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Programme Coordinator
We are seeking a Programme Coordinator to support high-impact projects that enable finance play a meaningful role in building a fairer, greener and more resilient economy.
Salary: £34,000–£43,000pa DOE
Location: Central London (hybrid: 60% office / 40% home)
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 12 month fixed term
Closing date: 28th February 2026
Interviews: 1st Interviews to be held 11-17th March and 2nd interview Week commencing 23rd March
Start date: April 2026 or as soon as available
About the Role
As Programme Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering the Impact Investing Organisation’s innovative programmes, helping to create practical solutions that enable private capital to address major societal challenges. Working with colleagues across the organisation and a wide range of external partners, you’ll support activities spanning research, stakeholder engagement, project coordination and thought leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning and coordinating meetings, workshops, roundtables and events, including logistics, materials, agendas and follow up.
- Supporting and developing relationships with stakeholders across financial services, government, business and civil society.
- Contributing ideas and supporting constructive discussions during engagements.
- Assisting communications and engagement activity, including social media, campaigns and sector advocacy.
- Producing clear and well structured written materials such as briefings, presentations, articles and fundraising proposals.
- Conducting desk research and supporting stakeholder engagement to inform research and programme design.
- Tracking project deliverables, risks, milestones and KPIs, helping to ensure effective and timely delivery.
- Supporting internal processes, systems improvements and team wide initiatives.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings curiosity, strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach. You will have experience contributing to projects and working with stakeholders, as well as producing high quality written materials for varied audiences. You will be comfortable managing multiple tasks, adaptable to changing priorities and confident taking initiative with the right support.
Digital literacy (e.g. Microsoft 365), strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to the belief that finance can drive positive social impact are essential.
Experience in investment, financial services, social impact, policy or related fields is welcome but not required.
About the Organisation
This Impact Investing Organisation is an independent non profit dedicated to transforming capital markets so they support a fairer, greener and more resilient future. Through our Challenge Labs, field building initiatives, research, training and policy engagement, we work with financial institutions, businesses, government, regulators and civil society to drive systemic change. As a small, mission driven team, we are collaborative, ambitious and independent in our approach. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applicants from under represented backgrounds and encourage flexible working.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Project Coordinator, Programme Officer, Policy Assistant, Research Officer, Engagement Coordinator, Events Coordinator, Impact Officer, Social Investment Assistant, Programme Support Officer, Project Officer. Analyst. #INDNFP
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applications
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Vacancy Reference Number:
OKMC/PR/UK-R1
Position title:
The Open Kitchen Manchester Coordinator
Reports to:
UK Programmes Manager
Location:
Manchester
Hours of Work:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary guideline:
(Up to) £35,500.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Terms of Employment:
6-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)
Application Process & Closing Date:
Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 12th February 2026
Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):
Interviews: As Suitable Applications Received
Start: ASAP thereafter
Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date.
Role: Open Kitchen Coordinator
About the Project
The Open Kitchen is a community-led initiative tackling food poverty and social isolation across the UK. Our kitchens, based in Hounslow (London), Nottingham, and Manchester, provide free, hot, and nutritious meals to individuals and families affected by homelessness, low income, or displacement as refugees.
Operating seven days a week, the Open Kitchen offers more than just food it provides a safe, welcoming space where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Each kitchen also serves as a community support hub, distributing essential household items and sleeping bags to those in need.
Through this initiative, we aim not only to alleviate hunger but also to connect service users with pathways to stability, empowerment, and independence.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the Open Kitchen project team, the role will involve ensuring the smooth, safe, and impactful operation of Open Kitchen Manchester. Responsibilities include:
Operational Management
- Oversee day-to-day activities within Open Kitchen Manchester, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals.
- Supervise and observe the cooking facility in the Manchester Open Kitchen, ensuring compliance with hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
- Manage food inventory, kitchen supplies, and procurement processes to ensure sustainability and efficiency.
- Ensure all food standards are followed.
Volunteer Coordination
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to ensure effective service delivery and adherence to health and safety standards.
- Promote a positive and inclusive volunteer culture that reflects the values of compassion, respect, and community service.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain partnerships with local food banks, the NHS, job centres, local councils, and rehousing services to offer holistic support to service users.
- Collaborate with community organisations, faith groups, and local businesses to strengthen the project’s reach and impact.
· Collaborating with strategic partners to drive the expansion of the open kitchen concept across multiple locations.
· Leading fundraising initiatives for the open kitchen and managing the facilitation of in-kind donations.
- Represent the Open Kitchen at community events and stakeholder meetings to promote collaboration and visibility.
Beneficiary Support
- Identify service users who may benefit from additional assistance, including access to healthcare, employment, housing, or welfare services.
- Coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure referrals and follow-ups are managed effectively.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Ensure all operational, financial, and compliance records are maintained accurately.
- Monitor performance indicators such as meals served, volunteer hours, and beneficiary outcomes, and report regularly to the management team.
- Support the continuous improvement of service quality and community impact.
- Create and provide daily Open kitchen feedback reports to monitor beneficiary numbers and meal distributions.
What We're Looking For
- A genuine commitment to serving vulnerable and destitute individuals with care and respect.
- Right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, completed before starting the role.
- Warm interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with people from all walks of life.
- A dependable, team-oriented attitude and availability for weekend shifts.
Why Join Us?
As part of the Muslim Hands family, you’ll help create a place of warmth and friendship for those in need. Your presence will extend beyond service, contributing to a deeper mission of compassion, respect, and community uplift.
If you’d like to support others and be part of something truly special, we’d be honoured to receive your application.
NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope. The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wells Cathedral is on an exciting journey.
