Internal communications executive jobs
The communications specialists in the PCS campaigns and communications team are dedicated to delivering the most up to date services for our members. We are looking for a Head of Communications to lead the team, using up to date tech, design systems and social media engagement to provide the best communications at all times for a diverse audience.
Salary and Location
- Band 5, London Spine points 21-17 or Regional Spine points 23-19
- Starting salary: London £63,279 p.a. rising to £72,098 p.a. or Regional £58,877 p.a. rising to £67,689, in annual increments
- PCS Clapham or Regional office
Successful candidates for the post of Head of Communications will be able to demonstrate:
- Professional experience of working in a communications field
- Problem-solving ability in crisis or challenging situations
- Understanding of different communications media and how to use them effectively
- An interest in developing communications technology
- A record of positive collaboration, building strong working relationships
The main duties of the Head of Communications role include:
- Leading on internal and external communications strategies that align with the union's overall goals
- Maintaining quality of all communications, ensuring consistent and positive messaging to promote the aims and objectives of the union
- Motivational management and development of the team
- Liaising with departmental heads, senior lay officials and other colleagues on a range of communications
- Budget management, bid preparation and liaising with suppliers
Excellent people skills combined with problem-solving ability and an understanding of up to date communications technology will all be essential requirements for a successful Head of Communications.
Closing date: 12 midday on Monday 20 October 2025
Interviews will be held by Zoom: Tuesday 4 November 2025
About PCS
PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.
Employer Benefits
You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including
- flexible working (including hybrid working)
- childcare and family support
- generous maternity/paternity leave
- 32 days leave and Christmas closure
- pension scheme
- employee assistance programme
Learning and Development
The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.
PCS Recruiting Process
We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.
Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.
Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.
- CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
- PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
- All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.
Please view our guidance for applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
Ref: 1025
Grade: Band 5, London or Region
Salary
London Spine points 21-17
London Starting salary £63,279 p.a. rising to £72,098 p.a.
Regional Spine points 23-19
Regional Starting salary £58,877 p.a. rising to £67,689 p.a.
Location: PCS Clapham or Regional Office
Purpose of the job:
Develop, lead, implement, and ensure internal and external communications strategies are maintained and in line with PCS policy.
Lead on the strategic direction of the unions communications and oversee delivery, digital strategy, membership engagement and internal communications.
To advise and work alongside the National Management Team, National Executive Committee and partners to devise and implement communications campaigns and projects.
To assist in maximising the potential for union growth, development and success, and to encourage membership participation through robust communication strategies.
To undertake a management role with direct responsibility for staff ensuring that the work of the communications team is in line with the wider objectives of the union.
Responsible to: Head of Campaigns & Communications
Responsible for: Band 4 officers and Support staff
Contacts
External:
PCS members, elected officials and potential members. Employers, Legal and other advisors. TUC, members of other trade unions and related bodies. Senior government officials, Ministers, MPs, pressure groups, campaigning bodies and media.
Internal:
PCS staff and managers across regions, Senior Management Team, National Management Team and other PCS departments.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Key areas
- Lead on, develop and implement internal and external communication strategies that align with the union's overall goals
- Create and oversee communication materials such as the creation of promotional and informative materials, digital campaigns, print materials, social media, audio and video
- Conduct quality controls on all communications, ensuring that all union communications and materials have consistent and positive messaging and branding
- Responding to crises or challenging situations quickly and professionally
- Contribute to the strategic development of the Unions policy objectives including the PCS planning process
- Provide support and have direct involvement through the National Management Team (NMT) in the unions bargaining, organising, campaigning, equality, learning and digital agendas
- Manage people and resources in the communications team
- Represent PCS at external meetings
- Provide advice to and lead relevant committees including the preparation and presentation of reports
- Monitor and report on issues and initiatives as requested
- Provide input into budgetary processes including bid preparation, monitoring and control where relevant
2. People Management
- Manage work allocation and workflow, future planning and support for officer team/line manager
- Motivate and manage individuals and the team as a whole to provide a high standard of service
- Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks
- Seek to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the team
- Through induction, the appraisal system and one-to-ones, identify staff training and development needs, train or organise formal/informal training
- Proactively promote diversity in line with the wider PCS approach
- Apply the staff conduct policies as and when required e.g. discipline, grievance, capability, dignity at work and IT security policies
- Provide advice and deal with complex issues related to staff management including disciplinary or grievance in consultation with line manager
- Ensure that the health, safety and welfare of staff is maintained and improved, in accordance with PCS and statutory policies
- Work effectively with lay officials
- Deputise for line manager when required
3. Communication
- Ensure digitalisation, information and communications methods are effectively implemented and used to generate improvements
- Draft complex communications including briefs and reports to staff and members
- Communicate with members by producing circulars and briefings and by addressing meetings and conferences when required
- As necessary, represent PCS and liaise with outside bodies
4. Team Working
- Proactively promote team working and collaboration across the organisation
- Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate
- Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
- Provide assistance to team members
5. Equality
- Contribute to PCS policies on equal opportunities by developing innovative workplace strategies to tackle inequality and discrimination
6. General
- Participate and input information into PCS planning and budgeting processes
- At all times implement and promote the PCSs equal opportunities policy and adhere to the PCS Values
- Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of health and safety at work
- Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
- Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image
- In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and PCSs requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals
- Staff at this grade may be assigned or transferred to posts within grade. A training & development programme will be provided to assist with this, where required
- Such other duties that may reasonably be required and that are within the level of the responsibility of this post
- Willing to work outside normal office hours and location on occasion (e.g. attendance at Annual Delegate Conference, where required)
Person Specification: HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
Ref: 1025
Date: September 2025
Location: PCS Clapham or Regional office
ESSENTIAL FACTORS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, English or a related field or equivalent demonstrable experience
EXPERIENCE
- 5 years experience in communications field within a complex membership organisation
- People management including induction, work allocation, appraisal and conduct
- Leading committees and teams
- High level project management, problem solving and decision making
- Responding to crisis or challenging situations
TRAINING (including continuous professional development)
- Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
- Commitment to undertake job-related training
- Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
- Commitment to staff development
KNOWLEDGE
- Understanding of the political processes in the UK and the role and work of trade unions
- Budget monitoring and control processes
- Employment rights, equality legislation, discrimination law and working practices, in a communications context
- Impact and use of Digital and IT applications in a trade union
- Methods and techniques for bargaining, campaigning and organising
SKILLS
- Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences
- Ability to negotiate and form effective working relationships internally and externally
- Ability to identify and set standards and priorities
- Ability to provide strategic and policy implementation advice and guidance
- High standard of organisational ability
OTHER
- Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practices at work
- Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
- Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions
The Communications Department at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) informs, inspires and engages our many audiences about dementia and the progress being made in research. The Corporate Communications Manager will be part of the Strategic Communications team – one of several specialist teams in the wider Department.
