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VISION AND MISSION Waverley Abbey is a new spiritual home for a rising generation, based in one of England’s oldest places of Christian prayer, mission and justice. Today, we fire up believers and tool up leaders to play their part in the renewal of faith in the nation and around the world. We are a house of prayer, providing practical education, exceptional hospitality and sparking innovative enterprise. From the first Cistercian monastery in England to the global ministry of Every Day with Jesus, Waverley Abbey has been a place of Christian prayer, mission and justice for over 1,300 years. Now, in partnership with 24-7 Prayer, we are building a new kind of Abbey: a new spiritual home for the nation and a hub that awakens a generation to transform the story of our times through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
VALUES & CULTURE Our team really is something special. Our people are gold. Our people come from all different walks of life, and it’s this mix of brilliant personalities, experiences and insights that gives us that warm, open and friendly culture you can feel as soon as you meet us. But, however wonderfully different we all are, there are five things we’ve got in common, and they are the Waverley Abbey values. Our values are the key to what makes our culture so unique; they’re a reflection of who each of us is and they’re embedded in everything we do. OUR VALUES Integrity Compassion Selflessness Transformational Celebration SO WE EMPLOY AUTHENTIC, SELFLESS, COMPASSIONATE, TRANSFORMATIONAL AND FUN PEOPLE!
JOB PURPOSE This is an exciting senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape how Waverley Abbey tells its story, grows its reach and engages people with its vision. The Head of Marketing and Communications will provide strategic, creative and inspiring leadership across all aspects of marketing, communications, brand and digital engagement. Working across the breadth of Waverley Abbey — including the college, house, House of Prayer, events, hospitality, fundraising and the wider estate — the postholder will develop clear and compelling communication that strengthen our brand trust, reach new audiences and support sustainable revenue growth. This role will ensure that our communications reflect the quality, warmth and bold ambition of Waverley Abbey. You will be a talented and experienced marketing professional, an exceptional leader who mines the gold in others, and an experienced AI champion with a bold vision to play your part to see the Gospel of Jesus transform a generation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Marketing Leadership
> Develop and lead an ambitious, integrated marketing and communications strategy to support and supercharge Waverley Abbey’s vision, organisational priorities and income objectives.
> Translate organisational strategy into clear annual marketing plans, campaigns, priorities and measurable outcomes, and deliver those plans on time every time.
> Work closely with leaders across the college, House of Prayer, house and estate, hospitality, events, fundraising and other areas to understand their audiences and develop effective marketing responses.
> Significantly grow market share by connecting and building brand trust with new audiences, markets and opportunities to extend Waverley Abbey’s reach and influence.
> Champion and implement AI effectively and wisely to at least 10x our marketing output.
> Ensure marketing activity is focused, coordinated and capable of delivering both immediate results and long-term brand growth. Brand Leadership and Storytelling
> Deliver daily brand and individual stories above the line to build Waverley Abbey awareness, authority and trust. Champion excellent storytelling that communicates the impact of Waverley Abbey through the lives, experiences and communities impacted by our work.
> Lead and be principle guardian of the Waverley Abbey brand and sub-brands.
> Develop a clear, compelling and consistent brand story that captures the heritage, vision, breadth and future direction of Waverley Abbey.
> Ensure the brand is expressed consistently across all communications, campaigns, publications, digital platforms, signage and visitor touchpoints.
> Oversee the development and implementation of brand guidelines and support colleagues to apply them consistently and confidently.
> Protect and strengthen the reputation of Waverley Abbey; identifying, proactively managing and responding appropriately to potential risks. Campaigns, Audience Growth and Engagement
> Lead integrated fundraising campaigns that increase awareness, engagement, participation and income from core and new audiences.
> Develop targeted approaches for student recruitment that increase our HE student enrolments year on year on year, and provide a significantly growing ‘front door’ of non-HE students and trainees via a ‘digital university’.
> Significantly grow house, event and retreat guests to maximum capacity.
