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ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY
Job title: PR, Communications & VIP Engagement Manager
Salary: £39,428-£50,450
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Mix of home working and office based (office is at Alder Hey, Liverpool). Hybrid working available.
About us
Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.
The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.
About this role
Are you passionate about using the power of storytelling, media and influential voices to create lasting change for children and young people?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Alder Hey Children's Charity as our Communications, PR & VIP Engagement Manager, helping us deliver our vision of a healthier, happier and fairer future for every child and young person.
Every day, Alder Hey Children's Charity works to create magical moments, fund pioneering research, invest in world-leading innovation and champion better health and wellbeing for children. As part of our ambitious team, you'll play a vital role in sharing these stories, inspiring support and helping more people understand the difference they can make.
You'll lead the Charity's public relations, media and VIP engagement programme, developing creative campaigns that raise awareness, strengthen our reputation and grow our impact. Working alongside colleagues across fundraising, marketing, advocacy and Trust communications, you'll secure high-profile media coverage and build meaningful relationships with celebrities, ambassadors, influencers and public figures who share our passion for improving children's lives.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You'll help shape how the Charity is seen, ensure our incredible stories reach new audiences and harness the support of influential advocates to drive fundraising, awareness and policy change.
If you're an experienced communications professional with outstanding media instincts, exceptional relationship-building skills and a passion for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities will include:
· Leading the Charity's PR and media programme, identifying and delivering proactive communications opportunities that raise awareness, strengthen our reputation and showcase the impact of our work.
· Developing engaging communications and storytelling across press, digital and campaign channels, ensuring consistent messaging that supports fundraising, advocacy and organisational priorities.
· Building and nurturing relationships with celebrities, ambassadors, VIP supporters and media contacts, creating meaningful partnerships that champion Alder Hey Children's Charity and inspire wider support.
· Planning and delivering high-profile visits, events and campaign moments, working collaboratively across the Charity and Trust to create memorable, safe and impactful experiences.
· Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing, advocacy and Trust Communications to deliver integrated campaigns, maximise opportunities and protect the Charity's reputation.
· Monitoring and evaluating communications and VIP engagement activity, using insight and learning to continually improve our impact, profile and supporter experience.
Other Duties
- Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
- Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
- Attend and support events run by fundraising teams where required, including occasional out-of-hours working.
- Gain and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Our Values
At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families.
Courage
We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility.
Together
We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues.
Passion
We are passionate about what we do and inspire others.
Magic
We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile.
Additional Information
In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance.
This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
How to apply
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:
· How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
· Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?
Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date: Monday 24th August, 12pm
Interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on Tuesday 8th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Are you an experienced writer and editor who would love to work on stories about the challenges and successes in wildlife conservation?
We want to hear from you! Synchronicity Earth is looking for a Senior Communications Officer to join our small, dynamic Communications team and help promote the work of our programmes and partners around the world.
You will have an important role in creating digital content for our email and social media audiences, which will mean using your initiative to pick out strong stories from our programmes.
About Synchronicity Earth
Synchronicity Earth is a UK-registered charity focusing on global biodiversity conservation, specialising in overlooked and underfunded species and ecosystems.
We are research-driven, raising and distributing donor funding to the conservation sector.
To increase the impact of this funding, we develop programmes focusing on areas where the gaps in funding overlap with the highest risk of extinction, habitat destruction, and threats to biological and cultural diversity.
Through our programmes, we provide core and flexible support to (often local-led, women-led, and/or youth-led) partners addressing issues such as the amphibian extinction crisis, freshwater biodiversity loss, and the ‘silent forests’ of Southeast Asia.
Application and recruitment process
· Complete the application questions, upload a cover letter (no more than one side of A4), upload your CV (no more than two sides of A4), and submit your application through Charity Job. Please do not use AI, see below.
· Fill in our candidate survey. Whilst this survey is optional, it is the way to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (information below) if you would like.
A NOTE ON AI USE IN YOUR APPLICATION:
Your application will be used to assess your skills in writing and editing, which are critical for this role. Please note that if you use AI in your application, you are much less likely to be shortlisted as we will not be able to do this assessment.
We want to read your authentic voice and see your unique self in your application, and using AI will make your responses far less individual.
Our promise to you is that we do not use AI in any part of our recruitment and selection process.
Recruitment timeline
Closing date: 10 August 2026 9am
First stage interviews (Zoom): 17-24 August 2026
Second stage interviews (at our London office in-person): 1-3 September 2026
Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Inclusion is a priority throughout our workplace culture and is embedded in our recruitment process.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds for this role, particularly non-graduates, and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We also welcome candidates who have taken a career break.
Candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities who meet the criteria (in the section of the job description headed ‘What you will bring to the team’) and opt-in to our Guaranteed Interview Scheme will enter the first recruitment shortlist, see more information below.
The first stage of recruitment will be anonymised by Charity Job to mitigate against unconscious bias.
Please let us know at any stage during the recruitment process if you have any accessibility requirements and we will do what we can to accommodate these for you.
Please also let us know which pronouns you would like to be referred by, if you wish.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We recognise that people from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities are under-represented in our sector, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond.
As part of our commitment to attract and retain talented individuals from under-represented groups to the conservation and environment sector, if you belong to these groups, you can opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) in our candidate survey.
See the attachment which outlines how to do this and includes the link to the survey. If you meet the criteria for a role listed in the job description under ‘What you will bring to the team’, you'll be guaranteed a first-stage assessment (either online interview or task) alongside other shortlisted candidates.
