Head of media and communications jobs

Location: Causton Street, London Diocesan House, Pimlico, London.
Contract: 35 hours per week, Full-time, 13 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £50,600

DBS requirement: No DBS Required

Do you have a passion for impactful communications and strategic engagement? Are you looking for an opportunity to shape how the Church connects with diverse audiences across London?

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Communications Lead to play a key role within the Strategy and Communications Team, supporting the Diocese of London in leading and delivering high-quality, effective internal and external communications.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading the development and implementation of the Diocese’s internal and external communications strategies

• Managing digital content, campaigns, social media, and the diocesan website

• Overseeing media relations and crisis communications, working closely with our PR agency

• Supporting clergy and lay leaders to effectively communicate their mission and stories

• Line-managing the Communications Assistant and managing the communications budget

• Enhancing staff engagement and cross-departmental communications at the LDF

Who We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Proven experience in a senior communications role, with responsibility for strategy and delivery

• Strong leadership skills, including experience managing teams or agencies

• Experience in digital marketing and website management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including content development

• Ability to work with senior stakeholders, including clergy and senior staff

Desirable:

• Experience working in the charity, public or faith sector

• Experience in media relations and reputation management

• Competence in using analytics tools such as Google Analytics to drive engagement

• Knowledge of brand management and visual communications best practice

About the London Diocese Fund (LDF) and the Diocese of London

The Diocese of London is the group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 Boroughs.

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services, and paying and housing its clergy.

Safeguarding Statement

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all our recruitment campaigns are run using safer recruitment procedure

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Why Apply?

✔ Strategic leadership opportunity in a faith-based setting

✔ Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team

✔ Shape how the Church of England in London engages its people and wider communities

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

Interviews

Interviews will be held week commencing 11 August 2025, in-person at our office in Pimlico.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification see the attachement. 

About the role

Whether you're looking for an interim opportunity or a permanent role, we’re interested in hearing from experienced professionals who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.

This is an inspiring role for someone who wants to contribute to our success by providing strategic leadership and direction to the fundraising and communications functions supporting the Dementia Adventure business plan and charitable mission and objectives.

Managing a team of five across fundraising, communications, special projects and data management, the successful applicant will lead the development of partnerships and campaigns to raise funds for Dementia Adventure’s unique work to support people with dementia and their carers to have a more active and fulfilled life by getting outdoors and experiencing the benefits of nature. 

You will provide strategic leadership and direction for income generation through various fundraising disciplines and joint fundraising partnerships, ensuring the charity's diversification of funding and financial sustainability. Funding sources include major grantmakers, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, challenge events, and an individual giving campaign.

Hand in hand with leading fundraising, you will oversee the Communications team, supporting, developing and monitoring the communications strategy, associated budget, resources, systems, processes and operations. This will involve overseeing and directing a communications plan that promotes the work of Dementia Adventure to a broad range of audiences through various channels and campaigns, while also increasing online and social media presence.

Ideally, we would like the successful applicant to be able to come to the office in Essex at least once a week.

About you
We are looking for someone to join the charity’s Senior Leadership Team who will bring experience from their past successes and provide inspirational strategic leadership and direction to the fundraising and communications functions in support of the Dementia Adventure business plan, charitable mission and objectives. The successful applicant will have a strong, successful track record of fundraising and/or other forms of income generation in the charity sector, including management, with proven experience in meeting financial and non-financial targets. You should be able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including trusts and grant givers, corporates, major donors and other individuals. In addition, you should possess a strong understanding of marketing and communication principles and practices, as well as digital marketing and social media. You should also be confident in engaging audiences sensitively with real-life stories to demonstrate impact and create a compelling case for support.

Dementia Adventure is an evidence-led, multi-award-winning national charity that helps people living with dementia and their carers enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, and retain a sense of adventure. We look at what people can do, not what they can’t. Through supported holidays, learning, and tailored support, we promote well-being, inclusion, and resilience through fostering meaningful connections and renewed possibilities.

