Head of communications jobs

About you

Are you passionate about educational opportunities for young people, especially those living in Inner London?

Do you have the communications skills and experience to manage our communications and help us grow our reach? 

Would you thrive working as part of a small, creative and dynamic team that is committed to being inclusive, innovative, optimistic and approachable? 

If so, then you might be the right person to come and join The Portal Trust as we start the implementation of a new five-year strategy which will ensure that our work meets the ever-changing needs of young people in inner London. 

About the Portal Trust

Our mission is to support educational opportunities for young people. We make grants to charities, schools and other organisations to enable them to help young people to fulfil their potential. Over the last six years we have given away around £34 million, creating a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of young people. Our new strategy will enable us to do even more. 

You can find out more by looking at our Impact Report (on the Trust's website, under About us -> Publications) which will give you an idea of the kinds of activities and work we support. 

About the role

As we embark on this exciting new phase, this role offers the opportunity to refine and implement our Communications Plan, which aims to enhance our visibility, influence and engagement with key audiences. 

The Communication Officer will create lively, meaningful content for a range of communications tools and will work on our growing reach. They will build strong relationships with a range of people and organisations, including our grantee organisations. 

They will also champion our key messaging, brand and style guidelines, ensuring we always speak consistently and purposefully. 

If this sounds like a role you’d thrive in, and work you can feel passionate about, then please find out more by looking at the Candidate Information Pack (click on Apply then download from the link).

About Kinship

We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to. 

Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.

Purpose of the role:

We’re looking for a motivated and creative Marketing & Communications Officer to join Kinship’s Marketing Team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help deliver integrated marketing campaigns and content that engages kinship carers, referral partners, and wider audiences across England and Wales. 

This role is hybrid with frequent (minimum of 1 day per week) travel and work in our London Office, Or fully office-based (Vauxhall)

What you'll be doing:

You’ll be responsible for creating high-quality, audience-focused content across digital and offline channels, supporting social media and email marketing, managing marketing collateral, and ensuring all communications reflect Kinship’s brand and values. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, proactive marketeer to contribute to a growing team, help raise awareness of Kinship’s services, and make a real difference for kinship carers and families.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of cross-channel marketing and communications campaigns and activity, specifically including tactical plans to promote Kinship’s DfE funded training and support service as well as promoting Kinship’s holistic support offer including peer support and online advice. 

• Plan and create clear, engaging, high-quality and audience-focused content – both written and multimedia (graphics, video, audio) using tools such as Canva or Adobe Express for a variety of channels - including website, social media, newsletters etc.

• Take the lead on day-to-day community engagement with followers across all social channels (paid and organic) using in-house guide to help direct to support where relevant and flagging issues of concern as appropriate. 

• Manage the inventory of Kinship’s marketing collateral, checking when stock is low and reordering where required.

• Ensure all content is in line with the charity’s brand, tone of voice, and accessibility standards. 

• Deliver regular monitoring on performance by tracking key metrics across digital channels (email marketing and social media) and feed into monthly reports. 

• Work in collaboration and co-production with kinship carers to ensure meaningful input and representation in the development of relevant plans and activities.

Knowledge, abilities, skills and experience: 

• Demonstrable marketing experience in an in-house or agency role. 

• Experience using digital marketing tools, including email marketing systems; design software, including Canva; social media platforms and photo and video editing software. 
• Experience using a Contact Management System, such as Salesforce. 
• Exceptional written and spoken communications skills, with the ability to develop impactful narratives tailored to different audiences and channels. 
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to work happily in a fast-paced environment, keeping multiple projects and objectives on track, often to tight deadlines. 
• Excellent copywriting skills and experience of writing marketing copy for a range of audiences and channels, communicating clearly, concisely and with an organisation’s tone of voice. 
• Passionate about marketing and interested in different marketing approaches 
• Collaborative and enjoy working across a number of teams. 
• Flexible and willing to provide some out-of-hours cover and travel for work occasionally.

Want to lead a high-impact, mission-driven team supporting over 1,000 young people each year?

Spiral Skills is looking for a dynamic, strategic leader to take on a central role in our growing team.

