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Scope and senior accountability
Hold delegated senior responsibility for the performance, quality, workforce, safeguarding and development of the children and family services portfolio.
Lead EHWP+ as a key commissioned programme, ensuring that delivery remains aligned with contract requirements, local need, agreed outcomes and Spring North’s values.
Hold senior accountability for the effective management and delivery of counselling and therapeutic services within the portfolio, including service quality, practitioner practice, professional standards, supervision arrangements and continuous improvement.
Balance strategic direction with strong operational grip, intervening early where delivery, safety, quality, finance or partnership performance is at risk.
Contribute to whole-organisation leadership, growth, resilience and culture as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.
4. Key accountabilities
4.1 Strategic leadership of children and family services
- Develop and implement a clear strategic direction for EHWP+ and the wider children and family services portfolio, aligned with Spring North’s organisational strategy and local commissioning priorities.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the changing needs of children, young people, parents and carers, using data, lived experience, professional insight and community intelligence to shape priorities.
- Create a more connected portfolio by linking existing services, clarifying pathways and reducing gaps, duplication and avoidable hand-offs for families.
- Promote early help, prevention, relationship-based and strengths-based approaches that improve emotional health, wellbeing, resilience and family outcomes.
- Keep abreast of policy, legislation, evidence and emerging practice affecting children, young people and families, translating these into proportionate action.
4.2 EHWP+ programme leadership and delivery
- Provide senior leadership and direction to the EHWP+ team, creating a shared focus on access, quality, outcomes, partnership delivery and continuous improvement.
- Lead the operational delivery of counselling and therapeutic provision, ensuring clear service models, referral and allocation arrangements, appropriate caseload management, safe thresholds, effective practitioner deployment and consistent therapeutic practice across employed teams and delivery partners.
- Ensure counselling and therapeutic interventions are delivered by appropriately qualified and competent practitioners, with suitable induction, supervision, continuing professional development and access to specialist or clinical advice where required.
- Ensure that service plans, capacity, resources and delivery arrangements are sufficient to meet contractual commitments and respond appropriately to local need.
- Establish clear management arrangements, decision-making routes and performance expectations across employed teams and delivery partners.
- Review delivery data, caseload or activity information, outcomes, waiting times, feedback and emerging risks; agree and monitor corrective action where required.
- Ensure that the voice of children, young people, parents and carers is visible in-service design, review and improvement.
- Support effective mobilisation, change and service redesign when contracts, need or evidence require a different delivery response.
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BeSpace is seeking an innovative and faith-filled leader to pioneer a new national initiative that reimagines Christian pilgrimage for children and young people in schools.
As our Pilgrimage Development Lead, you will design, test and grow creative pilgrimage models that help children explore faith, encounter God and develop spiritually through contemplative Christian practice. Working with churches, schools, dioceses and Christian organisations, you will develop resources, create training, build partnerships and identify opportunities to scale successful models across the UK.
This is a unique opportunity to shape an emerging area of ministry from the ground up. We are looking for someone with experience in children's spirituality, Christian faith development and project leadership who is excited by innovation and motivated by impact. You will be comfortable developing new ideas, building strong relationships and creating practical tools that equip others to deliver high-quality experiences.
BeSpace is a growing Christian charity with a vision to see every child joyful, resilient and growing spiritually for life. Having supported over 69,000 children through prayer and reflection spaces in schools, we are now expanding our work nationally and developing new ways for churches to engage children through contemplative Christian practices.
If you're passionate about helping children encounter God, equipping churches and developing innovative approaches to spiritual formation, we'd love to hear from you.
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Are you a highly organised brand and creative professional who knows how to write a great brief and turn it into high-quality work? Do you enjoy bringing together colleagues, designers and suppliers to deliver creative projects that strengthen a brand and engage audiences?
The Royal College of Radiologists is looking for a talented Brand and Creative Officer to help bring our brand to life. Working closely with our Brand Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you'll play a key role in ensuring everything we produce reflects our values, strengthens our reputation, and engages our members and stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines creative thinking with strong project management and stakeholder management skills. You’ll be comfortable creating assets when needed, but just as importantly you’ll know how to write a creative brief, coordinate teams and keep projects moving from brief to deliver.