We have embarked on an ambitious ten-year plan. We are on a mission to become the UK’s most joyful cathedral, and we want to have a genuinely positive impact on individual lives, on the City of Wells, the County of Somerset and far beyond.
We are carefully conserving our stunning world-class, 850-year-old heritage site, and we remain committed to being a beacon of light and hope, a sacred space of prayer and a place of wonder – now and for generations to come.
We also want to elevate our brand and grow our visitor numbers. We are investing in making our visitor experience even better, for everyone. We want to ensure Wells Cathedral is known as one of the UK’s top ‘must see’ tourism attractions, and we want to reach and engage a much wider range of people. And as part of that mission, we are now investing in growing our Marketing & Communications Team.
Wells Cathedral’s Marketing & Communications Team delivers direction and support across all areas of Cathedral life, including visitor experience, fundraising, worship and music, events, venue hire, library and archives, as well as our Cathedral Shop and Loft Café. The Team covers the full scope of marketing and communications activities, including researching and identifying target audiences, designing strategic marketing plans, generating earned media exposure through PR activity, developing and implementing brand identity, and delivering integrated campaign creative across social, digital, print, broadcast and OOH channels.
Content creation is at the heart of our Marketing & Communications Strategy. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, as Content Creator you will develop a strategic, values-aligned content framework, then lead on creative concepts and production of photography, video, audio and copywriting.
Your work will be applied across the full range of Wells Cathedral’s channels, including social media, website, intermediary platforms, interpretation and printed materials. You will be creatively communicating every aspect of Cathedral life – from fundraising to visitor experience, from worship and music to our Cathedral Shop and Loft Café. And you will be a key stakeholder in our amazing Vicars’ Close Project – major new heritage conservation, community engagement and visitor experience project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, that will transform our visitor offer in 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with the Director of Marketing & Communications to develop content frameworks, ensuring content consistently aligns with the values and strategic themes of Wells Cathedral
- Creative conceptualisation and planning of content campaigns
- Leading on-brand content creation across social, digital and print channels
- Leading in-house, on-brand photography, video production and copywriting, across all channels and applications
- Designing and implementing social media strategy to increase engagement among target audiences
- Designing and implementing external and internal e-newsletter strategy
- Working with stakeholders across departments to identify engaging content opportunities that contribute towards strategic goals
- Actively participating in team meetings both within Marketing & Communications, and with stakeholders across the organisation
- Collaborating with the Design & Digital Services Executive to align written and graphic communication
- Ongoing review and refresh of content on our website and third party digital platforms, to ensure our communications remain accurate, compelling and on-brand, throughout the online customer journey.
Person specification
Criteria
Essential
A relevant degree-level qualification (eg. marketing, media, photography, English literature) or equivalent experience
A creative, confident and experienced copywriter
A good knowledge of, and talent for, photography and post-production editing
A good knowledge of, and talent for, video and post-production editing
A high-level of experience in writing for social media
Demonstrable experience of writing blogs and other website content
A social media native: a frequent user, with in-depth knowledge and experience of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn
A strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro applications
A confident and collaborative team player, able to work both independently and with direction
An energetic and enthusiastic creative thinker, able to present ideas clearly and confidently
Ability to meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure
Able and willing to attend occasional evening and weekend events as required
Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults
Desirable
Experience of working within an existing brand framework and tone of voice
A strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Experience of working with Adobe InDesign and Acrobat applications
Experience of working with social media influencers
An extensive contact list of social media influencers for different audiences
Demonstrable experience and/or knowledge of any of the following subjects: Christianity, Tourism, History, Music, Live Events, Hospitality, Retail
Main Terms and Conditions
Employment status: Permanent contract of employment
Location: Wells Cathedral Offices, Wells, BA5 2RB
Hours of work: full-time, 35 working hours per week (Monday to Friday). Flexible working will be considered.
Remuneration: Up to £33,000 per annum, payable on the 24th of the month or the nearest working day thereto
Discount: A discount of 10% is available from the Cathedral Shop and The Loft Café.
Parking: Limited parking is available in the Cathedral car park. Cars are parked at the risk of the owner.
Pension: Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary:
Age Employee Employer
<50 3% 5%
50–55 4% 8%
>55 5% 10%
Expenses: All reasonable working expenses will be met in line with Cathedral policy.
Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays): 6.8 weeks per holiday year. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December.
Probation: This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
How to Apply
To apply, please fill in the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form available on the Vacancies section of Wells Cathedral's website and return them to the HR Manager.
Closing date: 9am Thursday 19 February 2026
Shortlisting date: Friday 20 February 2026
To ensure the fairness of the selection process, shortlisting will be based upon the information which you provide in your application and assumptions will not be made about your experience or skills. We will look for demonstrable evidence that you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Information provided on the Application Form will be viewed by HR, the recruiting manager, and interview panel. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of the shortlisting process.
Interview date: Monday 2 March 2026
Further details about the selection process will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
The appointment will be subject to the completion of pre-employment checks, including references and a satisfactory basic DBS check.
Safeguarding
We are committed to the safegurding and protection of all children, young people, and adults, and the care and nurture of children within church communities. We will carefully select, train, and support all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with Safer Recruitment principles.
This means that we will:
· Ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are inclusive, fair, consistent, and transparent;
· Take all reasonable steps to prevent those who might harm children or adults from taking up positions of respect, responsibility, or authority where they are trusted by others; and
· Adhere to Safer Recruitment legislation, guidance, and standards.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Declaration of Suitability as part of our recruitment process when an offer of employment is made. This form is strictly confidential and, except under compulsion of law, will be seen only by those involved in the recruitment process. All forms will be kept securely in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Please submit our Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form available on our website.