As Head of Programmes, you’ll oversee and scale our youth services across our school employment programmes, career coaching and Changemaker youth leadership programme.

This is more than a delivery role, it's a chance to influence policy, build partnerships, and help expand our impact.

As our Head of Programmes, you will:

• Shape and oversee our growing portfolio of youth programmes
• Provide strategic leadership across employability, outreach, and advocacy initiatives
• Lead and inspire a talented team of staff and facilitators
• Embed safeguarding and trauma-informed practice across all programmes
• Build strong partnerships with schools, funders, community organisations, and employers

What we’re looking for:

• Track record of leading youth or education-to-employment programmes
• Experience in staff management, safeguarding, and programme development
• Skilled external representative and partnership builder
• Deep commitment to youth voice, equity, and systemic change

You’ll lead a talented team of Programme Managers and youth workers, all working to ensure every young person is motivated, equipped, and excited about their future.

Location: Tulse Hill – hybrid (2 days remote)

Deadline: Monday 27th October

About Cardiomyopathy UK

Cardiomyopathy UK is the only UK charity dedicated to supporting people affected by cardiomyopathy – a disease of the heart muscle. We provide vital information, support services, and campaign for improved diagnosis and care. As we grow our reach and impact, we are expanding our fundraising and marketing capacity to secure sustainable income, diversify our supporter base, and build greater public awareness of cardiomyopathy.

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Head of Fundraising and Marketing to lead the development and delivery of our fundraising and marketing strategy. Reporting to the CEO, the postholder will have overall responsibility for driving income growth, diversifying funding streams, and strengthening our brand and reach.

This role will manage a small team, responsible for individual giving, community and events fundraising, grant, legacy and trust income, and marketing. They will provide inspiring leadership, ensuring the team delivers sustainable income growth, meaningful supporter experiences, and increased awareness of Cardiomyopathy UK’s work.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership and Alignment

• Develop and deliver a fundraising and marketing strategy aligned with Cardiomyopathy UK’s mission and growth targets.
• Ensure fundraising activities reflect our values and strengthen our reputation for independence and integrity.
• Provide clear leadership to a team of five, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and supporting professional development.
• Act as a senior leader, contributing to organisational strategy and Board reporting.

2. Income Mix and Diversification

• Lead a balanced and diverse portfolio of income streams across individual giving, community fundraising, trusts and foundations, legacies, major donors, campaigns and events.
• Set clear targets and KPIs across each stream, with robust financial planning, forecasting, and monitoring.

3. Trusts, Foundations and Grants

• Identify priority funders and manage a strong pipeline of applications.
• Lead on developing compelling cases for support, securing new funding, and stewarding long-term relationships.

4. Individual Giving and Supporter Journeys

• Grow regular giving, one-off donations, and legacy pledges through tailored and innovative supporter experiences.
• Develop and optimise donor journeys to improve engagement, retention, and lifetime value.

5. Community and Events Fundraising

• Expand grassroots fundraising and challenge events, including the London Marathon, Berlin Marathon, and flagship CMUK events.
• Innovate supporter-led events and activities to broaden reach and participation.

6. Major Donors and High-Value Giving

• Build and maintain relationships with philanthropists and high-net-worth individuals.
• Develop a programme to secure transformational gifts and long-term strategic support.

7. Marketing, Brand and Awareness

• Lead brand and marketing activity to raise the profile of cardiomyopathy and Cardiomyopathy UK.
• Drive impactful digital marketing campaigns across web, email, paid and organic social, and digital partnerships.

· Lead creative storytelling and content marketing to grow brand awareness and build a strong online community.

· Innovate supporter journeys using data-driven insights, automation, and personalised communications.

· Ensure brand consistency across all platforms and campaigns.

