome applications from Black people, and other people of colour, people with disabilities, people living with HIV and LGBTIQ+ and non-binary individuals.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a criminal records check. Having a criminal conviction and/or any other information divulged on the DBS/PVG or country equivalent check would not necessarily prevent you from working for the charity, but any recruitment decision will be dependent on the nature of the position sought and the circumstances and background of the offence(s).
We want a future free from AIDS for everyone, everywhere.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our vision at Rafiki Thabo Foundation is that young people, including those living with disabilities, will be empowered through education to enable them to reach their full potential and initiate positive change in their communities. We do this by enabling access to education for disadvantaged children and young people for whom escaping the poverty cycle would be impossible without support.
By the end of 2025 we had supported 910 children and young people through education on our scholarship programme and this year we are proud to support more than 400 scholars, 45 of whom live with a disability. We also enable access to education through our Eat Well to Learn programme and school infrastructure development programme.
How would you like to wake up every day, knowing that the work you do contributes to the transformative empowerment of young lives? By joining our small, close-knit, dynamic and passionate team you can do just that!
As our Digital Marketing Manager you will be part of a new direction for a small charity with great aspirations – instrumental in driving growth through optimised stewardship and external visibility. You will enjoy flexibility, autonomy and opportunity to help shape the future of our digital marketing with the freedom to use your creativity.
Position: Digital Marketing Manager
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising
Location: Remote (home based with option to work from our Abingdon charity shop)
Contract: Part-time. Permanent after 6 months’ probation, or freelance
Hours: 15 hours per week plus 4 floating hours on demand
Salary: £27,000 Full Time Equivalent if employed. If freelance, daily rates can be discussed.
Annual leave and benefits:
- 5.6 weeks per year FTE (pro rata based on weekly hours)
- Flexible working pattern (as long as predominantly during business hours)
- Pension scheme with matched contributions if employed. 4% employer / 4% employee
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button above. You’ll be asked to submit a CV, submit a cover letter and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation.
Interviews will start w/c 2nd March 2026
Closing date: 16th February 2026.
NB Please see Information Pack and Job Description for further information.
PS to obtain a higher resolution Information Pack pdf than the one below, please head to our charity profile page here on Charity Jobs and then click on the www icon just below our mission statement near the top of the page, which will take you to the ad on our website.
What you will be working on:
- You will lead the planning and execution of digital marketing campaigns and initiatives across all online channels, including the website, SEO/SEM/AI Overviews, social media, supporter stewardship and marketing e-mails, to enhance charity visibility and drive supporter retention and acquisition
- You will manage website content and performance, oversee paid media campaigns, and analyse digital metrics to inform strategy and optimise ROI. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Director, you’ll ensure all digital activities align with our charity goals and fundraising strategy
- You will manage content creation and social media calendars, deliver targeted email campaigns, and monitor the online reputation of our charity to maintain a strong and positive presence. You will ensure our digital presence drives supporter and income growth by identifying the right audiences, driving engagement and qualifying interest in readiness to move up our supporter funnel
- A focus on data and insights using our CRM is instrumental to the supporter journeys and fundraising funnel and will in addition to the more creative aspects of the role where this insight translates into appealing content and campaigns targeted towards the right audience, be an important part of your day-to-day work
- You will also be responsible for regular reporting and analysis which will guide continuous improvement, while your awareness of emerging trends will help keep Rafiki Thabo current in digital marketing
- Ultimately you will play a key role in our digital marketing and communication activities, creating awareness that converts supporters up the fundraising funnel and be integral to our future growth and success
This job is for you if you…
- Are a marketing all-rounder with strong digital marketing experience
- Are experienced in developing, managing, delivering and optimising digital marketing campaigns across social media, search, website and e-mail marketing to drive brand awareness, lead generation, supporter engagement
- You have enough experience to hit the ground running and take the lead in your role
- You have strong knowledge and experience of SEO/SEM, AI, Google and Meta Ads, and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Tag Manager
- You are proficient in using CRM systems in conjunction with automated marketing tools for support stewardship journeys and building CRM dashboards to track KPIs and engagement
- You have a positive mindset and a ‘can do’ attitude, with a flexible, conscientious, self-motivated and proactive approach to working independently while also being a team-player
- You have excellent communication skills, and a creative yet data-driven and supporter focused approach
- You have strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, campaigns and deadlines effectively. Ability to prioritise conflicting demands and tight deadlines under pressure
- And most importantly… you want your work to make a difference to the disadvantaged children and young people Rafiki Thabo support in Kenya, Uganda and Lesotho
Please make sure to read the accompanying 'Information Pack' and 'Job Description'. This will help both you and us make sure we are fully aligned on expectations to the role. You will get a good feel for who we are and we of you as a candidate as you will be asked to submit a cover letter and complete screening questions which assume you have had the information we have shared. While we are looking for a candidate who meets our requirements as closely as possible, we encourage you to apply even if there are gaps, taking the opportunity in your cover letter to highlight any such areas and why you believe you will still be successful in the role.