The Corporate Communications Manager will be responsible for ensuring consistent and compelling external communications to drive our brand, as well as establishing the charity’s position in key strategic areas and helping to drive value from our corporate partnerships.
They will ensure a clear internal narrative and key messaging for ARUK employees, as well as supporting external communications from the CEO Office. This will include guiding key thought leadership pieces from ARUK’s Senior Leadership Team and ambassadors, informing key stakeholder communications and protecting ARUK’s growing corporate reputation.
The postholder will oversee the charity’s Annual Report and Review and identify opportunities to raise the charity’s profile in key strategic areas of work. The postholder will manage the work of two Corporate Communications Officers.
This role is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a secondment.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Management
· Developing and delivering operational plans for the team, working closely with other departments across the charity including Corporate Fundraising and the CEO Office.
· Day-to-day responsibility for the budget of the team, including reforecasting.
· Providing effective team management, exhibiting ARUK’s leadership values, including holding regular 1:1s, providing positive and constructive feedback, managing time and workload, and supporting training and development needs of team members.
· Feeding into the development of department-wide initiatives to improve ways of working, increase engagement and improve the quality of our output.
Thought Leadership
· Develop and execute high-impact communication strategies that amplify the CEO’s voice across internal and external platforms.
· Craft compelling narratives, speeches, op-eds, and social media content that positions the charity as an industry leader. Identify emerging themes and trends to proactively shape messaging.
· Source, evaluate, and coordinate media opportunities including interviews, podcasts, panels, and profiles. Prepare briefing materials and talking points to ensure consistent and impactful representation.
Partnership Communications
· Managing the work of a team focused on supporting communications of and to our corporate fundraising partners, including:
- Supporting New Business teams on pitch and proposition development.
- Supporting Partnership Development teams on partnership announcements.
- Providing regular opportunities for Fundraising teams to learn and improve their communication skills, as well as providing consulting support on a range of relevant topics arising within those teams.
· Providing oversight and support for communications around current and future strategic partnerships for ARUK.
Key Messaging
· Responsible for developing and maintaining key messaging documents and guidelines for the Department and ensuring internal teams and external partners are using consistent messaging to underpin the charity’s brand.
Media Relations
· Coordinating pro-active PR planning, using media metrics to guide decisions and identify key areas of opportunity.
· Agreeing and tracking the use of media key messages.
· Taking an active role in promoting thought leadership pieces on key corporate or strategic issues for the charity.
What we are looking for:
· Ability to develop and support a high-performing team that delivers on organisational priorities.
· Confident setting KPIs and direction for teams and will have proven success leading integrated PR and digital campaigns.
· Significant experience working within an influential press office, including a record of proactively securing top-tier coverage.
· Experience and/or understanding of working on issues relating to health inequalities and public health.
· Demonstrates and encourages ownership and responsibility; builds drive and motivation in others – has a ‘can-do’ attitude, is committed to delivering results, and strives for continuous improvement.
· A highly strategic and creative thinker, with exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
· Creative flair, with an eye for detail, compelling copy and engaging ideas – able to spot opportunities and develop them for the benefit of ARUK and its beneficiaries.
· Excellent journalistic skills and an understanding of how to influence and use the media, including through thought leadership.
· Ability to develop clear and persuasive messaging to support ARUK’s strategic goals and enhance the charity’s reputation.
· Able to build effective relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in partner organisations, adapting ways of working to account for different personal working styles and organisational cultures.
· A collaborative and approachable nature – able to work effectively, communicate regularly and challenge constructively with colleagues in relevant Departments to develop and deliver projects.
· A self-starter, able to work with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.
· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.
· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and beyond, and to work outside of regular office hours.
· Experience of working in a charity/non-profit environment.
· Understanding of the medical research environment.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Calibre Audio is a national charity providing free, unlimited access to audiobooks for people who cannot read print due to sight loss, disability, or health conditions. Every day, around 1,500 books are distributed to children and adults whose lives are transformed by access to literature.
Long established as a trusted service with a respected legacy programme and consistent success with trusts and foundations, Calibre is now entering a new chapter. With a bold strategy, national debates on literacy and inclusion gaining momentum, and the 2026 Year of Reading ahead, this is a pivotal moment to grow income, raise their profile and increase impact.
This new role brings fundraising and communications together for the first time. By unifying storytelling, campaigns, and fundraising propositions, the Director will amplify Calibre’s voice, grow income, and ensure that profile-building and fundraising reinforce one another.