8. Monitoring, Evaluation and Sustainability

• Ensure all fundraising and marketing activity is ethical, sustainable, and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Lead on impact reporting and evaluation, demonstrating how income supports patients and families.
• Report regularly to the CEO and Board on progress, risks, and opportunities.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Significant experience in senior fundraising leadership, with proven success across multiple income streams.
• Strong knowledge of marketing, brand development, and digital engagement.
• Demonstrable ability to deliver income growth and diversify funding.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Track record of building strategic relationships with donors, funders, and partners.
• Strong financial and strategic planning skills, including KPIs and reporting.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Cardiomyopathy UK.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and healthcare sector fundraising.
• Experience with partnerships, ambassadors, or brand collaborations.
• Previous experience within the charity and/or health sector.

An exciting opportunity to help amplify the voice and impact of Jamie’s Farm. At a time of significant growth for our charity, we are looking for an experienced marketeer to  lead inspiring, values-led campaigns that showcase the transformative power of our work with young people. You will have the opportunity to shape and grow a vital area of the charity, ensuring our message reaches and inspires the audiences that matter most — whether it’s schools booking a residential stay, supporters considering an Airbnb letting to boost earned income, or simply raising awareness of our work.

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where they can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.  As part of the dynamic HQ team we offer a beautiful and unique supportive working environment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about making a real difference.

More about the role:  As Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, you will shape and deliver Jamie’s Farm’s marketing and messaging.  You will manage a small team and work closely with colleagues across communications, programmes, business development and operations to ensure consistent, compelling, and values-led campaigns. This is both a strategic and hands-on role, balancing the big picture with creative delivery. This role is offered with flexible hybrid working - with travel to Jamie’s Farm Bath HQ site at least 2 days a week and other farms as needed) 

About you:  We are looking for someone with significant experience in a senior marketing and communications role, ideally within the education or charity sector. You will bring proven expertise in digital communications, campaign management and creative storytelling, alongside excellent communication and project management skills.

Collaborative, adaptable and values-driven, you’ll be able to work across teams to bring campaigns to life. Above all, you’ll be passionate about Jamie’s Farm’s mission and excited to play your part in supporting young people to thrive.

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.  Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.

How to Apply:  Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address provided. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Churchill Fellowship:

The Churchill Fellowship is a unique programme that empowers UK citizens to discover new solutions from around the world to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing communities in the UK. Each year, we fund over 100 Fellows to explore innovative ideas, best practices, and cutting-edge projects anywhere in the world that relate to the issues they care about most.

Purpose of the role:

The Head of Fellowship is responsible for the delivery of the Churchill Fellowship’s annual Fellowship Programme, overseeing all stages from pre-application support, through selection and award, to Fellows’ global learning. The role ensures processes are inclusive, transparent, and of the highest quality, embedding equity, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding at every stage.

Working closely with the Fellowship Director and senior leadership, the postholder supports applicants and Fellows with guidance and feedback, strengthens the Fellowship model, ensures it runs smoothly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery of Fellowship Programme:

• Lead on and manage the full Fellowship selection process, from pre-application to final award, ensuring alignment with TCF’s EDI values and strategic priorities.
• Continuously review and improve application and selection process, documentation, and candidate guidance.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to applicants at all stages of the selection process.

Overseas Learning:

• Oversee the support provided to Fellows during their overseas learning, working closely with the Fellowship Manager to ensure guidance and resources meet individual needs.
• Authorise Fellowship grant payments for overseas learning, ensuring compliance with Fellowship model guidelines and organisational policies.

Collaboration and Engagement

• Contribute to the design of new Fellowship programmes, led by the Engagement team, and lead on operationalising these programmes during the application cycle.
• Continue to develop your own knowledge to ensure applicants and Fellows receive high-quality support and guidance throughout the process.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of the Fellowship programme.
• Represent TCF at Fellow-led and other relevant sector events as appropriate.

Safeguarding, EDI, and Fellowship Model

• Act as a member of the Designated Safeguarding Team, ensuring compliance and best practice.
• Lead on embedding EDI principles throughout the Fellowship model, working with the Chief Executive, Head of Activate and People and Culture Manager to ensure that accessibility, fairness and inclusivity are built into every stage of the process.
• Work with the Fellowship Director to continually enhance the candidate and panellist experience.
• Partner with the Salesforce team to ensure systems and processes support the successful programme delivery.
• Stay informed of sector trends, research, and innovative and equitable approaches to supporting individuals to learn and grow, applying learning to TCF’s work.
• Work with the Fellowship Manager and team to ensure risk assessments, insurance and safety plans for Fellows’ travel and events are proportionate, meet best practice and are compliant.
• Maintain awareness of global and societal trends that may impact Fellows’ safety and/or the design of the Fellowship model.