What you'll do:
- Manage creative and brand projects from brief to delivery, coordinating stakeholders, designers, agencies, suppliers, timelines and budgets.
- Act as a brand guardian, providing practical advice on our visual identity, positioning, messaging and tone of voice.
- Work closely with our in-house designer and external creative partners to deliver high-quality, engaging work that meets the brief and strengthens the RCR brand.
- Build strong relationships across the organisation, understanding colleagues’ needs and confidently advising, influencing and constructively challenging where needed.
- Manage relationships with design agencies and creative suppliers, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.
- Create and adapt accessible, on-brand assets and templates using Canva and other design software.
- Support the branding and promotion of RCR events, helping us maximise engagement before, during and after each event.
- Manage branded templates and maintain an effective digital library of images and creative assets.
What you'll need:
- Experience managing creative projects from brief through to delivery, including coordinating timelines, stakeholders, suppliers and competing priorities.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to keep multiple projects moving while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
- A good understanding of brand strategy, visual identity and tone of voice, and experience maintaining brand consistency across different channels and touchpoints.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to give clear advice, manage expectations and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Experience working with design agencies or creative suppliers, including briefing work, giving constructive feedback and managing delivery against deadlines and budgets.
- A high level of proficiency in Canva, with the ability to create and adapt professional, engaging and on-brand assets and templates.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign.
- Excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
At the RCR, you'll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation that works to improve patient care and support excellence in clinical radiology and oncology. You'll have the opportunity to shape and strengthen a respected national brand while developing your skills within a supportive and ambitious team.
Ready to make an impact? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us bring the RCR brand to life.
When you join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
- Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
- Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
- Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
- Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service
- Excellent pension scheme
- Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
- Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service recognition awards
As Fearless Youth Lead for Scotland, you will lead a national programme that empowers young people to understand crime-related issues and overcome barriers to reporting crime safely and anonymously. Working with schools, communities, government partners and key stakeholders, you will drive engagement campaigns, develop meaningful partnerships and lead a small team to deliver positive outcomes for young people across Scotland.
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FTC until March 2029 | Full time | Based in Scotland (Glasgow/Edinburgh) with regular travel | £36,000 - £38,000 DOE | PVG required
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As a Fundraising Officer with Islamic Help, you’ll play a vital role in securing funding for our humanitarian programmes, and supporting and improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable around the world.
POSITION: Fundraising Officers: Birmingham, London, Bradford/the North
SALARY: £28k - £33k dependent on experience
DURATION: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)
WORKING HOURS: Variable (Core Office Hours are Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in line with business needs.
REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising
Deadline for applications: 6pm Wednesday 30th September 2026
THE COMPANY
Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to support and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad. Some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environment conservation.
As part of our continued commitment to improve community relationships, deliver events nationwide and generate income for our humanitarian programmes, we are expanding our fundraising teams across the country and are looking for fundraising officers in Birmingham, London and Bradford/the North. These are performance-based roles and postholders will be expected to meet financial and other related targets.
WHAT WE OFFER
Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holiday entitlement -due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays).
- Personal learning and development opportunities.
- Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
- Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and other personal support.
- Free office car park for staff (at our Birmingham HQ).
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Fundraising Officer/s will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, and executing all fundraising activities and initiatives. The role requires the development and implementation of strategies to maximise donations and enhance donor relationships, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy.
This position involves engagement with individual donors, businesses, and community partners to secure financial support for Islamic Help’s life-saving projects. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about making a real difference.
As a Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a vital role in securing funding for our humanitarian programmes, and supporting and improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable around the world.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, coordinate and deliver income-generating fundraising campaigns, appeals and community events in line with Islamic Help's fundraising strategy and organisational objectives.
- Generate income in line with agreed monthly and annual fundraising targets, taking ownership of individual fundraising performance and proactively identifying opportunities to maximise income.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, fundraisers, businesses, mosques, community organisations and other stakeholders to secure financial support and develop long-term partnerships.
- Identify, develop and pursue new fundraising and partnership opportunities at local and regional levels.
- Recruit, support, brief, co-ordinate and motivate volunteers to assist with fundraising activities, community events and campaigns, ensuring they are appropriately supported and equipped to represent Islamic Help.