At Wells Cathedral, our mission guides what we do as a church and organisation, while our values shape how we do it.


the3million is the largest grassroots organisation for EU citizens in the UK, formed after the 2016 referendum to protect the rights of people who have made the UK their home.
Our work ranges from organising EU citizens’ communities and informing people about their rights, to holding the Government to account on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and advocating for social justice.
We are looking for an experienced and values-driven Community Organiser to lead the delivery of EU Voices, a project aimed at strengthening EU citizens’ communities in the UK through capacity building of civil society organisations (CSOs) and delivering a programme of engagement events and campaigns directly with EU citizens.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about social justice and migrants’ rights, able to plan, deliver and evaluate community engagement events, while also playing a key role in liaising with CSOs and delivering a programme of capacity building activities, enabling networks to be more effective and strategic in making change happen. The role requires strong experience in community organising, participatory approaches and working with diverse, grassroots-led CSOs.
Key responsibilities
1. Community organising and civic engagement
- Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of the project’s community organising strategy, working closely with the3million’s other Community Organisers to deliver a cohesive programme of opportunities.
- Plan, organise and facilitate listening sessions with EU citizens’ communities in partnership with local grassroots organisations.
- Deliver outreach activities at cultural, educational and community events, including stalls promoting the project and voter registration drives.
- Design and facilitate intercultural dialogue events that build bridges between EU citizens and British residents.
- Ensure all community engagement activities are inclusive, participatory and grounded in lived experience.
- Work with the Communications Manager to effectively promote the project in the media and the3million’s website, newsletter and social media as appropriate.
2. Capacity building for CSOs
- Lead the delivery of capacity building activities for EU citizens’ organisations, coordinating with fundraising, communications and anti-oppressive practices training providers.
- Work closely with grassroots CSOs providing one to one guidance and support, including on organising local engagement events.
- Support CSOs to deliver and implement community organising plans and deliver local outreach and campaigning events.
3. Coordination and project management
- Act as the main point of contact for the3million within the EU Voices consortium, working closely with the Project Coordinator and partners.
- Coordinate activities to ensure coherence, timely delivery and alignment with project objectives and indicators.
- Lead on project planning, internal coordination meetings, and risk management.
- Support monitoring, evaluation and learning processes, including the collection of qualitative and quantitative data from community activities.
4. Stakeholder engagement
- Work with the Head of Policy and Advocacy to ensure community insights and grassroots priorities inform and lead the3million’s advocacy.
- Support the3million’s policy-focused webinars and engagement with UK and EU decision-makers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide network of external stakeholders including grassroots community leaders and CSOs.
5. Reporting and documentation
- Lead on the3million’s narrative reporting for EU funders, including event reports, progress updates and evidence of impact.
- Ensure accurate documentation of activities, participant engagement and outcomes in line with EU funding and visibility requirements.
- Support the production of case studies, testimonials and stories of impact from participating CSOs.
6. General responsibilities
- Represent the views of the3million at events, conferences and in the media, as appropriate.
- Provide assistance in other areas of the3million’s work as and when deemed necessary by the CEO.
Person specifications
Knowledge and experience:
- Significant experience (minimum 3 years) in community organising, grassroots mobilisation or community development.
- Proven experience working directly with EU citizens or other minoritised, racialised or migrant communities.
- Strong understanding of participatory, rights-based and inclusive organising approaches.
- Experience coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders and partners.
- Experience of working with people from different backgrounds, including different language skills, cultures/ethnicities, ages, etc. Comfortable interacting with people who hold different opinions with a view to build mutual understanding and solidarity.
Skills:
- Excellent facilitation skills (experience of running workshops, events, stakeholder meetings)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing funding reports, ability to write clear emails with compelling calls to action and the confidence to speak in public settings
- Familiarity with anti-oppression practices (which can include anti-racism, co-liberatory and intersectional principles) and ability to apply them in practice (centering the voices of racialised, minoritised and under-represented community members in project design and implementation)
- Strong administrative skills, time management and attention to detail, including the ability to set meeting agendas, keep records of volunteers/partners and to follow up on agreed actions
Personal attributes:
- A deep commitment to migrants’ rights and a passion for social justice
- Strong understanding of power, inequity and intersectionality, and how these shape participation and community engagement
- Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- A positive, proactive and solutions-oriented attitude, able to take initiative
- Willingness to travel across the UK
Desirable
- Experience working on EU-funded projects.
- Experience working with EU citizens’ communities or on post-Brexit rights issues.
Before you apply
One of the3million’s core values is equity - we are people led, we value diversity and are enriched by differences. We strive to listen to, engage with and represent the broadest range of people.
We recognise our team is not currently representative of communities that experience racism and that our own ways of working may replicate wider societal oppression and injustices. We are actively working towards becoming an anti-oppressive organisation, including taking steps to create a more inclusive recruitment process.
You may not have worked in an organisation whose focus is campaigning for migrants’ rights. Or you may have experience in a grassroots setting which is not formalised. Please still consider applying as many other settings offer transferable skills.
If you are from a background that is underrepresented in the migration sector - for example you are from a community that experiences racism, or you have lived experience of migration, or you are a disabled person, or you did not go to University or had free school meals as a child - we strongly encourage you to apply.
We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity. the3million welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique lens to what we do.
We are part of the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative. The network supports inclusive recruitment of people with lived experience of the UK asylum or immigration system. If this is your experience, you can find useful resources on their website.
