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Help people remember, celebrate and give in meaningful ways
At Trinity Hospice, we believe in providing compassionate care not only for patients, but also for the families and loved ones around them. For more than 40 years, we’ve supported communities across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre, offering care, comfort and guidance at some of life’s most difficult times.
We are looking for a thoughtful and dedicated In Memory Officer to join our Fundraising and Communications Team. This is a deeply meaningful role, offering the opportunity to shape how we support people to remember and celebrate those who matter most to them, while helping to generate vital income for our hospice services.
In this role, you will lead the delivery and development of our in-memory fundraising programme, creating compassionate and engaging ways for supporters to honour loved ones. You will take ownership of key initiatives such as Light up a Life and Memory Meadow, while also exploring new opportunities for people to connect, remember and give. Alongside this, you will play a central role in shaping our bereavement communications, ensuring supporters receive thoughtful, timely and sensitive engagement throughout their journey.
This position brings together creativity, organisation and empathy. You will be confident managing multiple projects, using data and insight to inform your work, and delivering high-quality communications across a range of channels. Just as importantly, you will have the emotional intelligence and judgement needed to work in sensitive situations, ensuring every interaction reflects the care and compassion at the heart of Trinity Hospice.
Collaboration is key to success in this role. You will work closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications and clinical teams, as well as building relationships within the local community, including funeral directors and supporters. Together, you will help create a seamless and supportive experience for bereaved families while growing a sustainable and impactful in memory giving programme.
Joining Trinity Hospice means becoming part of a team where your work has real impact. We are committed to helping our people develop and thrive, offering opportunities for learning and a range of wellbeing and staff benefits.
This is more than a fundraising role, it is an opportunity to make a lasting difference. Through your work, you will help people remember loved ones in meaningful ways, while ensuring we can continue to provide compassionate care to those who need us most.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is delighted to partner with an organisation dedicated to making a positive impact within the charitable sector on the role of Senior Events Marketing Executive. This pivotal position involves managing the marketing and promotional activities for a diverse portfolio of events, with a focus on community engagement and fundraising initiatives, ensuring every project enhances the organisation’s mission and reach.
Key Responsibilities:
Person Specification:
What’s on Offer:
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!
It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Social Media Officer, to join our Marketing and Communications team.
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?
Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack which is included within this advert.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
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Wellbeing of Women is looking for a Senior Health Information Officer to turn complex health information into compelling accessible content for diverse audiences. You’ll lead the delivery of our health information from website content and monthly education webinars to social media copy. This is a full time, permanent role at a salary of circa £33,000 per annum. Location: Hybrid - Remote and London Office (with occasional UK travel for meetings and events).
Led by women's voices, we save and change the lives of women, girls and babies through research, education and advocacy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pro Bono Community is seeking a Training and Volunteer Coordinator to help us achieve greater access to justice.
Pro Bono Community is a registered charity that has developed specialised training programmes for students, trainees and lawyers covering the practical skills involved in delivering free legal advice and areas of social welfare law. In conjunction with the training, the charity arranges and manages volunteering placements at Law Centres and other advice agencies. The charity’s activities include a number of grant-funded projects which the coordinator will be heavily involved in.
We are looking for individuals to join our team who share our aims and mission and are driven to make them a reality.
About the role
Pro Bono Community is looking for a Training and Volunteer Coordinator to help us run programmes aimed at improving the amount and quality of access to justice by training law students and others and then placing them to work as volunteers at advice agencies.
The Training and Volunteer Coordinator will report to and work alongside the Director to undertake work supporting the charity’s activities with a focus on recruiting and training students and lawyers and then coordinating volunteering placements for them at Law Centres and advice agencies. The role also includes administrative work relating to a pioneering digital advice clinic the charity runs in conjunction with a Citizens Advice agency in London.
This is a full-time role with a salary of £31-35,000 depending on experience and the charity is seeking to appoint someone with knowledge of training and the legal/advice sectors and/or experience in a similar role. Occasional weekend work may be required. The role will involve working from home with some travel involved to London and elsewhere in support of the charity’s activities. The role includes annual leave of 25 days and a workplace pension scheme.
