Head of communication jobs in Charing cross, greater london
A Senior Sous Chef position is needed to assist the Executive head chef in the everyday running and organising of the kitchen and to line manage assistant chefs and kitchen porters. Menu planning, food ordering, stock control, and event delivery.
This role is a fixed-term contract for one year.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all the Lambeth Palace kitchen team are fully trained in the food safety management systems and procedures, implemented by the Executive Head Chef.
- Work under and closely with the Executive Head Chef to ensure that all statutory legislation is adhered to by ensuring that standards and controls for Health & Safety, food hygiene, risk assessments, COSHH, manual handling are carried out as per current legislation.
- To ensure that the agreed standards of food preparation and presentation are always supervised and adhered to.
- To maintain Lambeth Palace's five star 'Scores on the Doors' council rating.
- Maintain and develop a positive and collaborative relationship with all colleagues, giving direction when necessary.
- Ensure that kitchen timesheets are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
- Working within the HSE guidelines, the Senior Sous Chef will support the Executive Head Chef to ensure allergen training is provided to all hospitality staff.
- To ensure that food waste is minimised and Lambeth Palace's sustainability targets are met reducing our environmental impact.
- To deputise for the Executive Head Chef in their absence.
- Working with the Executive Head Chef on menu development, to plan nutritious and varied seasonal menus, taking into account special dietary requirements and the seasons of the Church.
- Ensure that kitchen stock levels are maintained, rotated where appropriate, and that any need for replenishment is identified.
- Maintain kitchen equipment inventories, and reporting shortages, damage or required replacements in a timely manner.
- To conduct daily briefings with any additional or agency kitchen staff, ensuring they understand what is required of them, as well as the desired quality and production output for the day.
- To work closely with the wider Lambeth Palace hospitality team to ensure that we remain competitive and in line with current trends.
Essential
Qualifications/Skills
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Food hygiene management experience (COSHH, HACCP).
- Allergen Training
Knowledge/Experience
- Considerable experience operating different sections within the kitchen including pastry & baking.
- Experience in delivering fine-dining and banqueting catering.
Skills & Abilities
- A 'can-do' attitude and an aptitude for solving problems as they arise.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Demonstrable experience cooking a mixture of 'high-end' à la carte food and home cooking, as required.
- Considerable experience with catering for events up to 500 guests.
- Experience of baking to a high standard.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
- A confident, helpful personality and professional representative for Lambeth Palace.
- A keen eye for detail and anticipating other people's needs.
Personal Attributes
- Able to work flexibly, particularly evenings and occasional weekends.
- A sympathy with and interest in the Archbishop of Canterbury's ministry.
- Ability to support a culture of pride, ownership and desire to exceed expectation.
- Ability to foster a culture of flexibility.
- Ability to respond quickly and positively to changing requirements whether within the department or outside in order to meet demands and guest service needs.
- Discreet with the awareness and emotional intelligence to adapt working style and approach in different situations.
- This post is subject to a basic DBS check.
Desirable
Skills/Aptitudes
- The post holder should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office for day-to-day office administration.
- First Aid qualification
Closing date for applications is 01 July 2026, 23:55 pm
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



About The Advocacy Project
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people who are vulnerable because of their circumstance can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns.
Some of the ways we do this include:
· advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or wellbeing
· user involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services
· local Healthwatch services, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback
Our services are independent, confidential, and free to those receiving them. Together, our teams are standing up for essential rights and supporting people to have a say on the issues that matter to them.
About the role
This position involves supporting the Finance team by providing financial assistance to the Head of Finance in maintaining the organisation’s financial records and internal controls.
You will utilise your finance skills to ensure that transactions are accurately and promptly recorded, and you’ll assist in preparing high-quality month-end reports. You will also collaborate closely with the Finance Officer and wider teams to contribute to the organisation’s financial reporting and planning.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and internal reports for departmental managers and participate in regular review meetings; conduct variance analysis against budget and forecasts and provide commentary for senior management.
- Prepare, check, and submit end-of-month financial data to external accountants.
- Respond to internal and external finance queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Process the month-end transactions on Quick Books.
- Assist the Head of Finance with payroll processing, audits, financial reports, and ad hoc finance-related tasks.
- Prepare budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with the Head of Finance and ensure accurate upload into the financial system.
- Monitor cash flow and support cash flow forecasting.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of financial procedures and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with auditors as required.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, internal policies, and reporting standards.
- î Support the Finance Officer in reconciling bank accounts.
- î Undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Finance to support the effective running of the finance function
General responsibilities
- Work according to the Equality Act 2010 and other forms of legislation that combat discrimination and promote equality and diversity.
- Participate in personal, team and organisational development.
- Contribute to internal and external monitoring reports.
- Adhere to organisational policies, including those related to health & safety, safeguarding, and risk management.
- Work in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
- Person specification
- We welcome applications from people with transferrable skills and qualities, and people with diverse employment histories and personal backgrounds.
Essential qualities and attributes:
- Proven experience in a finance role, preferably in a management accounting or analytical capacity.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, reporting, and analysis
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial software systems.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a heavy workload and multi-task
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
- Ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines
- A proactive, solution-focused approach to improving systems and processes.
Desirable knowledge, experience and qualifications:
- Accounting qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience of working in the charitable or voluntary sector.
- Knowledge of data protection regulations and managing confidential information.
Essential qualities and attributes:
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of an advocate.