*The application page will give you a single 'Upload your CV' option. Please use this CV upload option to upload a single document that includes both a Cover letter and a CV within a single document. Please use the Cover letter to outline how your skills, experience and knowledge meets the essential criteria of the role*

**Please note the successful candidate will be required to attend the London office at least one day per week**

Background

We are RCVS Knowledge, a charity with a mission to advance the quality of veterinary care for the benefit of animals, the public and society. We empower and support veterinary teams to provide evidence-based, quality care and improved animal health and welfare outcomes.

• Our vision is healthier animals, people and planet.
• Our mission is to advance the quality of veterinary care for the benefit of animals, the public, and society.
• We are driven by our purpose: to empower and support veterinary teams to provide evidence-based, quality care and improved animal health and welfare outcomes.

Our strength is in working together with veterinary teams, animal owners and all those involved in animal health to advance the quality of veterinary care.

We are the charity partners of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

RCVS Knowledge is looking for a creative marketing communications professional to play a pivotal role in broadening our reach and engagement across the veterinary sector.  

In this role you will lead on establishing new marketing approaches for the organisation to support our strategic goals and help us increase our impact. You will plan, execute and evaluate effective campaigns to ensure our products and services are promoted in engaging and creative ways. You will also support income growth through effective marketing of income-generating products, and fundraising campaigns. There will also be opportunities to get involved in developing our content strategy and support the launch of our new website.

If you’re an experienced marketing communications professional looking for an opportunity to establish new approaches across a wide range of activities, we’d love to hear from you

Job purpose

We are looking for an experienced marketing communications professional to help us increase our reach and build new audiences across the veterinary sector and with animal owners. Reporting to the head of communications, marketing and digital, the role will oversee the development of a range of marketing approaches to ensure our products and services are well supported and promoted to relevant audiences in engaging, creative ways.  

As our marketing lead, you will develop and execute innovative and effective campaigns to help us achieve our strategic aims. Working closely with your colleagues in our small and friendly team, you will build strong relationships to ensure that you can deliver appropriate messaging and calls to action to our target audiences. Your work will play a key role in supporting income growth through effective marketing of income-generating products, and fundraising campaigns. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of our content strategy, helping the organisation to understand and meet our audiences’ needs with timely and engaging content.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we are in the process of developing a new website, embedding a new communications and marketing strategy and developing our ways of working – there will be plenty of opportunity to contribute to these and to really make your mark.

Key responsibilities

• Establish an annual marketing calendar incorporating ‘always on’ and one-off campaigns.
• Lead on the development and execution of marketing campaigns to help us achieve our strategic goals.
• Support income growth through the development of effective marketing activities.

• Evaluate marketing activity, sharing insights with colleagues and making recommendations for improvements informed by evidence.
• Create and commission engaging content, for use across a range of platforms and activities, which meets audience needs and drives actions.

• Contribute to our content strategy, identifying opportunities for content to support marketing goals.

• Lead on ensuring the data quality of contact lists, ensuring all marketing activity is undertaken observing the requirements of data protection legislations (GDPR).

• Review our marketing and communications channels on a regular basis, ensuring we are using them to best effect and identify opportunities for improvement or new channels to support our objectives.  

• Supporting our income targets by managing fundraising campaigns and the development of new income-generating products including corporate partnership offers.
• Supporting our presence at external events with marketing activity, collateral and organising exhibition stands.
• Work with members of the wider RCVS Knowledge team to develop and deliver stakeholder events.
• Manage our Google Ads activity, ensuring effective use of our Google Grant and that a range of campaigns is maintained which is well targeted and reflects the breadth of our offers.

• Support the development of the communications team ways of working, to ensure we are delivering high-quality work which is managed effectively and efficiently and that contributes to maintaining strong relationships.

Essential Criteria

 Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• A track record in, and passion for, marketing communications gained in either in-house or agency roles.
• Experience of planning, executing and evaluating effective marketing campaigns.

• Experience of creating engaging content for a range of platforms, which follows best practices and supports marketing objectives.
• Experience of agency, freelancer and supplier management, including the ability to brief and on-board new suppliers.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.