Leadership and Team Management

• Line manage the Fellowship Manager and Fellowship Officer, supporting their development and performance in delivering team and organisational objectives.
• Work closely with the Fellowship Director and Head of Activate to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive team culture, encouraging innovation, reflective practice and shared learning.

General

• Ensure all Fellowship programme activity complies with organisational policies, safeguarding requirements, GDPR, and data protection standards.
• Contribute to organisational initiatives and cross-team projects, supporting the wider strategic goals of The Churchill Fellowship.
• This role may occasionally require working outside standard hours, to support Fellowship interviews, events, or external engagements.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the effective running of the Fellowship programme and the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent transferable skills

Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership and line management experience, ideally in a fellowship scholarship, or education programme.
• Track record of developing individuals and teams, recognising diverse needs, and tailoring support accordingly.
• Strong experience in programme delivery and continuous improvement.
• Good knowledge of challenges and opportunities relating to international travel and learning. Desirable
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding practices with experience embedding policies operationally.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess individual applications, progress, and outcomes to inform improvements. Desirable
• Strong IT skills, including high levels of proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Experience using and interacting with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with practical experience embedding these principles in programmes.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, able to manage high volumes of work and multiple deadlines effectively.

Personality Characteristics

• Empathetic and supportive, with a focus on nurturing individual potential.
• Genuine alignment with the values and ethos of the Churchill Fellowship.
• A great team player with a pro-active, confident, and positive approach and the ability to contribute to a culture of collaborative working.
• The ability to work with good humour, tact, and diplomacy and to maintain confidentiality.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proactive and able to work well independently as well as collaboratively.
• Passionate about learning, development, and supporting others to achieve impact.

About our charity: Join us to support people-led change across the UK

We run the Churchill Fellowships, a unique programme that supports UK citizens to find new solutions worldwide for today’s most pressing challenges.

Every year we fund over 100 new Fellows to discover the latest ideas and best practice in any practical issue they care passionately about, anywhere in the world. The topics they explore cover every aspect of society and are often informed by their own lived experience. They meet leading practitioners, encounter cutting-edge projects, and gather their findings in a published report. Then we help them to turn their ideas into action and inspire change in their communities and professions across the UK.

Fellows tell us that their Fellowship is life-changing, for themselves and for those who benefit from their global learning. These are dedicated and practical individuals with a strong vision of the change they want to see, the knowledge to progress it and the drive to make it happen. As a result, their impact is felt throughout the UK, and many go on to be leaders in their fields.

Our unique approach has created a community of thousands of highly effective changemakers working on the frontlines of today’s key issues. At the heart of all this is a simple but enduring concept: we are empowering individuals to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK.

Working for The Churchill Fellowship

Detailed package, benefits, and wellbeing package:

• Salary - £55,000.00 per annum (5 days per week/36.5 hours)
• Hybrid working policy (4-6 days per month in the office)
• 5 weeks holiday a year, with additional paid leave when the office closes over the Christmas Break
• 1-week paid leave for volunteering (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay.
• Employee Assistance programme

• Life assurance
• Bike purchase salary sacrifice scheme (Cycle2Work)

Standard working hours are 36.5 hours a week, 9.30am until 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday and from 9.30am until 4.00pm on Friday, including a paid lunch break of one hour.

We have embraced the benefits of working from home and at the same time, we value the contribution of face-to-face contact in building teamwork, collaborating with your colleagues, exchanging ideas and know-how, and for work efficiency. We therefore operate a hybrid working policy, where staff can work from home if they wish, however everyone is required to work in the office for a minimum of 4 to 6 days a month with Tuesdays as the core day for regular whole team meetings and Thursday as an additional core day for Senior Leaders.

Note: unfortunately, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship for visas and all applicants will need to have, and be able to prove, the right to work in the UK.