- Understanding of issues faced by people with mental health conditions, physical health conditions and learning disabilities.
- Ability to listen and build trust, to encourage people to express their own views and to represent clients’ self-defined interests.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Good at working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.
- IT literate, including working knowledge of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.
- Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project and its services in line with our mission, vision and values.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care.



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Care workers give everything to the people they support. When life gets hard, The Care Workers' Charity is there for them - providing grants, mental health support, and a community that has their back.
We're a small, passionate team and we're growing. We're looking for a Marketing and Events Officer who's creative, organised, and ready to make their work mean something.
This is a genuinely varied role. One day you might be crafting a social media campaign, the next you're coordinating our presence at a national sector conference. You'll create content, manage our channels, write newsletters and press releases, produce video case studies, and help run events that raise both awareness and funds. You'll work closely with our Marketing and Events Manager and have real ownership over your work.
We're not looking for someone who just wants to tick boxes. We want someone who's curious, takes initiative, and cares about doing things well. Experience in the charity sector is helpful but not essential - what matters more is that you bring solid digital and content skills, a head for logistics, and genuine enthusiasm for the cause.
In return, you'll get a home-based role with flexible working, 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, a working from home allowance, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Most importantly, you'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about what it does.
Based in England with easy rail access to London. Some travel to events and meetings required.
We envision a world where care workers are recognised as skilled professionals who are valued, supported, respected and resourced to be in a strong po
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and capable individual to join our dynamic Policy and Public Affairs Team, supporting the development of credible, evidence‑based policy proposals and helping to influence UK governments and NHS organisations to adopt them.
Key tasks and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
· Monitoring the political and policy environment to keep track of things like Government / NHS initiatives and influencing opportunities.
· Collating and helping to analyse existing quantitative and qualitative research to produce briefings, help generate policy proposals and facilitate their implementation.
· Assisting the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and Policy and Public Affairs Officer to devise and implement influencing plans directed towards politicians, the NHS or relevant stakeholders.
· Preparing and drafting responses to consultations and reports relevant to the work of CPOC and the College, ensuring responses are evidence-based and in line with on-going policy work and strategy.
· Assisting with designing and conducting new research, such as survey work or interviews, in support of policy and influencing work.
· Becoming the team’s main expert on policy work in one of the UK devolved nations – likely Northern Ireland – and represent the Policy and Public Affairs Team on RCoA’s board for that nation.
· Providing general administrative support to the Team, including producing agendas for meetings and keeping track of our contacts with stakeholders.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need to deliver high‑quality work at pace, be well organised, eager to learn and able to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You should have a sound understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods, what makes impactful policy proposals and how research can be used to influence policymakers. Insight into the UK health policy landscape, including government and NHS priorities, is also important.
This role is well‑suited to someone starting their policy career, and while previous policy experience is beneficial, it is not essential as full support and development will be provided.
What We Want to Achieve
We want to see an NHS that delivers good outcomes for patients and makes the best use of available resources. Our role in this relates to the anaesthetic workforce, and we have two specific priorities:
1) Boosting the anaesthetic workforce. Most operations require an anaesthetist in order to take place, but each of the four UK nations faces a chronic shortage of anaesthetists. Unfortunately, at present, no UK government is funding enough anaesthetic training places. We are determined to see this changed.
2) Optimising the surgical pathway. Anaesthetists don’t just work in the operating theatres they are often involved with the care patients receive before and after their operations – known as ‘perioperative care’. Good perioperative care can prevent surgical cancellations, complications, and unnecessarily long hospital stays. To this end, we host the Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC). CPOC advocates policies such as ‘prehabilitation’ to ensure that patients arrive in hospital on the day of their surgery in the healthiest state possible – so their operation can go ahead without problems, and they can recover quickly. We are doggedly pushing for such polices to be adopted.
The Package
This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive employee benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to):
· 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holiday
· 1 additional paid day of leave for the purpose of celebrating your birthday
· Healthcare support through Benenden Health
· Up to 12% pension contribution
· Hybrid and flexible working
· Wellbeing hour once a week
· Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes
· Training and development opportunities
· Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes
About the College
The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK. We are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, we ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.
At RCoA equality, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences.
How to Apply
If you believe that you are the right person for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter by Tuesday 30th June. In your cover please address clearly how your experience meets the essential criteria in the job description in no more than 750 words.
Please note that the closing date is subject to change, depending on the success of the recruitment process.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates on their application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date. Please note that the closing date is subject to change.
Applicants must reside and have the right to work in the UK. No agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Society of Authors (SoA) is the UK's largest trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators. We’ve been advising authors and speaking out for the profession since 1884.
We’re currently looking to welcome a Finance Manager to our team.
The role
The Finance Manager leads on the operational management of the finance function to ensure there are robust financial controls, effective reporting and efficient day-to-day financial operations across the organisation, including our ancillary charities and literary estates. The postholder is expected to foster excellent working relationships across the organisation with all staff, member volunteers, senior colleagues, board members and charity trustees.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, the Finance Manager has significant responsibility for:
· Management accounts and reporting
· Budgeting and forecasting
· Cashflow oversight
· Audit and compliance
· Financial controls and process improvement
· Operational financial analysis
Responsibilities
Day-to-day financial management
- Manage the day-to-day finances for the organisation. Ensuring all aspects of the financial systems are accurate and kept updated including banking and sales and purchase ledgers.