- Recruit, support and steward individual fundraisers, providing guidance, resources and ongoing engagement to help them maximise their fundraising potential.
- Manage and accurately record online and offline donations, pledges and fundraising activity, ensuring donor records are maintained appropriately and communications are timely, accurate and professional.
- Maintain accurate fundraising and donor records, ensuring relevant information is captured on Islamic Help's CRM and other internal systems.
- Monitor fundraising performance and provide regular updates and reports to the Head of Fundraising on income, activities, opportunities, challenges and outcomes.
- Represent Islamic Help professionally at fundraising events, community activities, meetings and other external engagements, acting as an ambassador for the organisation and its work.
- Support donor stewardship and engagement, ensuring supporters receive an appropriate and positive experience throughout their relationship with Islamic Help.
- Ensure fundraising activities are delivered in accordance with Islamic Help policies, safeguarding requirements and relevant fundraising regulations and legal standards.
- Attend and support fundraising events, collections and community activities, including occasional evenings and weekends where required.
- Work closely with the Head of Fundraising and collaborate with the wider fundraising, marketing, finance and operations teams to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of key campaigns and fundraising activities.
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
This job is for you if you:
- are results-driven and target-focused, with a strong motivation to achieve fundraising targets
- can show a proven and demonstrable track record of achieving fundraising goals or similar/related objectives, through either direct or transferrable experience
- are creative, enthusiastic and proactive, with a passion for fundraising and community engagement
- are an excellent communicator with strong inter-personal and relationship-building skills, and confident in engaging diverse audiences
- flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work evenings, weekends and travel nationally
- have a full UK driving licence, as the role will require frequent travel locally and across the country.
Note: The Birmingham job/s will be office-based, while others will be hybrid/remote depending on the situation.
HOW TO APPLY
Deadline for applications: 6pm Wednesday 30th September 2026
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.
Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.
Islamic Help is a UK-registered charity delivering sustainable solutions that empower people in need across the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
You will be a confident and approachable community engagement professional with strong digital and technology skills and the ability to make technology accessible to people with different levels of confidence, literacy, language and experience.
You will enjoy working directly with communities, sitting alongside people to solve practical problems, running groups and training, and finding culturally appropriate and creative ways to build digital confidence and independence. Through this work, you will identify common needs and help develop practical, culturally grounded training, resources and approaches that can be used more widely with communities.
You will also bring strong practical knowledge of digital tools and emerging technologies, including AI, and be able to support HHU colleagues to use technology effectively, safely and confidently in their community work.
This is an evolving role. You will be curious, adaptable and comfortable testing new approaches as technology, AI, community needs and Bhip develop, while maintaining good judgement around accessibility, privacy, ethics, risk and digital exclusion.
The Opportunity
You will join HHU and the Bhip programme at an important point in their development, as we expand our community work and explore how digital technology and AI can help reduce, rather than widen, health inequities. Through Bhip’s co-design, test-and-learn approach, there is real potential for what we develop to influence practice across Bradford and contribute learning more widely.
This is a distinctive and evolving role, combining hands-on community engagement with strong digital and technical expertise. You will help shape practical approaches to digital inclusion, develop culturally grounded support and training, and explore how emerging technology and AI can be used safely, ethically and creatively by communities and the HHU team.
You will also have opportunities to work creatively with Bhip’s co-design and communications colleagues and with digital filmmakers, content creators and others, exploring new ways for communities to participate, tell their stories, build skills and influence change through technology.
As technology, communities and Bhip develop, so will this role, giving you genuine scope to test ideas, learn what works and help shape how digital inclusion is approached in practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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For over 20 years, Village Water has been committed to transforming lives in Africa by delivering vital support in safe water, sanitation and hygiene education (WASH) to rural communities in Zambia and Mozambique. Collaborating with local partners, we reach the most marginalised populations in villages, schools, and health centres improving health and empowering communities with opportunities to thrive.
The Role
As the Monitoring & Data Officer, you’ll support the Monitoring & Data Manager and Coordinator to validate, clean, and manage programme data. You’ll review submissions for accuracy and completeness, resolve discrepancies, and help ensure the integrity of the data that underpins our impact. Your work will support evidence-based decision-making. Collaboration and attention to detail are key, as is a passion for improving lives in rural Zambia and Mozambique.
