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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£40,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Job Title: Communications Manager

Location: Hybrid UK based with travel to London Office once a month. 

Reports to: Head of Fundraising and Communications

Salary: £40,000

Who we are.

Chance for Childhood has a vision of a world in which every childhood is filled with safety, belonging and play. We fight for children across Africa to lead independent lives through urgent action in education, health and economic resilience.

We work in four African countries (Ghana, the DRC, Rwanda, and Uganda) and we are carving out a niche as experts in inclusive education and safe spaces for children in vulnerable situations.

In 2022, we launched the #OverExposed campaign to advocate for ethical imagery and storytelling in the fundraising and marketing materials of international development charities. In 2025, the campaign is still going strong and providing opportunities to keep this important topic on the agenda in the development sector.

Your role.

As the Communications Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the charity’s communications strategy to raise awareness, increase engagement, and grow support for our vital work. You will manage all external communications across multiple platforms, including social media, website, email marketing, and events, ensuring a consistent and compelling brand voice. You will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager and Fundraising Officer to drive impactful campaigns. Additionally, you will play an essential role in promoting and protecting the charity's brand.

Note on AI applications.

AI is a useful tool but please be aware that it can be reasonably easy to spot when an applicant has copied and pasted directly from ChatGPT. In this role you will not be discouraged from using AI, but you will be expected to write creatively, persuasively and to a high standard yourself. Please use your application as an opportunity to show us that you can do this!

Duties:  

1. Social Media and Content Creation:

  • Plan, write, and schedule content for all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok), ensuring timely and engaging posts.
  • Manage and monitor social media engagement, responding to comments and messages.
  • Develop and implement a strategy for growing social media followers and increasing engagement.
  • Create high-quality multimedia content (stories, infographics, videos) to support campaigns and events.

2. Website and Email Marketing:

  • Oversee and manage content updates on the charity’s website, ensuring it is up-to-date, user-friendly, and SEO optimised.
  • Write compelling blog posts, news stories, and case studies for the website.
  • Work with the Individual Giving Manager to develop and manage email marketing campaigns, including newsletters, donor updates, and appeals, to drive engagement and donations.
  • Use analytics tools to track and report on the performance of email and web campaigns, optimising content for better results.

3. Campaigns, Advocacy and Events:

  • Collaborate with the Individual Giving Manager and Fundraising Officer to develop and execute communications strategies for fundraising campaigns and events.
  • Support the promotion of Challenge Events through creative content and social media.
  • Create campaign materials and event collateral, ensuring alignment with the charity’s brand.
  • Advocate for ethical storytelling practices by leading our #OverExposed campaign aimed at other charities in the sector

4. Brand Management:

  • Ensure all communications align with the charity’s brand guidelines and tone of voice.
  • Act as a brand guardian, ensuring consistency across all marketing channels and materials.
  • Work with external designers, photographers, and agencies as needed to produce high-quality branded materials.

5. Team Collaboration:

  • Provide guidance, support, and feedback to enhance the confidence of local project teams to produce quality communications, in alignment with Chance for Childhood’s shifting power approach and broader 2030 strategy.
  • Work with programme staff to gather key project updates and ensure a steady stream of impactful stories from our work to be used in fundraising and communications materials
  • Collaborate with other teams across the organisation to support cross-functional projects and activities.
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders including programmes, finance, fundraising and Trustees to oversee the writing, design and publication of the Annual Report

6. Monitoring and Evaluation:

  • Regularly track and analyse communications and marketing metrics across all platforms, adjusting strategies based on performance.
  • Provide reports on social media, website, and campaign performance to senior leadership.

Person Specification:

  • Committed to the values of Chance for Childhood, including ethical storytelling and shifting power to local communities
  • Motivated by working towards a wide range of positive outcomes for children in vulnerable situations, including facilitating access to physiotherapy and rehabilitation for children with disabilities, educational opportunities for displaced and conflict-affected children, and developing sustainable livelihoods for families in poverty
  • Proven experience in a communications role, ideally in the charity or nonprofit sector.
  • Strong copywriting skills with the ability to create engaging content across multiple platforms.
  • Experience managing social media platforms, scheduling content, and growing engagement.
  • Knowledge of website content management systems (WordPress) and SEO principles.
  • Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) 
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Experience working on brand management and promotional campaigns.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and manage a remote team member.

Desirable:

  • Experience working with international teams and understanding of crosscultural communication.
  • Basic design skills (e.g., Canva,) for content creation.
  • Knowledge of Google Analytics and social media management tools (e.g. Buffer).

What We Offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunities for professional development and international travel.
  • Being part of a passionate and committed team working to make a difference for vulnerable children.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send the following documents:

  1. Your CV
  2. A covering letter of no longer than 2-pages illustrating how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role

Timeline

Deadline for applications: Sunday 5th April 

Recruitment timeline:

Thursday 8th and Friday 9th April: First interviews (online)

Wednesday 15th April: In-person interviews (Old Street, London)

An offer will be made shortly thereafter.

Chance for Childhood is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities in employment. 

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Chance for Childhood.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. A Police criminal record check will be required for this post, as part of Chance for Childhood's commitment to child protection, as outlined in our Safeguarding and PSEA Policy, which all staff are required to sign and adhere to. 

Chance for Childhood is committed to safeguarding everyone we encounter. We have a zero tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect, and exploitation of all people. Everyone that works with us is required to share and uphold this commitment through signing and complying with our Global Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate preemployment checks are undertaken to ensure high standards are maintained, including a police check or equivalent and references.

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Organisation
Chance for Childhood View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 11 - 20
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Posted on: 19 March 2026
Closing date: 05 April 2026 at 22:00
Tags: Campaigns, Communications, Marketing, Advocacy, Digital Fundraising

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