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This role is homebased with regular travel to South West and London, and occasional travel to Birmingham for team meetings.

Are you a communications professional looking for an exciting and rewarding new role? Apply for the Regional Communications Officer job vacancy at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as long as it is needed, meaningful work experience in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 29 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

About the role

Our team of Regional Communications Officers support Emmaus communities and groups to increase their profile and engage supporters. You will work closely with up to four Emmaus charities to identify their communications needs, plan and deliver work to help achieve their goals.

Who are we looking for?

We require someone with excellent skills and knowledge in communications, public relations and marketing with at  least two years’ experience working in a busy and varied communications role. Although not essential, knowledge and understanding of homelessness and the charity sector would also be an advantage.

Within this hybrid role, you can be based at home or in an Emmaus community. Wherever you are located, maintaining ongoing positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is vitally important. This role will suit someone located in the South West or London as regular travel (usually at least one community visit per week) will be required to Bristol, Gloucester and London.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and seeing a long-lasting impact, then this is the perfect time for you to get involved and join Emmaus.

What we offer

· £30,400 per annum pro rata

· Working hours: 4 days per week (30 hours), Monday to Friday

· Contract: Permanent

· Pension: Stakeholder pension with 6% employer contribution

· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave

· Training & development:  Individually tailored induction, ongoing training and development

· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year

· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing

· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role

· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary

To apply

To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by midnight on Sunday 13 July 2025

Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Monday 21 July 2025.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

Salford CVS (Community and Voluntary Services) is the city-wide infrastructure service for the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) sector. We support almost 1,000 VCSE groups and organisations in Salford, with 7,000 paid staff and 62,000 volunteers between them. With a 40-strong team of our own, we’ve been making a difference for local residents since 1919, and we have some exciting plans for the future. We’d like you to be part of them.

Helping us break down barriers to employment and enterprise for vulnerable people, you will work closely with our Programme Manager and a wide range of Elevate partners.

From day to day, you will:

• Connect grassroots organisations.
• Maintain relationships with existing employers and bring new businesses on board.
• Work closely with delivery partners to match participants with opportunities.
• Maintain real-time information on vacancies.
• Develop persuasive case studies and features.
• Provide detailed management information that delivers real insight.
• Coordinate publicity programmes, including social media campaigns.
• Roll out consistent reporting tools.
• Drive operational improvements.

In short, you will do everything it takes to demonstrate the life-changing impact Elevate has across Salford, whilst making certain that we respond rapidly and compassionately to the people who need us.

To take on this exceptionally rewarding challenge, you will require:

• Experience of supporting far-reaching projects and programmes, ideally in a social impact setting.
• A structured approach to problem-solving and a clear focus on results.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Outstanding presentation and report writing abilities, with the creativity to bring data to life.
• Real flair for operating on your own initiative.
• Deep passion for tackling inequality and supporting community-led change.

In return, you can expect a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

• Development opportunities.
• 28 days’ holiday (rising to 30 days after five years).
• Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution.
• Subsidised membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund, and much more.

Help us release the potential of the people of Salford and we will do the same for you, giving you the training and development to take your career to the next level.

To learn more and apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: Noon on 10th July 2025

Interview dates: 17th July 2025 (in person)

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Brightspace, Ipswich with blended home working

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Start date: As soon as possible

About us

Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county’s infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient.

Our values of collaborative, enabling, person centre, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day.

About the role

Community Action Suffolk has an exciting new vacancy to support the Chief Executive drive forward its vision and services.

We are looking to recruit a strategic leader as the Chief Operating Officer.

As part of the Executive Team this role will provide strategic leadership across the charity and subsidiary companies operations.

The successful candidate will have a passion for the VCFSE sector and champion community action and volunteering.  You will be an excellent communicator at all levels, able to write and speak persuasively to a diverse range of groups. You will provide inspiration and strategic leadership, enabling and supporting all parts of Community Action Suffolk to successfully engage in delivering its strategic objectives.  You will need to be driven, pro-active, flexible and resourceful, and capable of embracing change with open arms. 

Contributing to the implementation of CAS’s core strategy, annual budget, business plan and strategic priorities, you will be responsible for leading and motivating staff, and will work with the Deputy Director of Operations and Business Development to support provision across the county and generate sustainable forms of income.  You will be expected to continually and ambitiously seek further funds to support our priorities and help develop CAS as the ‘go to’ organisation for the VCFSE sector in Suffolk.