The results of this will be used to select candidates for the next stage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a communications officer on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover an internal secondment within our team. You will be an enthusiastic, creative individual who wants to pursue a career in communications. You will be excited by the prospect of improving and maximising our communications impact.
You may be in the earlier stages of developing your career in communications and will be keen to learn, develop and hone a wide range of skills in digital communications, media, events management and publication production. Interest in and understanding of environmental policy and politics would be an asset.
You will need excellent interpersonal skills as you will regularly liaise with our staff and support them in communicating their work.
As an unflappable multi-tasker, you will be someone who enjoys managing varied work and who takes great pride in producing content to the highest standard and takes pleasure in achieving success as part of a team. Attention to detail and sound judgement are vital in this role to maintain Green Alliance’s brand integrity.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Head of Partnerships will play a key role in managing Inter Mediate's relationships with institutional donors, foundations, governments and philanthropic partners. The postholder will coordinate donor engagement across the organisation, oversee grant management and reporting, identify new funding opportunities and support the development of high-quality funding proposals. S/he also leads on our internal quality assurance, research and reporting processes, line managing the Research and Reporting Officer.
Working closely with the senior leadership, programme teams and finance colleagues, you will help ensure that Inter Mediate maintains strong partnerships with its existing funders while expanding its network of supporters. This is a collaborative, externally-facing role suited to someone with strong relationship management skills, excellent organisational ability and experience of securing and managing funding within the international development, peacebuilding or humanitarian sectors.
With at least 7 years' experience in partnerships, fundraising, business development or grant management in the international development, humanitarian or peacebuilding sectors, you will have demonstrable experience managing relationships with institutional donors, foundations and/or HNWIs, and a track record of successful funding proposals and overseeing donor reporting.
You have excellent written communication skills, strong project management skills, and superb interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with proven ability to work collaboratively across teams.
You will ideally have experience working in conflict-affected or politically sensitive contexts, be well-versed in monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches and have working knowledge of grant management systems or CRM platforms.
You are commited to the values of dialogue, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
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JOB TITLE: Digital Communications Officer
DEPARTMENT: Chelsea FC Foundation
LOCATION: Stamford Bridge / Cobham when required
CONTRACT: Permanent (35 hours - evening and weekend work when required. For example, evening community sessions or matchday support. On average 1x evening/weekend activity per month with TOIL)
JOB FUNCTION: Supporting the delivery of Chelsea FC Foundation’s communications strategy, by coordinating a variety of compelling internal and external digital communications activity, in relation to Chelsea FC Foundation.
Closing date: 7th August
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leading on the creation of high-quality written communications, including website copy, which highlight the impact of Chelsea FC Foundation’s work across internal and external channels.
- Maintaining internal and external channels, such as website and newsletters, ensuring copy remains up-to-date and aligned with Chelsea FC Foundation’s strategic objectives.
- Developing engaging digital communications activity including social media copy and assets to be utilised across Chelsea FC Foundation’s channels.
- Overseeing the planning, creation, and delivery of Chelsea FC Foundation’s digital communications assets, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and consistency across all initiatives.
- Maintaining Chelsea FC Foundation’s suite of digital communications assets such as imagery.
- Supporting all Chelsea FC Foundation departments through impact-based digital communications activity.
- Carrying out general administrative and research duties related to communications activity including detailed communications plans.
- To attend internal and external meetings as appropriate, creating strong relationships with key departments and stakeholders.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Experience / skills:
Must haves:
- Proven digital communications experience, preferably within the sports and/or charity industry.
- Relevant digital communications experience including website maintenance and working with CMS and additional software such as Adobe and Canva.
- A natural storyteller with a particular passion for football and sport’s role within the community.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven track record of working to tight deadlines and demonstrate strong copywriting, proof reading and researching skills.
- Able to work alongside internal and external stakeholders and manage expectations.
- Experience of working with talent and adhering to high professional standards when doing so.
- Can think quickly and be decisive in high pressure situations, delivering to deadlines.
- Able to deal with sensitive situations tactfully and maintain confidentially at all times.
- Very strong attention to detail.
- IT self-sufficiency and fluent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook essential.
Our Expectations:
- To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
- To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
- To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
- To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
- To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.
Main purpose of post
This is a new role for the marketing team at Weston Park Cancer Charity. The Communications and PR Manager will play a critical role in telling our story, championing our mission, and amplifying the voices of patients, families, clinicians and supporters.
To lead and deliver impactful, brand-building communications and PR activity that increases awareness, deepens engagement, and strengthens Weston Park Cancer Charity’s reputation across South Yorkshire and beyond. The Communications and PR Manager will work closely with the Marketing Manager, Campaigns Manager and Digital Marketing and Social Media Officer to create compelling copy for charity news stories, press releases and campaigns, ensuring consistent and meaningful communication across channels.
This role will:
Communications Strategy & Planning
· Support the Marketing Manager in delivering the annual marketing plan through communications and PR opportunities.
· Support the Campaign Manager with the charity’s multi-channel campaigns that raise awareness of services, research, events, and fundraising initiatives.
· Monitor and evaluate performance of communications activity, using insight and data to inform continuous improvement.
Media Relations & PR
· Build, maintain and grow strong relationships with local, regional, and national media.
· Act as first point of contact for media enquiries and manage press office activity.
· Lead proactive PR campaigns to highlight the charity’s work, impact and partnerships.
· Prepare press releases, statements, briefings and media packs.
· Support senior leaders and spokespeople with media interviews and messaging.
Communications & Storytelling
· Oversee the creation of high-quality communications across all external channels – website, newsletters and print materials.
· Support the delivery of communications through the charity’s digital channels by working closely with the Digital Marketing and Social Media Officer.