How to apply

Please use your CV and cover letter as an opportunity to tell us a bit more about who you are as a person. We want to understand how you as an individual are going to be a great fit for this role.

We will be scheduling first round interviews as candidates apply, we will then complete a round of second interviews with a shortlist of candidates once the advertising has closed, with the view to appointing the role as soon as possible after that.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to the values and ethos of the charity’s work across all activities. The Churchill Fellowship is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our office accommodation is accessible throughout.

At Working Options, we are keenly aware that talent exists in all parts of society, and yet opportunities are not available to all. We aim to help all young people in the UK to transform their career and life chances. In 2024 we delivered in-person activities for 73,000 young people and engaged 2.5 million with digital content. We are proud of the impact our small, dedicated team has, and we can only achieve this success with committed volunteers, schools and funding partners who value the services we offer.

We were founded in Luton in 2012, and in 2024 following a generous grant from the Moondance Foundation we launched our work in Wales. So far, we have supported 20,000 Welsh students in a quarter of Welsh secondary schools. By 2029 we aim to be working in all state secondary schools across the country.

We are looking for a strategic lead to take our work in Wales to the next level. With oversight of our Wales Accelerator, the postholder will develop relationships with funders, media, government, and other key players to open doors for our work across Wales. You will listen and respond to local needs to direct our operational work on the ground.

Success in this role will be measured by our increased profile, new partnerships and income secured to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of our work in Wales.

We are flexible about whether this is a full-time or part-time position. The postholder will work closely with me and our Trustees, our key Advisors and Ambassadors (high-profile and well-connected individuals from a range of sectors), as well as our Head of Programme and delivery team for Wales. Your contribution to our work will be critical to our success, maximising the number of businesses, individuals and schools joining our movement to help all young people in Wales achieve career success.

Sue Maskrey
Chief Executive

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Yn Working Options, rydym yn ymwybodol iawn bod talent yn bodoli ym mhob rhan o'r gymdeithas, ac eto nid yw cyfleoedd ar gael i bawb. Ein nod yw helpu holl bobl ifanc y DU i drawsnewid eu cyfleoedd gyrfa a bywyd. Yn 2024, fe wnaethom gyflwyno gweithgareddau wyneb yn wyneb i 73,000 o bobl ifanc ac ymgysylltu â 2.5 miliwn gyda chynnwys digidol. Rydym yn falch o'r effaith y mae ein tîm bach, ymroddedig yn ei chael, a dim ond gyda gwirfoddolwyr ymroddedig, ysgolion a phartneriaid ariannu sy'n gwerthfawrogi'r gwasanaethau a gynigiwn y gallwn gyflawni'r llwyddiant hwn.

Fe'n sefydlwyd yn Luton yn 2012, ac yn 2024 yn dilyn grant hael gan Moondance Foundation fe wnaethom lansio ein gwaith yng Nghymru. Hyd yn hyn, rydym wedi cefnogi 20,000 o fyfyrwyr Cymreig mewn chwarter o ysgolion uwchradd Cymru. Erbyn 2029 ein nod yw bod yn gweithio ym mhob ysgol uwchradd y wladwriaeth ledled y wlad.

Rydym yn chwilio am arweinydd strategol i fynd â'n gwaith yng Nghymru i'r lefel nesaf. Gyda goruchwyliaeth ein Cyflymydd Cymru, bydd deiliad y swydd yn datblygu perthnasau gydag arianwyr, y cyfryngau, y llywodraeth, a chwaraewyr allweddol eraill i agor drysau ar gyfer ein gwaith ledled Cymru. Byddwch yn gwrando ar ac yn ymateb i anghenion lleol i gyfeirio ein gwaith gweithredol ar lawr gwlad.

Bydd llwyddiant yn y rôl hon yn cael ei fesur yn ôl ein proffil cynyddol, partneriaethau newydd ac incwm a sicrheir i sicrhau cynaliadwyedd ariannol hirdymor ein gwaith yng Nghymru.