• Experience of working with digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media, email marketing, CRM and content management systems.

• Ability to build strong and effective working relationships internally and externally.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and in budget.

• Patience, initiative, sound judgement, and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Great communication skills – written and verbal.
• High level of IT literacy, proficient user of Microsoft Office tools.

Desired skills & experience

• An understanding of brand management and how to ensure our campaigns and content reinforce our brand.
• Experience of Google Ad Manager and Analytics tools, analysing data to inform decisions around improvements.
• Experience of working on events, for example organising exhibitor stands at external events or managing invite-only events for an organisation.

• Experience of establishing new ways of working and successfully embedding them to secure effective use of resources.
• Experience of using communications and marketing activities to support fundraising.

1st Interviews to take place online 13th / 14th August 2025

2nd Interviews to take place in-person on 21st August 2025

Latin Link is an international community with a calling to love and serve God and our neighbour. We are a multi-directional Christian mission agency. Most of our members serve in Latin American countries; others come from Latin America to work in Europe and elsewhere. The Latin Link Britain and Ireland team has its main office in Reading.

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

Latin Link is looking for a natural storyteller with an active Christian faith to inspire and engage the church across Britain and Ireland to step into the story of God’s global mission. You will plan, develop and deliver an innovative communications programme across digital and print media. You will love creating video content, writing, and thrive on sharing the stories of a wide variety of people.

It is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be a Christian. You should be comfortable working in an interdenominational Christian organisation and in agreement with Latin Link’s Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.

We cannot consider applications from those who do not have the right to work in the UK.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage our social media channels, creating engaging content and developing a strategy for their effective use
• Manage and develop the Latin Link Britain and Ireland website
• Create strong, effective materials for all aspects of marketing communication, including videos, leaflets, display materials, online promotions and email campaigns 
• Develop the visual identity of the Latin Link
• Write, edit and project manage the production and distribution of Latinfile, our annual magazine, and our Annual Report
• Work collaboratively across the organisation on projects involving mobilisation, fundraising and communications
• Communicate regularly with current members and teams to ensure a steady supply of stories, photos and video for wider communication 
• Coordinate ePrayer, our fortnightly prayer email, and eNews, our monthly church leader email
• Set and manage the communications budget
• Manage volunteer contributors

WORK SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential  

• Experience of using social media to inspire and engage
• Experience of developing digital content (graphics and video) using Adobe suite (or equivalent) for a digital audience  
• Ability to draw out stories in conversation with others and transform them into engaging written content
• Ability to apply biblical themes in communication in order to mobilise the church for global mission 
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise a varied and busy workload

Desirable  

• Experience of working for a charity, mission agency or church
• Experience of living / serving in a cross-cultural environment 
• Experience of digital marketing
• Experience of copy editing
• Knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese

TEAM CULTURE AND ETHOS  

We believe that prayer is foundational to Latin Link fulfilling its mission to see vibrant, Bible believing Christian communities in every part of Latin America, impacting their neighbours, their societies and the wider world.

Alongside the specific requirements of the role, we have a set of positive expectations of everyone who works as part of Latin Link. We ask each member of our team to be:  

• Passionate about world mission with some understanding of issues relating to living and working cross culturally  
• Committed to the Latin Link team and keen to further the work of the fellowship in every way possible  
• Endeavouring to grow in discipleship and discover their gifts/calling  
• Willing where possible to raise financial resources for Latin Link and promote the organisation  
• Actively engaged in continuing personal development: learning through participation in professional development opportunities as well as from experience and feedback  
• Able to work effectively in a team and willing to use their skills in ways which build up others  
• Trustworthy, diplomatic and able to keep confidentiality  
• Willing to give time to create strong working relationships with colleagues and our wider teams, as well as our members and supporters  

 ACCOUNTABILITY 

The Communications Manager will report to the Leadership Team. Latin Link seeks to ensure that every member of our team has opportunities for developing and learning new skills relevant to their work.