This is a strategic and hands-on role, setting direction, managing key relationships and leading change, while securing income and providing clarity and structure for the teams. You will benefit from strong CEO commitment, external consultancy support with bid writing, and the freedom to shape team structure and invest in growth.
As Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will:
- Sit on the Executive Management Team alongside the CEO, COO, and Head of Communities & Learning, driving strategy and cultural change
- Develop and deliver an ambitious strategy across both functions, aligning activity to drive income, membership growth, and visibility
- Build on Calibre Audio’s respected legacy programme, deepen trust and foundation partnerships, and explore untapped opportunities with major donors and individual supporters
- Personally manage and cultivate high-value relationships with trusts, foundations, and major donors, while shaping new opportunities in corporate and individual giving
- Strengthen legacy and in-memory giving, and oversee compelling member appeals
- Lead the development of a powerful case for support, positioning Calibre as a force for change in literacy, disability inclusion, and mental health
- Partner with the Head of Marketing to deliver bold, creative campaigns that amplify Calibre’s national voice and directly support fundraising
About you
This role will suit a senior fundraising leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery.
You will bring:
- A strong track record of securing significant income from high-value donors and funders
- Expertise in developing fundraising strategies and compelling cases for support
- Experience of leading, or working closely with, communications and marketing teams
- The credibility and emotional intelligence to influence at senior leadership level
- Strong staff management skills, with the ability to build and lead a high-performing team
- The ability to unify and bring clarity to fundraising and communications
- This role offers the chance to seize momentum, tell Calibre’s story in new ways, and harness national conversations about literacy and inclusion
Employee benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day at Christmas
- 7.5% employer pension contribution
At Calibre Audio, our mission is to ensure that everyone can enjoy the pleasure of reading, regardless of a print disability or health condition.
The Order of St John ( is a global humanitarian organisation delivering first aid and community healthcare in more than 40 countries and territories worldwide. It is supported by an International Office based in London.
With a new global fundraising operation in place, and a refreshed international strategy for the future, St John International is looking to expand its team. The Internal Relationship Manager will be the go-to person for Trustees and will keep an overview of what is going on across the Order’s various governance bodies, so that the work flows smoothly. You will work closely with the External Relations Manager as they implement our regional development and deliver on our relationships with St John establishments internationally. Along with the Communications team you will work to share our resources internationally using our newly established intranet – the St John Resource Hub – ensuring content is up to date, relevant and seen, by our staff and volunteers on all continents.
You will have oversight of the office admin function, line managing the Operations and Digital Managers and working closely with the Finance Director when it comes to budgets. You will also be the main point of contact for our vibrant Women’s and Youth networks and the alumni from our Global Leadership Development Programme. You will also have an important role in making sure that St John International is a great place to work, with a focus on staff well-being as well as the policies to support an engaged and productive team.
This is a part-time position, initially 25 hour a week.
Responsibilities
- To support the Secretary General in providing strategic direction for the worldwide activities of the Order of St John.
- Acting as the focal point for the management of governance functions across the Order, setting timetables for meetings, agreeing agendas and writing minutes of key committees.
- Liaison with Great Officers (senior trustees) on travel plans to maintain a strategic approach to intervention and attendance at events across the network.
- Leading on internal business planning: working with colleagues to bring a strategic project management approach to the process, driving progress and reporting to Board of Trustees.
- Internal communications: working with all other teams to share relevant information with St John establishments internationally using the St John Resource Hub
- Directing and monitoring the output of the Order’s advisory committees: youth and women’s networks, acting as secretariat to the networks.
- Managing the International Office’s input to big set-piece events (Grand Council)
- Acting as line manager for the digital officer and office manager.
- Lead on recruitment and induction of new staff and trustees
Experience and skills (essential)
- Strong background in project management, coordination, and business planning
- Competence in budget management and financial planning.
- Problem-solving and positive approach, with experience of working across teams and breaking down barriers.
- Proven team working skills, ideally with experience of working with cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team.
- Ability to manage large amounts of information, prioritise effectively and produce concise and focussed advice to the Board.
- A proactive and creative approach to systems, policies and procedures, ready to lead change and to shape better ways of doing things.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
Experience and skills (desirable)
- Experience of the charitable sector, ideally in an international context
- Experience of operating at main board level, including building strong relationships with senior staff.
Benefits and conditions
- Annual salary £45,000 for 25 hours a week
- 5 weeks leave (pro rata) increasing with additional years of service.
- Good pension package.
- Office in Farringdon, London EC1 with flexible working possible for some of the working hours.
St John International is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified.
We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position please submit a short cover letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.
Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd October. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter in London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Skin Health Alliance (SHA) has a great deal to say about skin, and we seek a passionate communicator to help get our message across.
The SHA is the world’s leading independent, not-for-profit dermatologist-led accreditation body. We are internationally recognised across the personal care, cosmetics, and FMCG sectors. We provide trusted skin safety information and an accreditation service that empowers consumers, supports industry partners, and champions dermatological research worldwide.
We are seeking a Senior Communications Officer to play a pivotal role in promoting SHA’s aims, raising our profile, and ensuring our voice as the global authority on skin health is heard across industry, professionals, and consumers.
The Role
As Senior Communications Officer, you will:
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Develop and deliver SHA’s annual communications and media strategy.
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Manage our website, social media, press relations, and stakeholder communications.
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Represent SHA as a spokesperson – briefing experts, giving interviews, and maintaining our credibility with journalists and industry stakeholders.
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Collaborate with partner brands, communication teams, and external agencies to deliver impactful joint campaigns.
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Monitor and evaluate media coverage, providing strategic insights to senior leadership.