· Provide oversight on social media messaging, online storytelling, and website content.
· Lead on gathering patient, supporter and staff stories, ensuring sensitivity and ethical storytelling.
· Produce compelling copy that strengthens the charity’s brand and inspires action.
Brand & Reputation Management
· Provide staff members with regular training on the charity’s tone of voice, ensuring high standards of output.
· Ensure consistent application of the charity’s brand identity, tone of voice and key organisational priorities.
· Protect and enhance the organisation’s reputation through effective issues management.
· Work with the Marketing manager and Leadership team as needed on reviewing and updating the charity’s strategy, tone of voice and branding.
Stakeholder Engagement & Team Support
· Work collaboratively with clinical partners, fundraisers, volunteers, ambassadors, and community groups.
· Support internal communications to strengthen engagement across teams.
· Represent the charity at events, briefings, and partnership meetings where required.
· Represent the Marketing Manager/Campaign Manager and support the marketing team as needed during annual leave/sick leave.
What you do
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy marketing team. Our Communications and PR Manager will play a vital part of our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region.
General Responsibilities
Every employee is required to:
• Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.
• Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.
• Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.
• Participate in personal and organisational training and development and performance framework meetings
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards Package is the result of staff feedback and best practice across the charity, public and private sectors. Some of our key benefits, depending on eligibility, include:
· 27 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave
· Option to purchase additional five working days per year
· Westfield Health level 4 coverage
· 12 weeks maternity leave at 100% pay and an additional 6 weeks at 50%
· Up to 2 weeks full paternity pay
· NHS benefits
· Hybrid working
· A minimum 4% employee / 6% employer contribution through our Auto Enrol private pension scheme. *Tax relief is automatically claimed for the staff member.
· Death in service cover
How to apply
Closing date: 2nd August 2026
Interview date: 17th August 2026
Application format: Please send a CV and covering note demonstrating that you have read the job description / person specification and how you meet the essential and (where relevant) desirable criteria for this role. This can include skills, training, membership of professional bodies and experience. The covering note will form a key part of the recruitment process and you should demonstrate your suitability for the role in no more than one page.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among our staff. All applications are anonymised as part of the selection process.
Apply to HR
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Fundraising, Marketing & Communications
Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Communications
Work Pattern: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid working (3 days in office Aylesbury, Bucks)
Salary: £35,000-£39,000
The Marketing and Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of integrated marketing and communications activity to support Calibre Audio’s growth, brand awareness and member engagement. The postholder will play a pivotal role in increasing audience reach, driving acquisition, enhancing supporter journeys and positioning Calibre Audio as the leading UK charity for audiobooks.
The role combines strategic planning, hands-on campaign delivery, performance analysis and stakeholder collaboration to support the achievement of ambitious income and membership targets.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Strategy & Delivery
- Develop and deliver an integrated marketing strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
- Lead multi-channel campaigns (digital, social, email, paid media and partnerships) to drive acquisition, engagement and retention.
- Deliver an “always-on” acquisition programme across key channels.
- Ensure all activity contributes to reducing cost per acquisition.
- Manage marketing budgets, ensuring effective allocation and optimisation of spend.
Audience Growth & Brand Development
- Grow Calibre Audio’s social media audience and increase engagement through targeted campaigns.
- Lead initiatives to increase brand awareness and position Calibre Audio as the UK’s leading audiobook charity.
- Develop and maintain consistent brand messaging and identity across all platforms.
- Plan and manage a forward social media content calendar to ensure timely, effective delivery.
Digital Marketing & Performance
- Oversee the effective use of Google Ad Grants ($10,000/month), ensuring quality lead generation and measurable results.
- Monitor, analyse and report on campaign performance using data-driven insights to improve outcomes.
- Implement testing frameworks (A/B testing, optimisation cycles) to improve conversion rates and engagement.
Membership Growth & Supporter Journeys
- Support the growth of active memberships.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of supporter journeys across marketing and fundraising channels.
- Improve member satisfaction through targeted communications and continuous feedback loops.
Communications & Engagement
- Develop and implement an integrated communications plan for internal and external audiences.
- Increase engagement with communications across staff, volunteers and members.
- Oversee production of regular newsletters and stakeholder communications in accessible formats.
- Deliver social engagement campaigns to drive interaction and community building.
- Manage and optimise email marketing platforms (e.g. MailChimp) for effective stakeholder communication.
Ambassador & Advocacy Programmes
- Support the rollout of patron, VP and ambassador programmes.
- Develop a user ambassador initiative showcasing member stories to drive advocacy and awareness.
Internal Communications & Collaboration
- Improve internal communications processes, ensuring effective feedback loops between teams and leadership.
- Increase staff satisfaction and engagement with communications.
- Work closely with fundraising colleagues to align campaigns with income generation objectives.
Leadership & Management
- Manage and develop external suppliers where applicable.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and accountability within the team.
- Provide regular reporting and insight to senior leadership on marketing performance.
Person Specification
Experience
- Proven experience in a marketing or communications management role (charity or not-for-profit desirable).
- Track record of delivering successful multi-channel marketing campaigns.
- Experience in digital marketing, including social media, email marketing and paid advertising.
- Experience of using data and analytics to drive decision-making and performance.
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery capability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Budget management and ROI analysis experience.
- Knowledge of CRM systems and marketing platforms (e.g. MailChimp, HootSuite, Google Ads).
Personal Attributes
- Creative, proactive and results-driven.
- Passionate about accessibility and inclusion.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Additional Information
The role may require occasional out-of-hours work for events or campaign launches. The postholder will be expected to champion Calibre Audio’s values and commitment to accessibility in all communications.