Responsibilities
Training and General Administration
· Producing and printing publicity and training materials
· Maintaining databases, content management systems, websites, social media and other tools
· Dealing with enquiries, including those made via the PBC mailbox and telephone line
· Organising the location and timetabling of training programmes
· Liaising with trainers and others to facilitate training
· Attending training programmes and assessments where necessary
· Keeping attendance records
· Monitoring development of the training content and facilitating discussions between stakeholders/authors
Volunteer coordination
· Arranging volunteer placements with advice agencies
· Designing and implementing rotas for volunteering
· Managing PBC’s online volunteer portal and volunteer activity logs
· Monitoring attendance and feedback
· Reacting to problems arising from attendance and other issues
· Dealing with volunteer enquiries
· Liaising with advice agencies on volunteers’ performance
· Dealing with enquiries from advice agencies
Monitoring and Evaluation
· Assisting advice agencies to evaluate volunteers’ impact through focus groups, surveys and other research tools
· Collating and analysing data
· Coordinating monitoring and evaluation reporting
· Designing and implementing monitoring and feedback tools
· Reviewing and revising monitoring and evaluation processes
Partnership management
· Working with the Director to:
o Develop and maintain productive relationships with Law Centres, advice agencies, universities, law firms and other stakeholders
o Identify and source partnership opportunities
o Explore new ways of working with partners
Competencies
Essential
· Administrative experience in the legal, educational or voluntary sectors
· Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Attention to detail
· IT skills
· Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
· Very good internal and external stakeholder management skills
· Problem solving
· Ability to identify areas for improvement in processes and policies
· Ability to be flexible and assist with different aspects of the project as necessary
· Use of initiative
Desirable
· Legal background
· Knowledge of or experience in the free legal advice sector
· Knowledge of or experience in the training/HE sector
· Experience of working with volunteers
· Knowledge of digital training and communications tools
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Action Duchenne
Action Duchenne supports, empowers and equips every DMD community in their journey from diagnosis and beyond.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a muscle wasting condition for which there is no cure, but we journey alongside communities to empower them and provide information for them to make informed decisions. Action Duchenne has a team of passionate, supportive staff who are keen to do more for families living with Duchenne and has a number of staff with direct lived experience.
At Action Duchenne, values are more than words—they shape how we work and interact every day. For this role, we are looking for a team member who can reflect our values:
Supportive – Actively assist colleagues and stakeholders, fostering a culture of collaboration and reliability.
Empathetic – Approach challenges with understanding, considering the impact on people internally and externally.
Respectful – Ensure all communications and decisions uphold dignity and fairness, especially when handling sensitive matters.
Community Focused – Make decisions that strengthen our community, ensuring all activity supports inclusive engagement and shared purpose.
Inclusive – Promote accessibility and equity, ensuring everyone feels valued and heard.
The Events Officer will embody these values in every aspect of planning, delivering and evaluating events.
What we offer:
24-hour confidential Employee Assistance helpline
Private health insurance
Flexible hours
5% employer pension contribution
Main Purpose of the Role
This new role aims to support the design, coordination and delivery of Action Duchenne’s events portfolio, including the Annual Community Summit, regional meetups, workshops, and online events. The role will ensure smooth operational delivery, high‑ quality participant experiences, accessible information, and effective logistics‑ and supplier coordination.
This role contributes directly to our organisational impact by ensuring families, young people, professionals and partners have access to engaging, supportive and well managed events. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys a challenge, is incredibly organised with excellent project management skills, close attention to detail, creativity and a passion for supporting every DMD community.
Specific Tasks
1. Event Coordination and Logistics
Support the planning and delivery of the Annual Community Summit, working closely with the Chief Scientific Officer, Director of Fundraising and Communications, and wider team.
Coordinate logistics for in‑person and online events, including venue liaison, catering, accessibility arrangements, equipment, travel, accommodation and schedules.
Ensure event details are accurately published and updated across relevant platforms (website, CRM, communications channels).
Manage registration processes for all events and ensure attendees receive timely, accurate joining information.
Support the organisation of regional meet‑ups and workshops, ensuring venues, facilitators and resources are in place.
2. Administration and Operational Delivery
Maintain clear and accurate administrative systems, including event checklists, timelines, risk assessments and evaluation forms.
Track planned expenditure and ensure costs align with budgets, escalating issues where necessary.
Prepare and maintain event collateral (slides, handouts, resources, signage), ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.
Provide administrative and practical support during events (both online and in person), including setting up webinar sessions and coordinating pre and post event meetings internally.