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Strengthen SHA’s voice by building trusted relationships with dermatologists, experts, and key journalists.
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Represent SHA at high-profile international events, conferences, and industry meetings.
This role requires a confident communicator who can balance strategy and execution, manage multiple projects, and consistently deliver high-quality, credible outputs.
About You
We are looking for a creative, strategic, and highly skilled communicator who can combine leadership with hands-on delivery.
Essential Requirements:
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Degree in communications, marketing, media, or relevant equivalent experience.
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Proven track record in communications and marketing (5+ years preferred).
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Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into compelling messages.
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Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Demonstrable experience across multiple communication channels, including digital platforms.
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Confidence to act as a spokesperson, build media relationships, and represent SHA externally.
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Collaborative mindset with the ability to work with cross-functional teams, partners, and senior stakeholders.
Desirable Skills:
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Familiarity with communications platforms (e.g. Google Suite, Microsoft Teams, media database and distribution software).
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Experience managing budgets and working with external agencies.
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Analytical skills to measure communication performance and impact.
Why Join the Skin Health Alliance?
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Be part of a global leader in dermatological accreditation and skin education.
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Shape communications that directly influence consumer trust and industry standards.
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Work alongside internationally renowned dermatologists and high-profile global brands.
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Contribute to a meaningful mission – improving skin health and funding dermatological research worldwide.
The Skin Health Alliance is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We believe in equal employment opportunities regardless of race, nationality, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or disability status.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a talented communicator who shares our passion for using scientific evidence to benefit the lives of animals? Can you help us to disseminate knowledge about animal welfare to a wide range of audiences?
We, the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) and the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA), are two sister charities focused on the promotion of scientific, evidence-based approaches to animal welfare. We fund research, support the animal welfare science community, and advocate for evidence-based improvements to animal welfare worldwide. Communicating animal welfare science to both specialist audiences and the wider public is key to turning knowledge into real-world improvements in animal welfare. We are seeking a Scientific Communications and Content Assistant to join our talented Scientific Communications Team during an exciting period of growth and change for both charities.
The Scientific Communications and Content Assistant will support us to deliver our scientific communications strategy by helping to draft, design and publish engaging content for our print and digital platforms. This includes assisting with the creation of visual and written content that effectively convey complex scientific information to our diverse audiences.
The role will report to our Scientific Communications and Outreach Manager and work closely with the Public Affairs Lead and other internal teams to create engaging content for our audiences. We are seeking candidates with strong written, editing and visual skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and clarity.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of our small multi-disciplinary team and be confident to work unsupervised when necessary. You will be happy working across multiple projects, adapting to different communication styles and priorities, and keeping messaging clear and consistent across varied audiences.
This role will be home-based. Because we’re based in the UK, the appointee will need to be UK-based and legally entitled to work in the UK. You will be expected to occasionally attend our offices in Hertfordshire to carry out duties as required and attend meetings. Travel costs and subsidence will be covered for you in these situations. The role may also require occasional travel within the UK and possibly overseas for events and other relevant activities - some of which may occur at weekends or in the evening.
What you’ll be doing
- Drafting copy, designing graphics/visual materials (eg using Canva) and producing content for print, web, email, and social media
- Overseeing the Charities’ day-to-day social media activity, including scheduling posts, monitoring channels, and responding to engagement.
- Assisting with the creation and dissemination of the Charities’ content including but not limited to press releases, newsletters, and digital campaign materials.
- Liaising regularly with internal teams to stay up to date on the Charities’ activities and to plan and schedule content across channels.
- Monitoring social media analytics and Mailchimp performance metrics to support reporting and strategy development.
- Collaborating with internal teams, for example Fundraising, to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
- Occasionally creating, editing and publishing video content.
- Liaising with external agencies, partners and stakeholders.
- Ensuring all materials and communications are accessible and inclusive.
- Occasionally travelling within the UK and overseas for conferences, meetings and other events - some of which may take place during evenings or weekends.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in digital communications, content creation and social media.
- Demonstrable writing and editing skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using social media platforms (eg LinkedIn, Facebook, BlueSky and YouTube) and scheduling tools such as Hootsuite.
- Experience using graphic and content design tools such as Canva.
- Ability to monitor, analyse and interpret performance analytics from platforms including Mailchimp, social media, Hootsuite etc.
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Experience of working collaboratively with diverse teams, with well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of and commitment to inclusion and accessibility.
- Experience working within brand and tone of voice guidelines.
- Experience creating content tailored to a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders.
- An understanding of and comfort with the Charities’ approach to animal welfare which includes co-operation with the livestock and slaughter industry, as well as laboratory animal researchers. Whilst both charities promote the highest standards of animal welfare, they do not oppose the use of animals by humans for research or food.
It would be great if you have
- Experience working in a charity or non-profit environment.
- A background in science such as a BSc or relevant experience in a scientific charity or setting.
- Knowledge of animal welfare science and practices.
- Familiarity with website content management systems such as WordPress.
- Experience creating and editing video content.
- Understanding of policy communications or advocacy work.
- Understanding of SEO, engagement metrics, and digital advertising.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages of A4) that describes how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of our role. Applications close at 23:30 BST on Sunday 19 October.
First round interviews will be held online on 3 November 2025, and second round interviews held in London on 10 November 2025.
We use anonymous recruitment at the screening stage to enable an inclusive recruitment process.
What we can offer you
- 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after ten years of service*.
- Flexible working, including opportunities to work from home.
- Day one employer pension contributions of 8% of salary, into our pension scheme.
- Access to AonProtect Assistance which includes access to counselling services, legal, tax, medical and bereavement advice
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders with two wellbeing days* per year to rest, recharge, and focus on mental, emotional, or physical health - without using annual leave.