You will foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and high performance ensuring alignment between functions to improve collaboration and drive results and will identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.

You will be a natural influencer with the ability to persuade, guide and motivate.  Innovation plays a significant role in everything we do at CAS and your ideas will play a pivotal role in CAS’s future.  In addition to deputising for the Chief Executive when required, you will also need to be able to work operationally to support the wider management team problem solving and dealing with issues, obstacles and opportunities as they arise.  So, if you are ready for a challenge, enjoy accountability and have plenty of ideas we welcome your application.

We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post. 

For more information, please visit our website.

 What we offer

You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:

· Blended working where role allows

· Flexible working options to support work/life balance

· 33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays

· Up to 4% matched pension contribution

· 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk

· Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including; shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities

· Company Sick Pay Scheme

· Continued Professional Development for job related development

· Family Friendly policies and practices

· Tailored induction

Closing date: Applications for this role will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. Interviews will be arranged according to availability. The final closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 28th July 2025.

We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment, as we reserve the right to close this job listing once a successful candidate is appointed.

Interviews: First stage interviews will take place throughout July, with a second stage interview day in August.Upon submitting your application, a receipt will be issued and you will hear within 7 days if you have been selected for the first stage interview to arrange a mutually convenient time.Due to anticipated volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within this timeframe, please assume you have not been successful.

To develop and deliver the charity’s policy and campaigning strategy and the charity’s programme of health projects to ensure the charity achieves its key objectives.  To build engagement with the NHS, Department of Health, Parliamentarians, policy makers, think tanks, charity and patient groups to develop and deliver our campaigning strategy.  Build engagement with HCP networks and related organisations to inform and support delivery of our health information work.

To be the owner and primary point of contact for FBC’s health policy and campaigning activities, working closely with the CEO to represent the interests of the charity with decision-making bodies such as UK government and Parliament, NHS, devolved health and social care bodies and other stakeholders.  The postholder will Influence key decision makers, collaborate in initiatives and comment on policy decisions to press for higher levels of research funding, organisational changes to drive earlier diagnosis and improvements in patient experience.

The post holder will have the ability to meld impactful campaigning, political astuteness and evidence-based policymaking to drive change with demonstrable sensitivity to health inequalities and other issues that affect bladder cancer patients and their families.

They will be organised and will be able to manage several tasks at once, meeting strict deadlines.

The Philanthropy Manager will join our recently established Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) team to help us develop and nurture a range of corporate and philanthropic relationships. Together, we will significantly increase our income in support of the world leading research, treatment, and care that takes place across our hospitals in areas such as: childhood cancer, rare diseases, neonatal and maternal health, children and young people’s mental health, and critical care.

We’re looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to play a pivotal role in securing significant philanthropic income from high-net-worth individuals and charitable trusts and foundations to support the vital work of our hospitals. Leading a team of three, this role is responsible for cultivating and managing existing high-value philanthropic relationships, expanding our high-value networks and further embedding a culture of philanthropy across our hospitals and charity.

The ideal candidate will have strong understanding and experience in working with high-net-worth individuals to secure 5-6 figure gifts. Communication skills (both verbally and in writing) ideally gained within a fundraising or sales/business development environment. They will be a self-starter with an appetite to make unsolicited approaches to individuals, along with the ability to develop and grow lasting relationships with high-net-worth individuals, charitable trust and foundations.  They will have strong time management skills, a motivation to work towards and achieve targets, and an appreciation of working for the NHS.

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is looking to hire a new member of staff to help co-ordinate and deliver the Finding Futures for Scotland’s Churches project.

Working closely with Scotland’s Churches Trust, this role will assist the Research Officer to work with communities to collate existing country-wide information on both the heritage and community value of Scotland’s churches. The role will help identify knowledge and data gaps, carry out heritage surveys and engage community-representative groups to undertake a community value assessment applying the University of Stirling’s Social Value Toolkit. It will also involve supporting the set up and administration of a network of key stakeholders.

The Green House is the only specialist service in Bristol, Bath & Northeast Somerset and 
South Gloucestershire supporting children, young people, and families who have experienced 
sexual abuse. 

Our distinct approach is:

1. Evidence-based, guided by research and best practices.

2. Led by the voices of young people and their families.

3. Centred on community and connection.

4. Focused on the transformational power of the creative art

In 2022, we transitioned from a single therapy option to a whole family, community-based model which provides a more accessible and comprehensive approach to support, whilst reducing wait times by 63%. Though we deliver a local service, our work is influencing the national response to child sexual abuse. We provide national training on pre-trial therapy and survivor-led leadership programmes. It is an exciting time to join us as we establish our new service model, deliver a new strategy and look to increase both our local and national visibility. You will be joining an ambitious team who work tirelessly to improve the lives of children, young people and families who have experienced sexual abuse. 