Rydym yn hyblyg ynghylch a yw hon yn swydd amser llawn neu'n rhan-amser. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn gweithio'n agos gyda mi a'n Hymddiriedolwyr, ein Hymgynghorwyr a'n Llysgenhadon allweddol (unigolion proffil uchel â chysylltiadau da o ystod o sectorau), yn ogystal â'n Pennaeth Rhaglen a'n tîm cyflawni ar gyfer Cymru. Bydd eich cyfraniad at ein gwaith yn hanfodol i'n llwyddiant, gan gael y nifer uchaf o fusnesau, unigolion ac ysgolion i ymuno'n mudiad i helpu holl bobl ifanc Cymru i gyflawni llwyddiant gyrfa.

Sue Maskrey
Prif Weithredwr

Lead the Future of Greyhound Welfare

Are you a passionate and strategic leader with a commitment to animal welfare? Join Greyhound Trust as our Head of Homing and Welfare - shape the future of homing services and champion the wellbeing of retired racing greyhounds across the UK.

About Us

At Greyhound Trust, we believe every retired racing greyhound deserves a loving home and a life filled with kindness and compassion. Our national network of homing centres and Branches—powered by dedicated staff and volunteers—supports over a thousand greyhounds each year in their journey from track to home.   You will help take us back to our pre covid numbers of several thousand greyhounds being homed by Greyhound Trust each year.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and sitting as part of the Senior Management Team, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering our national Homing and Welfare Strategy, while leading the transformation of our homing network to home more grreyhounds and develop its impact. 

You will also lead innovative new programmes such as:

• Greyhound Guardian – our compassionate return scheme

• Community Outreach Initiatives – exploring the therapeutic role of greyhounds

This is a rare opportunity to lead strategic change in animal welfare at both a national and grassroots level.

What You Will Do

• Lead national strategy for homing and greyhound care

• Oversee operations at our homing centres, including the flagship National Greyhound Centre

• Identify high impact operational changes required to increase reach and home more greyhounds, and lead the relevant operational change across the homing network

• Develop new welfare and outreach initiatives

• Manage a high performing team of operational Managers, focused on greyhound outcomes, supporting and developing our valued volunteers and championing the breed

• Represent Greyhound Trust at sector forums and public platforms

• Lead welfare governance, policy, and budget management

About You

We’re looking for a confident, collaborative and visionary leader who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. You’ll bring:

✅ Senior leadership experience in animal welfare

✅ Strong operational and budget oversight skills

✅ Ability to analsyse data and trends, and model new ways of working to address identified needs

✅ A track record of driving service improvement and innovation

✅ Excellent communication and people management skills

✅ Experience working with volunteers and multi-site teams

✅ Confidence in navigating complex welfare and behavioural decisions

✅ A passion for animal welfare and a values-led approach

Experience in policy, outreach / project development and regulatory governance is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected national charity with a mission-led culture

• Lead groundbreaking initiatives in greyhound welfare and community outreach

• Shape the future of homing practices and volunteer engagement across the UK

• Work alongside a passionate team, who are dedicated to Greyhound Trust and Greyhound Welfare

How to Apply

If you're ready to lead national transformation in greyhound welfare, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply by submitting your CV AND a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role and why you would be a great fit for Charity and its existing committed team.
 

Job title: Head of Development, Faculty of Medicine 
Salary: £69,365 to £79,257
Location: White City (Hybrid)

Are you passionate about advancing world-changing medical research? Do you thrive on building relationships that inspire transformational philanthropy?

Here at Imperial, we are looking for our new Head of Development for the Faculty of Medicine. This is a rare opportunity to connect visionary donors, grateful patients, and world-leading academics to make a tangible difference in healthcare and patient outcomes.

At Imperial, innovation is part of who we are. Our scientists and clinicians are turning breakthroughs into real-world impact — improving lives across the globe. As we prepare to launch the university’s most ambitious fundraising and alumni engagement campaign, you will play a central role in shaping and driving its success.

As Head of Development, Faculty of Medicine, you will have the opportunity to work at the most senior levels, securing gifts at the high six-figure level and above for multi-disciplinary research such as public health, cancer and surgery, neurology, paediatrics, immunology, and infectious disease.