Working conditions
Position: 4 days / week
Duration: three years contract, with possibility of extension, subject to funding
Salary: £38,419 FTE
Location: London, UK. Majority home working. Travel will be required - majority within the UK, in addition to trips to Brussels and Rome (all travel expenses covered)
Benefits: 28 days holiday + birthday, bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, flexible working patterns.
Reporting to: CEO
About applying
Apply by submitting an up to date CV and cover letter, detailing your motivations for applying for this post and how your skills, knowledge and experience fit the person specifications of the role. Please note we will not be reviewing applications which do not include a detailed cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sevenoaks School is currently seeking to appoint a Database & Insights Officer (Advancement Services) (Full-time, all year round).
We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative individual to join the Foundation team at Sevenoaks School. This successful candidate will have experience of handling large data sets containing sensitive personal information and do so while working under pressure. Familiarity with financial reconciliation and liaising with Finance teams is desirable.
Please see Job Description above for full details about the role.
Please Note
For applicants applying from other job boards, please ensure you get diverted to the website that contains our application form.
For applicants applying directly on the support staff vacancy page of the Sevenoaks School website, please click on ‘Read more’ alongside the role you are applying for and then click on ‘Apply Now’ (Blue button) on the next page that appears and follow the instructions.
To be considered, you will need to complete the full application form and also attach an updated CV.
The closing date for applications is 24/02/2026 at 23:59. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.
At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. 1101358.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Camphill Devon to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
Camphill Devon is a long-established charity providing supported living, residential care and meaningful community for adults with learning disabilities. Set within a unique rural environment featuring multiple residential houses and a 100-acre working farm, Camphill Devon offers a blend of care, independence, therapeutic activity and community living.
The charity provides a vibrant and wholesome environment where people can enjoy the freedom of their rural surroundings, access craft, land and community activities, and play a part in the running of where they live. We are committed to providing the necessary support and facilities through which everyone can choose to live their life, their way.
As Chief Executive, you will:
- Provide strategic, operational and cultural leadership for Camphill Devon, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care, strong governance, financial sustainability and organisational resilience.
- Drive forward organisational improvement, prepare for regulatory scrutiny, and embed a culture of empowerment and accountability across the charity.
If you are inspired and excited by what Camphill Devon does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: circa £80,000 p.a.
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Location: Hapstead Village, Camphill Devon Community, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JN
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Camphill Devon, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 13th February 2026
Both Camphill Devon and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Life is a national charity committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate and person‑centred support to people facing crisis. Guided by our values of Humanity, Solidarity, Community, Charity and the Common Good, we work across multiple sites to provide safe, effective and life‑changing services.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional Director of Quality Improvement and Compliance to join our Senior Leadership Team at an exciting time of organisational development.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a senior, influential role with strategic responsibility for quality, safeguarding, compliance, estates and continuous improvement across our national portfolio of services.
You will provide visible, values‑led leadership, ensuring that everything we do is safe, effective, person‑centred, financially sustainable and fully compliant with regulatory requirements. This role has a real opportunity to shape the future of Life – and to positively impact the lives of hundreds of people we support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership on quality improvement, compliance and continuous improvement across supported housing, estates and services
- Hold senior accountability for safeguarding governance, complaints and assurance frameworks
- Lead audit, inspection and review activity, ensuring consistently high standards and strong regulatory outcomes
- Embed a culture of quality, learning and improvement across multi‑site services
- Oversee property compliance, health & safety and estates management, ensuring safe and welcoming environments
- Use data, insight and digital systems to drive performance, manage risk and support innovation
- Act as the organisation’s senior lead with regulators, inspectors and professional bodies
- Work collaboratively with fellow Directors to deliver a joined‑up, high‑quality client journey
- Develop, coach and inspire senior leaders, fostering a high‑performing, values‑driven culture
About You
You will be a credible, values‑led leader with a strong background in regulated services and a passion for quality and safeguarding.
Essential experience and qualifications include:
- Senior leadership experience within supported housing, homelessness or a closely related regulated sector
- Proven success leading multi‑site services and senior operational leaders
- Strong track record in quality improvement, safeguarding, compliance and inspection readiness
- Sound financial and commercial awareness, including managing significant budgets and resources
- Lean Six Sigma qualification
- Level 5 Safeguarding qualification
- Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent)
You will also bring:
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into practical delivery
- A collaborative, visible and approachable leadership style
- Integrity, humility and purpose in how you lead
- A commitment to co‑production, continuous learning and innovation
- Strong communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description on our website.
Salary: £50,285 per annum
Hours: 32 hours per week
Location: Home Based with travel across sites in the UK
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Additional annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality:
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Prevention
Contract: Permanent
Function/Team: Delivery
Location: London, UK
Hours: Full time, inclusive of breaks
Reporting to: Director of Intelligence and Prevention
Salary: £42,856 - £48,217
Equal Opportunities
As a small charity working to disrupt the global business of human trafficking, gathering intelligence, and delivering campaigns and projects around the world, we recognise that our team is strengthened by the knowledge, experience and insights that people from a wide range of backgrounds bring. As a minimum, we expect all applicants to show a demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity.
Summary of the Role
STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our targeted prevention work disrupts the criminal business of human trafficking, making it too high-risk and low-profit to be viable.
This role will lead on our work to prevent recruitment of vulnerable people, overseeing our global prevention programmes that reach high-risk communities with lifesaving information, typically via social media (through partnership with companies like Meta & TikTok). It will also lead on our data gathering initiatives, and on the development of our new product, the Safety Centre.
The Head of Prevention is responsible for ensuring our programmes are high quality, effective, leading on safeguarding as well as monitoring and reporting impact to drive future funding.