- Optional childcare salary sacrifice scheme.
- Pet bereavement leave.
- Generous sick pay policy.
- Training and development opportunities.
*Pro-rata for part-time employees.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages of A4) that describes how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of our role. Applications close at 23:30 BST on Sunday 19 October.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People and culture at Unifrog
As a People team, we help foster a supportive culture by: trusting our team; removing roadblocks and encouraging autonomy; making an effort to understand everyone’s different wants and needs and using that information to tailor what we offer; and caring about each team member and creating processes that allow them to work at their best. If this fits with your view of what a People team should do, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
1. Internal communications (~2.5 days per week)
As our Internal Communications and Events Lead, you will play a key role in engaging, informing, and inspiring our team with what’s happening at Unifrog. You’ll also help us to work even better together, and to retain a happy and effective team.
Your main responsibilities:
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Coordinate our whole team commss
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Deliver our internal comms strategy, work towards our People team goal and objectives, and use our House Style.
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Create our monthly internal Unifrog newsletter, writing your own segments, editing other people’s contributions, and evaluating engagement.
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Collate data from team surveys and work with the People and Leadership teams to put ideas from the team into action.
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Improve the way that we communicate and work together:
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Share best practice and deliver training on our comms tools (e.g. Slack, Gmail, Asana).
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Research, trial and introduce new comms tools or upgrades where appropriate, training the team on how to use them.
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Join our AI working group, whose goal is to support the team to use AI more effectively (e.g. leading training, sharing use-cases from across Unifrog).
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Support teams with communication challenges (e.g. streamlining comms traffic).
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Support team members to easily find the best contact for different questions and tasks.
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Manage our existing comms tools:
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Audit our usage and budget to make sure we’re maximising value.
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Manage individual and team subscriptions to our comms tools.
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Help to troubleshoot team questions and issues.
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Keep our ‘Unifrog Essentials’ and ‘Who to Contact’ documents up-to-date, and support team leads to keep our Dropbox folders organised.
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Work with our Recruitment Lead and Marketing team to shout externally about what’s going on at Unifrog, sharing photos and stories on our website and social media.
2. Internal events (~2.5 days per week)
Now that Unifrog has 115 team members across the UK and beyond, it’s more important than ever that everyone feels connected, both to each other and to our wider mission.
We currently have:
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Three whole company “team days” per year (2x in person, 1x virtual)
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Two “away days” per team per year (in person)
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Regular socials at our London office
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Regular remote socials
Your main responsibilities:
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Plan our whole company team days:
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Work closely with our CEO and the Leadership team to decide on the team day agenda, budget and format.
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Find and book venues, hotels, social activities, and meals, and make sure everything’s set up and runs smoothly on the day.
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Support senior managers to plan their away days:
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Advise on agendas and book venues, socials, and training.
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Facilitate cross-team collaboration (one of each team’s away days is partly combined with another team).
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Evaluate our team events and continually look to improve their quality, impact, and inclusivity.
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Plan remote socials and office socials for our London HQ.
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Support our Unifrog affinity groups - spaces where team members who share common identities (e.g. being parents), can connect, support each other and champion inclusivity.
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Keep our EDI calendar up-to-date, and mark and celebrate occasions important to people across the team, including cultural heritage months, awareness days, and commemorative events.
Working together
You’ll be part of our People team alongside our: People Assistant, People Coordinator Recruitment Lead, People Lead, Head of People Operations, and People and Operations Director (your line manager).
You’ll also regularly work with a variety of other team members (especially line managers) when organising events.
What we’re looking for
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Experience in planning and delivering events (including virtual events).
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Experience in supporting team members to communicate and use comms tools more effectively.
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Ideally, experience in delivering whole company comms.
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Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
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Excellent writing and proof-reading skills.
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Ability to craft clear and powerful narratives from data and insights.
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Personable and able to build great professional relationships.
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Keen attention to detail.
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Excellent organisation skills.
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An interest in education, careers, and development.
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Ideally, knowledge of emerging trends in internal communications.
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Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
You will be joining a team of highly motivated people who are passionate about our mission of helping students to find the best next step for them after school. If this excites you and you’re an energetic person who is willing to learn, then we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
Head to our jobs page for a full list of the excellent benefits we offer our team.
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Join one of Escape the City’s top 1% employers and help transform careers and destinations in schools.
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Become part of a committed, dynamic, and growing company. We want to build our team for the long term: if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.
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Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
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Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
Key details
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£37,000 - £39,000 per year, depending on experience. Grade B.
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Full-time.
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Split your time between working remotely and at our office in Hoxton, London (a minimum of 2 days per week). Applicants must be commutable to London and can expense up to £12.50 per day for travel, up to 2 days per week.
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28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
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Working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4:30pm on Friday.
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Start date: as soon as possible, though we will be flexible for the right candidates.
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If you require reasonable adjustments, or want to discuss any details about the role before applying please contact Mhairi (contact details on our jobs page).
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We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Application process
Deadline: 10:00am (BST) on Friday 3rd October 2025.
Stage 1: Application form (~1 hour)
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Visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions and tasks below. Please note that we do not review CVs at this stage of the application process so please be as specific as possible about your experience.
i. With reference to examples of your recent experience, what would make you an excellent candidate for this role? (250 words)
ii. Tell us about an event you’ve organised (in person or virtual). How did you make the event a success, and what did you learn for the next event? (250 words)
iii. October is Black History Month (BHM). Write a draft Slack post on our #social channel that: a) gives a short intro to BHM; and b) shares ideas and plans for how people can mark the occasion, learn more, and get involved. (250 words)
We want to see your creativity and individual tone of voice come through in this task. We understand that some candidates may want to use AI to improve their answers, however it's possible this may take away from the individuality of your task and impact your score.