You might have worked with senior volunteers before, opening their networks to guide successful relationship building, or have a track record of successful medical fundraising and/or work with grateful patients.

If you’re ready to play a defining role in medical advancement at one of the world’s most influential universities, we’d love to hear from you.

About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact. 

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact. 

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network. 

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial.

Our culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 12 November 2025.

Interested?

Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.

Imperial is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.

Dear Applicant, 

The opportunity

Are you a communications professional who can story tell, reach new audiences and help us with our vision where everyone with a neurological condition lives better, longer? If you are looking to make a difference, use your digital and storytelling skills in an exciting role, and work with a small dedicated and talented team – this might be the next role for you. 

We are looking for a talented and experienced communications professional to help us build on our communications effort. The main aim of our communications work is to support our fundraising drive. The focus of the role is twofold: boosting supporter loyalty by helping supporters to feel like they are enabling cutting edge neurological research; building understanding and engagement with the wider public to drive consideration to support us. 

We enjoy a solid base of support with c26,000 engaged individuals across a range of audience segments including cash donors (c4,000), regular givers (c4,000), events and community (c3,000), patients and our wider non-donor community (c16,000). Our primary mass communications channels are our website, Facebook, Instagram and via email. 

We are looking to put renewed energy behind our communications work and seeking to maximise our digital engagement. This includes both promoting fundraising opportunities and using social channels as a means of interacting with, and taking queries from, supporters and the wider public. 

Our work in fundraising is designed to maximise funds needed for research to help the one in six of us that has a neurological condition. 

Why join us? 

We are looking for someone who is ready for a challenge that can really make a difference. 

We are a small organisation, but we make a big impact. This is a role that we know can help the charity accelerate its efforts to reach its goals. Use your storytelling skills to connect the science we research with the people directly affected by neurological conditions, so current and new supporters understand the impact the charity makes. If you are eager to make a real impact by expanding our reach and fundraising, then this role is perfect for someone wanting the next exciting step in their career. 

We are heading in the final year of our current strategic period (2023-2026). We have a fresh strategy for 2027-2030 that builds on the existing learning and success we have had over the last three years. This has been developed with growth in mind. We are scaling up some of our fundraising activities following successful tests. We have a lean and dedicated team that are very focussed on maximising income and ensuring a rewarding experience for all supporters. This role is a key part of that approach.

We are aiming to optimise all our digital communications to make a meaningful connection with all our current audiences and the wider public. This means creating regular, interesting content that stands out in a crowded market and motivates people to want to support us. The primary aim of our communications work is to inspire people to either give donations or raise money on our behalf. 

We are looking for someone to build up and maintain our library of inspiring stories – including written format, film and images - to showcase impact, share people’s experiences and inspire others to tell their own story and/or support our work.

The role requires an individual who is proactive, happy to get “hands on” and is keen to use their communications skills to support our fundraising effort. 

If successful in securing this role, you will find yourself in a small but dynamic environment with a flat structure where decisions are taken quickly. We have a positive organisational culture with a close-knit team that work harmoniously together. The role reports to the Head of Fundraising (currently being covered by a trusted interim with lots of fundraising and comms experience). 

I use my role as CEO to champion fundraising and communications and ensure that we maintain our current focus on building our strengths and ensuring that supporters feel valued and recognised. 

This is an exciting role, and a fantastic opportunity for someone to accelerate their career and support our growth. I look forward to hearing from you. 

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than one page stating why you would like to work for Brain Research UK and why you believe you are well suited to the role. 

Caroline Blakely 

CEO 

Are you a creative communications professional who wants to use your skills to make a real difference?
At Self Injury Support, we’re on a mission to change the conversation around self-harm. We’re the leading UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by self-harm and those who care for them: reducing stigma, increasing understanding, and opening up new avenues for compassionate support.

This is a unique opportunity to take the lead on shaping how we share our story with the world. As our Communications Manager, you’ll play a central role in launching our exciting new rebrand and website, building powerful campaigns, and making sure our messaging reaches the people who need it most.