Your Responsibilities:
- Validate and clean incoming data from local partners, identifying and flagging any errors or inconsistencies using tools such as Excel and Salesforce.
- Conduct regular (weekly and monthly) checks on submitted data to ensure accuracy and assess progress against set targets.
- Maintain and update all impact data, ensuring all records are accurate and complete.
- Assist in testing and reviewing both new and existing data systems to ensure proper functionality, support the addition of new fields and adjustments as needed.
- Support data validation during data collection rounds by reviewing data collection tools.
- Liaise with local partners and internal teams to clarify discrepancies or follow up on incomplete submissions.
- Be proactive in helping strengthen the monitoring systems.
About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about the cause and excited to make a meaningful impact. Your experience will include:
- Work collaboratively with staff & volunteers supporting them to achieve Village Water's goals.
- Support other fundraising initiatives, as required.
- Sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues
- All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding and must undergo the required training to ensure compliance with the organisation's safeguarding policies.
- Interest in and commitment to Village Water’s mission and the vital role of overseas aid.
- Comfortable managing a diverse workload with minimum supervision.
- Flexible and supportive
- Excellent Excel & IT skills
- Excellent attention to detail
Why Village Water:
We are a small, dynamic team that values our personal touch, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to driving positive change. You'll work alongside passionate individuals who are making a tangible difference in people's lives every day.
Equality and Diversity
Village Water is dedicated to promoting a workplace that embraces inclusivity, values diversity, and honours the unique contributions of its employees and partners. It ensures equal treatment for all individuals and encourages everyone to reach their full potential.
Village Water is an advocate for disability inclusion, so if you require alternative application methods, please get in touch with us for further assistance.
Closing date: 4th October 2026 17:00
Better health, education and opportunity for everyone, through safe water, sanitation and hygiene.


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Sightsavers is looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Major Donor Fundraising to lead the next phase of growth for our high value individual giving programme. This role can be worked full time or part time, with a minimum of four days per week, and is UK based with regular travel to our Haywards Heath office.
As part of the Fundraising and Marketing directorate, you will develop and deliver a long-term major donor strategy, lead a specialist team and personally manage a focused portfolio of high value donors and prospects. The role will focus on supporters giving £10,000 or more per year, while also strengthening nurture and loyalty programmes that help build a sustainable future pipeline of philanthropic support.
Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, technical leadership, programme delivery, finance, planning and senior leadership, you will identify compelling funding opportunities and help build strong cases for support. You will also represent Sightsavers externally with donors, prospects, philanthropy advisers, wealth advisers and sector networks.
We would like to hear from confident and collaborative senior fundraisers with experience of leading or managing a high value fundraising programme. You will bring a strong track record of securing, cultivating and stewarding significant gifts, including six-figure prospects, alongside the ability to use data and insight to manage pipelines, forecast income and support decision-making. You will also bring the relationship-building skills to work effectively with trustees, senior leaders, high net worth individuals and external advisers.
Application and interview process
To apply, please complete an application through our recruitment portal by uploading an up-to-date CV and answering the job-specific questions. We are particularly interested in understanding your motivation for applying. We anticipate a two-stage interview process, with first interviews from w/c 12 October and second-round interviews expected w/c 19 or 26 October 2026. The process will include a role-specific presentation task at first interview stage, and one interview will be held in person at our Haywards Heath office. We would like the successful candidate to start by the end of January 2027.
Sightsavers is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People Partner & Service Lead
Closing date: 23th September 2026
Interview date:6th October 2026
Department: People
Location - Across both Sites – Erdington and Selly Park
Hours: 37.5
Duration: Perm
Salary: Corporate Band B up to £50,000 per annum
DBS: Basic
Lead with purpose. Support with compassion. Make a difference every day.
We are recruiting a People Partner & Service Lead to provide leadership for our People Team and help deliver an exceptional colleague and volunteer experience across Birmingham Hospice.
At Birmingham Hospice, our people and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive People professional to lead a dedicated team while partnering with managers and leaders across the organisation to deliver high-quality, people-centred services that support the attraction, recruitment, engagement, retention and reward of our people.