TIME COMMITMENT AND FLEXIBILITY  

We see this as essentially a full-time role, but we are open to a variety of flexible working arrangements to help the right person achieve a good work/life balance. The expectation is that the Communications Manager will be in the Reading office at least one day a week, with the flexibility to work from home the rest of the time.

SALARY  

The full-time salary for this role will be £28,500 per annum. All salaries are reviewed on an annual basis with any increase made from 1st April.

The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period, after which there is three months’ written notice period for both parties. Holiday entitlement for full time staff is 28 working days per year including all bank and public holidays. In addition to this we usually close for the period between Christmas Day and New Year.

NEXT STEPS

If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to apply without delay. The closing date for applications is 23:59pm on Sunday 17th August.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 28th August and will be conducted by a small panel. There will also be some competence tasks to complete. If you can’t make this date and would still like to be considered, please let us know as soon as possible. We are willing to interview strong candidates before the deadline where appropriate.  

Help us speak up for Scotland’s seas

Open Seas is a small, ambitious, and fast-growing environmental charity on a mission to protect and restore marine life around Scotland. We expose harmful practices, challenge bad policy, and work alongside fishers, communities and scientists to bring our seas back to life.

We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Communications to lead our external communications, shape compelling campaigns, and help us punch far above our weight.

Why join us?

We are a team of eight and we spend a lot of time out on the water and along the coast investigating damage, gathering evidence, filming, photographing, and engaging people face-to-face. We own a boat and do our own fieldwork. We take pride in turning complex science and policy into clear, motivating messages that cut through to media, decision-makers and the public.

You will work closely with our Director and Operations Lead as part of the senior management team bringing creative leadership and strategic direction to our comms team. This is your chance to help shape an organisation with growing public influence, strong legal wins, and a track record of impact in one of the most important environmental issues in Scotland, and the rest of the UK.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a natural storyteller and strategic thinker. You know how to land a headline, write a great campaign plan, and build lasting relationships with a range of people (journalists, supporters and other stakeholders). You will be comfortable translating science into tweets and research into narrative. You care deeply about nature, especially life under the waves.

You might have worked in campaigns, public affairs, journalism or the charity sector. You may have led a team, or be ready to step into a leadership role. Most of all, you want to make a difference.

What is the role?

• Lead all external communications across the organisation

• Develop and deliver bold, values-led campaign comms

• Manage and grow communications staff and freelancers

• Shape our digital presence, media strategy and brand

• Collaborate closely with our campaign, legal and research teams

• Help us grow our reach, profile and impact
   

What we offer

• A flexible, friendly and passionate team

• Opportunity to shape a growing organisation

• Meaningful work with real-world impact

• Time outdoors from field investigations to coastal storytelling

• Remote and flexible working, with travel across Scotland

• Supportive, collaborative environment with space to lead

To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you’re the right fit for this role by 25/07/25

Please note we are unable to consider application without a covering letter

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. If you’d like to chat informally before applying, please get in touch.

Role Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the voice and public profile of one of the UK’s most impactful social justice charities. As Head of Communications, you’ll lead our communications function at a strategic level, inspiring and influencing how we share our story with the world. You’ll craft and deliver bold, creative, and inclusive communications that raise awareness of Pact’s work and help us achieve our ambitious goals. From digital campaigns and media relations to powerful storytelling and brand development, you’ll ensure our voice is clear, compelling, and deeply rooted in the lived experiences of those we serve. As a key member of the Executive Team, you will also play a vital role in shaping the overall strategic direction of the organisation, leading organisation-wide projects and championing a culture of open, values-driven communication.

Key Responsibilities

• You will provide strategic leadership for all communications activity across the charity, working closely with colleagues to develop and deliver multidisciplinary communications plans that support corporate objectives. You will be responsible for evaluating communications performance, reporting against KPIs, and using data to drive improvement. You’ll play a key role in horizon-scanning and forward planning, ensuring our messaging is proactive and responsive to external developments.