STAFF BENEFITS PACKAGE
- 30 days annual leave, plus an additional Calibre Christmas closure day
- Matched pension contributions up to 5% of salary
- Medical Cash Plan (Hive Insurance Bronze Package)
- Life Assurance cover of 2 x salary through the Canada Life Death in Service scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential support and advice
- Access to Calibre Rewards through Reward Gateway, offering discounts and savings across hundreds of retailers
- Commitment to learning, development and career progression
- A supportive, inclusive and values-led culture
- Free on-site parking
At Calibre Audio, our mission is to ensure that everyone can enjoy the pleasure of reading, regardless of a print disability or health condition.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE
iniva is seeking an experienced, thoughtful and collaborative Website & Communications Manager to join our team at a pivotal moment for the organisation. The role sits at the heart of Living Legacies: Collaboration, Community and Radicality, a four-year National Lottery Heritage Fund project that activates iniva’s archive and connects it with communities through exhibitions, events, podcasts, oral histories and digital resources. Working at iniva is dynamic, creative and purpose driven. As a small organisation, we value people who can work confidently on their own initiative while collaborating closely with colleagues, freelancers and partners. This part-time role (3 days per week) is offered as a fixed-term contract over four years, with responsibilities evolving across the project lifecycle — from strategy and planning in the early stages to website redevelopment, major public programmes and legacy outputs in later phases. The Website & Communications Manager will work closely with the Project Manager and wider team to support clear communication, shared understanding and joined-up audience engagement. The role plays a key part in shaping how audiences encounter Living Legacies and iniva more broadly, ensuring communications are inclusive, accessible and grounded in the organisation’s values. We’re looking for someone who cares about creating more equitable cultural spaces and enjoys sharing stories that connect artists, archives, and communities.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
This role would suit a practical and organised communications professional with strong writing and digital skills. You will be a confident and clear communicator, able to produce engaging, accessible content for a range of audiences across web, email and social media. You will have experience working with websites, including contributing to or supporting a WordPress (or similar CMS) website redevelopment, and be comfortable collaborating with website developers to deliver user-friendly, accessible digital experiences. You will bring the ability to plan and coordinate work across multiple projects, managing timelines, contributors and priorities effectively. Experience supporting or overseeing freelancers such as PR consultants, graphic designers, photographers, videographers etc or external partners is helpful, alongside a collaborative approach and good organisational skills. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring transferable skills from other sectors, along with curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn. You should be motivated by working in a small, purpose-driven team and be committed to inclusive, accessible communication. This role supports a multi-year heritage project focused on the histories and practices of Black and Global Majority artists. We particularly welcome applicants with lived experience and/or a strong interest in these areas, and a commitment to inclusive, anti-racist and accessible communication practices. We know that no one will meet every requirement. If you meet most of the criteria and feel excited by the role, we encourage you to apply
Role Purpose
The Website & Communications Manager will lead iniva’s communications for a four-year fixed-term
project (3 days per week), with responsibilities evolving across the project — from setting up systems
and plans in Year 1 to delivering public activity, website redevelopment and legacy outputs in later
phases.
Focusing on Living Legacies, the postholder will lead communications activity to grow and diversify
audiences while maintaining strong engagement with existing audiences. They will manage a small
communications team, including the Communications Coordinator, and coordinate different
freelancers over the life of the project, such as a PR Consultant, Website Developer and Podcast
Producer to deliver clear, consistent and values-led communication across the organisation.
Working closely with a freelance Website Developer and internal teams, the postholder will oversee
the redevelopment of iniva’s website, ensuring it is accessible, user-friendly and supports the
project’s digital content and long-term needs. They will also work collaboratively with the Senior
Fundraising Manager, Project Manager and Project Curator to ensure joined-up, timely storytelling that
reflects the aims of the project and supports audience engagement.
Project Specific Duties
The duties below reflect the role across its four-year term. Activity in Years 1–2 will focus on
communications planning, audience development, team coordination and early digital work. Website
redevelopment (Years 2–3) and press activity for exhibitions (Years 3–4) will increase in later phases.
Not all responsibilities will be active at the same time.
Communications Strategy, Planning and Audience Development
- To review, refine and deliver the Living Legacies Communications Plan in collaboration with the wider project team, ensuring alignment with audience development goals, legacy planning and funder expectations.
- To lead audience development activity for Living Legacies, balancing growth and diversification with the retention of iniva’s existing audiences.
- To ensure consistent application of iniva and Living Legacies brand, tone of voice and values across all communications outputs.
- To establish and maintain communications systems, workflows and standards to support effective delivery across the team and with external contributors.
- To manage marketing, communications and documentation budgets ensuring activity is delivered within agreed resources for the organisation.
Website Redevelopment & Digital Experience
- To provide oversight of the redevelopment of iniva’s website (2027-2028), working closely with the Website Developer and internal stakeholders to ensure the site meets accessibility standards, audience engagement objectives and digital preservation needs.
- To manage the Website Developer and relevant budget lines to deliver a user-friendly, accessible website that supports archival access, digital outputs and the wider public programme.
- To ensure the website reflects the interpretive aims of Living Legacies and supports long-term access to project outputs, including oral histories, exhibitions and archival content.
- To gather and commission content from project partners and programme leads to ensure inclusive, participant-led storytelling is reflected across digital platforms.
Content, Campaigns & Creative Management
- To oversee the creation, scheduling and publication of engaging digital content for Living Legacies, working with the Communications Coordinator across social media, email newsletters and website updates to raise awareness of the project, grow and engage existing and new audiences, and share stories, opportunities and project milestones.