Purpose of the job

The Green House’s VOICE change-making project aims to support young survivors and their family members to lead social change through creativity. Together, we aim to break the silence and create systemic change around child sexual abuse. Our approach recognises the inherent strengths and possibility of all young people. We develop creative spaces where young people can connect with their community, grow beyond traumatic experiences and learn to lead services like ours, alongside national social change. We see creative change-making and connecting those with lived experience together as imperative to healing. It is the hope for change that helps young people and their families to learn to live a whole life alongside traumatic experiences and step into their potential.

The VOICE Project has two workstreams: Young People’s VOICE and Parent/Carer VOICE. We work with young people to deliver a creative arts leadership programme (6 weekly group), alongside creative drop-in spaces, individual projects and paid-for mentorship opportunities. We work with our Parent/Carer VOICE group to deliver monthly group sessions, parent-led drop-in spaces and individual projects. The VOICE Project also leads our national child sexual abuse (CSA) practitioner network.

This is an exciting time to join the Green House VOICE Project, we have just secured national funding for the first time and are looking for a Senior VOICE Practitioner to lead development and expansion of the programme.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Lead on delivery of the Young People’s VOICE Groups (6 weekly), working with the VOICE Practitioner to support young people to develop group/individual projects and campaigns within each group cycle.

2. Lead on the development of the Parent/Carer VOICE group, co-producing with Parents/Carers and the Senior Leadership Team a new approach to the (currently) monthly programme.

3. Collaborate with the Family Support Team and Therapy Team to deliver regular drop-in spaces for Parents/Carers (“Turn-Up Tuesdays”) and Nature-Based Therapy drop-in spaces (“NBT Drop In”).

4. Lead on the delivery and expansion of CSA Practitioner network for wider professionals, creating opportunities to connect young people’s groups together nationally.

5. Work with the Head of Fundraising and Trustee Board to develop and deliver a quarterly co-production group of young people and parents who can support operational delivery/development of the Green House.

6. Lead on the development of a theory of change for the VOICE Project, working with the VOICE Practitioner, young people, parents/carers and SLT.

7. Work with the Research Manager and VOICE Practitioner to develop our approach to outcome monitoring and evaluation of the VOICE Project.

8. Lead on project management of the VOICE Project, including weekly team meetings, project plans, annual revision of associated documentation e.g., manuals, session plans. Working collaboratively with and taking responsibility for line management of the VOICE Practitioner.

9. Coordinate on VOICE young people led activism campaigns, working with the Communications Officer and Head of Fundraising and Communications towards the delivery of two campaigns per year.

10. Conduct Initial Meetings for young people and parent/carer’s looking to join the VOICE Project – supporting the wider TGH team with recruitment reminders/approaches e.g., attending Family Support/Therapy Team meetings (where appropriate).

11. Develop relationships with our local and national partners to enable effective changemaking for young people and parents/carers.

12. Assess risk and report safeguarding concerns in line with the Green House Policies, main up-to-date safeguarding training, and stay informed on relevant legislation about child sexual abuse and procedures.

13. Maintain accurate, confidential records of all sessions and family contacts, ensuring timely documentation using internal systems e.g., Oasis. 14. Support wider Green House service development, participate in supervision, clinical supervision and training, adhere to Green House policies, and contribute to team communication and operational improvements.

Job Title: Health and Safety Manager                    

Salary:                        Manager £38,500 to £42,550 at 0.6 of FTE three days a week (Flexible)

Contract length:        Fixed term contract 12 months (possibility to extend)

Location:                   Hybrid working at Bow with a day working at home (Flexible)

Responsible to:        Head of HR  

About us

Thames21 is a dynamic, rapidly developing and highly successful environmental charity which is committed to transforming the River Thames and its tributaries, working hand in hand with communities.  Today, this work has never been more important. The climate emergency will affect all of us and tackling its impact will require much greater focus on our river networks. Thames21 plans to ramp up our work in response.

Thames21 has strong finances, a skilled, motivated and growing staff team and an ambitious new Five-Year Plan to deliver. The charity will deliver increasingly resilient and healthy rivers in landscapes that are closer to their natural state with an abundance of fish and wildlife; empowering and working with people to bring multiple benefits to the natural environment, to individuals and to our communities.