• You’ll oversee all of Pact’s digital platforms, including our social media channels and websites, as well as those for the Prisoners’ Families Helpline. You will lead the creation and delivery of compelling content to engage and grow our audiences, ensuring a dynamic and consistent presence across both organic and paid-for channels.

• Marketing and branding will be central to your remit. You’ll lead the development of high-quality, accessible and inclusive marketing materials and publications that inspire and inform stakeholders, staff, volunteers and service users. You’ll ensure the organisation maintains a strong and coherent visual and written identity, and you’ll manage a library of media assets and case studies that bring our work to life. You will also offer trusted support and guidance to colleagues and volunteers promoting Pact’s services locally.

• A core part of the role will involve amplifying the voices of people with lived experience. You’ll oversee the regular generation of powerful case studies and service user stories to be shared across internal and external channels, always ensuring ethical and inclusive storytelling.

• You’ll also contribute to the planning and promotion of key organisational events, including staff and volunteer gatherings, stakeholder roundtables and receptions.

• Ultimately, you will be the guardian of the Pact brand and the leader of our communications culture – someone who empowers others, inspires creativity, and champions clear, compassionate communication at every level.

Person Specification

• You will have significant experience in a senior communications, PR or marketing leadership role, with a proven ability to develop and evaluate impactful strategies. You’ll be an exceptional communicator with a keen eye for storytelling and audience engagement, and you’ll have experience managing digital platforms and growing audiences through content innovation.

• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential, as is a collaborative, facilitative approach that brings out the best in others. You’ll need to be a confident relationship-builder, able to influence at senior levels and build trust with stakeholders, media, and partners.

• Ideally, you will bring experience or understanding of the voluntary, criminal justice or social justice sectors. A strong grasp of inclusive communication and accessibility standards is highly desirable, along with an ethical approach to storytelling that respects and amplifies lived experience.

How to apply:

Please note - interviews will be conducted during the final week of August and the first week of September, 2025.

If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the 'apply now' button.

* We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Other information:

Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome requests for job adverts and descriptions in accessible formats (for e.g. larger text) for candidates with disabilities, including those with neurodiversity. Please contact us if you require any support in engaging in our recruitment process.

Location: Two days a week in Central Office (Wandsworth / Wormwood Scrubs) with regular travel across England & Wales
Department Marketing and Communications
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £46,225 per annum £3,000 market supplement
Benefits: Generous Holiday allowance Season Ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Charity worker discounts Enhanced maternity package Wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups EAP scheme Life assurance

You may also have experience in the following: Communications Officer, Media Manager, PR, Public Relations, Public Relations Officer, Communications Manager, Marketing Communications, Campaign Manager, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

REF-222 719

Are you a strategic thinker with a talent for planning, inspiring others, and driving positive change? Zetetick Housing is searching for an exceptional Fundraising & Communications Manager to play a key role in shaping the future of our charity.

At Zetetick, you’ll do more than run campaigns—you’ll develop and implement forward-looking strategies that grow our reach and impact. You’ll bring clarity and purpose to fundraising and communications planning, set clear objectives, and ensure that every initiative aligns with our mission to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.

This is a role for someone who thrives on both big-picture thinking and operational delivery. You’ll analyse results, report on progress, and adapt your approach to achieve ambitious goals. As the champion of our story, you’ll inspire stakeholders, nurture lasting relationships, and empower your team to perform at their best.

We offer a flexible, supportive working environment that values wellbeing and personal development, with generous holidays and a true sense of purpose. Based in Lewes but we have offices in Croydon, Uckfield and St Leonards and our remit covers London and the South East.

If you’re ready to plan for impact, lead with strategy, and help shape brighter futures, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team that believes in doing good—and doing it well.

Location: Wenlock Road, London N1

Salary: £40,560 per annum (DEC Grade 5 Manager)

Contract status: Full time. 2 years fixed term (subject to a further extension)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Social Media Manager with strong content creation skills who will lead on our organic presence across multiple channels. This is an exciting time to join the Communications team as we develop our social media platform strategies, increase our collaboration with talent and influencers, align our organic and paid digital presence and experiment through a test-and-learn approach. If all of this excites you then this could be the role for you.