3. Stakeholder and Supplier Management
Liaise with venues, suppliers, speakers, exhibitors and partners to ensure high quality event delivery.
Develop positive working relationships with internal colleagues to ensure a joined-up programme across support, communications and scientific teams.
Provide excellent customer service to participants, responding promptly and sensitively to enquiries, access requirements and logistical questions.
4. Community and Engagement Support
Collaborate with Support Team colleagues to ensure events reflect community needs and priorities.
Support the promotion of events through the Communications Officer, ensuring timely provision of copy, event information and updates.
Encourage and support attendance from families, young people, professionals and community partners.
5. Data Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Ensure accurate data entry in CRM systems (eTapestry or similar) for attendee lists, engagement tracking and follow up actions.
Collect and analyse feedback, producing short evaluation summaries to inform future planning.
Track attendance, trends and logistical improvements, contributing to quarterly reporting.
6. Risk, Compliance and Quality Assurance
Support event risk assessments and ensure compliance with safeguarding, accessibility and GDPR guidance.
Ensure that content and delivery meet Action Duchenne’s quality standards and reflect the needs of families affected by Duchenne.
NB This is not an exhaustive list, the role holder will be asked to carry out additional tasks as required for the Team’s successful service delivery. Such tasks will always be reasonable and broadly in line with current knowledge levels and skill sets.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Event logistics prepared within agreed timelines
Accurate event information published and updated within required timeframes
Participant satisfaction and engagement measured through surveys
Conference and event attendance targets met
CRM data entry completed within 2 working days of events
Budget expenditure tracked monthly with minimal variance
Effective delivery of regional and online events aligned with pre-agreed schedule
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Experience organising in person events from start to finish for over 300 attendees.
Experience liaising with suppliers, venues and speakers.
Experience with CRM/data entry, with close attention to detail.
Experience organising and hosting remote events.
Understanding of hybrid events.
Desirable
Experience in the charity sector.
Knowledge of Duchenne or similar life-limiting conditions.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, motivate teams and develop positive relationships with beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and external partners.
Understanding of the importance of safeguarding around events.
Exceptional communication skills.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Analytical and data literate, able to interpret performance data, identify trends, and use insight to drive improvement.
Skilled in problem solving, with a proactive, solutions focused approach.
Ability to be assertive while maintaining empathy, particularly when supporting teams dealing with emotionally complex situations.
Digital proficiency including Microsoft Office, CRM systems and digital communication tools.
Attributes
Essential
Emotionally intelligent, reflective and able to manage sensitive issues with empathy and professionalism.
Values driven, compassionate and committed to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by long term or life-limiting conditions.
Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate complexity.
Creative, dynamic and innovative, with the ability to take ideas from concept to delivery.
Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Personally, and professionally, responsible with high standards of integrity and accountability.
A sense of humour and the ability to bring warmth and humanity to the role.
Closing date: 25 May 2026 at 9am, with first round, online interviews aiming to take place in week commencing 8th June.
Action Duchenne is a charity providing holistic support to those living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (Duchenne) and their families.



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We’re looking for someone passionate about community engagement to help build and strengthen relationships across Medway and Swale. In this role, you’ll connect with local audiences, carry out research to reach new communities, and collaborate with our team to deliver an inclusive and inspiring cultural programme.
Key Info:
● Full-time, 5 days per week (37.5 hours), and due to the nature of this programme, some weekend and evening work will be required
● Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Chatham-based Ideas Test office and regular travel to events/meetings at other locations.
● Salary: £28,000
● Holidays: 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
As Audience Engagement Officer, your role will be to liaise, communicate and deepen relationships with our local communities. You will also carry out the necessary research and monitoring to reach our target audiences. You will work closely with the whole team, as we deliver a compelling, inclusive cultural programme for and with the people of Medway and Swale. We are seeking someone who shares our commitment to socially engaged practice and co-creation. Our work spans multiple art forms and ranges from small, intensive programmes to large-scale public works. We want to create authentic, impactful work with communities over the long term, experimenting and learning as we go.
Key responsibilities:
Working with Ideas Test Senior Producers to engage people in our neighbourhood programmes.
Attend Ideas Test’s events: providing practical support to ensure a quality event, carrying out surveys and encouraging people to join the mailing list.