Summary of Responsibilities
Team Management & Leadership:
· Manage a multi-disciplinary team that works together to deliver prevention programmes, bring in partner data for our Traffik Analysis Hub, and develop software and data tools for vulnerable communities.
· With support from the Director of Intelligence and Prevention, oversee the flow of intelligence resulting from prevention programmes, including the safeguarding of individuals at risk.
· Manage relationships with funders and partners.
· Manage data experts focused on bringing in high quality data to our Traffik Analysis Hub and leverage those insights to build effective prevention programmes.
· Work within the Senior Leadership Team to ensure organisational strategic focus against annual impact and income targets.
· Work alongside the Development Team to deliver funding bids and pitches for further prevention programmes.
Programme Delivery & Product Oversight:
· Oversee all prevention programmes to ensure we reach the right audience based on intelligence with effective messaging.
· Oversee all intelligence collection and safeguarding while key campaigns are live, providing a trauma-informed and person-centred approach.
· Monitor, capture, and communicate the impact of prevention programmes to evidence our methodology, and drive further funding.
· Improve and innovate our programmes to scale, overseeing the build of our new Safety Centre, a 24/7 platform leveraging AI to provide round-the-clock prevention, supporting our Full Stack Developer and supported by our senior solutions architect.
· Monitor and review social media performance for prevention campaigns and suggest ways to improve reach and engagement.
· Support the Data Engagement Manager to build and maintain relationships to effectively source data for our Traffik Analysis Hub.
· Capture and articulate use cases for the TA Hub to support marketing and partner engagement.
The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment. The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.
Person Specification
· Experience managing a high-performing, target-oriented team, with the ability to motivate and guide others toward shared goals.
· Strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture while delivering high-quality work at pace.
· Excellent communication and storytelling abilities, with the capacity to craft compelling content tailored to specific audiences and interpret feedback and data to refine messaging.
· Skilled at building trusted relationships and influencing others in the sector.
· 3+ years working in social media targeting, content production, and metrics tracking.
· Highly organised and resourceful self-starter with strong attention to detail.
· Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple priorities effectively.
· Strong analytical and reporting acumen, able to effectively measure, interpret, and capture the impact of programmatic and intelligence-led work.
· Creative and adaptive, with a curiosity for innovation, social media and tech platforms.
· Deep sense of empathy and commitment to STOP THE TRAFFIK’s mission, with the ability to connect data and human stories to drive preventative action.
· Skilled in person-centred and trauma-informed safeguarding.
Personal Qualities
• Strong demonstration of STOP THE TRAFFIK values
• Ability to multitask to a high level, while meeting deadlines and managing time effectively
• Highly resourceful, self-starter, open to innovation with strong attention to detail
• Growth mindset, open to giving and receiving feedback
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team, with excellent communication skills
We do not require any additional qualifications, rather, candidates must demonstrate previous experience in an environment with transferrable skills to this position. If you do not meet 100% of the above, please consider applying regardless. We are happy to upskill where possible or look at alternate roles in the company.
Safeguarding Vulnerable Children & Adults
STOP THE TRAFFIK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits:
• A friendly, supportive team.
• Opportunity to engage with global partners and influential funders.
• Autonomy to shape fundraising approaches and contribute innovative ideas.
• Healthcare cash benefit scheme (with the option to include partner/children).
• Corporate eye-care scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme with 7% employer contribution.
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 33 days with service).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Ability to swap two bank holidays to suit personal needs.
• Flexible working policy that supports staff wellbeing.
• Access to internal and external training opportunities.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter (both in pdf format) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. The deadline to apply is Friday 20th February 2026.
Registered Charity No. 1127321
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, minority, and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Do you have the documents that support your right to work in the UK? We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Coeliac UK is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Community Events Assistant to support the delivery of engaging events for people affected by coeliac disease.
Job Title: Community Events Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Head Office, High Wycombe (office based, requiring some travel around UK & occasional weekend working, with some flexibility for hybrid working.)
Salary: Circa £23,000 per annum
Salary Band: (GA 6.1)
Benefits: 36 days holiday (including bank holidays), enhanced parental leave, private counselling service
Closing Date: 19th February 2026
About the Role
You will help plan, promote and deliver events led by staff, volunteers or external partners. Working closely with teams across the Audience Engagement Department and the wider charity, you’ll ensure events run smoothly and provide a positive experience for all involved. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a career in events or the charity sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the administration and planning of Coeliac UK events, including staff-led and volunteer-led activities.
- Set up and manage event ticketing platforms, including event emails, tracking links and monitoring marketing performance.
- Coordinate event promotion, including printed event supplements, website listings and volunteer event communications.
- Support event logistics such as venue selection, travel and accommodation bookings, equipment hire and supplier liaison.
- Respond to event enquiries from volunteers, members and the public via phone, email and online channels with professionalism and empathy.
- Support on-the-day event delivery, including set-up and representing the charity at events across the UK, with occasional evening, weekend and overnight work.
About You
We’re looking for an organised and enthusiastic team player who enjoys working with people and managing detail.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload, and excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling data and event information.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with volunteers, staff and the public.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with databases, ticketing platforms or WordPress is an advantage.
- A proactive, flexible and positive approach, with a willingness to support events outside normal working hours when required.
About Coeliac UK:
Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years, we’ve been supporting those with coeliac disease and related conditions by providing trusted advice, funding vital research, and campaigning for better access to safe gluten free food. Our work ensures that no one’s life is limited by gluten.
Closing date: Thursday 19th February 2026 (We may close this vacancy early if we find the ideal candidate.)