- To commission and manage promotional materials, including digital and print assets, working with graphic designers, photographers, videographers and other freelance creatives to create compelling content that reflects the project's values and reaches diverse audiences.
- To provide clear briefs, quality control and sign-off for commissioned content, ensuring outputs are on brand, accessible, high quality and delivered on schedule, and support meaningful engagement with participants, partners and audiences.
- To coordinate the promotion of project events and exhibitions, including digital and print listings, invitations, ticketing and on-site communications logistics, helping to maximise attendance, participation and the visibility of Living Legacies across communities and partner networks.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- To oversee monitoring and evaluation of communications activity for Living Legacies, drawing on digital engagement data across web, email and social media platforms to understand audience reach, engagement and impact.
- To lead on communications-related reporting for senior management, the Board and funders, working with the Communications Coordinator to collate insights, data and evidence that demonstrate impact, learning and audience development.
- To use evaluation findings to inform ongoing communications strategy, audience development activity and project learning.
Collaboration & Internal Coordination
- To work collaboratively with the Project Manager, Project Curator, Senior Fundraising Manager and wider iniva team to ensure consistent messaging, joined-up communications and coordinated project delivery across all strands.
- To support shared understanding of communications priorities across exhibitions, podcasts, oral histories and community engagement activity, ensuring coherence of messaging and audience experience.
- To contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing, collective responsibility and values-led working across the organisation.
Press & Public Relations
- To provide oversight and be the main point of contact for press and media activity for LivingLegacies, setting priorities, approving messaging and coordinating delivery with the Freelance PR Consultant, annually for three major project exhibitions and public programme (2027-2030).
- Liaise with external PR consultants to support programme promotion, ensuring assets and information are shared accurately and on time.
- To support the development and approval of press materials, including press releases and image assets, ensuring clarity, consistency and alignment with project messaging and organisational values.
- To oversee media listings, press scheduling and coverage tracking, using insights to inform future communications planning in consultation with the PR Consultant.
- To ensure compliance with funder branding and visibility requirements, including National Lottery Heritage Fund acknowledgement guidelines.
General Duties (In common with all iniva staff)
- To support the philosophy, aims and objectives of iniva and to champion its work.
- To promote and support equality, diversity and inclusion for all staff, contractors, volunteers and stakeholders.
- To uphold collective responsibility, knowledge sharing and team working across the organisation.
- To contribute to, and follow iniva’s organisational policies and procedures, particularly policies relevant to your defined responsibilities and area of work.
- To ensure proper record keeping, filing and archiving of all communications and documentation related to your area of work.
- To engage in continuing professional development, seeking to stay up to date with developments and best practice in your area of work.
Note: This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is iniva’s practice to examine job
descriptions regularly and to update them to ensure that they accurately reflect the job required to be
performed, or to incorporate proposed changes.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The postholder for this role should demonstrate the following qualifications, experience, skills and
knowledge:
Essential
- Proven experience developing and delivering a communications strategy, ideally for cultural or heritage projects.
- Experience in website development or managing website redevelopment projects, including working with web developers on design, UX, accessibility and audience engagement.
- Strong copywriting and editorial skills, with the ability to produce clear, engaging and accessible content across platforms.
- Experience creating and scheduling content for digital channels, including social media, email newsletters and websites.
- Understanding of accessibility standards for digital content (e.g. WCAG 2.2) and inclusive communication practices.
- Experience in line management of staff and commissioning or supervising freelance creatives — including PR professionals, website developers, graphic designers, videographers, photographers and content producers — to deliver high-quality, on-brand and accessible content.
- Experience coordinating press and media engagement, including drafting press releases and managing listings.
- Ability to collect and interpret digital engagement data (e.g. social media insights, email performance, web analytics) for evaluation and reporting.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Collaborative approach and experience working across teams to ensure consistent, values-led messaging.
Applicants do not need agency-level PR experience; experience of coordinating or overseeing
press activity within a wider communications role is sufficient. We are not expecting candidates
to demonstrate equal depth across all areas; instead, we are looking for a strong overall match
against the Essential criteria.
Desirable
- Familiarity with iniva’s mission, and an understanding of visual arts, archives or Black and
- diaspora cultural heritage in the UK. Experience promoting exhibitions, podcasts, or public programmes within an arts or heritage
- context.
- Knowledge of web content management systems (e.g. WordPress), email marketing tools
- (e.g. Mailchimp) and marketing management tools (e.g. SocialBee and Hootsuite).
- Experience producing or editing visual content using graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative
- Suite, Canva and Figma), with an eye for layout, accessibility and brand consistency.
- Experience developing or applying audience development strategies.
- Understanding of digital preservation principles for online content.
- Experience creating inclusive, participant-led storytelling in partnership with community
- groups.
- Confidence in briefing designers and overseeing the production of promotional materials
- across print and digital.
- Awareness of brand compliance and funder visibility guidelines (e.g. The National Lottery Heritage Fund).
Note: Applicants cannot be expected to be equally strong on all the above criteria, but to provide
evidence across the range, in varying strengths and combinations. iniva are committed to supporting
staff in training and support to achieve the standards required to undertake the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Executive Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by driving sustainable income growth, strengthening our public voice and extending our impact.
This newly created senior leadership role will lead a step-change in fundraising, marketing and external engagement, increasing awareness of vital services, and developing new opportunities to engage supporters, partners and communities.
With the chance to help deliver our ambitious strategy through to 2028, this role offers the opportunity to bring vision, creativity and leadership to an organisation committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of older people and unpaid carers
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers.