Develop and maintain good relationships with community advocates and partners
In collaboration with the Operations Manager and external evaluator, ensure that audience capture data and evaluation materials are collected and input.
Maintain a social media presence with active engagement across a range of platforms.
Ensure information about Ideas Test’s event is updated on the website and listed widely online and via newsletters.
Attend professional development training and other relevant opportunities
Attend regular team meetings and contribute to the development and implementation of Ideas Test’s programme.
Along with the rest of the team, help to develop, test, pilot and share learning across the programme partners and CPP peer learning networks and community networks (evaluation, audience data, models, case studies, toolkits and strategic documents)
Be an enthusiastic advocate for the organisation and its work.
Essential:
Excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to communicate well across a variety of mediums
The ability to work independently and with team members and partners
Ability to work effectively under pressure, to multiple deadlines.
Enthusiasm and commitment to inclusive and socially engaged arts practice
Experience of using e-marketing / social media channels.
Experience of managing and submitting online and offline event listings
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
IT and digital skills
Experience of working in similar or related environments
Willingness to learn new skills and accept training.
Prepared to work occasional unsociable hours (evening & weekend).
Ability to travel across Medway and Swale
Desirable:
Knowledge of analytic and insight tools to develop reach and engagement across digital platforms
WordPress or similar content management systems to create, edit and maintain webpages
Knowledge of Mailchimp, Canva, Adobe
Knowledge and experience of CRM systems and databases
Practical knowledge of data protection legislation
Awareness of social inclusion strategies and issues
Applications must be received by the deadline of 12pm on Monday 18th May. Interviews Monday 1st June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Individual Giving Lead
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious fundraising or marketing professional to play a pivotal role in leading the supporter acquisition programme.
We’re on a mission to support our client, voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world, and a global leader in healthcare innovation. From new cancer care to a world-class children’s hospital, your work will help transform the future of patient care.
Position: Individual Giving Lead (Acquisition)
Location: Cambridge / Hybrid (minimum two days per week in the office)
Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus a great benefits package!
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 17th May 2026, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.
About the Role
You will drive the strategic development and delivery of multi-channel campaigns spanning digital, face-to-face, and direct mail ensuring the organisation attracts high quality new supporters efficiently and at scale.
Working as a key member of the Individual Giving team, you will take ownership of all acquisition activity while collaborating closely with new colleagues to shape and deliver an exceptional welcome journey. Together, you will ensure that every new supporter receives a personalised, engaging introduction that builds loyalty from the start and reflects the commitment to supporter centred fundraising.
As part of a newly developed and ambitious Individual Giving function, you will champion innovation, continuous improvement, and a culture of integrity. Your leadership will help ensure that every aspect of acquisition work puts supporters at the heart of what the organisation does and contributes to the long term development of the programme
Key areas of responsibility include:
About You
You will bring a data driven mindset to the role interrogating performance, identifying insights, and making evidence based recommendations to optimise campaigns. With a strong understanding of KPIs, cost per acquisition, and long term value, you will lead on shaping an agile acquisition plan that maximises return on investment and supports sustainable growth.
You will have:
We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities, every new team member brings a unique perspective, helping us enrich and diversify our charity.
In Return
This is an amazing place to work!
You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:
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Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.
Can you help us?
The Head of Professional Learning & Development is responsible for leading the strategic design, development and continuous evolution of CoSRH’s professional learning and development portfolio, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, educational quality standards, digital innovation and commercial objectives.
Reporting to the Director of Learning, Product & Innovation, the role plays a critical leadership function in translating strategic priorities into high‑quality, scalable learning products that meet the needs of the sexual and reproductive healthcare workforce in the UK and internationally.
The role:
Learning and development sit at the heart of what the College does and the Head of Professional Learning & Development plays a pivotal role in delivering our existing portfolio of education and training products. Leading a small team of product specialists, you will support the development of the portfolio as well as improve the experience of those undertaking our market-leading training.
You will have a strong background in the provision of learning and development programmes, ideally in the healthcare sector, with demonstrable positive impact on growth and quality. You will have experience of developing and delivering online and face-to-face development products and projects. Ideally, you will also have experience of supporting learners outside the UK. As one of the few medical Colleges with multidisciplinary membership, you will ensure we meet the aspirations and expectations of those across the sexual and reproductive healthcare workforce, ensuring that the products and services, and their delivery, meet their needs and the needs of their patients.