What you’ll be doing

• Driving the successful launch and embedding of our rebrand and website.
• Developing and delivering our communications strategy across digital, media and campaigns.
• Growing awareness of our mission, services, and impact from beneficiaries to funders and national audiences.
• Creating compelling content and campaigns that inspire action, support and understanding.
• Leading on press and media engagement, building positive relationships and amplifying the voices of people with lived experience.
• Using data and insights to shape communications and demonstrate impact.

What we’re looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• A confident communicator, with a track record in communications, campaigns, or PR.
• Skilled at balancing strategy with hands-on delivery, happy to plan big and also get stuck into the details.
• Creative and innovative, always looking for new ways to reach and engage audiences.
• Experienced in managing websites, social media and digital content.
• Passionate about making a real difference in complex social and mental health issues.

Why join us?

• Be part of a bold new chapter as we launch our rebrand and digital presence.
• Work in a supportive, values-driven team that puts lived experience at the heart of what we do.
• Hybrid and flexible working options, with a base in our Bristol office.
• The chance to see the real impact of your work in changing lives and reducing stigma.

Help keep our community buzzing!

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at our thriving and busy synagogue, where communications sits at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a creative and proactive Communications Officer – connecting people, sharing stories, and encouraging engagement across our wide range of activities.

Some of your work will be routine: weekly newsletters, managing our website and social media, and keeping our members informed. Other parts will be more strategic – finding fresh ways to engage our diverse community, including promoting our kindergarten and flagship events.

You’ll have some experience in a communications role – perhaps in a charity, community or faith-based organisation. You’ll know how to take lots of information and shape it into clear, exciting messages. That means writing great copy, editing text from others, and using tools like Canva to create eye-catching visuals.

It would be great if you are confident in managing websites and creating engaging content across platforms, or keen to learn.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch.

Position: Head of Content and Channels (Digital)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: 18 months fixed term contract
Location: Office-based in London office with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £65,118 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

You’ll lead content and engagement strategy across the organisation, shaping how we grow reach and sustain meaningful engagement.

You’ll guide creative, editorial and design teams to deliver content that is clear, consistent and impactful across every format.

You’ll oversee our digital channels, using insight and innovation to connect more people with our mission and strengthen loyalty.

As a cross-organisational leader, you’ll champion high standards, collaboration and learning, helping us tell a unified story that builds trust and connection.

Please note this is a fixed term contract for 18 months
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 27 October 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

We are working in partnership with Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT) to secure their new Head of Fundraising & Communications. SWT provide expert advice and guidance to landowners and managers, while inspiring and educating people and organisations across the county on what they can do to help tackle the ongoing climate emergency, while supporting the health and wellbeing of all who live in Surrey. By doing this, SWT will create a county that is full of diverse and abundant wildlife, where nature is at the heart of individual choices, corporate decisions, and local economic and policy making.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven, passionate and experienced senior fundraiser to lead transformational fundraising and communications across the organisation. As Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will lead a dynamic and talented team to develop and deliver a powerful fundraising strategy that expands and diversifies income. From major donors to corporate partnerships, membership growth to trusts & foundations, you will ensure SWT have the financial strength to support their ambitious conservation goals.

You will also drive their mission-led communications, engaging a wide range of audiences through PR, marketing, digital, and social media to enhance awareness and inspire action through compelling campaigns and appeals.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in fundraising leadership, with expertise across multiple income streams
• A track record of securing major gifts and partnerships
• Strong strategic leadership skills, able to inspire and motivate teams
• Excellent relationship-building abilities with donors, corporates, and key stakeholders
• Experience in marketing, PR, and digital communications to enhance engagement

A passion for wildlife, conservation, and nature recovery, a creative, storytelling mindset and the ability to inspire others to maximise their potential, will be essential.

Are you ready to play a key role in protecting and restoring Surrey’s wildlife while ensuring a financially sustainable future for nature?

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

SWT are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds which may be underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please confirm in your application, or contact the Charisma Operations Teams separately. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the vacancy.

Hours: Full time (4-day week and flexible working all considered), permanent

Location: Pirbright, Surrey / hybrid (2 days a week onsite preferred)

Closing date: 9 November 2025

Charisma will review applications on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.