- Manage the finances for our 14 charities. Ensure all aspects of the financial systems are kept updated.
- Undertake monthly reconciliations ensuring all transactions are properly and efficiently recorded.
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns for the organisation including the partial VAT exemption calculation.
- Oversee the management and appropriate allocation of any restricted funds for the charities ensuring that monies are allocated as per donor wishes or grant specifications.
- Prepare any ad hoc budget request and figures for other departments or the management.
- Regularly review and maintain financial policies and procedures.
- Support with funding bids and reports for donors and grant-making bodies.
Budget process management
- Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer on preparing the annual budgets for the organisation and our ancillary charities.
- Prepare quarterly figures for review, explaining any variation from budgeted figures.
- Monitor the actual spend against budgets for all the charities.
· Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the needs of the organisation and our charities in consultation with the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Charities.
- Work closely with all Departmental Heads to ensure they fully understand their budgets and ongoing organisational performance against budget.
Statutory reporting
- Assist the Chief Operating Officer with the preparation of the organisation’s accounts.
- One of the main points of liaison with the external auditors, ensuring all supporting papers are collated for an efficient and effective annual audit to take place.
- Maintain fixed asset register and inventory of all equipment contracts and agreements.
- Ensure adequate controls are in place to safeguard the financial assets of the organisation.
- Lead on preparing all our charity accounts.
- Assist the COO to ensure the organisation and its ancillary charities are compliant with statutory bodies and external institutions including:
o Companies House
o Certification office
o Charity Commission
o HMRC
o All banks and payment processors
Financial risk management
- Work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure that the appropriate processes are in place for the long-term financial viability of the organisation.
- Develop, update and produce long-term cashflow forecasts for both the organisation and our ancillary charities.
· Ensure appropriate financial risk management techniques and controls are in place at strategic and operational levels.
Governance support to the Finance Sub-Committee and Charity Trustees
- Assist in the preparation of all associated papers and minutes for the Finance Sub- Committee.
- Assist the Chief Operating Officer in preparing papers for Board and Charity Trustees.
The duties above outline the broad areas of responsibility. The SoA reserves the right to vary these duties to suit the requirements of the business.
Person specification
Essential
- Minimum part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience with strong financial management experience, with an ability to understand the practical impact of finance decisions and processes across the organisation.
· Strong IT skills including the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel, and experience of using databases.
- Experience of using Sage 50 Cloud Accounts.
- Significant experience and confidence in managing a full range of finance operations in a small or medium sized organisation in the not-for-profit sector.
- Confident presenting financial information to non-financial audiences.
- Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.
· Resilience in working under pressure, ability, and willingness to both give and take constructive feedback.
· Bring ideas for improvements and is open and honest in all communications where relevant and appropriate.
- Ability to work with the Chief Operating Officer to develop the formulation of long-term financial plans and strategies for the society and its ancillary charities.
Desirable Skills
· Specialist knowledge of Charities, including Charity SORP guidance and procedures, underpinned by strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
· Experience of working for a trade onion or a membership organisation.
· Tax and charities law, including a good understanding of partially exempt VAT status.
What we offer
As a progressive and ethical not-for-profit organisation, we offer a range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. We are a London Living Wage and a Disability Confident – Committed employer.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Death-in-service benefit (8 x salary)
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible, hybrid working practices.
- Family-friendly, disability-confident inclusive culture
- Generous annual leave, including all bank holidays.
- Salary exchange pension scheme
- Interest-free annual travel card loan
- *Office closure over Christmas
- Private healthcare
*Colleagues can work over the Christmas period, although the building is closed. For those who wish to take additional time off, colleagues take these days from their annual leave allowance.
As an employer, we nurture a working environment in which staff can grow and develop. We recognise the value of flexibility in the way we work with a positive culture of hybrid working practices.
Inclusion, diversity, and representation are at the core of our values, and we work to tackle structural discrimination and prejudice. Part of this commitment means that we are looking to increase diversity in our organisation at all levels. We strongly encourage applications from a broad range of social, cultural, educational, and underrepresented backgrounds
To apply, please send your CV and a personal statement as a single document (max. 3 x A4 pages)
If any part of the application process is not accessible to you, please let us know.
Empowering authors since 1884. We have been advising individuals and speaking out for the profession for more than a century.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Circa £33,000+
Excellent Benefits
Location: London
Make a Difference Every Day
For more than 100 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting the RAF Family. We are a key partner in the Royal Air Force’s mission to look after its people during and after service, ensuring that this service is valued, recognised, and people are supported even when uniforms are eventually shed. We are a national charity with international reach, delivering emotional, financial and practical support wherever and whenever it is needed. Each year, our vital services and support continued to help those serving, families, veterans, and the bereaved, in 30 other countries and in 2024 more than 64,000 people benefitted from the charity’s work.
As an organisation, we encourage learning and development and there will be ample opportunity to learn more about the Royal Air Force, the broad impact of the Fund’s work as well as developing your own skillset.
Do you want to play a part in what we do?
People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we:
- Provide personalised support to members of the RAF Family – listening carefully, offering guidance, and tailoring our services to individual circumstances so no one is left behind.
- Improve quality of life for serving and former RAF personnel and their families through life-changing financial assistance, housing support, and help with essential living costs.
- Increase independence by enabling members of the RAF Family to live life on their own terms, whether through mobility equipment or housing adaptations.