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Corporate Partnerships Manager
North London Hospice has been caring for local people since 1984, providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people with life-limiting illnesses across Barnet, Enfield and Haringey, and increasingly within Camden and Islington. Our services are completely free of charge however it now costs more than £16m a year to run our charity. We rely on the generosity of our community through donations and our shops to make up the shortfall in funding.
We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our Fundraising Team and lead the growth of what we believe is one of the hospice's most exciting and untapped income streams.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, identifying opportunities and creating partnerships that deliver real impact. You'll have the chance to shape the future of our corporate fundraising programme and make a lasting difference to the patients and families we support.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a corporate partnerships strategy designed to grow sustainable income and engagement.
This is a newly established area of focus, offering significant scope to develop new relationships, create innovative partnership opportunities and drive meaningful growth. You'll work closely with a Senior Officer, whom you will line manage, and collaborate with teams across the hospice to create compelling opportunities for businesses to support our work.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and implement a strategic corporate partnerships plan.
· Identify, cultivate and secure new corporate supporters and sponsorship opportunities.
· Grow and maximise existing corporate relationships.
· Lead pitches and presentations to prospective partners.
· Manage and inspire a Senior Officer within the team.
· Develop attractive fundraising products and partnership opportunities with colleagues across the Hospice.
· Manage relationships with high-value corporate supporters.
· Monitor trends within the fundraising and corporate sectors, identifying new opportunities for growth.
· Manage partnership income and expenditure budgets and deliver against agreed KPIs.
· Ensure fundraising activity complies with GDPR, fundraising regulations and best practice.
· Work collaboratively with communications, retail, clinical and wider hospice teams to maximise partnership opportunities.
About you
We're looking for a someone with a track record of building relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders to secure growing partnerships.
You will have:
- Significant experience managing partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
- Proven success in identifying, pitching for and securing new business opportunities.
- Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience developing innovative products, campaigns or propositions to attract supporters or customers.
- A track record of managing budgets, financial performance and KPIs.
- Experience leading teams and delivering results through others.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building abilities.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- A proactive, resilient and self-motivated approach.
Desirable
· Knowledge of the fundraising sector and fundraising regulation.
· Experience within a health, hospice or social care charity.
· Understanding of the North London corporate landscape.
Why join us?
By working at North London Hospice you will make a real difference to the lives of people affected by a life-limiting illness and their families. Our vision is to provide the best of life, at the end of life for everyone.
This role is a unique opportunity to build a growing corporate partnerships programme with significant potential. You'll join a passionate, supportive fundraising team and play a key role in helping North London Hospice continue providing exceptional care and support to patients and their loved ones.
We offer an attractive package of benefits, designed to support the health and wellbeing of everyone who works with us. In addition, we also offer comprehensive and unique learning development opportunities designed to give you the tools you need to succeed in your career at the hospice, whilst helping you to develop and achieve personal and professional growth.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking, relationship building and commercial expertise to create meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
North London Hospice is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application or recruitment process, please get in touch
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Communities Manager x2
Contract type: 12-month fixed term contract
Full time: 34.5 hours, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location: Mobile worker with regular travel expected across either the North East OR London and the South East of England (typically 1-2 days a week, with occasional overnight stays) plus occasional travel elsewhere in the UK.
Salary range: £44,000 - £49,000
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
About the role
As a Communities Manager, you will play a vital role in building trusted relationships with communities, community organisations and partners to ensure the voices of people affected by cancer are heard, valued and embedded in decision-making.
You will provide leadership and expertise in community engagement, helping to empower and mobilise communities to influence improvements in cancer care and support. Working collaboratively across Macmillan and with external stakeholders, you will develop sustainable community networks, strengthen local capacity and capability, and support communities to become equal partners in co-design and systems change initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about tackling health inequities, building meaningful partnerships and creating lasting impact for underrepresented and marginalised communities.
Key responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community organisations, grassroots groups and system partners.
- Develop and deliver community engagement plans that increase participation and amplify underrepresented voices.
- Support communities to influence decision-making, service design and systems change initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen community capacity, capability and sustainable networks.
- Use insight and data to prioritise communities where the greatest gaps exist.
- Support community organisations to access funding, resources and campaigning opportunities.
- Plan and deliver community engagement activities and events.
- Measure and evaluate the impact of community engagement and participation activity.
About you
- Experience of community engagement, partnership development and stakeholder management.
- Experience of building relationships and working collaboratively across diverse communities and organisations.
- Deep understanding of and passion for tackling inequities and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities.
- Strategic thinking and ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
- Knowledge of co-design, co-production and community-led approaches.
- Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use insight and data to inform decisions and drive impact.
- Understanding of the wider health and care system (desirable, not essential)
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
Recruitment process
Application deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 2nd August
1st stage interviews: Online interviews will take place on the week commencing 17th August (exact dates TBC)
2nd stage interviews: Online interviews will take place on the week commencing 24th August (exact dates TBC)
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So we can support you to be at your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


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Who are we?
Volunteer Centre Hackney is a thriving charity (annual income circa £1.1m, with 29 paid staff). providing volunteering infrastructure to the voluntary sector across the City of London and the London borough of Hackney. We support over 1,500 residents a year to realise their skills and passions through volunteering and social action, and to share these for the benefit of others. We also provide volunteering resources, advice and guidance on best practice in volunteer management, to hundreds of charities and community organisations.