***Please download the job description for full details***

About you

You will have expertise in driving engagement and awareness across multiple channels, be skilled at producing and commissioning creative content, strong experience in community management and be up-to-date on the latest trends and changes in the social media landscape. Experience of working in the charity sector and a sound understanding of what makes good fundraising content would be a distinct advantage.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in working within the parameters of an established brand whilst driving innovation and maximising creative opportunities. You will be equally at home with the day-to-day management of social media accounts as with working with the Head of Communications and Content to develop and deliver our strategic objectives using data and insights.

What we offer

 Flexible working hours (outside of an appeal)

25 days annual leave, rising with length of service (3 years: 27 days. 5 years: 30 days)

3% employers’ pension contribution, rising to 8% post probation.

HealthCare Cash Plan, providing an array of health services, (~£1, 660 cash value, per year)

Wellbeing support

Discounted access to various health club providers (via Gympass).

Discounts schemes for various retailers and businesses

Discounted tickets for events

Season ticket loan (post probation)

Financial hardship loan (post probation)

Cycle-to-work & Car scheme (post probation)

 About us

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together 15 leading UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently at times of humanitarian crisis overseas. This role will require you to lead on organic social media as part of the DEC Communications team, working closely with the Digital and Innovation team in Fundraising, collaborate with social leads across our 15 member charities and public figures through our talent agency. During appeal launch periods it will also involve managing a small social media team of volunteers.

All roles at the DEC are based in our London office. We operate a hybrid working model, with some non-negotiable office attendance. Please note, during the two-week appeal launch period, staff are required to work extremely long hours, in a faced-paced busy environment, with mandatory office attendance.

How to apply

If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with your anonymised CV and cover letter [i.e. please state your initials only, not your full name]. If you include links to social media work or an online portfolio please state clearly what your role/contribution was.

Please send your application by 9am, Monday 21st July 2025. Early application is advised as we will be reviewing applications as they arrive and may hold initial interviews before the application deadline.

We are unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

 The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

We have an opportunity for a Press Officer to join our Communications Team in Basingstoke.

This is a full time permanent role where you'll have a mix of home and office working.

The starting salary is £46,000 - £56,000 depending on experience.

The Role:

As a Press Officer at SNG you'll be managing the organisation's press office activities. This is a crucial role where you'll be leading on national and regional media campaigns and issues, to raise our profile and ultimately support us to build more affordable homes and provide an excellent service to our customers.

You will be responsible for managing our reputation in the media and minimising negative coverage, as well as managing relationships with journalists and senior stakeholders within the business.

You'll build SNG's reputation by developing high-profile relationships and telling great stories, creating content for national, local and online media to help SNG to achieve its business and social objectives.

This is a fast paced role where you'll be managing multiple priorities, and you'll be supported by a friendly and dedicated team. There will be some out of hours working required in this role.

What we need from you:

Previous experience as a Press Officer. We are open to different backgrounds and sectors but a knowledge of housing associations or adjacent sectors, such as development, would be an advantage. 

The ability to work with media outlets and create content in collaboration with colleagues that protects SNG's reputation. 

We are looking for:

• A proactive approach to working with colleagues to find the organisation's best stories
• Experience in successfully crafting compelling and newsworthy press releases that attract media attention
• Strong experience of crisis management and responding appropriately to protect the company's reputation
• The ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and media outlets
• Strong copywriting skills and the ability to edit and proofread content to ensure clarity, accuracy and consistency
• The ability to work under pressure and as part of a team

What we can offer you:

As a member of the Communications Team you'll be part of a friendly, active and dynamic working environment. 

We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.

Some of our benefits include:
•    £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
•    Flexible working
•    25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
•    A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
•    A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%
•    Life cover as soon as you join us
•    You will be a part of our Recognition scheme 
•    A range of wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships
 
About us:

It's an exciting time to be a part of the team as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations.