You can write your Slack post directly in the box provided. If you'd like to include emojis or embedded links, please share a Google Doc link instead, ensuring you have set access permissions to “anyone with the link can view”.
Stage 2: Task stage (15 minutes)
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The next stage of the application process will be a short phone interview. We’ll send you instructions if you are successful in the first application stage.
Stage 3: Video call interview (1 hour)
- Standard Q&A from a panel of three, including questions about your experiences and how these relate to the role, and scenario questions based on common situations you might face (plus time for your questions).
Phone interviews will be held throughout the application window. Video call interviews will be held w/c 13th October 2025.
We are looking for an Internal Communications Specialist to start ASAP until the end of the year.
The charity need an experienced interim to strengthen internal comms and engagement capacity to deliver major strategic projects. This role is focused on leadership of effective internal communications to support the launch of a new organisational strategy and integration of a live brand refresh programme. The postholder will lead the design, coordination, and delivery of impactful communications and engagement plans aligned to identified organisational priorities.
The role is part time, 3 days a week. The charity is happy to do this on a day rate.
Hybrid working, with onsite presence as required, including London head office and regional teams.
The Charity:
An inspiring medical charity dedicated to helping people at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. You'll be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits and flexible working!
Key focus of the contract:
Shape and direct an internal comms and engagement strategy which enables effective implementation of the new organisational strategy, working closely with executive leaders.
Work with People and Brand leads to lead integration of the refreshed brand work into internal comms plans to drive engagement.
Develop, coordinate and evaluate practical communications and engagement initiatives in line with strategy and brand plans, including messaging, campaigns, materials, and events.
Ensure that comms and engagement activity is inclusive and tailored to meet the of the charity’s diverse internal audiences.
Build positive stakeholder relationships, navigating and negotiating competing priorities in a complex environment.
Candidate:
Senior internal communications and engagement leadership experience in a large, complex organisation (charity experience desirable but not essential).
Proven interim/contract track record, or evidence of delivering at pace on short-term projects within substantive roles.
Demonstrated success in leading major comms projects such as strategy launches, brand refreshes, or organisational change programmes.
Strong ability to design and lead communications strategies and plans, taking accountability for delivery and outcomes.
Skilled at coordinating and delivering complex communications initiatives across multiple channels and audiences.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including working at executive and senior leadership level.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Hosted by Results UK - The International Parliamentary Network for Education (IPNEd) works to mobilise the political leadership necessary to achieve the global promise of a quality education for all.
We are seeking a Communications Officer to oversee our internal and external communications, encompassing copywriting, storytelling, and content creation across all our communication channels.
This is an exciting time to join the IPNEd secretariat, where you will have an unrivaled opportunity to support parliamentary action to drive educational progress.
Our mission is to create the public and political will to end poverty by enabling people to exercise their own personal and political power for change
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a creative communications professional who wants to use your skills to make a real difference?
At Self Injury Support, we’re on a mission to change the conversation around self-harm. We’re the leading UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by self-harm and those who care for them: reducing stigma, increasing understanding, and opening up new avenues for compassionate support.
This is a unique opportunity to take the lead on shaping how we share our story with the world. As our Communications Manager, you’ll play a central role in launching our exciting new rebrand and website, building powerful campaigns, and making sure our messaging reaches the people who need it most.
What you’ll be doing
- Driving the successful launch and embedding of our rebrand and website.
- Developing and delivering our communications strategy across digital, media and campaigns.
- Growing awareness of our mission, services, and impact from beneficiaries to funders and national audiences.
- Creating compelling content and campaigns that inspire action, support and understanding.
- Leading on press and media engagement, building positive relationships and amplifying the voices of people with lived experience.
- Using data and insights to shape communications and demonstrate impact.
What we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- A confident communicator, with a track record in communications, campaigns, or PR.
- Skilled at balancing strategy with hands-on delivery, happy to plan big and also get stuck into the details.
- Creative and innovative, always looking for new ways to reach and engage audiences.
- Experienced in managing websites, social media and digital content.
- Passionate about making a real difference in complex social and mental health issues.
Why join us?
- Be part of a bold new chapter as we launch our rebrand and digital presence.
- Work in a supportive, values-driven team that puts lived experience at the heart of what we do.
- Hybrid and flexible working options, with a base in our Bristol office.
- The chance to see the real impact of your work in changing lives and reducing stigma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the Brent Centre for Young People, where you’ll craft powerful stories that elevate our mission, spark fundraising, and shape our brand across digital and print channels. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Communications & Marketing Officer to shape and deliver impactful communications, marketing, and engagement strategies that amplify the charity’s brand, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and advance its mission.
The Brent Centre for Young People
The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) is the leading mental health charity for young people in Northwest London, helping over 800 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised treatment in the areas of depression, suicide prevention, self-harm, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more. Our approach is rooted in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. We aim to reach significantly more young people in the years ahead, drawing on our heritage that combines specialist treatment in-house and outreach into communities. The Brent Centre is also an important Research Centre on Adolescent Breakdown and Psychotherapy.
About the Role
BCYP is seeking a seasoned Communications and Marketing Officer who will design and implement a strategy to boost BCYP’s brand and support the efforts of clinicians. The candidate will also support the fundraising team through grassroots event management and the adoption of a small portfolio of donors. Some event and project management will be required, in particular supporting the delivery of seminars and training programmes, as well as community events.
