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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic (Senior) Research Officer. This exciting role involves undertaking research on gambling related financial harms and engaging with stakeholders in financial services firms to practically apply our research to their work. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent critical thinking, research and policy development skills, with the ability to digest complex information quickly and appraise firms work against regulatory requirements, best practice examples and policy recommendations.
The successful candidate will primarily work as part of the Gambling Harms Action Lab team where we’re bringing together seven representatives from financial services firms to explore ways to reduce gambling related financial harms. The (Senior) Research Officer will be an integral part of the team working to tackle gambling related financial harms through delivering timely and insightful research and consultancy support.
We are looking for an exceptional team member who is driven to create meaningful change and is passionate about tackling gambling related financial harms. The successful candidate should have a genuine commitment to our organisation's mission, as well as to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Finally, we’re looking for an individual who can work independently and as part of a team, with strong organisational skills, who can manage their own time, meet deadlines reliably, plan work effectively and drive work forward.
Key tasks in the role will include:
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Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of key developments in gambling and financial services sectors, including regulatory guidance and best practice.
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Developing and strengthening relationships within financial services firms by delivering support to practically apply existing and new research to financial services work with customers with experience of mental health problems and or gambling harms.
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Collaborating, brainstorming and analysing to identify potential policy solutions to address gambling related financial harms.
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Collating insights from our Research Community of people with lived experience of mental health problems, and sharing these learnings through insight reports and briefings with financial services and other stakeholders.
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Supporting the Head of the Gambling Harms Action Lab with monitoring and measuring the impact of our work, engaging with key stakeholders, and suggesting innovative new ways to increase our impact.
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Supporting other teams within the organisation to deliver our programme of research and consultancy work
Please apply via the Money and Mental Health webpage
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Location: Harlow Essex. We offer blended working within this role – with a minimum of two days a week in the office or at key stakeholder meetings externally required.
Reports to: Head of Media and PR.
Direct reports: PR & Media Executive
About the role
The Motability Foundation is looking for a confident, driven media and PR professional to join the Communications team and lead our media and PR activity.
This a really exciting time to be joining the Foundation as we embark on our new strategy in 2025. With a recently refreshed new brand, our vision is clear, we want to help disabled people make the journeys they choose. This role will play a crucial part in our work to raise awareness of the work of the Motability Foundation and amplify the voices of disabled people across the media.
This role will take a lead on all media and PR activities. With a strong news sense, you will help develop and execute forward-thinking PR plans and strategies for the organisation, manage our external profile and raise awareness of the work we do, aligned to our vision, and manage our press office, including building strong relationships with journalists.
If you are a proactive and motivated media and PR individual looking for an exciting new challenge within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be the role for you!
What you will be doing
- Implement and manage a comprehensive and proactive PR activity schedule for the Foundation, crafting compelling content to entice journalists and the media to feature and support our work.
- Act as the main point of contact for all media and press activity. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the Motability Foundation press office, providing an efficient service that makes the most of reactive and proactive media opportunities and builds our reputation with the media.
- Develop and foster strong relationships with key media outlets in the sector and journalists, broadcasters and editors to secure coverage that helps to influence key decision makers and engage our audiences in our work.
- Scan effectively for breaking news stories relevant to our areas of work, as well as horizon scanning for potential areas of future coverage.
- Produce press releases, and secure coverage using media, surveys and polls.
- Working with colleagues in Public Affairs, Policy, Insight and Evaluation and our Transport Solutions Team, take a lead on proactive media activity around our policy, campaigns and research activity.
- You will work closely with our Stories and Content Executive to ensure we have the right stories for use in media work.
- Scan for areas of reputational risk and support the Head of Media and PR with preparing for and handling reputational risk.
- Lead on crisis, media enquiries and messaging, implementing the necessary checks and actions to protect the Foundation’s reputation and brand.
- Develop and deliver a briefing and training programme for key spokespeople, developing key messaging and Q&As.
- Analyse and report on media activity for internal teams, external partners and our board, including leading on relevant reports to committees.
- Manage the press and PR budget.
- Manage the continuous development of our PR & Media Executive using a mixture of external, internal and on the job training.
What will make you great in this role?
You will have a strong track record of securing high profile media coverage, ideally for a national charity dealing in disability, health or social issues. You will have a great news sense and the ability to develop strong relationships with journalists to confidently identify stories and make them work for different media outlets. You will have a flair for writing engaging copy, an eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to meeting deadlines. You can work at pace where needed and identify priorities and manage multiple projects. You will be used to briefing and supporting spokespeople to do media interviews and speaking opportunities.