We invest for the long term, in individual homes, our customers and work with partners to make a lasting difference to our neighbourhoods. Sovereign Network Group's financial strength enables us to meet housing needs, regenerate places and build on the existing strengths in our communities.

We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn.

Salary: £57,000 per annum.

Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.

The External Affairs team is based across the UK, including in Wales and Scotland. We’re open minded about where you are based, but the nature of our work, particularly our media and public affairs, means regular presence in London is necessary. We’re looking for someone who is happy to commit to being in London a day a week on average. 

Contractually this role in London-based.

Benefits:

• 25 days in the first year, increasing to 27.5 days in the second year of service and 30 days in the third.
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Family-friendly culture

How to Apply: CV and supporting statement. 

Closing date for applications: 12-noon on Monday 21 July 2025

Interview dates: Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 July 2025. Interviews will take place in person at our offices in London. 

We’ll send assessments and some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.

Job Information

This is an opportunity to lead an award winning communications team – Third Sector Communications Team of the Year in 2024 – that’s tasked with changing how we think about hospice, end of life and palliative care in the UK.

As the charity representing the UK’s 200+ hospices, we have secured ourselves a significant national platform in the past year or two, with regular, top-tier national media, and online campaigns which have forced the government to act. 

With assisted dying legislation progressing across the UK, now is a critically important moment for the public – and for politicians – to better understand what hospice care is all about, and the challenges we face.

As part of our mission to promote and protect hospice care for all, it is critical that our communications team keeps it high on the agenda. We’ve built huge momentum – whether with regular national TV news coverage, a rapidly growing online supporter base, or though our recently overhauled brand. But we need a savvy, politically switched-on Head of Communications and Campaigns to keep that going, and to make it pay off.

Hospices are amongst our most loved community charities, and our job as the national charity for hospice care is to rally the public – as well as major donors like companies and trusts – to support these brilliant organisations.

You’ll need a strong eye for a story, and an integrated understanding of the full spectrum of communications, campaigns and marketing. You’ll likely be a specialist in one area – which is fine – but we want someone who can join the dots, spot the opportunities, and inspire a team of specialists.

Hospices are under huge pressure. Funding is tight, and demand is surging. This is your chance, in the coming years, to play a leading role in fighting for hospices to get the support they need – from government, from the media, and from the public.

More information about the role is available in the candidate information pack (available on our website to download)

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents to us by 12-noon on Monday 21 July 2025:

• Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4
• A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification) - available on our website to download
• A completed equalities monitoring form - available on our website to download

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. A briefing of what to expect will be sent in advance to shortlisted candidates.

Closing date for applications: by 12-noon on Monday 21 July 2025.

We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are any accommodations you might need to participate fully in the process. We will try to be flexible.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

This is a brand new role with Action Duchenne, leading our new Fundraising and Communications team. This role is part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Applications close at 9am on Monday 21st July 2025, with interviews likely to take place in the weeks commencing 28th July and 4th August 2025. To apply, please click 'Apply', where you will be redirected to our application form.

Main Purpose of the Role:

To manage, lead and support the Fundraising and Communications Team to retain donors, increase income and provide clear direction for our communications. This role will involve supporting relationships with sponsors of Action Duchenne’s International Conference, developing and implementing the fundraising and communications strategy, and reviewing our case for support for our core work and projects.

Specific Tasks:

The focus areas and key deliverables of this role are as follows:

• Develop and deliver on a clear fundraising and communications strategy, with annual action plans and clear objectives and KPIs for team members.

• Understand and keep abreast of sector trends and compliance updates relating to fundraising and communications

• Develop and maintain oversight of all budgets, targets, forecasts and processes relating to fundraising and communications

• Co-ordinate the prioritising of income streams, including community, individual giving, corporate, legacy and trust and grants

• Research, identify, and where there is capacity, pursue income generation opportunities that match the objectives of Action Duchenne

• Ensure Action Duchenne is compliant with all applicable elements of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, law, and the Charity Commission relating to fundraising

• Research, identify and apply to Trusts and Foundations with a clear pipeline

• Prepare reports for Trustees either for the full Board, or where required, to sub committees, which will include fundraising and communications progress against objectives.