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Candidates may also be searching for similar roles such as: Events Assistant, Community Engagement Assistant, Fundraising Events Assistant, Charity Events Coordinator or Volunteer Events Assistant.
No agencies please.
Job Title: Refuge Worker
Location: Lambeth, London
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum, Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call Rota).
We are looking for a Refuge Worker to work within our culturally specific refuge to provide specialist, high-quality support to women and children escaping domestic abuse. Based in Lambeth, London, this role involves delivering practical and emotional support to survivors, ensuring their safety, and helping them rebuild their lives. Working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, you will create a safe and welcoming environment in line with Refuge’s values and commitment to ending violence against women and girls.
As a Refuge Worker, you will support women through crisis, providing keywork sessions, safety planning, and advocacy. You will assist with accessing housing, welfare, legal support, and other essential services while maintaining accurate case records. You will also play a vital role in ensuring the effective operation of the refuge, managing referrals, and working collaboratively with partner agencies. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and resilient individual with strong communication and organisational skills. While experience in the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector is beneficial, we also welcome applications from those with transferable skills and a commitment to supporting survivors. Above all, we value individuals who are dedicated to making a difference, thrive in an inclusive environment, and are committed to their own personal development while supporting others.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while developing valuable frontline support and advocacy experience. Refuge offers ongoing training, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring that our staff are valued and supported in their roles. If you are passionate about empowering survivors and want to be part of a dedicated, compassionate organisation, we encourage you to apply.
Closing Date: 09:00am 27 February 2026
Interview Date: 12 and 13 March 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Tax Justice Network
The Tax Justice Network (TJN) is an independent international network, launched in 2003. It is dedicated to high-level research, analysis and advocacy around international tax and financial regulation, including the role of tax havens. TJN maps, analyses and explains the harmful impacts of tax evasion, tax avoidance and tax competition; and supports the engagement of citizens, civil society organisations and policymakers with the aim of a more just tax system. TJN pursues systemic changes that address the international inequality in the distribution of taxing rights between countries; the national inequalities – including gender inequalities – that arise from poor tax policies; and the national and international obstacles to progressive national tax policies and effective financial regulation.
The Tax Justice Network operates virtually with its legal base in the UK and staff working from home across multiple countries and continents.
Role description
The Finance Officer is part of the Organisational Support and Development (OSD) team at the Tax Justice Network, which is led by the Director of OSD, and the role reports to the Head of Finance and Reporting. The OSD team leads and delivers on a range of operational services from finance management, risk management, project management, event management, human resources, IT systems and other enabling functions. The team is also responsible for fundraising for the organization. This includes responding to calls for proposals, tracking funding opportunities and engaging with donors regularly.
The role offers the chance to work across the financial functions and offers an experience through a breadth of finance work across the organisation making it a varied and a well-rounded role.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake the day-to-day bookkeeping including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking payroll and general ledger maintenance
- Ensuring accuracy and integrity of all financial records and keeping a clear audit trail of all financial records
- Manage the staff payroll process including pension, HMRC and other related processes
- Manage the periodic payment runs and ensure that all payments are paid on time
- Supporting financial planning and reporting for project proposals, project reporting and management reports
- Support with project and year end audits schedules
- Assist in the preparation of accruals, prepayments and other journals
- Maintaining fixed asset register
- Provide guidance to team on internal financial processes and policies and assist with queries and escalating them as necessary
- Ensure organisational adherence to our internal and funder specific procurement policies
- Undertake other financial administration work and supporting the wider OSD team on team responsibilities and duties as required
Person specification
Skills and experience
Essential
- Holding or working towards a CCAB or CIMA qualification
- Hands on experience of working in a finance department of charities or not for profit organisations
- Experience of carrying out detailed reconciliations, and can demonstrate a keen eye for detail and a thorough and methodical approach in all work
- Strong IT skills with intermediate knowledge of Excel and cloud-based accounting software (preferably Xero)
- Ability to communicate effectively, accurately and succinctly in English, in writing and verbally
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of producing financial reports for a range of purposes
- Experience of working with multi-currency transactions and cash holdings
- Experience of working with EU funded grants
- Experience of working with a variety of cloud-based platforms such as Airtable, Xero, SharePoint, Slack and Zoom
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with a high degree of initiative
- Flexible and able to manage a varied workload and deadlines
- Ability to deliver work of a high standard with excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of UK and / or EU financial regulations
- Resourceful and flexible approach with a “can do, will do attitude” and willingness to learn and adapt
Desirable
- Passion for tax justice and international development issues
- Previous experience of grant management
- Use of electronic banking software
Please do not use AI tools when completing your job application. We would like to hear your authentic voice and want to understand your unique skillset and perspective.
Key details
Application closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026 (2359 UK time)
Start date: April 2026
Reports to: Head of Finance and Reporting
Contract: Fixed Term to 30 June 2027
Hours: Between 60% (22.5 hours a week) or 80% FTE (30 hours a week)
Salary: £39,501.57 – £46,524.59 (FTE equivalent pro rata for 60% or 80% FTE) plus employer pension contribution, or equivalent based on contractual requirements. Appointment within range depending on skills and experience.
Location: For administrative reasons, this role is set to be Home-based in the UK. To be considered candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.
To contribute to creating the conditions for achieving tax justice by challenging false narratives, and normalising bold, progressive proposals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Children's Domestic Violence Advocate (CHIDVA)
Location: Warwickshire (North and Rugby). Travel required across Warwickshire, predominantly North Warwickshire and Rugby. Use of a car is essential to the role.