- Enhance wellbeing for those who serve and have served, and their families, through mental health and emotional support, youth programmes, and restorative respite and holiday breaks.
About the Role
We are looking for a driven PR Executive to positively promote the visibility, awareness and reputation of the RAF Benevolent Fund through proactive public relations and communications activity. The postholder will help raise the profile of the organisation among key audiences by delivering media relations, content creation, stakeholder communications and wider communications activity that supports the Fund’s strategic objectives.
Additional Information
· Standard DBS check
· Must have the right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Click [here] to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile.
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026, 5:00pm.
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website.
The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Standard DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
We are the longest-standing Royal Air Force charity, dedicated to supporting serving and former RAF personnel, and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations)
£59,640 pa plus excellent benefits
Home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking an experienced and strategic policy and public affairs leader to head our devolved nations policy and public affairs function. This is a high-profile leadership role with a unique opportunity to influence policy, advocate for children and young people, and drive improvements in child health outcomes across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Policy and External Affairs and sitting on the Membership, Policy and External Affairs Divisional Management Team, you will lead the College’s policy and public affairs activity across the devolved nations. You will develop and deliver impactful advocacy strategies, build strong relationships with governments and policymakers, and ensure the College’s voice is heard on the issues that matter most to paediatricians, children and young people.
You will provide leadership to a team of Policy and Public Affairs Managers and work closely with College Officers, members, committees and colleagues across the organisation to maximise the College’s influence and impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the strategic planning and prioritisation of RCPCH policy and public affairs activities across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Developing and delivering influential public affairs and advocacy strategies to support the College’s policy priorities
- Providing expert advice on child health, healthcare delivery, workforce, public health and safeguarding policy across the devolved nations
- Managing and developing a team of three Policy and Public Affairs Managers
- Overseeing the production of high-quality policy reports, consultation responses, briefings and stakeholder communications
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with governments, policymakers, Royal Colleges, health bodies and external partners
- Working collaboratively with the Health Policy, Media and Public Affairs, Membership and Education teams to align priorities and maximise impact
- Supporting Devolved Nations Officers and committees to advocate effectively on behalf of members
- Leading the identification of opportunities to raise the College’s profile and influence policy development
- Managing a budget of approximately £60,000 and ensuring effective use of resources
Essential skills and experience include:
- Degree-level qualification, postgraduate qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience
- Strong understanding of the UK political and health policy landscape, particularly within Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Significant experience leading policy development and public affairs activity
- Proven experience producing and overseeing policy reports, consultation responses and briefing materials
- Demonstrable success in delivering public affairs campaigns with measurable impact
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior political, policy and clinical audiences
- Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences and channels
- Strong leadership and people management experience
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
- Experience of budget management, planning and forecasting
Desirable:
- Experience leading policy development relating to health services, children’s services or child health
- Experience working within healthcare, children's services or public sector organisations
- Experience working within a membership organisation or professional body
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff across the UK. Our devolved nations teams play a vital role in ensuring that the needs of children and young people are represented at every level of government and policy-making.
Our values – Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire – are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.
We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. While this role is home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, travel across the devolved nations and occasional travel elsewhere in the UK will be required.
Closing date: 24 June 2026.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.


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Job Title: Communications & Engagement Officer
Reports to: Senior Communications Manager
Location:Contracted to Breaking Barriers’ office in London, with some expectation of travel
Terms:22.5 hours per week over 3 or 4 days – open to flexible working arrangements
Contract:Permanent
Salary:£30,500 - £33,500 (inclusive of London weighting), pro-rata
Purpose of the Role
The Communications & Engagement Officer is a key role within Breaking Barriers’ Income and Engagement Directorate. It helps refugees find meaningful employment through communications and fundraising activities that maintain and grow relationships with partners, funders, supporters and relevant influential organisations and individuals.
The post holder reports to the Senior Communications Manager, and works closely with the Head of Public Engagement, Senior Digital Marketing Manager and Fundraising & Partnerships Officer. They also lead or participate in activities involving colleagues across Breaking Barriers’ teams and our refugee clients.
This role contributes to the implementation of our communications, engagement and fundraising strategies, and is closely involved in team planning – including input into operational plans and communications campaigns to steward and inspire key audiences.
The Communications & Engagement Officer is responsible for the planning and creation of day-to-day communications across our owned channels, with a particular focus on social media. They are also responsible for managing social media interactions and outreach, and for creating selected content for Breaking Barriers’ website.
The post holder helps the Senior Communications Manager to ensure that organisational content complies with brand guidelines. And they play a key role in data management – maintaining our multi-media asset bank and the storytelling data within our Salesforce CRM.
This role will suit a team player who is able to build strong relationships across Breaking Barriers to support content creation, ethical storytelling and impact. The post-holder should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, solution-focused and creative, whilst having a good eye for detail. And, of course, they should have a passion for stewarding, inspiring and mobilising audiences through high-quality, engaging communications.
Key Responsibilities
1. Communications planning and delivery (60%)
· Work with the Senior Communications Manager to manage the communications calendar.
· Collaborate with colleagues across Breaking Barriers, especially the Income & Engagement and Services teams, to source content that reaches, engages, stewards our key audiences – including partners, funders and individual supporters.
· Plan, create and schedule written and multi-media (graphics, videos, photos) content on social media platforms.
· Plan and create or coordinate longer-form content, including case studies, articles and blogs.