The role

We are looking for an experienced part-time NEBOSH or IOSH qualified Health and Safety Manager, who will lead manage and develop our health and safety requirements and responsibilities around working outside and around water.

We have a health and safety management plan which following on from our Health and Safety audit, has outlined the framework for this role and what is needed to be implemented over the next 12 months.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Work with both Head of HR and Operations Manager on certain aspects of office Health & Safety with as and where necessary
• Project manage and deliver all requirements of the new created H&S Management Plan
• Work with managers on Construction Design Management (CDM) health and safety
• Track and ensure that risk assessments are being completed within teams for events and elsewhere where required in Thames21
• Work with HR and line managers to ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) are created, updated and reviewed periodically
• Deliver the H&S induction session with new joiners when and where applicable
• Work with the Operations Manager to ensure vehicle checks are conducted in accordance with the vehicles policy, and that all drivers are trained in the use of the inspection checklists and all aspects of vehicle inspection.
• Compile a quarterly incident report to the Head of HR
• Manage the incident reporting system, escalating serious incidents (including risks) to senior management

• Manage a programme of safety audits to reporting these to the management team
• Manage and run the quarterly H&S group meetings and keep track of progress of actions that have been assigned
• Conduct training sessions on other related health and safety as and when required
• Other duties commensurate with the role

For more details on the role, please see the attached Job description. 

Lead the development and management of a comprehensive programme of extracurricular activities, encompassing student groups, societies, volunteering opportunities, and events. Ensure an excellent volunteering experience for student leaders and volunteers, supporting their personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective development and management of student led opportunities.
• Development and delivery of high-quality training and development opportunities empowering student leaders to contribute to the success of CSU’s strategy.
• Continuous and sustainable growth in the range of student opportunities and the number of students engaged.
• Ensuring a high-quality volunteering experience.
• Operational Management of the Opportunities team.

South West Advocacy Network supports and empowers people to have a voice, by ensuring access to quality, independent advocacy. We believe that everyone has the right to be heard & respected, the right to choice in decisions about themselves and the right to be safe.

Service Managers are responsible for their services meeting targets and delivering on contract requirements, including providing the data required for contract and organisational monitoring.
The Service Manager role assumes responsibility for all aspects of SWAN’s West Berkshire statutory advocacy services. This includes IMCA, Paid Rep, Care Act and IMHA. Our Service Manager is also responsible for the delivery of SWAN’s social value projects in West Berkshire.
The role requires a positive approach and a high degree of personal responsibility. The Service Manager is responsible for the West Berkshire team’s performance. Service Managers are experienced and inspirational leaders. You will be working remotely, but within easy commuting distance of West Berkshire.  They have, or are willing to work towards, a level 5 management qualification.
The post is subject to 2 references including previous employer, evidence of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.

FTE salary is £31,602.88 - £34,533.32 (actual £25,623.97 - ££27,999.99) and the lower salary will be paid to new starters unless they hold the relevant qualifications.

Retail Area Manager

Make a meaningful impact in your retail career.

At Prospect Hospice, we believe in a community where everyone lives and dies well. As we embark on an ambitious five-year strategy to grow and diversify our income, we're looking for a dynamic retail area manager to lead our retail operations into an exciting new chapter.

We're an established charity based in Swindon, providing specialist care to people in Swindon, Marlborough and northeast Wiltshire. Our retail operation is at the heart of our mission, raising over £2.5 million annually to support individuals and families through life-limiting illness.

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday with flexibility as needed)

About the Role:

As our retail area manager, you’ll lead our charity retail operations, overseeing a network of 18 charity shops and a thriving ecommerce operation. Your mission: to drive profitability, inspire high-performing teams, and expand our retail footprint — all while championing our brand in the community.

This is a high-impact role for a strategic and hands-on retail leader who thrives on performance, innovation and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support shop managers and teams to exceed sales targets and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Drive growth through innovative merchandising, promotions, and community engagement.
• Oversee operational excellence across all sites, ensuring compliance, cleanliness, and consistency.
• Collaborate with the Head of Commercial Income to identify and launch new shop locations.
• Use data and insight to inform decisions, monitor performance, and maximise profitability.
• Play a key role in delivering our strategic goal to increase voluntary income by 50% over five years.