• With a team keen to learn, provide leadership and hands on support to ensure objectives are achieved

• Undertake a review of all Communications materials, including social media and website

• Lead by example across the team and organisation

• Be part of, and therefore contribute towards and prepare for Senior Leadership Team meetings

• Identify existing or potential events to develop relationships with funders, including Action Duchenne’s annual international conference

• Feed in to the development of the international conference, led by the Head of Operations & Events

• Work with staff across the organisation to ensure all elements of work are collaborative, specifically when submitting funding bids or developing the annual international conference

• To maintain the contact database, keeping it up to date and accurate

• Continue to invest in professional development in yourself and your team, including safeguarding

• Identify opportunities, alongside the team, for cross team working - including residentials; family events; Science Educations workshops with regional meetups and education visits to schools and local authorities.

• Obtain, decipher and provide training to the Support Team on new updates relevant to Duchenne families, such as DLA, EHCP and more.

• Work closely with your team, to ensure that each family receives the best support possible, and that long-term support is provided.

• Lead on the development and delivery of monthly reporting of engagement and support contact, which will feed into the wider All Through Support journey. 

• To work with the Head of Operations and Events to contribute to Agenda topics and speakers from the community; assign roles for the conference to the Support Team.

• Establish a database for external stakeholders also supporting those living with Duchenne on a national basis, fed in to from the Support Team.

• To develop a triaging and caseload process for the Support Team, and how best to regularly monitor this.

• Be involved in the recruitment, selection, and induction of volunteers appropriate to your area of work. 

• Coordinate cover for the Support Team when there is sickness or leave.

Further details can be found on the person specification attached.
Action Duchenne is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates with relevant lived experiences and those from under-represented groups to apply.

We are delighted to be supporting a UK-based charity committed to tackling health inequalities. They are currently seeking an Interim Head of Digital Media and Communications to lead their strategic communications work for a 3-month period. This is a part-time role (28 hours per week), based in London with hybrid working available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications leader with a passion for social justice to shape high-impact digital engagement, media relations, and advocacy campaigns.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Developing and delivering a digital media and communications strategy that amplifies the charity's voice and mission.
• Leading media engagement, including press relations, crisis communications, and public affairs.
• Overseeing digital content creation and brand management to ensure consistent, compelling messaging.
• Designing advocacy campaigns that mobilise public support and influence policy.
• Building strong external relationships across sectors, including with funded partners and stakeholders.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

• Proven experience in strategic communications, media relations, and digital engagement.
• Strong understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion, particularly in relation to health.
• Ability to translate complex issues into clear, persuasive messaging for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing teams, contractors, and working with senior leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

If you're a confident communicator with a strategic mindset and a commitment to driving change, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

We are seeking a diligent, highly organised and spiritually grounded individual to take up the newly created role of Media Content Administrator. Sitting within the Projects department, this role exists to serve the Outreach department by managing the collection, processing and organisation of media and narrative content from our global project partners.

You will be the primary custodian of our photo and story library, ensuring all content—photos, videos, audio files, written reports—is received, catalogued and stored appropriately, sensitively and in line with our internal policies. This work is vital in equipping our Outreach team with powerful, story-rich content that inspires awareness, prayer and generosity in support of our mission.

The role is well-suited to a practicing Christian with a heart for global mission, a deep respect for ethical storytelling, and a meticulous approach to organisation and digital asset management.

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.

We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

Brief role description:

We are seeking a creative and  proactive Social Media Officer to manage and grow the charity’s social media presence across all platforms. Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will be responsible for creating engaging content, managing social communities, and delivering measurable impact through digital campaigns. Your work will help amplify the charity’s voice, build awareness, and strengthen engagement with our diverse audiences.​

​Interested? Want to know more about the Charity?check out our website.

Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.

​What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Tuesday 22 July 2025​

Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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