· Contribute to the delivery of integrated communications campaigns that support income generation, brand awareness and positioning amongst key audiences.
· Support the continual improvement of our communications by monitoring and evaluating their own work and implementing recommendations.
· Support the development of communications, engagement and fundraising strategies and input into team planning.
2. Community and supporter engagement (30%)
· Manage and engage with our organic social media communities.
· Pro-actively engage with relevant organisations and individuals via social media, in line with agreed strategies.
· Help develop and manage our growing community of storytellers with lived experience of life as a refugee.
3. Other responsibilities (10%)
· Update storytelling data in the Salesforce CRM, and undertake other administrative tasks.
· Take responsibility for maintaining Breaking Barriers’ asset bank of photographs, videos and graphics.
· Advise and support colleagues on compliance with brand guidelines, and create brand resources.
· Represent the Public Engagement team at selected events, including photographing or filming key moments and activities.
· Support other teams with ad-hoc requests for communications support.
· Take a proactive approach to professional development.
· Take on other marketing and communications tasks as required.
Person Specification
Essential
· Demonstrable knowledge of and/or interest in refugee, employment or migration sectors
· Experience in a communications or fundraising role (this doesn't have to be in the UK)
· A demonstrable understanding of key communications and fundraising principles, whether through direct experience or study, and including:
o Understanding audiences
o User journeys
o Developing key messaging
o Audience stewardship
o Working with brand guidelines
· Experience of creating high quality campaigns or content to inspire or drive action
· Experience creating written and multi-media (photography/graphics/video) content for social media, websites and/or emails
· Strong copywriting, editing and proofing skills, and the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels
· Excellent relationship-building skills, and confidence working with colleagues at all levels of seniority
· Ability to work on own initiative, take responsibility for work, and learn from challenges and successes
· A proactive and creative approach to problem solving and idea generation
· Comfortable within a fast-paced team and able to prioritise multiple projects
· Ability to pay close attention to detail, to maintain communications quality and accuracy
· Experience with administrative, team communication and workload management applications, preferably including the Microsoft Office 365 suite.
· Experience with one or more of the following:
o Design tools such as Canva
o Photography and film editing
o Website CMS software
o Email broadcast platforms
o Social media scheduling platforms
Desirable
· Lived Experience of Breaking Barriers’ cause
· Experience using Salesforce, or another CRM system
· Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles as they apply to communications and fundraising
· Experience of monitoring and evaluating communications or fundraising activities
Other considerations:
· Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully taken into account when deciding action.
· We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
· Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we are committed to offering an accessible recruitment process and guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Come help place membership at the heart of a profession that changes lives.
Location: London Bridge, London (hybrid working with an expectation of two days per week in the office)
Applications close: 9 a.m. Thursday 25th June 2026
About us
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for over 24,000 speech and language therapists, support workers and students across the UK. As we begin developing our next organisational strategy, we are creating a stronger, member-centred, and impactful approach to membership, communications, engagement, and digital content. We are seeking an exceptional and strategic leader to join our executive team. You will help shape the future of our membership and communications, while strengthening our influence across the health and care landscape.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Executive, this newly configured executive team role brings together membership, communications, digital products, content and events engagement within a single directorate. Membership sits at the heart of our future ambitions. We have recently brought together a previously fragmented membership function and are building a dedicated membership and communications team to strengthen how we engage, support and retain members throughout their careers. You will play a central role in shaping our next strategic plan and ensuring that member insight, experience and value remain at the centre of organisational decision-making.
Working alongside a strong team of communications and engagement, digital, and membership, you will:
- Lead the development of an integrated membership and communications strategy.
- Strengthen the member value proposition and member journey.
- Drive member engagement, retention and growth.
- Bring membership, communications and digital teams together around shared objectives.
- Oversee communications, media and reputation management activity.
- Ensure RCSLT remains an influential voice across the health and care sector.
- Contribute as a key member of a collaborative and ambitious executive team.
About you
You will bring substantial experience from a membership body, professional association, Royal College, charity or similarly complex organisation. Most importantly, you will understand how to build meaningful relationships with members and create a compelling membership experience. You may already be operating at Director level, or you may be a senior Head of Membership, Engagement, Communications or a related function looking for your first Executive Team appointment.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
- Strong experience of membership strategy, engagement and growth.
- Leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience overseeing communications, marketing, digital or engagement functions.
- The ability to lead organisational change and bring teams together.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strategic thinking combined with practical delivery.
- A commitment to equity, diversity and belonging.
- Experience within healthcare, professional regulation or a related sector would be beneficial.
This is a rare opportunity to join RCSLT at a pivotal moment. You will help shape our next organisational strategy from the outset, lead a newly integrated directorate, and play a key role in strengthening the experience of our members while supporting a profession that improves lives every day.
Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you will find full details of the role and how to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Thursday 25th June 2026.
About the role
As campaign project coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of Breast Cancer Now’s ambitious £60m philanthropic campaign. Working closely with the Head of Campaign, Director of High Value Partnerships & Campaign, Campaign Board and wider team, you’ll ensure activity is well coordinated, organised and progressing as planned. You’ll help manage campaign processes, support governance structures, and keep stakeholders informed through clear communication, reporting and documentation.
This role sits within the engagement directorate, which is responsible for growing awareness, trust and engagement to inspire people to give their time, money and voice. You’ll contribute to one of our most important priorities - helping grow income and impact so we can fund vital research, provide support, and drive change for people affected by breast cancer. It’s an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-value, high-impact campaign that will help shape our future.