Our Vision for Retail:

Retail is a cornerstone of our income generation strategy. With plans to open new shops, invest in digital infrastructure, and enhance our ecommerce presence, this role is pivotal to our future success. You’ll be empowered to innovate, lead change, and help us build a sustainable future for hospice care.

About you:

• Proven experience in multi-site retail management (charity retail experience a bonus)
• A track record of driving income growth
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop remote teams
• Experience of managing large budgets and performance analytics
• A passion for community engagement and a commitment to our values
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Please see the job description for full details and person specification.

If you’re a retail leader who thrives on challenge, innovation, and community impact, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.

Interviews will be held on Monday, 7 July 2025

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies and practice
• Supportive induction, and training and development
• A values led, inclusive working environment
• Free parking on-site

Equality & Diversity

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business, and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment processes, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks, and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.

We are Retina UK, a national inherited sightloss charity and are currently recruiting for a personable, motivated Community and Events Coordinator to join our friendly, hardworking Fundraising team.  This role will be based in our Buckingham office and will see the successful candidate steward and support our community and supporters, build long term relationships and provide first class customer service. 

In addition, you will maximise the Charity's 50th Anniversary campaign, attend front facing events, generate income, support with administrative tasks, conduct regular research, develop fundraising materials and so much more! 

About Resource Futures

We want to create a future where organisations, people and communities can thrive, and rebalance their relationship with material resources.

Resource Futures is an organisation accelerating the shift towards a circular world: putting restorative practices of reuse, repair, recycling at the heart of the fight to address the climate crisis. We help governments, businesses, NGOs and non-profits embrace regenerative change.

We are non-profit-distributing and have a close-knit team of 50+ trusted employees who collaborate across various areas of the business. Our multi-disciplined and connected approach sets us apart from the competition and enables us to build robust solutions that have a meaningful impact in the world.

We are passionate not only about what we do but how we do it, and we’re proud to be a part of the global B Corp movement to use business as a force for good. Employee-owned and independent, we’re all about helping each team member grow, and together striving towards our goal of creating a sustainable world.

The opportunity

The Partnerships Lead will act as Project Manager for the community strand of Together for Tomorrow, a five-year National Lottery-funded programme supporting grassroots climate action across Devon. Working in close partnership with Libraries Unlimited, you will coordinate delivery across libraries and grassroots groups, supporting communities to develop practical climate initiatives and helping libraries become active sustainability hubs.

You will lead on toolkits, training plans, outreach and focus groups, while also supporting monitoring and reporting. The role blends strategic coordination with hands-on delivery, ensuring the programme is inclusive, locally rooted, and aligned across all partners.

This role sits within the CAG (Community Action Groups) Devon team, a network that supports community groups to take action on reuse, repair, food waste, composting, biodiversity and wider sustainability issues. CAG provides the tools groups need to thrive, including training, resources, and opportunities to connect with others.

What you will be doing

Project, people and partnership management

• Acting as project manager for the community strand of Together for Tomorrow, overseeing planning, coordination, and delivery.
• Building and maintaining partnerships with libraries, grassroots groups, and underrepresented communities.
• Recruiting and line managing the Project Officer, who will be supporting project delivery. Working closely with the CAG Devon team to align community support and delivery models across the network.

Community development and delivery

• Helping new community groups to form and supporting existing ones to grow, diversify, or expand their climate action work.
• Facilitating focus groups and community consultations to shape project delivery and ensure activity is insight-led.
• Delivering a targeted promotion and outreach plan, with a focus on ‘deep dive’ areas and engaging underrepresented communities.

Reporting and learning

• Contributing to the development and implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation framework.
• You will lead on monitoring and quarterly reporting (including financial), ensuring that CAG team and wider community partners meet agreed targets.
• Acting as an ambassador for the project, sharing insights and learning to support continuous improvement and knowledge exchange across the sector.
• Carrying out any other duties required of the role.

The essentials

• Strong project management skills, able to plan, coordinate and deliver complex work with multiple partners.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across sectors.
• Experience in community development, supporting new and existing groups.
• Skilled in engagement and facilitation, including focus groups, workshops, or public consultations.
• Strong organisational skills, with experience of balancing coordination with delivery.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation and producing project reports.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a remote team.
• Commitment to inclusive, community-led climate action.
• Able to travel regularly across Devon.

Great to haves

• Familiarity with the CAG Devon network or experience working in community-led climate action in Devon.
• An understanding of the voluntary sector and environmental players across the County, at a strategic and local level.
• Experience developing toolkits, training, or learning resources for community or volunteer use.