> Ensure campaigns are creative, audience-focused, aspirational and informed by meaningful data.
> Establish a clear annual marketing and communications plan aligned with organisational priorities — and deliver on time, every time.
> Strengthen the organisation’s ability to acquire new audiences while deepening engagement with existing supporters, students, guests, customers and partners. Digital Marketing and Content >Deliver the effective and wise use of AI to 10x our marketing output.
> Provide leadership for Waverley Abbey’s websites, social media channels, email communications and wider digital presence.
> Effectively be able to spin-up world class UX websites and apps in short timescales.
>Develop a digital-first approach that makes maximum use of content, video, photography, social media, search, email and emerging platforms.
>Oversee the planning and production of high-quality content that is engaging, market-leading and consistent with the Waverley Abbey voice.
> Ensure the best UX on all websites and that digital platforms are accurate, accessible, engaging, easy to navigate and optimised for search.
>Use analytics and audience insight to improve campaigns and tactics.
>Always be exploring new digital opportunities that could significantly increase Waverley Abbey’s reach and impact. Communications and Public Relations
> Lead Waverley Abbey’s external communications, media relations and public relations activity.
>Develop proactive opportunities to raise the profile of Waverley Abbey locally, nationally and within relevant Christian, educational and hospitality networks.
>Oversee press releases, media statements, articles, briefing materials and external announcements.
>Build strong and constructive relationships with journalists, media partners, influencers and other key stakeholders.
> Lead communications planning during sensitive or high-profile situations, working closely with the CEO and relevant senior leaders.
> Ensure Waverley Abbey communicates with clarity, confidence and integrity. Fundraising and Partnership Communications
> Work in close partnership with fundraising colleagues to develop compelling cases for support, campaigns and supporter communications.
> Ensure fundraising materials communicate Waverley Abbey’s vision, need and impact with clarity.
> Support the development of strategic partnerships that increase the organisation’s profile, influence and reach.
> Create high-quality communications resources for funders, donors, partners, churches and other key stakeholders. Team Leadership and Development
> Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing Marketing and Communications team in collaboration with the Senior Marketing Manager.
> Create a collaborative, creative and supportive culture in which team members are trusted, equipped and accountable.
> Set clear objectives and priorities for the team, ensuring workloads and resources are managed effectively.
> Provide regular one-to-ones, feedback, coaching, development conversations and performance reviews.
> Support the personal and professional development of direct reports, identifying opportunities for growth and increased responsibility.
> Commission and manage freelancers, agencies and specialist suppliers where appropriate.
> Build positive and productive relationships across the organisation, enabling the Marketing and Communications team to operate as a trusted strategic partner. Planning, Budgets and Performance
> Manage the Marketing and Communications budget responsibly, ensuring effective use of resources and demonstrable value — always within budget.
> Establish clear measures of success across brand awareness, audience growth, engagement, recruitment, conversion and income.
> Provide regular performance reports, insight and recommendations to the CEO and Executive Team.
> Use data, audience research and market insight to inform decisions and continually improve performance.
> Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively, ensuring high quality work is delivered on time and within budget. Data and Compliance
> Ensure marketing communications comply with UK GDPR, data protection, consent and privacy requirements.
> Maintain professional, ethical and legally compliant standards across all communications activity. Leadership and Organisational Contribution As a senior Executive member at Waverley Abbey, the postholder will:
> Contribute actively to organisational strategy, planning and decision-making.
> Build strong relationships across all areas of Waverley Abbey and work generously across organisational boundaries.
> Model leadership that is clear, courageous, compassionate and accountable.
> Champion a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
> Embody Waverley Abbey’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Selflessness, Transformation and Celebration.
> Act as an ambassador for Waverley Abbey, representing the organisation externally and internally confidently and professionally.
> Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the seniority and purpose of the role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience — Essential
> Significant senior-level experience in marketing, communications or brand.
> A strong track record of developing and delivering successful marketing and communications strategies.