About you
You’re highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with a natural ability to keep multiple workstreams running smoothly. You enjoy bringing structure to complex projects, coordinating meetings and actions, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. With strong administrative and project support skills, you’re confident managing documentation, tracking progress and supporting stakeholders at all levels.
You’re also a great communicator and team player, keen to learn and grow within a fast-paced fundraising environment. Motivated by purpose, you’re excited by the opportunity to contribute to an ambitious campaign that will make a real difference for people affected by breast cancer - helping us move closer to a future where everyone diagnosed lives and is supported to live well.
Job description and benefits
The job description [DC1] and our attractive benefits are available for you to download.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
The salary range is: £29,000 - £32,000 London based
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions, please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who
we support.
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Closing date Wednesday 1 July 2026 9am
Interview date week commencing 13 July 2026
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Quality Manager to join our Central Service Team located in our head office in Islington.
£48,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS
- A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The Quality Manager will join Look Ahead at an exciting stage in the evolution of our quality management approach. We have recently refreshed our Quality Management System, moving beyond assurance to a more proactive model focused on continuous improvement. This approach is reshaping how quality is delivered across our organisation and influencing the wider sector.
The role plays a key part in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality services across Look Ahead Group.
What you'll do:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
- Support the successful delivery of the Quality Management System (QMS) across Look Ahead services, ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Lead and manage responsibilities in the delivery of the Quality Team Strategy and Vision
About you:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and
- influence confidently across all levels
- Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail, able to interpret complex information from multiple
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Experience of working across one or more of Look Ahead's customer groups and supporting service delivery
- Training in quality assurance or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of quality improvement principles
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support framework or trauma-informed practice
Must be able to attend Interview date: Tuesday 27th July which will take place at one of our services not head office
There will be a pre-assessment task
A personal statement needs to be completed and send to Selina Hossain, .
The personal statement needs to include the following:
- Describe your knowledge and experience of working with regulatory frameworks (CQC or Ofsted)
- Describe a significant piece of work or time where you identified a quality issue and contributed to improvement
About us:
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Purpose of the job
UK Youth exists to widen the reach and deepen the impact of youth work and outdoor learning.
As we enter an exciting new phase of our five-year strategic period, we are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to help us build on political momentum around young people and youth work to inspire lasting change.
You will support the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, within the Impact department (covering research, evaluation, service design, policy and public affairs, and communications), working closely with colleagues across the organisation to build and develop UK Youth’s relationships with a broad range of external stakeholders, including: Westminster government (e.g. ministers, officials and special advisers), parliamentarians, the devolved administrations, NGOs and third-party organisations, while shaping and responding to a wide range of public policy issues.
The role will require a strong understanding of complex policy issues and an interest in the political landscape and how it interacts with third sector organisations. You will have a can-do attitude, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong time management and organisational skills and an ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues internally and externally to support our goals.
Why work at UK Youth?
Every young person deserves a youth worker. UK Youth exists to make that a reality. Our vision is a society that backs every young person - through each spark, struggle and success.
As the UK’s national infrastructure body for youth work, we strengthen and champion a diverse network of youth organisations, unlock investment, shape policy and build the evidence base for what works. At a time of growing need and inequality of access, our work has never been more important.
We are entering an exciting new phase of our strategy - focused on long-term resilience, income diversification and a transformational Capital Appeal to develop Avon Tyrrell as a national centre of excellence for outdoor learning. Joining UK Youth means being part of an ambitious, impact-driven organisation committed to strengthening youth work for generations to come.
Key responsibilities
Public Affairs support
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Produce briefings and speaking notes for UK Youth leadership and trustees relating to important policy issues and external events.
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Manage relationships with politicians, civil servants, and staff in local authorities and regulatory bodies to brief them on matters relating to UK Youth’s policy objectives.
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Identify opportunities for UK Youth to publicly intervene on key policy priorities – including responses to government consultations, speaking at events, meeting with key influencers, etc.
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Develop written content, including blogs, and support colleagues in our Communications team to respond to breaking news relating to UK Youth’s policy priorities.
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Work closely with the Communications team to support the development of influencing plans that promote our policy messages on public channels.
Political monitoring and policy development support
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Coordinate with monitoring services to ensure proactive monitoring of relevant announcements and developments in Parliament and the devolved nations that relate to youth work and young people.
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Work with colleagues across the Impact Function to understand trends and innovations in the youth and outdoor learning sectors that have implications for policy.
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Ensure that there is a clear record of UK Youth’s policy positions on key issues, along with rationale and suggested messaging.
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Contribute to external-facing policy reports and briefings on topics relating to UK Youth’s work.
Stakeholder engagement and event management
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Build strong working relationships with policy professionals across the youth sector and identify opportunities to work in partnership, where appropriate.
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Develop relationships with key external stakeholders including other policy and public affairs teams in the youth sector and civil servants.
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Work closely with young people and youth workers to help refine UK Youth’s policy positions and influencing plans.
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Lead on day-to-day management of UK Youth’s secretariat role for the Back Youth Alliance, with oversight and support from the Head of Policy and Public Affairs.
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Project manage UK Youth’s involvement in key influencing events, such as party conferences, with oversight and support from the Head of Policy and Public Affairs.