The applicant will have excellent communication skills, be able to translate the stakeholders’ (Trustees/clinicians/donors/young people) needs and broadcast them to the community. They must have hands-on skills creating and designing digital, print, and social media and the confidence to put their signature on a strong communications and marketing strategy that will maximize external partnerships.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident self-starter to bring their vision and expertise into play to shape the look and feel of BCYP’s image, and to coalesce BCYP’s services to offer a holistic experience for our community.
Applications close once post is filled
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Operation Smile UK as our new Communications & Content Officer, where you’ll craft powerful stories that elevate our mission, spark fundraising, and shape our brand across digital and print channels. If you’re passionate about storytelling, campaign coordination, and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
The Communications and Content Officer supports the delivery of engaging and effective communications across Operation Smile UK’s channels. The postholder will create and coordinate content that raises awareness, supports fundraising, and strengthens the organisation’s profile in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Content creation and content management
- Working with the Senior Communications Manager, research, draft, and edit compelling content for the UK website, newsletters, and print materials.
- Support the reimagining of existing content to ensure messaging is fresh, relevant, and audience-led.
- Collate and maintain a library of case studies, stories, and assets for use across teams.
- Ensure brand voice and tone are consistently applied across all communications.
Digital and organic social media
- Develop and maintain a social media content calendar which supports our Communications Strategy and liaise with our Social Media Freelancer to plan and approve posts.
- Contribute to the delivery of multi-channel campaigns, liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers to create assets and meet deadlines.
- Assist with monitoring and reporting on content performance, identifying opportunities for growth and engagement.
Campaign coordination
- Support the planning and scheduling of communications campaigns like World Smile Day and advertising events like our annual carols concert.
- Manage feedback processes to ensure the timely delivery of content and materials.
- Act as the first point of contact for all content requests from across the organisation.
Administration and finance
- Collate quotes for expenditure and liaise with suppliers as required.
- Track invoices, ensuring coding is accurate and amounts match agreed quotes.
- Maintain organised systems for content workflows, approvals, and campaign schedules.
Monitoring and evaluation
- Gather engagement and performance metrics from all channels.
- Provide regular reports to the Senior Communications Manager.
- Suggest improvements to optimise performance and impact.
Recruitment
We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Summary of the role
The Marketing and Communications Manager will lead and manage all marketing and communications activities to maximise our brand recognition and deliver our key messages in line with the Charity’s mission and strategic goals. The role will bring creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking to ensure that the Charity achieves its ambitious 2030 strategy.
Who we are
ADSS (Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services) believes in enabling those who live with dementia to live well. ADSS is Kent’s biggest independent charity dedicated to providing support to people affected by dementia. Following a significant expansion in 2022, the team is now supporting more people than ever before.
Main Purpose of Job
The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing strategic marketing and communication plans that support the organisation’s goals and enhance its brand visibility. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership, creativity, and communication skills to manage internal and external communications, media relations, digital marketing, and brand development ensuring the Charity achieves its ambitious 2030 strategy.
Principal Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
·Implement the new marketing and communications strategy to increase brand recognition, deliver our impact message and support our fundraising ambitions.
·Monitor and report on delivery of the strategy. . Play a leadership role in committees and working groups bringing your marketing and communications expertise to help influence decision making.
·Be an Ambassador for ADSS: embody its values and be a role model for the organisational culture.
Marketing Strategy and Execution
·Refine and implement comprehensive marketing and communications plans to support ADSS’s mission, programs, and services.
·Collaborate with senior leadership to align marketing strategies with organisational goals and priorities.
·Manage the organisation's digital and print marketing initiatives, including social media, email campaigns, newsletters, and brochures.
·Utilize analytics tools to track marketing performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize campaigns.
·Revise and update the strategy based on evaluation and learning.
Content Creation and Storytelling
·Create compelling, relevant, and engaging content for various platforms including websites, blogs, newsletters, social media channels, and press releases.
·Oversee the development and ongoing management of our website to become a key channel for fundraising, promoting our services and informing people affected by dementia.
·Develop and maintain a consistent brand voice that reflects ADSS’s values and resonates with stakeholders.
·Highlight client stories, testimonials, and case studies to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia-related issues, ADSS services and our expertise in this space.
Public Relations and Media Relations
·Build and maintain relationships with local media, journalists, stakeholder communications teams and content creators to secure coverage of ADSS’s initiatives, events, and key messages.
·Coordinate media outreach, including press releases, pitches, and media events.
·Represent ADSS at community and media events as needed to promote the organisation’s visibility.
Event Promotion and Community Engagement
·Collaborate with individual teams to create marketing strategies and campaigns that increase attendance and engagement at services, fundraising and community events.
·Promote awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia through events, campaigns, and community partnerships.
·Build relationships with Communication teams from our key stakeholders and partners to promote joint initiatives and messaging.
Social Media and Digital Engagement
·Manage ADSS’s social media presence, including creating content, monitoring engagement, and growing the organization’s online following.
·Stay updated on social media trends and digital marketing strategies to ensure the organisation maintains a strong online presence.
·Track and report on digital engagement metrics to continuously refine online strategies.
Internal Communications
·Develop internal communications to keep staff, volunteers, and board members informed about organisational updates, events, and news.
·Ensure consistent messaging across internal and external communications channels.
General Responsibilities
Abide by organisational policies and practices including Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality.
Participate in your own appraisal with your line manager. Work with your line manager to review professional development and undertake training as agreed.
Provide management support and coaching for staff on marketing and communications matters, as required.
Contribute through ADSS meetings, training and outreach/events to the development of ADSS’s services.
Contribute to and attend internal/external events and support the CEO/COO/SLT with the promotion of the organisation’s workplace culture.