Our mission is to support individuals and their communities in Africa through education that embraces their differing abilities.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Communications Officer Scotland
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Senior Communications Officer Scotland
Scotland
£32,596 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Ref: 128REC
Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
Base: Hybrid within a commutable distance to the Edinburgh Hub
Contract: Fixed term contract of 6 months to cover career break
ABOUT THE ROLE
Team: Policy and Communications
As the Senior Communications Officer for Scotland, your role is to promote walking, wheeling and cycling and the impact of our charity’s work in Scotland.
You will provide communications support for Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s delivery projects, including our National Cycle Network programme. You will share information with different audiences through marketing, proactive and reactive media activity, social media and events.
You will work closely with colleagues as part of the Policy and Communications team for Scotland, Cymru and Northern Ireland, and as part of our UK-wide Policy and Communications Directorate. Together, you will create clear and engaging content for people in Scotland. Your work will support the organisation’s priorities and goals, and you will act as a main media contact for the Communications department.
As this role provides communications support for Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s delivery work across Scotland, there will be an expectation of some travel to support project milestones.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the delivery of the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s key communications work in Scotland.
- Provide communications support for the delivery teams working across Scotland.
- Develop the communication plans for the National Cycle Network in Scotland and lead their implementation.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced communications and media role, enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, and who is confident working as a key part of a small, supportive communications team.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
- You have professional experience in communications, marketing, PR, event management, festivals or a similar field.
- You understand the communications landscape in Scotland, including the media environment, branding, digital activity and marketing.
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and you use a creative, dynamic and motivating approach when delivering high quality behaviour change and promotional communications.
- You have strong interpersonal skills and work well with colleagues and external partners. You are also confident making your own decisions when it is appropriate and necessary.
WHAT WE OFFER
We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.
Wellbeing Support
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
- Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
- Free, confidential support service available 24/7
- Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme
Financial Benefits
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly Policies
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Application deadline: 23:59, 22 February 2026
- Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 02 March 2026.
- Applicants are required to supply a CV and a cover letter, no longer than one page.
- We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
- Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
Want to explore more roles?
You can find full details about all our current job openings at:
Our Values
- We are always learning
- Championing equity
- Taking ownership
- Delivering Together
We're the charity making it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle



Salary: £35,882 (outside London) - £37,778 (London)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Hybrid – Bristol or London office, or home-based with monthly travel to Bristol
Closing date: 1st March
Benefits: 27 days Annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays), up to 8% pension contribution, enhanced maternity & adoption pay
We’re delighted to be working with Young Lives vs Cancer, a leading charity supporting children and young people facing cancer, as they look for a Sports and Challenges Manager (DIY Sports) — a pivotal & brand new role within their high-performing Mass Participation team.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver a compelling portfolio of sports and challenge events, including DIY and open challenges, Ultra Challenges, and Run for Charity events. You’ll help drive the charity’s ambitious objectives for growth, supporter engagement and long-term value, ensuring every participant receives an outstanding experience as part of Team Young Lives vs Cancer.
In this role, you will strategically manage a diverse events portfolio, lead on multichannel stewardship journeys, and collaborate with colleagues across Digital Marketing, Brand, Regional Engagement, Fundraising Operations and external suppliers. You’ll play a key part in positioning Young Lives vs Cancer as a stand-out, sector-leading events brand — ensuring excellent supporter journeys, impactful marketing, and seamless operational delivery.
To be successful as Sports and Challenges Manager, you will need:
- Strong strategic and operational experience within mass participation events
- Experience delivering effective, data-driven multichannel stewardship journeys
- Strong relationship?building skills, with experience working with suppliers, organisers and internal teams
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Jake.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Job reference: 2871JP
The Vacancy
Are you motivated by meaningful climate action and the power of communities to effect positive change? This role offers the chance to play a key role in the Methodist Church’s Action for Hope plan – our ambitious target to be a net zero Church by 2030.
We are offering this exciting opportunity to join in the work of the Environmental Engagement Team, and the whole Methodist Church, in helping to deliver this critical work.
As our Net Zero Engagement Officer, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the Connexion to inspire, equip, and mobilise churches, groups, and individuals to take practical steps towards sustainability. Your work will help build a movement of local action, lived faith, and collective environmental responsibility.