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Represent UK Youth at meetings and events – helping to disseminate insights from our work, tell the story of youth work’s impact to inspire lasting change.
Experience we're after
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Experience working in the area of policy and public affairs or equivalent experience in other areas (such as through an apprenticeship, volunteering role, or university)
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Experience of project management
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Experience of understanding and communicating with different audiences
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Strong relational and stakeholder engagement skills
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave (24 days + 3 days winter closure) plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: 29th June 2026 at 23:59 (midnight)
Provisional Interview Dates: w/c 6th July 2026
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Adult Learning Manager is a key operational role within the Adult Learning, Skills and Employment service. The post holder will take lead responsibility for the management and delivery of High Trees’ adult learning and community education provision, ensuring highquality, accessible and impactful learning for local residents.
Working closely with the Head of Adult Learning, Skills and Employment, the post holder will oversee the operational delivery of our Adult Education Budget (AEB/ASF) funded provision and wider community learning offer, including functional skills (English, Maths and ICT), ESOL, community wellbeing, family learning and selected vocational courses.
This is a hands-on management role that combines operational oversight with a strong focus on quality, compliance and continuous improvement. The post holder will lead a team of tutors, learning support staff and coordinators, ensuring excellent standards of teaching, learning and assessment across all provision.
A central aspect of the role is ensuring the adult learning curriculum offer is well-designed, responsive to local need and effectively supports residents to develop skills, confidence and pathways into further education, training and employment.
Employee benefits
• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and 3 Christmas days) rising by 1 day
each year after 2 years’ service (capped at an additional 8 days)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years’ service
• Save money off a new bike with the Cycle to Work scheme
• Up to 7% contribution to the staff pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Support Line
• Clear pay structure with yearly increments (based on performance)
• Annual staff away day
• Premium eye-care vouchers through Specsavers and season ticket loans
• Regular team lunches and generous supplies of office breakfast and snacks!
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Planning & Integration Manager - 12-month FTC
It starts with community – and so does everything we do at The National Lottery Community Fund (the Fund). As the UK's largest community funder, we will distribute over £4 billion by 2030 to projects that strengthen society and improve lives. Our UK-wide Communications & Engagement Team is at the heart of telling that story, and we're looking for an exceptional Planning and Integration Manager to join us on a 12-month maternity cover basis.
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the most ambitious periods in the Fund's history. As we enter phase two of our It Starts With Community strategy, our communications are more important than ever – positioning the Fund as a credible, influential voice on community resilience, cohesion and change. You'll be the operational linchpin that turns our strategic ambitions into coordinated, measurable reality.
Role Expectations
Working closely with the Head of Communications Strategy and the wider communications leadership team, you'll bring together integrated plans for our media, marketing, digital and external affairs functions, ensuring clear milestones, measurable outcomes, and efficient use of resources. If you're energised by complexity, thrive on bringing order and clarity to busy teams, and care about the power of communications to make a difference, this role is for you.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing design and delivery of planning and project management tools and systems across the Communications & Engagement function.
- Acting as the central point of contact/traffic manager between Communications teams and the rest of the Fund, managing incoming requests and allocating resources effectively.
- Developing project dashboards and reporting tools that track delivery progress and highlight risks or dependencies to drive project decisions and provide business insights.
- Establishing, monitoring and evaluating integrated objectives and metrics across media, marketing, digital and external affairs, ensuring our campaigns are based on evidence and focused on outcomes.
- Managing a team of two Communications Assistants.
Skills & Requirements
You'll bring a strong track record in planning and delivering integrated communications activities in a complex organisation, with proven experience in operational planning, resource management and building effective planning frameworks across multiple teams. You'll be confident using data and analytics to drive operational improvements, and skilled at working across and between teams in a matrix environment.
Experience in people management is essential, as is the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels. A background in communications or marketing agency planning would be an advantage, as would familiarity with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown. The role requires semi-frequent travel to other offices.
Interview details:
- Date: July 22nd and 23rd
- Format: Online
- Location: UK-wide
We will be hosting a briefing session on Thursday 18th June, 11am. To register for the session or for any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria
- Strong track record in planning and delivering integrated communications activities in a complex organisation to deliver against organisational KPIs.
- Experience in operational planning and resource management across multiple teams, with proven ability to build and maintain effective planning frameworks and processes.
- Success in stakeholder management and matrix working.
- Experience using data and analytics to improve operational effectiveness.
- Experience in people management and development.
Desirable Criteria
- Background in communications or marketing agency planning.
- Relevant project management qualification.
- Understanding of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Salary: £35,159 to £36,935 (starting salary range)
Working pattern: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours per week)
Pension: USS
Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays, 3 well-being days, and a Christmas office closure
Location: Hybrid, flexible working model with an office located in central London. Occasional UK-wide travel for GHE and relevant events.
Reports to: Policy Manager (Skills, Innovation, International)
Purpose
GuildHE is seeking an ambitious Policy Officer to play a pivotal role in the next phase of our organisation’s growth. Working directly with the Head of Research Policy and the Policy Manager (Skills, Innovation, International), you will help monitor, analyse, and respond to policy initiatives within the research and innovation space. You will support a range of member-focused events and activities to ensure staff in our member institutions are well-informed and supported. This includes supporting the management of the GuildHE Research Consortium and leading on the organising and delivery of our flagship annual PGR Doctoral Festival, helping our members develop, share best practices, and maximise their research impact.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Analysis & Communication
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Horizon Scanning: Monitor government departments (e.g., DSIT, DfE), funding and regulatory bodies (UKRI, Research England, OfS, Innovate UK), and other stakeholders for policy updates, funding calls, and consultation launches in relation to Research and Innovation policy.