We are looking for someone who takes cross-organisational collaboration seriously, using your excellent communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior members of the College.
Who we are:
The College of Sexual and Reproductive (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all.
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.



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About the Blavatnik School of Government
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners.
What we offer
The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties.
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.
About the role
Reporting to the Programme Director of the What Works Hub for Global Education, you will communicate the programme’s mission and findings to a range of audiences – from policymakers in target countries, to leading global academics and international organisations. This will involve overseeing and delivering the Hub’s communications strategy, managing the Hub’s website and social media channels, creating and disseminating content, and coordinating with implementation partners in country, as well as offering a range of hands-on support as part of a tight project team. The role will involve working closely with our strategic and consortium partners, to ensure that communications and engagement activities are targeted effectively to different audiences and country contexts.
You will be based within the What Works Hub at the Blavatnik School of Government, as part of the Hub’s central programme team. You will also have strong links to the School’s corporate Communications and Events team, who will provide senior guidance and support on communications and engagement. You will be supported by, and line-manage, a Communications and Projects Officer.
This role is fixed-term until 30 June 2027.
Whilst the role is a Grade 8 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with less experience for which an appointment would be at Grade 7 (£39,424 - £47,779 p.a.) with the job title and responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate.
About you
You will be a communications professional who wants to make a contribution on important global issues and is passionate about improving education outcomes. You proactively support broader team activities, stepping in where needed, while still ensuring you deliver on your core duties. You can get your head around research and policy ideas easily, and are comfortable working with academics. You are responsive enough to deliver fast on their priorities and win trust, but assured enough to offer ideas about more effective or efficient ways to deliver their objectives.
You must be a self-starter who is confident working in a matrix style, can cope with complexity and ambiguity, and can define, schedule and drive your own objectives and activities based on a strong understanding of the programme objectives. The role also demands excellent writing skills, digital fluency, and the ability to get to grips with complex concepts and networks.
You will be able to promote the Hub’s thinking, evidence and stories to a broad audience, including policymakers worldwide, working strategically with partners to build the Hub’s credibility as the go-to place for excellence on learning outcomes.
You will have excellent strategic thinking and interpersonal skills, experience of working with partners globally, experience of writing articles and copy for websites, and demonstrable editorial judgement. Strong project management and proven delivery skills, along with relevant work experience and demonstrable experience using social media in a professional communications capacity, are essential.
Application process
Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria in your own words, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK Time) on Friday 15 May 2026.
A world better led, better served and better governed.
YHA is looking for an experienced and strategically minded Head of Communications and Engagement to lead how our story is told through a period of organisational change. This role owns our corporate narrative and shapes compelling communications that strengthen YHA’s voice and influence.
Working across the organisation and with external partners, you’ll develop and deliver integrated corporate communications that inspire engagement from staff and stakeholders, and ensure coherent and consistent messaging which amplifies YHA’s impact as a leading youth charity, social enterprise and force for good, and support income growth.
Why work for YHA?
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive staff benefits that support your well-being and career growth:
10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
Access to YHA’s staff discount and cash back portal
Free YHA Membership each year
Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program
There are many more benefits to working for YHA so please visit our website for more information.
What will you be doing as Head of Communications and Engagement?
Own YHA’s corporate narrative, tone of voice and organisation‑wide communications strategy
Lead integrated internal and external communications that strengthen brand, impact and income growth through a period of strategic transformation.
Develop and deliver strategic messaging to support YHA’s organisational transformation and long‑term objectives
Champion communications best practice across the organisation, working closely with the marketing team, digital team and senior leaders
Plan, coordinate and oversee corporate content, publications and communications scheduling across all channels
Line manage the Internal Communications Manager
Lead on media relations and press engagement, including external agency support and spokespeople
Strengthen YHA’s external presence, reputation and profile as a national youth charity and social enterprise
Lead stakeholder engagement, partnerships, policy influence and horizon scanning for emerging risks and opportunities
Manage crisis communications strategy and process
Steward and leverage YHA’s heritage and archives to support impactful storytelling ahead of the 100‑year anniversary
What Skills and Experience do you need?