Carry out any other duties which are considered commensurate with the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a new part-time, fixed-term role of Marketing & Communications Officer to help build our profile, increase congregation numbers and visitor engagement, support fundraising activities and drive commercial and charitable income as we embark on a £6.5 million conservation and renovation campaign.
We are looking for candidates who meet the following essential criteria:
· Previous marketing experience
· Writing wide-ranging online and offline content in a faith-based context
· Excellent editorial / proofreading experience
· Social-media content generation and campaign experience
· Experience in creating online and social media content
· Experience using design software including but not limited to InDesign
· Demonstrable ability to exploit online channels (eg Google ads) to build audiences
· Knowledge of impact monitoring tools
· Producing reports for multiple internal and external stakeholders
· Expected to understand and sympathise with the work of a church and its religious, educational and charitable purpose.
Temple Church (consecrated in 1185) is one of London’s most historic and beautiful churches – and a hidden gem. Modelled on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Temple Church is an active centre of Anglican worship, is the birthplace of Magna Carta and sits at the heart of legal London. We have an active schedule of services, events and concerts and an internationally famous choir that includes adult singers, choral scholars, and boy and girl choristers. The church features in the book and film of The Da Vinci Code and we have a long history of interfaith dialogue.
For our contact details and information on how to apply, please click on "How to apply".
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Phab
Phab Ltd is a national disability inclusion charity working across England and Wales to break down barriers to inclusion in Society. Our work is driven by the social model of disability and the belief that everyone deserves to be included, connected, and celebrated.
With an inspiring 70-year history, Phab has built a network of local Phab Clubs, residential projects (Phab Adventures), inclusive events, and a growing consultancy and training arm (Phab ACTS). We are disability-led and actively welcome and support disabled applicants.
Why We’re Creating This Role
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced marketeer to play a leading role in a charity celebrating 70 years of impact, transforming the lives of thousands of disabled people and their families.
We know that Phab has untapped potential to grow our reach and amplify our impact – but we currently lack in-house marketing and communications expertise. This new leadership role will be pivotal in developing and delivering a compelling, inclusive, and authentic voice for Phab across all channels.
As we approach our 70th anniversary in July 2027, we want to use this milestone to ‘share the powerful stories of the people involved in Phab, past and present’ to celebrate and amplify Phab’s reach and inspire the next generation of disabled and non-disabled young people to drive inclusion, alongside supporters, volunteers, partners, and participants.
The Role
The Head of Marketing and Communications will shape and lead a new marketing and comms strategy in line with our Phab Strategy 2025 to 2030 – raising awareness of our work, growing our supporter base, championing inclusive practice, and ensuring that our messaging reflects and amplifies disabled voices.
You will work closely with teams across the charity, especially fundraising, Adventures, and ACTS, to develop content and that help us connect with new audiences, demonstrate impact, and position Phab as a leader in disability inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Leadership
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Develop and implement a marketing and communications strategy aligned with Phab’s mission and strategic objectives
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Line manage and support the Social Media & Club Support Executive, and oversee the work of external freelancers/agencies where required
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Lead brand development and ensure consistency and accessibility across all channels and materials
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Support the planning and delivery of Phab’s 70th Anniversary celebrations, with strong storytelling and visibility
Campaigns and Content
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Plan and deliver engaging multi-channel campaigns to promote Phab’s services, projects, and fundraising efforts
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Produce high-quality content including blogs, newsletters, case studies, videos, and press releases
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Grow our reach across digital and traditional media, proactively seeking new PR opportunities
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Support volunteers, Phab Club members and Phab Adventurers to tell their stories and represent Phab’s voice authentically and confidently
Digital and Data
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Manage and develop Phab’s website and ensure content is current, accessible, and engaging
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Use data, analytics, and audience insight to guide strategy and optimise campaigns
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Monitor and report on KPIs, reach, and engagement to the senior leadership team and board
Collaboration and Influence
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Work cross-functionally to align messaging and create joint campaigns with fundraising, Adventures and ACTS teams
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Lead in media relations, building partnerships with relevant organisations, and influencers
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Stay up to date with trends in marketing, communications, and the disability sector
Essential
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Degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.
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Substantial proven success in a senior leadership role within marketing and communications, ideally at organisational or national level.
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Demonstrated experience of managing and motivating teams (staff and freelancers) and fostering collaborative working across departments.
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Strong strategic acumen combined with a track record of delivering high-impact, multi-channel campaigns from conception to evaluation.
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Proven expertise in fundraising communications, including shaping compelling supporter journeys that drive engagement and income growth.
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Established networks and sector contacts that can be leveraged to amplify Phab’s reach and reputation.
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Outstanding storytelling, copywriting, and content creation skills, with a portfolio of work demonstrating impact.
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Evident commitment to disability inclusion, with practical understanding of the social model of disability.
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Ability to champion inclusive communications and accessible design principles, embedding them across all channels.
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High level of confidence in using digital tools, social media platforms, and analytics to optimise campaigns and engagement.
Desirable
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Experience working within, or in close partnership with, the charity and/or disability sector.
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Understanding of brand development and creative direction, including visual identity management.
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Experience of planning and delivering communications strategies for major organisational milestones or anniversary campaigns.
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What We Offer
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A collaborative, values-driven workplace where inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
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Flexible, hybrid working with co-working spaces in Wimbledon and Lancashire
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25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
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A chance to shape a brand-new role and make a lasting difference
To Apply
Phab is proudly disability-led and committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we work with. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups that are under-represented in the charity and communications sectors.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Disabled people
People from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds
LGBTQIA+ people
People with lived experience of exclusion or marginalisation
People from diverse socio-economic backgrounds
We believe that diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives make our work stronger and more impactful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.