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Briefings: Produce concise policy briefings, data summaries, and position papers for GuildHE members and leadership on key Research and Innovation issues (e.g., REF, knowledge exchange, KEF, commercialisation, research culture, open research). Develop high-quality external reports, consultations, blogs and other materials articulating member challenges and opportunities.
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Consultation Drafts: Assist senior policy colleagues in gathering evidence, analysing member feedback, collaborating with sector stakeholders, and drafting compelling arguments that articulate the unique perspectives of GuildHE institutions.
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Share Best Practice: Identify case studies across the GHE membership to share best practice internally and externally and drive national conversations about new ways of working and operating in the sector.
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Policy issues: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and institutional research and innovation policies indicated by the Head of Research Policy or Policy Manager (Research, Innovation, International).
Member Support & Consortium Coordination
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Member Engagement: Maintain regular, positive communication with research and innovation leads across member institutions, fostering a collaborative network. Support relevant GuildHE member networks, including the Knowledge Exchange, Innovation and Place network, promoting communication, collaboration, and best practice exchange to inform evidence-based policy development.
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Member development: Provide support for timely implementation of good practice guidelines and associated resources, within agreed budgets. This includes assisting with members' business development initiatives, such as Research Degree Awarding Powers.
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Event Delivery: Develop and deliver content for events including the GuildHE Research Consortium meetings, the Research and Knowledge Exchange Symposium, PGR Doctoral Festival, the PGR Network for global majority students and sandpits/match events, workshops and roundtables.
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Shared Services: Collaborate with other GHE teammates to maintain and deliver our shared services (i.e. research outputs repository, shared postgraduate online training, research impact tracking and researcher development tools) and explore new services in response to members’ needs
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PGR Students: Develop and deliver initiatives for postgraduate students and early career researchers (e.g., our PGR Support Programme and associated student networks), working closely with the Policy Manager (Student Experience) to ensure postgraduate students are reflected in broader student support policies.
The postholder will also be expected to:
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Actively support the delivery of the GuildHE strategy.
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To contribute positively to a small, professional team focused on delivering excellence in their members’ interests.
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Support GuildHE events and communication activities as appropriate - including campaigns, writing articles, blogs and press releases.
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Build strong relationships with key stakeholders at HE institutions and sector agencies, including senior leaders, academics, and policy staff.
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Gather feedback from HE institutions and use this to inform the continuous improvement of our services.
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Demonstrate a proactive approach to embedding EDI principles within all policy development and advocacy efforts.
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Represent GuildHE externally on a range of HE sector groups and projects and deputise for the Head of Research Policy or the Policy Manager (Skills, Innovation and International) as appropriate.
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Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.
Person Specification
Core Skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships
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Clear, concise writing skills for drafting policy responses, reports, and emails to senior stakeholders with excellent attention to detail.
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Problem-solving, Influencing and advocacy skills
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Ability to digest complex, lengthy policy documents and extract key themes relevant to GuildHE members.
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Confident digital skills and highly proficient user of computer packages including MS Office and G Suite
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Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, adhere deadlines, and maintain project momentum. This includes the capacity to monitor progress, identify and mitigate potential risks, and proactively address challenges.
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Experience in using data and evidence to enhance and impact assess activities.
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Facilitation and convening skills would be advantageous
Core Attributes
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Ability to build professional relationships quickly and sustainably with members and a wide range of stakeholders
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Able to meet deadlines, to prioritise work and to anticipate issues and problems with strong attention to detail
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A collaborative, communicative and flexible team player who is also comfortable working independently.
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An individual who shares our values of equity and inclusion and can translate these values into day to day work and impactful outcomes.
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An understanding of, or a keen interest in, the UK higher education sector, research funding landscape, or public policy.
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To be willing to travel across the UK for meetings with members, stakeholders and events and to work flexibly, when and where necessary.
Ideal Experience
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Knowledge and understanding of higher education policy, working in research and innovation and/or supporting a research environment.
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Experience of developing policy positions and responses
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Experience in synthesising complex data and/or ideas
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Experience in supporting training and development
Job Advert
GuildHE is a formal representative body, representing diversity in the higher education sector and the widest variety of institution types across the UK. We are undergoing an exciting period of transformation, evolving our policy approach and member-focused services to significantly increase our impact within the sector and ensure we’re providing timely, proactive support to our members as they address emerging 21st century challenges.
GuildHE is seeking an ambitious Policy Officer to play a pivotal role in the next phase of our organisation’s growth. Working directly with the Head of Research Policy and the Policy Manager (Skills, Innovation, International), you will help monitor, analyse, and respond to policy initiatives within the research and innovation space. You will support a range of member-focused events and activities to ensure staff in our member institutions are well-informed and supported. This includes supporting the management of the GuildHE Research Consortium and leading on the organising and delivery of our flagship annual PGR Doctoral Festival, helping our members develop, share best practices, and maximise their research impact.
If you think you can bring bold, creative and proactive energy to our small-and-mighty team to help take us to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Application closing date: Monday 12th July
Interviews: Tuesday 21st July
Curious about the role? Please contact DanaGamble, Policy Manager for more information
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.