You will be proactive and a strong team player as this role will need to work closely with colleagues across the communications team and wider organisation. You will be able to take the lead in some areas and lend a hand in others. You will have great people skills and will be comfortable working with people from all walks of life, from your communications colleagues to our case studies to Directors and Board Members.
Your experience
- Expertise in media and PR.
- A strategic thinker with excellent project management and communication skills.
- Experience of working with journalists and media outlets, generating and securing strong relevant media coverage.
- Excellent news sense with extensive experience of producing effective and quick reactive news lines for breaking stories.
- The ability to develop excellent long-term media and PR strategies to deliver organisational objectives aligned to our vision.
- Strong judgement and experience of crisis communications.
- Excellent copy-writing skills and ability to influence.
- Experience of line management.
- Experience working in the non-profit or disability sector would be an advantage, but not essential.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Global Advocacy Lead (Maternity Cover)
Depaul International oversees a group of leading homelessness charities working around the world to end homelessness. Depaul International is seeking a confident and strategic Global Advocacy Lead to champion our international advocacy work and strengthen the global response to homelessness.
Position: Global Advocacy Lead (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £47,000 pro rata, plus pension and benefits
Location: Hybrid, 2 Days from Home, Central London Office + Travel
Hours: Full-time (5 days), open to 4 days/part-time
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months from October 2025
Closing Date: Friday 5th September
About the Role
This leadership role will focus on driving forward Depaul International’s global advocacy strategy during a period of maternity cover. Homelessness is a growing international challenge, yet lacks a unified global response. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our advocacy strategy continues to progress, positioning Depaul as a trusted partner and expert voice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of our global advocacy strategy in line with the Depaul Group Strategy
- Building and managing strategic relationships with international stakeholders such as the UN, EU, multilateral banks and global NGO networks
- Representing Depaul International at advocacy forums, government and global policy events
- Supporting national members to strengthen their advocacy capacity and share best practice
- Commissioning and overseeing research that underpins advocacy and policy work
- Monitoring international policy developments and influencing responses to global homelessness
About You
We are looking for a skilled leader with experience in advocacy, policy or research, ideally within an international NGO, development or humanitarian setting. You will bring:
- A strong track record of developing and implementing international advocacy strategies
- Experience influencing policy at global and regional levels
- Confidence in engaging with global institutions such as the UN, EU, World Bank, G20 or COP
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, able to represent Depaul International as a credible and authoritative voice
- Strong analytical, project management and strategic planning skills
- A personal commitment to Depaul’s values and mission to end homelessness
In return for working here, you will receive:
- A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
- Flexible working model for suitable roles.
- 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
- Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
- Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
- Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
- Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
- Death in service (4x Base salary)
- Legal Advice line
About the Organisation
The Depaul Group – made up internationally of seven charities and overseen by Depaul International – exists because we believe everyone deserves the dignity and security of a place to call home. We are locally governed and locally run and committed to ending homelessness and improving the lives of the people affected by it. The Depaul Group also has a key strategic relationship with the Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) and the Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA).
Depaul International (DPI) oversees the Group, ensuring the highest standards of service provision, governance, finance and helping develop capacity in areas including fundraising, communications and safeguarding. DPI currently consists of a team of 14.
We are currently based in seven countries across Europe and North America, (Croatia, France, Ireland, Slovakia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States of America) providing a range of urgent accommodation and services for people in great need.
The Group also has a key strategic relationship with the Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness, which focuses on ending homelessness globally by bridging research, policy, and practice and the Famvin Homeless Alliance – mobilising the Vincentian Family across the world to develop new housing and other projects. Both strategic partnerships were born out of our shared values and commitment to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it.
Ever since Depaul’s inception over three decades ago, our values have helped to create a unique approach to supporting people that come to us for help.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Policy, International Advocacy Manager, Global Policy Lead, External Affairs Director, Head of Research and Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Lead
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Do you know how to connect with communities and bring people together? Can you help shape the future of volunteering at a national level?
We’re looking for a Volunteering Recruitment Lead to help grow and diversify our volunteer base at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new approach to volunteer recruitment, build strong relationships within communities, and support colleagues to do the same.