Salary: £25,857.12 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (Until September 2026), Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours
We are recruiting for two CHIDVA who will be working closely with children and their mothers who are living in our refuges escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse, to provide personal welfare support and ensure that our clients are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.
The job involves providing support to children and young people who are living in Warwickshire and have witnessed/experienced domestic abuse. The post holder will support children and young people from the age of 4 – 17 years old who have been affected by domestic abuse, including teenage relationship abuse.
The post holder will support children and young people from the point of crisis to ensure their short term and long-term safety; reduce risk; enable them to access community support services and achieve their goals. You will also be responsible for increasing the ability of partner agencies including schools to recognise and respond appropriately and safely to young people affected by domestic abuse.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
A driving license and access to a car is essential to the role as travel is required across Warwickshire, predominantly North Warwickshire and Rugby. Use of a car is essential to the role.
Closing Date: 09:00 am 10 March 2026
Interview date: 19 March 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Organisation
Ascension Trust (AT) is a Christian inter-denominational organisation with a passion to empower individuals to work together within their local community and nation, to contribute positively to society and to improve the quality of life of the disadvantaged and vulnerable. Established in 2003, our strapline is “Reaching Out to Where You Are”.
Established by Reverend Les Isaac OBE, Ascension Trust operates as an umbrella body for a range of initiatives, including Street Pastors, School & College Pastors, Prayer Pastors, Rail Pastors, Response Pastors, the 60/40 Youth Project, Synergy Network, Five2Medics, the AT Beacon Project, and Overseas Missions, alongside a range of training programmes.
Ascension Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales (Charity No. 1127204/Company No. 06751712) and works in partnership with Ascension Trust Scotland.
About Bridge Watch
Bridge Watch is a suicide prevention and community safety programme that deploys trained volunteer patrols on London’s bridges to identify and support individuals at risk, helping to prevent tragic outcomes.
The programme forms part of wider suicide prevention efforts across the Square Mile and surrounding areas, with a focus on early intervention, compassionate engagement, and partnership working. Bridge Watch volunteers are supported by a comprehensive training framework that equips them to confidently and safely engage with people in crisis, raise public awareness, and signpost to appropriate support.
Bridge Watch continues to develop its coverage, volunteer base, and profile, working closely with statutory and community partners.
Job Summary
The Bridge Watch Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to the Bridge Watch Programme Lead, contributing to the effective day-to-day running, coordination, and development of the programme.
The role plays a key part in supporting volunteers, maintaining smooth operations, and helping to raise the profile and impact of Bridge Watch across London.
Hours: Part-time, three days a week.
Contract: Fixed term for three years.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Programme Administration & Coordination
- Support the coordination of the day-to-day operations of the Bridge Watch programme
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintain accurate administrative records
- Assist with scheduling, rotas, and general programme organisation
Volunteer Support & Engagement
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, and initial engagement of Bridge Watch volunteers
- Assist with patrol rotas and arranging cover where necessary
- Support follow-up with volunteers to review early experiences and ongoing engagement
- Process volunteer expense claims in line with organisational procedures
Communications, Events & Engagement
- Support the development and delivery of programme communications and awareness-raising activities
- Assist with website and social media content preparation
- Liaise with volunteers, partners, and external organisations to support meetings and events
- Arrange meetings, including booking rooms, preparing agendas, and circulating notes where required
Operational & Practical Support
- Provide practical support at the Bridge Watch base, including assisting with equipment and uniforms
- Order uniforms and equipment and assist with stock management as required
- Attend meetings, events, and occasional patrols to support programme delivery and quality assurance
Monitoring, Development & Funding Support
- Assist with basic research, data collation, and reporting as directed
- Support the preparation of evidence and contributions toward funding applications
- Assist in the development of volunteer resources and support materials
General Responsibilities
- Liaise with members of the wider Ascension Trust staff team as required
- Undertake any other duties reasonably required in line with the role
Experience
- Experience of working in the third sector
- Experience in an administrative or coordination role
Essential Skills
- Good understanding of volunteering and the third sector
- Ability to engage with social media platforms and support basic content creation
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills
Desirable Skills
- Experience supporting projects or programmes
- Ability to collate and analyse basic data to support reporting and identify trends
To apply, please complete the application form. All CVs must be accompanied by a completed application form.
Closing date: Sunday, 28 February 2026.
Interview date: w/c 9 March 2026.
No contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Children and Families Worker to play a pivotal role in our Domestic Abuse Service in Hackney.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The role focuses on building positive and supportive relationships with women and their children, empowering them to work towards their goals through a strengths-based approach. This includes creating, implementing, and reviewing personalised support plans in collaboration with service users and external agencies, while also advocating on their behalf when needed. Key responsibilities involve assisting mothers with parenting skills, signposting them to appropriate services, and offering targeted support to families facing issues such as domestic abuse. Ensuring the safeguarding of children and maintaining confidentiality at all times are central to the role, alongside working within relevant policies and procedures.
Additionally, the position emphasises the importance of children's development and wellbeing by providing educational, recreational, and interactive play opportunities both during term time and holidays. Service users and children are encouraged to actively participate in shaping projects through consultations, feedback, and creative engagement. The role also involves promoting community involvement by networking, fundraising, and collaborating with statutory and voluntary organisations. Ultimately, the work contributes towards the five key outcome areas: being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution, and achieving economic wellbeing.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
This role is restricted to female applicants under Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010 due to the nature of the work.