Background and Aims of the Community Health Champion Programme
This role is for our Community Health Champions Programme (CHC). The programme is led by and for City & Hackney’s diverse communities. Community Health Champions (Champions) empower residents to become aware of, take ownership and work towards more positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
This is achieved by the programme sourcing, recruiting, training and supporting a diverse cohort of Champions who live, work, volunteer or study within City & Hackney. Our vast network of 230+ Champions who amongst them speak 40+ languages, are instrumental in tailoring and sharing vital health messaging with residents and feeding back insights, concerns and questions which are then used to develop more bespoke, relevant and culturally nuanced health messaging. Champions, with support from the programme, give voice to communities with varying levels of health literacy: how residents access, assess, and engage with healthcare information, services and systems.
The programme was launched during the Covid-19 pandemic but has now expanded to focus on wider health issues and wider determinants of health such as mental health and wellbeing, long term conditions, diet and nutrition.
Purpose of the Role
The Communications and Engagement Officer will lead on programme communications, coordinating and delivering the day-to-day communications that power the Community Health Champion CHC) programme. The primary goal of this role is to equip Champions with accessible, inclusive, high-quality communications content, tools and resources enabling them to effectively engage in the programme whilst building trust and improving health literacy across City & Hackney.
This is a hands-on role focused on amplifying community voices, positioning and showcasing the continued impact of Champion activities, maintaining a positive programme reputation, and ensuring our health messages reach the people who need them most.
We’ve been inspiring, developing, and supporting communities since 1997. We’re here to help you make a difference as a volunteer.



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Citizens UK
Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.
Living Wage Foundation
The Living Wage movement began in 2001, after Citizens UK brought together communities in East London to discuss poverty and low pay. The campaign grew in momentum and soon required a mechanism to recognise employers who wanted to join the movement, which saw the establishment of the Living Wage Foundation in 2011.
Still part of Citizens UK today, the Living Wage Foundation continues to work with community organisations to make sure the voices of both workers and businesses are part of the Living Wage movement. We now work with over 16,000 employers, benefitting half a million people and winning over £3bn of better wages for people who need it most.
Citizens UK works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take the same deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty. As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies. We are a non-partisan organisation and work with partners across the political spectrum to advance our mission.
Purpose
The Living Wage Foundation is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Media and Communications Manager to join our team for a 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive communications professional with a strong background in media relations, public messaging, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will be experienced and confident in working to tight deadlines, responding to last-minute changes, and prioritising competing demands in a high-profile environment. They will be motivated to amplify the Living Wage Foundation’s mission of tackling low pay and insecure work.
The postholder will lead all media, messaging, and external affairs work, developing and implementing a proactive media strategy that supports our mission and key campaigns, such as Living Wage Week and the annual Rates announcement. As a skilled media professional, you will oversee all communications outputs, ensuring consistency and strategic alignment, while delivering media training and refining key messaging to maximise reach and impact.
In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing our political engagement efforts, building cross-party support and working with political leaders, mayoral teams, and other key stakeholders to promote our initiatives. You’ll manage two direct reports (Events Manager and Media Manager) who each hold line management responsibilities, and you will play a critical role within our Senior Management Team, collaborating closely with the Head of Communications to shape the overall direction of our communications work. This role will work closely with Citizens UK colleagues, including the Citizens UK communications team on cross-organisational priorities. You will report to the Head of Communications.
As a senior leader, you will be responsible for managing and allocating part of the communications team budget, expanding team capacity, and driving the team’s effectiveness. In collaboration with other senior managers, you will help foster a culture that values creativity, innovation, and strategic impact.
Main Responsibilities
Contribute to CUK mission and its strategic objectives:
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Provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s media strategy, ensuring it aligns with broader organisational, communications, and campaign goals, and establish clear processes for evaluating its success.
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Work alongside other Senior Managers across Citizens UK on cross-organisational activity including through the Senior Management Group
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Support the Living Wage Foundation’s Political Engagement Strategy by building and sustaining cross-party support for the organisation’s mission and objectives.
Situational awareness and research:
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Lead regular updates on key audiences, tracking positions on issues of interest and ensuring the team is fully informed.
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Guide the team in proactive media monitoring, enabling timely responses to significant developments.
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Collaborate with the Senior Research Manager to conduct and commission impactful research, driving media campaigns that effectively reach and engage target audiences.
Strategy development:
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Work alongside other Senior Managers in the Communications Team to shape and guide the overall communications strategy.
Lead on all media and messaging outputs, including developing high-quality materials, coordinating media events, and delivering media training.
Reputational & risk management:
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Develop and manage the organisation’s risk register, offering strategic oversight and serving as a primary contact for crisis communications.
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Manage and respond to reactive media enquiries promptly, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s values and objectives.
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Draft key messages and FAQs for media interviews and public responses, and advise senior leadership on sensitive media or reputational issues.
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Represent the Living Wage Foundation effectively in senior stakeholder interactions and participate in out-of-hours press duties when needed.
Materials development and dissemination:
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Oversee the Media Team in producing engaging press releases, blogs, opinion pieces, and media briefings to elevate the Living Wage Foundation’s profile and the voices of workers and employers within the Living Wage movement.
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Ensure media outputs and communications reflect the organisation’s values and uphold a consistent voice.
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Create and refine key messaging for public communications, including FAQs and response guides.
Social media and website
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Ensure consistency in messaging and alignment across all media and digital platforms in collaboration with the wider communications team.
External relationships (including media and press)
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Lead employer case study development, identifying and preparing Living Wage employers to speak to media and champion a real Living Wage.
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Drive stakeholder engagement efforts, cultivating valuable relationships with Living Wage employers, campaign partners, and media contacts.
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Build and maintain relationships with journalists across print, digital, and broadcast media to secure quality coverage.
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Collaborate with the Public Engagement Team to draft emails, speeches, speaker notes, briefings, and press notices for political engagements.