As Volunteering Recruitment Lead, you will play a central role in how we promote, recruit, and support volunteers across the organisation. You’ll create and share practical resources that help staff and volunteers grow local teams in inclusive and sustainable ways. This role is ideal for someone who understands volunteering, knows how to connect with communities, and enjoys working collaboratively to make a difference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of a strong volunteer value proposition and brand identity for volunteering at the Association
- Design and deliver accessible national and local volunteer recruitment campaigns
- Work with marketing and digital colleagues to create engaging and inclusive materials and digital content
- Provide toolkits, guidance, and examples that help colleagues recruit consistently, confidently and effectively
- Coach and support staff involved in volunteer recruitment, modelling good practice where needed
- Engage with underrepresented communities and explore new ways of involving a wider range of people
- Build relationships with staff and volunteers to identify local needs and opportunities for growth
- Support improvements to volunteer application processes and onboarding journeys
- Use data and insight to identify gaps, track progress, and share learning
- Contribute to innovation in volunteering by exploring new recruitment models and approaches
About You:
- Experience of community-based engagement with an understanding of best practices when recruiting and supporting volunteers
- Experience of recruitment
- Experience working with diverse communities and using inclusive approaches
- Skilled at developing resources and supporting others to use them
- Able to engage others through confident public speaking and clear communication
- Comfortable working independently and driving new initiatives
- Good planning and time management skills
- Collaborative and confident working across teams
- Competent using Microsoft Office and familiar with social media platforms
- Driving License and willingness to travel for community visits as needed
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per month with flexibility to attend the office for team meetings and in line with business requirements. We are open to part-time applications or job shares – please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience in community engagement
- Experience of recruitment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident public speaker and skilled at presenting ideas, with the ability to engage effectively with volunteers, staff, and external stakeholders
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
The Volunteering Recruitment Lead joins at an exciting time. You’ll be part of a supportive team with the opportunity to shape and develop our approach to volunteer recruitment and engagement. The environment is busy, creative, people-centred, and full of potential.
This is an ideal next step for someone ready to scale up their impact, bring ideas to life, and help create a strong, sustainable future for volunteering at the MND Association.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role at Relate - Family Action
Relate at Family Action is here to promote safe, supportive relationships for all and support everyone to strengthen the relationships that mean the most to them.
For over 150 years Family Action has seen first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better and worse. That's why we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today. Whatever family means or looks like to us, ultimately, it's relationships that matter – and the quality of our relationships affects the quality of all our lives.
This is a pivotal role responsible for crafting and executing strategies and campaigns that promote both the Relate brand image and overall marketing efforts to support the achievement of sales targets across a range of counselling services (both B2C and B2B), training products, charity retail outlets and other income streams.
We are looking for a marcomms ‘all-rounder’: someone who can take a strategic view as well as being ‘hands-on’ in the delivery of marketing support to the wider Relate team.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you enjoy creating effective digital campaigns that truly make a difference?
We're looking for a skilled Digital Marketing Officer to help us reach more people and drive meaningful engagement through paid media channels.
As Digital Marketing Officer, you'll manage and deliver paid advertising campaigns that support the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association's strategy, promises and mission. You will work closely with our Digital Engagement Manager and agency partners to plan and optimise campaigns across social media, search, and other digital platforms. Your focus will be to grow our online presence, support fundraising and engagement, and ensure all paid activity aligns with our strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver digital campaigns across paid social, search and display channels
- Work closely with our digital marketing agency to brief, monitor and review campaigns
- Collaborate with internal teams including fundraising, campaigning and national care to identify campaign opportunities and support their objectives
- Monitor and manage digital budgets, ensuring spend is efficient and in line with targets
- Analyse campaign performance and provide clear, actionable reporting
- Support the creation of compelling ad content with internal and external creatives
- Align paid and organic social media strategies with the Social Media Officer
- Ensure consistency in tone, branding and messaging across all paid media activity
- Keep up to date with digital trends and propose new ideas for growth
- Contribute to the wider digital marketing strategy, ensuring integration of paid media
About You:
- Experienced in planning, delivering paid digital advertising campaigns
- Strong understanding of digital advertising principles
- Confident using digital platforms like Google Ads Manager and Meta Ads Manager
- Able to manage budgets effectively and ensure a strong return on investment
- Experience working with digital marketing agencies or external partners to deliver successful campaigns
- Skilled in interpreting performance data and presenting insights clearly
- Detail-focused when reviewing campaign content and data
- Well-organised, able to manage multiple projects at once
- Strong communicator and team collaborator
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 1 day per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience planning, delivering and optimising paid digital advertising campaigns, including your understanding of key principles and platforms such as Google Ads Manager and Meta Ads Manager.
- Experience working with digital marketing agencies or external partners to deliver effective campaigns.
- Ability to manage digital advertising budgets, communicate clearly, and collaborate successfully with colleagues and stakeholders.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Digital Marketing Officer looking to apply their skills in a rewarding, values-led environment. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking Digital team based in Northampton.
If this sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.