It requires someone who can bring optimism, resilience, and a non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach when supporting women and children. A calm manner, empathy, and compassion are essential, particularly when working with service users who have experienced trauma or domestic abuse. The role demands the ability to engage directly with families in a supportive, constructive way, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
In addition, the post holder must be skilled in partnership working with statutory, voluntary, and community agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes for families. Strong problem-solving abilities, accuracy in processing and sharing sensitive information, and a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities are vital. The role also requires flexibility to travel between service premises and to accompany clients when necessary. Success in this position relies on being able to manage responsibilities effectively within a structured and often pressured environment, while always keeping the wellbeing and empowerment of families at the centre of practice.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



Wells Cathedral is on an exciting journey.
We have embarked on an ambitious ten-year plan. We are on a mission to become the UK’s most joyful cathedral, and we want to have a genuinely positive impact on individual lives, on the City of Wells, the County of Somerset and far beyond.
We are carefully conserving our stunning world-class, 850-year-old heritage site, and we remain committed to being a beacon of light and hope, a sacred space of prayer and a place of wonder – now and for generations to come.
We also want to elevate our brand and grow our visitor numbers. We are investing in making our visitor experience even better, for everyone. We want to ensure Wells Cathedral is known as one of the UK’s top ‘must see’ tourism attractions, and we want to reach and engage a much wider range of people. And as part of that mission, we are now investing in growing our Marketing & Communications Team.
Wells Cathedral’s Marketing & Communications Team delivers direction and support across all areas of Cathedral life, including visitor experience, fundraising, worship and music, events, venue hire, library and archives, as well as our Cathedral Shop and Loft Café. The Team covers the full scope of marketing and communications activities, including researching and identifying target audiences, designing strategic marketing plans, generating earned media exposure through PR activity, developing and implementing brand identity, and delivering integrated campaign creative across social, digital, print, broadcast and OOH channels.
Reporting the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Marketing & Communications Assistant will play a significant role in supporting the delivery of all of this, effectively and efficiently, across the organisation. This is a truly unique early career opportunity for an ambitious marketer looking to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of disciplines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting efficient workflow by responding to incoming requests and scheduling projects
- Enhancing online customer experience and engagement by providing real-time responses to social media DMs, comments and reviews
- Timely display and removal of onsite promotional and information banners, posters, flyers and POS material
- Assisting the Director of Marketing & Communications, Head of Filming and Content Creator during film crew, photographer, influencer and media visits
- Assisting the Director of Marketing & Communications in strategic marketing campaign planning
- Actively participating in team meetings both within Marketing & Communications, and with stakeholders across the organisation
- Supporting the Content Creator in capturing photographic and video content at services, events and activities, as required
- Assisting the Design and Digital Services Executive in the production of on-brand artwork for corporate literature, signage and point-of-sale material
- Ensuring website content is always up-to-date
- Capturing marketing performance data to create KPI dashboards and inform campaign strategies
Person specification
Criteria
Essential
A clear and demonstrable interest in marketing and communications, with ambition to progress within this field
Excellent written communication skills and a confident proof-reader
A professional approach to both internal and external communication
An eye for audience-appropriate graphic communication, including typography and photography within brand guidelines
A specific interest in working within the arts, culture and heritage sector
An understanding of online data analysis for monitoring and informing marketing
A confident and collaborative team player, able to work with direction
An energetic and enthusiastic creative thinker
Ability to meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure
Able and willing to attend occasional evening and weekend events as required
Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults
Desirable
A marketing-related qualification at degree or diploma level
A good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Demonstrable experience of using Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat
Demonstrable experience and/or knowledge of any of the following subjects: Christianity, Tourism, History, Music, Live Events, Hospitality, Retail
A confident verbal communicator
An understanding of marketing campaign strategies
Main Terms and Conditions
Employment status: Permanent contract of employment
Location: Wells Cathedral Offices, Wells, BA5 2RB
Hours of work: full-time, 35 working hours per week (Monday to Friday). Flexible working will be considered.
Remuneration: £25,000 per annum, payable on the 24th of the month or the nearest working day thereto
Discount: A discount of 10% is available from the Cathedral Shop and The Loft Café.
Parking: Limited parking is available in the Cathedral car park. Cars are parked at the risk of the owner.
Pension: Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary:
Age Employee Employer
<50 3% 5%
50–55 4% 8%
>55 5% 10%
Expenses: All reasonable working expenses will be met in line with Cathedral policy.
Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays): 6.8 weeks per holiday year. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December.
Probation: This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
How to Apply
To apply, please fill in the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form available on the Vacancies section of Wells Cathedral's website and return them to the HR Manager.
Closing date: 9am Friday 20 February 2026
Shortlisting date: Monday 23 February 2026
To ensure the fairness of the selection process, shortlisting will be based upon the information which you provide in your application and assumptions will not be made about your experience or skills. We will look for demonstrable evidence that you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Information provided on the Application Form will be viewed by HR, the recruiting manager, and interview panel. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of the shortlisting process.
Interview date: Wednesday 4 March 2026
Further details about the selection process will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
The appointment will be subject to the completion of pre-employment checks, including references and a satisfactory basic DBS check.
Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people, and adults, and the care and nurture of children within church communities. We will carefully select, train, and support all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with Safer Recruitment principles.
This means that we will:
· Ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are inclusive, fair, consistent, and transparent;
· Take all reasonable steps to prevent those who might harm children or adults from taking up positions of respect, responsibility, or authority where they are trusted by others; and
· Adhere to Safer Recruitment legislation, guidance, and standards.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Declaration of Suitability as part of our recruitment process when an offer of employment is made. This form is strictly confidential and, except under compulsion of law, will be seen only by those involved in the recruitment process. All forms will be kept securely in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Please fill in our Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
At Wells Cathedral, our mission guides what we do as a church and organisation, while our values shape how we do it.