> Experience of leading integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
> Demonstrable success in growing audiences, increasing engagement and delivering measurable organisational outcomes.
> Experience of leading, managing and developing a marketing or communications team.
> Strong experience of AI, digital marketing, content strategy, social media, websites, email marketing and audience analytics.
> Experience of working effectively with senior leaders and providing trusted strategic advice.
> Experience of managing budgets, agencies, suppliers and multiple projects.
> Experience of using data insight to evaluate performance and make decisions.
Experience — Desirable
> Experience within a complex, multi-product environment — charity, Christian organisation, education provider or hospitality organisation.
> Experience of student recruitment, fundraising communications, events marketing or customer acquisition.
> Experience of working across an organisation with several distinct audiences, services or brands.
Knowledge and Skills — Essential
> Excellent strategic thinking, with the ability to translate vision into focused and achievable plans.
> Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
> Strong creative judgement and the ability to recognise and develop compelling stories.
> A sophisticated understanding of brand, audience development and customer journeys.
> Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
> Strong project-management and organisational skills, with the ability to balance strategic leadership and practical delivery. > Commercial awareness and an understanding of how marketing supports organisational growth and income generation.
> Confidence in analysing data, measuring impact and presenting clear recommendations.
Knowledge and Skills — Desirable
> A relevant degree or professional marketing qualification.
> Membership of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
> Working knowledge of content management systems, customer relationship management systems, email marketing tools and creative software.
> Understanding of the UK higher education landscape.
Personal Qualities The successful candidate will be:
> An imaginative and ambitious leader who is excited by the opportunity to build something significant.
> A gifted storyteller who communicates with clarity, warmth and authenticity.
> Strategic and creative, while also able to bring structure, focus and delivery.
> Collaborative, generous and able to work effectively with colleagues holding different responsibilities and perspectives.
> Emotionally intelligent and confident in navigating complexity.
> Proactive, resourceful and comfortable taking appropriate initiative.
> Committed to excellence without losing warmth, humanity or perspective.
> Resilient, adaptable and able to respond positively to change.
> Personally aligned with the Christian vision and values of Waverley Abbey. Occupational Requirement There is an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian. The successful candidate will be expected to affirm Waverley Abbey’s Statement of Faith, participate in the prayer life of the organisation and conduct themselves in a way that is consistent with its Christian ethos and values. This requirement is applied in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. Additional Requirements
> Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of significant events, campaigns or organisational activity. > Willingness to travel occasionally for meetings, events and partnership activity.
> This job description reflects the current requirements of the role. It may be reviewed as Waverley Abbey develops, following consultation with the postholder.
Do you want to lead the shaping of strategy for lasting Kingdom impact?
Stewardship is entering an exciting new chapter. We're investing in the future of our Ministry Services work, developing innovative ways to support churches and Christian charities with the practical foundations they need to flourish. As part of this journey, we're seeking a strategic thinker and skilled delivery leader to help turn bold ambitions into reality.
This is a rare opportunity to work alongside our Executive Team, influencing the direction of a significant new area of work at a key stage of development. You'll bring clarity to complexity, transforming ideas into actionable plans and ensuring strategic priorities become tangible outcomes.
You'll work closely with the Executive Team to:
• Shape and deliver the next phase of our Ministry Services strategy.
• Lead strategic projects from concept through to implementation.
• Explore new opportunities, partnerships and potential acquisitions.
• Build business cases, commercial models and strategic recommendations.
• Gather market insight and test assumptions to inform future growth.
• Design operating models, governance structures and delivery frameworks.
• Engage stakeholders across the organisation, helping people embrace and navigate change.
You'll be someone who enjoys tackling complex challenges and creating order where there is uncertainty. You combine strategic insight with strong execution skills and are motivated by seeing meaningful change take shape.
You'll likely bring experience from strategy consulting, corporate development, transformation, business planning or a similar environment, together with:
• Excellent commercial and analytical capability.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience developing business cases and strategic proposals.