Benefits

• Embedded flexi working culture.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, each year (pro rata for part-time hours) – flexibility to work or use some bank holidays for annual leave.
• Buying and selling annual leave policy to add further flexibility around how you manage your work/non-work time and give you better control over how much and when you take leave from work.
• Paid volunteer time each year (a full day for those working 19 hours or more per week, and a half day for those working up to 18.75 hours per week).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Scottish Widows pension plan – the company will match up to 7% of your contribution.
• Group life assurance cover.
• Healthcare portal offering 24/7 GP access and prescription service, mental health support, wellbeing advice, financial and legal guidance.
• Mental health and wellbeing group with trained mental health first aiders and responders, maintaining a focus on support for our team.
• A cycle to work scheme for all and on-site showers at the Bristol office.
• Home and tech scheme – costs at Currys and Ikea spread across 12 months, and up to 10% savings.
• On-site charging points for electric vehicles at the Bristol office.
• Paid professional membership such as CIWM or IEMA.
• An opportunity to become a company member, contributing to decision making and the future direction and success of our business.
• Consultative Group – a group of employees providing an anonymous vehicle for employee voice, raising issues, proposing changes and engaging senior management.
• Regular line manager 1:1s and performance reviews, with opportunities to discuss and build targets that inspire and push you professionally.
• Annual training budget to ensure continued progression and development, as well as regular internal ‘Lunchtime Briefs’ and other sessions to share skills and knowledge across all roles.
• Two annual team activity days, each followed by evening socials.
• Green and accessible Bristol office, surrounded by nature, and close to the harbourside.
• Accessible central Glasgow office close to local public transport links.
• An opportunity to join a friendly, fun, professional, challenging, and supportive place to work, and a team that is collectively focused on making a positive impact.

Digital Content Manager

We have a fantastic career development opportunity within our Marketing and Communications team as we look to appoint a 12-month Fixed Term Digital Content Manager.

About the organisation

Be there when it matters. At a time when more people than ever are expected to need support, there has never been a more important time to join this charity to help transform the experience of everyone facing dying and grief in the UK.

From providing care and support for someone at the end of their life to helping someone manage their grief, there is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need.

About the Role

The Digital Content Manager will support the organisation by devising and delivering an effective online content strategies and producing high-quality, creative written and audio-visual content that aligns with the charity’s goals, target audience and brand identity.

• Lead the development of written and audiovisual content for our digital platforms
• Develop and implement a content strategy for our digital channels (working closely with the social media team) and a set of guiding principles for producing engaging, accessible, search optimised content across all channels
• Create written, graphic and audiovisual digital content, and devise creative content ideas to support campaigns, appeals and organisational priorities
• Provide video editing services to the organisation as required
• Manage ongoing relationships with agencies and/or freelancers to deliver digital content
• Work with the Digital Officer and Senior Digital Manager to ensure all new content is optimised for SEO
• Work with the case study manager to produce story-based content which can be used to give a case for support across our website and social channels
• Contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of content for a bereavement self-help product/platform and the bereavement content on our website
• Explore new and engaging ways to tell our story through animation, audio, written content and imagery
• Support with video and other content production for internal use, where needed

About You

• Ability to create impactful and compelling online content (written copy, graphics, video and audio)
• Excellent written English and proofreading skills
• Excellent understanding of best practice when writing for online platforms, including a good understanding of accessibility requirements for digital communications
• Excellent video production skills, from conception through to editing and resizing for different platforms
• Experience using Canva, Photoshop or other design software to create graphics
• A creative flair and ability to contribute new ideas for content to projects and campaigns
• Experience of using content management systems (CMS) – we use Wagtail
• Experience in developing and executing content strategies
• Experience working and collaborating with digital agencies and other external suppliers, including procurement and contracting processes
• Strong understanding of SEO best practices and principles and keyword research
• Understanding of user journeys and IA and the role quality content plays in these
• Understanding of best practices with digital communications to supporters and service users
• Experienced in collecting insights using various tools (including GA4 and Search Console) to understand how content is performing
• Project management experience
• Experience in managing agencies and/or freelancers
• Able to work independently and to deadlines
• Able to work as part of multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver shared visions and objectives
• Highly organised and able to prioritise a busy workload with changing priorities

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of working in the not for profit, bereavement or health sector
• Knowledge and experience in social media content creation

• We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at our shop
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make this a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

If you want more than just a job, we want you.

Join the team and be there when it matters.