Through your knowledge and experience, you will also develop and share guidance, advice and training with Methodists throughout Great Britain as we seek to encourage national engagement.
This is a home-based role, with the post holder focusing on supporting churches and individuals nationally. You may be required to travel to our offices in Church House, London and other locations around the country as necessary.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings both passion and expertise, and who will make a positive contribution to the Environmental Engagement Team. You will have:
- Demonstrated experience in the environmental, carbon reduction, or sustainability sectors
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience of delivery of training to internal and external audiences
- Ability to build and form good relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders
- Ability to think through, problem solve, develop and resolve issues
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and others throughout the Methodist Church
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
If you have questions about the role or require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our HR team (contact details on our site).
Closing Date: 1st March 2026
Interview Date: 19th & 20th March 2026 (Online)
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in Crisis Skylight Edinburgh, Cranston House, 271 Canongate, EH8 8BQ, with regular travel to partners and supporters across Scotland, and to London for wider team meetings.
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract (parental leave cover).
About the role
2025 was a huge year for Scotland, Crisis’ campaign to introduce new laws to prevent homelessness was a success. Scotland now has one of the most progressive homelessness systems in the world. But rising living costs, shortages of affordable homes and a lack of support are pushing more people towards poverty and homelessness. It doesn’t have to be this way.
We are now looking for a Fundraising Manager to focus on building and shaping Crisis’s high value income in Scotland in both corporate partnerships and philanthropy. With a strategic focus, you will connect high value partners and supporters our mission in ways that are ethical, person-centred and rooted in dignity and respect for people experiencing homelessness.
You will be responsible for proactively identifying, cultivating and converting a pipeline of high value prospects across corporate and philanthropy, as well as managing a portfolio of high value individuals and providing a brilliant stewardship experience. We have ambitions to significantly increase the high value income we generate in Scotland and will lead on the development of a growth strategy to help us realise these ambitions.
Working collaboratively across Crisis, you’ll champion inclusive, values-led ways of working and use insight, influence and partnership to help drive lasting impact in our work to end homelessness.
About you
We are looking for:
- A highly motivated, proactive relationship builder with a strong track record of growing regional high-value income and spotting the most promising opportunities
- An ambitious, confident, values-led fundraiser has experience leading direct (high value) income generation within Scotland
- Strong experience in identifying, cultivating and winning regional and devolved nations corporate partnerships and delivering brilliant stewardship to a portfolio of philanthropists.
- Proven ability to develop compelling regional or devolved-nations cases for support and high-value propositions
- Strategic and outcome-focused, with the credibility and drive to demonstrate the income potential of high value income in Scotland and build a plan to realise it.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 23:59
Interview date and location: Friday 27 February 2026 via Microsoft Teams
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Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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About the Foyer Federation
Young people who experience homelessness are more likely to experience it later in life too. Our purpose is to break this cycle.
For over 30 years, we have led a national network of 51 Youth Foyers, reaching approximately 3,100 young people aged 16-25 who can’t live at home every year.
Youth Foyers are more than a place to stay: they are thriving communities, with people - not circumstance - at the heart. By building on young people’s strengths, talents and aspirations, Youth Foyers offer a holistic living and learning opportunity for young people to realise their power and purpose, and move on equipped to thrive as independent adults.
What we do
Through community of practice events, consultation and training, and our quality development programme, we provide youth supported housing services with infrastructural support to adopt and deliver an impactful Youth Foyer service.
By working with services to build their resilience to external challenges, capacity to work holistically with young people, and high quality provision that centres youth voice, we increase the number of young people who move on from supported housing with the power and agency to thrive.
We’re now looking for a passionate programme coordinator with a flair for building positive relationships to join our team in the north west of England.
As Network & Programme Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing and nurturing relationships with staff and young people in our Youth Foyer network.
By proactively listening to the network’s needs, ambitions and experiences; offering coaching and development opportunities; and guiding Youth Foyers through our accreditation programme, you will support services to develop and deliver transformational opportunities for young people who can’t live at home.
You will also be responsible for the delivery of funded programmes for and with young people (16-25) and staff in north west Youth Foyers.
Find out more and apply
If you’re a proactive relationship builder with a passion for enabling young people to realise their power and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
More information on the role, who we’re looking for and how to apply can be found in the job pack on our website.
Our VISION is to see all young people who can’t live at home have access to high quality housing, support, learning and development

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We’re seeking an experienced and visionary Fundraising Database and Insights Lead.
This is a strategic, high-impact role for a data-driven expert who can unlock insights to maximise supporter engagement and drive income growth.