• Confidence operating with senior leaders and external partners.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to balance long-term vision with practical delivery.
If you're excited by the opportunity to combine strategic leadership, organisational transformation and Kingdom impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Occupational Requirement (OR)
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
We help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them



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Remote (Surrey and surrounding areas) | 18 – 24 hours
£27,500 pro rata | Flexible working | Real impact
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At Jigsaw South East, we support children and young people who are facing or coping with the death of a loved one. We’re looking for a compassionate and confident Grief Support Worker to join our small, dedicated team.
In this role, you’ll:
This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to walk alongside people at one of the hardest points in their lives and offer light, steadiness and support.
We’re looking for someone who brings:
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If you believe in the power of kindness and want to help children feel seen, safe and supported, we’d love to hear from you.
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Help Change Childhoods Through Digital Marketing
We're looking for a Digital Marketing Officer to support the delivery of paid digital campaigns that help Barnardo's reach new supporters and customers and grow our supporter base.
Working as part of our Digital (Acquisition & Loyalty) team, you'll help plan, deliver and optimise digital marketing activity across paid social, PPC, display and email. You'll support campaign delivery from briefing through to reporting, using data and insight to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
This role works closely with colleagues across marketing, digital, fundraising, data and content teams, as well as with external agencies, to ensure activity aligns with wider organisational priorities and delivers against agreed targets.
The role is hybrid with travel required to quarterly meetings in London Hubs.
Essential experience
· Experience in planning, delivering and optimising paid social campaigns
· Experience in using Google Analytics and paid social platforms to extract and analyse data and report on marketing performance
· Campaign building and digital analytical skills
· Experience implementing tracking for paid social campaigns and working with relevant ad platform functionality
When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description document. Please also ensure that you outline how you meet the above essential criteria.
In return, we offer:
Join Barnardo's and help us reach more supporters, raise more funds, and change more childhoods.
Apply Now
If you're an ambitious digital marketer who loves combining data, creativity and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo'svalues. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of ourPeople & CultureStrategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.
Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland)
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Barnardo's
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Our basis and values
We're here to help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful – and have somewhere they feel they belong.
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Tandridge Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of People & Culture to join our Executive Board.
The successful candidate will build on the positive foundations already established across the Trust and bring the vision, expertise and creativity needed to further develop our people strategy and organisational culture. You will inspire and bring out the best in our staff, demonstrating resourcefulness, resilience and drive, together with a proven track record of delivering effective workforce and organisational improvement.
Working collaboratively as part of a cohesive and high-performing Executive Board, you will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of people, culture and organisational development. You will help ensure that the Trust attracts, develops, supports and retains a skilled, motivated and inclusive workforce capable of delivering the highest standards of education for every pupil.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will shape and deliver the Trust’s People Strategy, strengthening leadership capacity, staff engagement, wellbeing, performance and professional development across our schools. You will promote a positive and inclusive working environment in which colleagues feel valued, supported and accountable for delivering the Trust’s strategic priorities.
You will possess extensive and well-informed knowledge of effective human resources practice, employment legislation, organisational development and evidence-based approaches to workforce improvement. You will be confident in leading the quality assurance of HR policies, procedures and practices across the Trust, ensuring they are legally compliant, consistently applied and aligned with our values.
You will also lead the analysis of workforce information, including recruitment, retention, turnover, sickness absence, employee relations, performance and staff engagement. You will identify trends, risks and areas for improvement, benchmark the Trust’s performance against comparable high-performing multi-academy trusts and use this intelligence to inform strategic decision-making and targeted interventions.
The ideal candidate will:
The successful candidate will benefit from:
If you are excited by the prospect of this position and believe you can make a difference then we would like to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries and you are welcome arrange an informal discussion with our HR team about this position prior to applying.
This is a part time role working in the region of 4 days per week over 52 weeks per annum.
Our vision is to empower every learner to excel and flourish within a culture of inclusion and high aspiration.