Experience in communications, with a proven track record of developing and delivering strategic, organisation‑wide communications in a complex national organisation
Strong ability to shape and communicate clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences across multiple internal and external channels
Demonstrable experience of leading media relations, PR campaigns, stakeholder engagement and reputation management, including crisis communications
High‑level writing, editing and content‑planning skills, with a creative and audience‑focused approach
Ability to interpret complex organisational information and translate it into engaging, accessible and inspiring communications
Experience influencing and advising senior leaders, bringing authority, constructive challenge and a cross‑organisational perspective
Proven ability to identify reputational risks, anticipate emerging issues and recommend strategic communications responses
Experience building productive partnerships and relationships with senior stakeholders, partner organisations, public bodies and agencies
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines and find solutions under pressure
Demonstration of our HEART values – they’re part of everything we do, and we look for people who bring them to life in their everyday work
For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.
At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. For more information about how we are creating an inclusive workplace please visit our jobs website.
Who are YHA?
YHA is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. YHA does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.
If you would like to find out more about YHA the charity, the culture, the heritage and so much more please visit our jobs website.
How do you apply?
Submit your CV and complete the application form. For more information about our recruitment process, visit the job website.
Once the hiring manager has reviewed your application we will contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to get in touch within a reasonable amount of time after the closing date. You can also check on the progress of your application if you have signed up to Connect - our online candidate portal
PLEASE NOTE All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Enrich the lives of all, especially young people, by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health & mental wellbeing.
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Purpose of the Role
To manage and deliver the Veterans’ Foundation’s external communications, ensuring clear, consistent and high-quality messaging across all public-facing activity. The role will support fundraising through effective marketing, media, social and events, helping to strengthen visibility, engagement and brand coherence.
The Veterans’ Foundation is entering its second decade with a clear ambition to strengthen its visibility, reputation and reach across the UK. As the organisation grows, there is an increasing need for clear, consistent and well-managed communications that reflect the impact of its work and support its external profile.
This role sits within that transition, supporting the development of a more consistent and coordinated approach to communications. The Communications & Engagement Lead will help ensure that messaging, content and external visibility are clear, coherent and delivered to a high standard.
Principal Duties
The main duties of the Communications & Engagement Lead are:
· To plan and deliver external communications activity across media, social media, digital channels and events
· To support the development and consistent application of the organisation’s brand, ensuring clarity of messaging, tone and visual identity
· To support fundraising campaigns through effective communication, content, events and amplification
· To identify and support media, PR and event opportunities that increase visibility and strengthen the organisation’s external profile
· To oversee the creation of content across channels, ensuring quality, consistency and alignment with brand guidelines
· To work with external agencies and suppliers, including briefing and coordinating delivery of communications activity
· To coordinate communications and events activity across VF teams to ensure alignment and avoid duplication or inconsistency
· To support the planning and delivery of organisational events, ensuring communications, messaging and audience engagement are effectively managed
· To monitor the performance of communications activity and use insight to inform improvements
· To ensure communications activity is delivered in line with organisational policies, regulatory requirements and reputational considerations
· To contribute to the development of a more structured and proactive communications approach across the organisation
Other tasks may be required from time to time consistent with the job role.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
· Experience in communications, marketing, media or PR roles with responsibility for delivering external communications activity
· Experience supporting the development and consistent application of brand across communications and channels
· Experience working across media, PR, social media and/or digital content
· Experience working with external agencies or partners to deliver communications activity
· Experience supporting or delivering communications for events, including promotion and audience engagement
· Strong understanding of how different channels perform and how to use them effectively
· Experience of planning and coordinating communications activity across teams or stakeholders
· Strong written communication skills and ability to develop clear, engaging and appropriate messaging
· Good judgement and awareness of reputational considerations in external communications
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work in a fast-moving organisation
· A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across teams
To Apply
Please send your CV and a short supporting statement outlining a specific communications activity you have led, including the outcomes achieved and how engagement was improved.
Head of Brand & Marketing
Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Arthritis UK to recruit a Head of Brand & Marketing role. This pivotal position involves leading the development and execution of innovative marketing strategies that elevate brand awareness and engagement within the health charity sector.
Arthritis UK is the leading arthritis charity, changing lives through research, campaigning and support. As they work towards their ultimate vision – a future free from arthritis – their five-year strategy aims to empower people with arthritis to live well now, and to offer hope through their ongoing commitment to finding better treatments now and cures in the future.
Key Responsibilities
Person Specification
What’s on Offer
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.