You will ensure the quality, accuracy and strategic use of data to define clear strategies that sharpen targeting, deepen donor relationships, and enhance campaign performance.
You will support the implementation of a brand-new CRM system, own responsibility for the management and overall health of our supporter data, generate fundraising output data and analyse the effectiveness of our fundraising efforts.
From AI-driven analytics to performance dashboards and predictive modelling – this is a hands-on role where your insights will directly fuel mission impact.
This is an exciting role for someone with a passion for leading data-driven, insight-led fundraising activities, and for a person who loves to champion best practice in data management and governance.
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Job Title: Project Co-Ordinator
Contract Type: 28 hours per week, 12 months fixed-term contract
Salary: £24,800 per annum (£31,000 FTE)
Base: This role is primarily remote, with regular travel required. The successful candidate will travel one day per week to Manchester and one day per week to the Northeast to deliver and support workshops. There will also be occasional travel to the Head Office in Droitwich, Worcestershire.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you want to work with like-minded professionals in a great team?
Rees seeks to support those who have, at some stage in their lives, been in foster care or residential care, including those with custodial experience. The charity understands the importance of having a lifelong support network. Our aim is to help care experienced people thrive in all aspects of their lives at any age. We seek to listen; and offer help and advice about any aspect they may have.
Rees delivers its services and products to public and voluntary sector commissioners, businesses, other agencies, and professionals.
Overview
The Project Co-ordinator will be responsible for the planning, implementation and management of our various programmes and initiatives aimed at supporting individuals who have spent their childhood in the care system. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Project Co-ordinator will ensure that all aspects of project delivery is carried on time, within scope, and within budget. We are seeking an individual who is a creative thinker and can develop innovative, engaging sessions and opportunities for care leavers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives designed to improve the health, mental health, well-being, and overall life outcomes for care leavers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the various programmes and initiatives.
- Ensure all project activities are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Develop detailed project plans, monitor progress, and make adjustments as necessary.
- Coordinate the delivery of activity with the relevant delivery partners to ensure services are provided on time and appropriately meet the needs of care leavers.
2. Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Foster strong relationships with delivery partners, customers, statutory services, and commissioners.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders.
- Address any issues or concerns raised by stakeholders promptly and effectively.
- Organise and facilitate meetings, ensuring communication is clear and action points are followed up.
- Prepare and send out project-related communications, updates, and reports to stakeholders.
3. Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Adhere to agreed project outcomes and activity-based targets.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including progress reports, risk logs, and other relevant documents.
- Monitor and report on project budgets, identifying any potential overruns or issues.
- Collect and analyse data/feedback on programme outcomes and evaluate the success of projects upon completion, ensuring outcomes align with the charity’s mission and strategic goals.
- Prepare and present reports on the effectiveness and impact of the programmes/initiatives to commissioners/stakeholders.
- Assist with the preparation of funding applications, reports, and other documentation for funders.
- Provide recommendations for process improvements to enhance project delivery in the future.
4. Budget Monitoring and Reporting
- Liaise with the finance team who will prepare regular financial reports for commissioners.
- Identify and address any financial risks or discrepancies and raise them with the finance team.
5. Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Implement quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of service delivery.
6. Additional Duties
- Participate in meetings, training sessions, and other events as required.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the various programmes and initiatives.
- Work in line with the charities ‘Vision and Values’.
- Work to deadlines and respond in a flexible way to changing demands.
- Maintain a positive demeanour that supports a happy working environment and remain flexible and professional at all times.
- Treat other staff/care leavers and other agencies as one expects to be treated oneself.
- Be a good ambassador for the organisation in any external dealings.
- Undertake continuing professional Development (CPD) with support from your manager to further enhance your skill base.
- Perform other duties as assigned by line manager.
Qualifications and Skills
Essential:
- Proven experience of working within the charity or statutory sector (paid or voluntary), with clear evidence of making a positive and measurable difference.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively, ensuring accuracy and quality in all work.
- Ability to analyse data and understand funder requirements and reporting.
- Budget monitoring skills.
- Ability to identify problems early and develop practical solutions.
- Proficiency in using project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Desirable:
- Understanding of the challenges faced by individuals who have been in the care system.
- Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
Personal Attributes
- Empathetic and compassionate, with a genuine passion for our charitable mission, with a clear commitment to supporting people to thrive and overcome barriers.
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
Application Process
Interested applicants who possess the above skills and experience will need to send their CV and a cover letter and we will request you fill out an application form.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and welcome applications from those who are care leavers.
The closing date for applications is 27th February 2026.
Our aim is to help care leavers thrive. Our projects are available to anyone over 16 who has been in foster care or residential care as a child.



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