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Strengthen and maintain broad cross-party support for the Living Wage agenda.
Campaign & events management
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Provide a link between Events team and Senior Leadership Team to ensure efficient decision-making around key events.
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Lead on media and messaging elements of agreed comms-led campaigns.
Internal comms & knowledge management
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Oversee the development and maintenance of a comprehensive press database, mapping key media contacts and publications in line with the Living Wage Foundation’s objectives.
Internal relationships
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Work closely with the Senior Digital and Communications Manager to guide and oversee team initiatives.
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Provide line management and development support to the Media Manager and Events Manager.
Learning, expertise & DEI
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Lead media training sessions for LWF staff and Living Wage employers, enhancing their confidence and effectiveness in media engagements.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across the LWF and Citizens UK, including communications and DEI teams, to develop and implement ethical storytelling practices, ensuring lived experience is represented responsibly, inclusively, and in line with organisational guidance.
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Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture.
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Ensure accessibility is embedded across communications and events, working with relevant teams to implement best practice and organisational guidance.
Person Specification
(D) Desirable, (E) Essential
Experience
· Proven experience and a strong understanding of the UK media landscape, with experience building relationships with journalists and securing high-quality media coverage. (E)
· Experience in line managing and leading a team. (E)
· Demonstrated experience in managing sensitive reputational issues, including risk assessment and crisis communications. (E)
· Skilled in leveraging real-life stories and case studies to drive engagement, including experience in leading media training for spokespeople. (E)
· Strong track record in designing and executing high-impact communications strategies that achieve measurable results. (E)
· Experience of working collaboratively across teams and influencing senior stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. (E)
· Experience of working with a range of voices and perspectives, including community, worker or lived experience storytelling. (D)
Key skills and knowledge
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Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and edit clear, engaging content suitable for media, digital and public audiences. (E)
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Competence in using social media platforms to engage audiences effectively, understanding their role in broader media strategies. (D)
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Proficiency in evaluating campaigns and media outputs, with the ability to derive insights that inform future strategies. (E)
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Strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, including political audiences. (E)
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Solid understanding of the political landscape and public affairs, with experience engaging cross-party stakeholders (E).
Personal qualities & values
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An enthusiasm for media and communications, coupled with a strong commitment to the mission of the Living Wage Foundation. (E)
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Ability to lead, support and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment. (E)
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Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with an understanding of how to communicate responsibly and ethically about lived experience. (E)
About the application process
We work within diverse communities bringing people together. In line with our Inclusion value, we would love to see applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people from racialised communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith, all to better represent the communities we work in. We want our employees to have the working conditions that allows them to fully participate, be able to be their best authentic selves and thrive doing so, and we have employee networks to support staff. Even if you don’t quite meet all the required criteria still consider applying, as we invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role.
For questions and reasonable adjustments regarding your application including information in a different format, or our recruitment process, please email us.
Interviews will be held 17th and 18th August.
We’re the movement at the heart of fairer, better work. Fair pay, secure hours & enough to live on in retirement.



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Contract: Permanent, part-time contract.
Hours: 21 Hours, 3 days per week.
Salary: £20,000 - £23,000
Location: Hybrid, anchored to the Cardiff Carers Trust office 1 day a week. Flexibility to work from other Carers Trust’s offices around the UK when needed.
Working as part of the Wales team, the postholder will lead communications and marketing activity for both funds, ensuring carers’ stories, programme impact and opportunities for support are effectively communicated across Wales. The role will play a key part in building awareness, engaging stakeholders and delivery partners, and showcasing the difference these programmes make to unpaid carers’ lives.
The postholder will work closely with External Affairs colleagues in Wales and the UK-wide Communications and Marketing team to develop engaging digital content, media coverage, publications and social media activity. They will also coordinate learning and engagement events that bring together partners to share best practice and strengthen delivery across Wales.
As the postholder you will:
- Work with external suppliers including photographers, designers, translators and videographers.
- Lead communications and marketing activity for the Short Breaks Fund and Carers Support Fund in Wales.
- Coordinate learning, engagement and promotional events for stakeholders and partners.
Please download the attached recruitment pack to find out more.
Hybrid – within commuting distance of one of our campuses in Beckenham, Blackburn, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Doncaster or Redcar
Help shape the voice of a national organisation improving teacher and leader development!
About us
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.
About the role
We are recruiting for a Communications and PR Manager to join our busy Partnerships team. The team works closely with the NIoT’s regions, founding Multi-Academy Trusts and Associate Colleges as core partners, and supports our national profile, brand, communications, stakeholder engagement and the dissemination of research outputs.
This is a varied role for a confident communications professional who can combine strong campaign instincts with excellent writing, media handling, stakeholder engagement and data-informed improvement. You will help build a clearly distinct NIoT voice, look and feel; manage high-quality internal and external communications; and support positive, purposeful public relations activity across the education sector.
Working closely with colleagues across marketing, policy, research, events, programmes and regions, the Communications and PR Manager will craft compelling messages, support campaign planning, manage channels and relationships, and ensure that NIoT’s work is shared with clarity, credibility and impact.
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation that the postholder will work from the office at least once a fortnight, and more frequently where required to meet business needs. The role also involves national travel, which may include overnight stays.
Key benefits
- Generous annual leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
- Flexible working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
- Pension – entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
- Lifestyle benefits – we offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
- Parenthood leave – we offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
- Working environment – we have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
- Support – our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
- Development – we fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have a high level of continuous professional development.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 31 August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
As a condition of employment, this post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and an Occupational Health Check.