Working closely with the Head of People, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of our People services, providing expert advice, coaching and support across a wide range of people matters, including employee relations, performance and organisational change. You'll combine operational leadership with strategic influence, helping to shape our people practices, develop our workforce and support the delivery of our People Strategy.
We're looking for someone with strong employee relations expertise, a passion for helping people thrive, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the organisation. In return, you'll play a key role in ensuring Birmingham Hospice remains a great place to work and volunteer, while contributing to a culture where colleagues and volunteers can deliver their very best.
What you'll bring
· CIPD level 5 qualification or equivalent supported by extensive practical experience
· Significant experience working within a People function, with strong employee relations expertise
· Knowledge across key People disciplines, including recruitment, learning and development, employee engagement, organisational development and policy development
· Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing People teams
· Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels
· Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively at pace
· A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
· Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning and service improvement
· Confidence using people data and insights to inform decision-making and drive improvement
· A commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused People services
What we offer
· The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a values-led organisation where people and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do
· A varied and rewarding role that combines operational leadership with strategic influence across the people agenda.
· The opportunity to shape and enhance the colleague and volunteer experience across Birmingham Hospice
· A supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages innovation, development and wellbeing
- Recognition of prior NHS or hospice service (including pension and annual leave entitlements)
- Generous annual leave, wellbeing programmes and access to employee benefit platforms such as Stream and Engage
We believe that anyone with a terminal diagnosis deserves to live well and make the very most of the time that remains.


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We are looking for a passionate and engaging Youth Engagement Officer to join our new Thriving Change Makers programme, supporting young people aged 14–20 (and up to 25 for those with additional needs) to develop their confidence, leadership skills and ability to create positive change in their communities.
You will build trusted relationships with young people, schools and community organisations, recruit participants and facilitate engaging Youth Social Action Hub sessions. You will mentor young people to identify issues that matter to them and turn their ideas into social action projects, campaigns and activities.
You will also help young people develop their leadership skills and access opportunities such as Youth Ambassador, peer leadership, advisory and governance roles, while ensuring participation is inclusive, safe, accessible and genuinely youth-led.
We are looking for someone with experience of working directly with young people and facilitating inclusive group activities, who can build positive relationships, provide effective mentoring and support young people to take ownership of their ideas. Experience of youth-led social action or community projects would be an advantage.
This is a great opportunity to join an exciting new programme and help young people find their voice, develop their potential and lead change in their communities.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about the role and requirements.
What we offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 28 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible and hybrid working (dependent on role) to ensure you enjoy a good work-life balance.
- Christmas office closure
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Promoting a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
At CB Plus, we promote a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can all be ourselves. Everyone is treated fairly, individual differences are celebrated, and all employees are valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from disabled applicants, including those with mental health conditions, people from Global Majority and minoritised communities, and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the Disability Confident Scheme. However, in the event of a high number of applicants, it may not be possible to interview all candidates who meet these criteria, and we reserve the right to limit interviews to a manageable number.
We also have experience supporting Access to Work applications to ensure that employees who need adjustments have the support they need to feel confident and do their best in their roles.
If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you.
Please send a CV and covering letter setting out your interest in and suitability for the role:
- The CV should clearly state the names and periods/dates the candidate worked or volunteered for each organisation under their employment history and explain any gaps.
- The covering letter should address each point under the person specification showing how the candidate meets the person specification with examples from previous work or volunteering.
Please note we will only consider applications with both a CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the team
The Philanthropy Team raises income for Impetus and for Impetus partner charities. The team consists of 15 staff. Impetus has an annual income of c.£11 million which we are looking to grow significantly within the next few years. The team is led by two Directors of Philanthropy and Partnerships.
The Philanthropy Team works with major donors, corporates and grant making trusts, as well as collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure we make a compelling case to generate new financial commitments and wider support for our work. The team also deliver a high-quality engagement programme of volunteering and pro bono for Impetus’s corporate supporters.
Impetus is driven by a shared belief in tackling the barriers that hold back young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in education and employment. Alongside investing extensive financial and non-financial support in our charity partners through our Investment Team we also seek to influence decision makers to design and implement evidence led policy and direct new resources to get young people the support they need through our Public Affairs team. We are resolutely focused on outcomes, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, ambitious, determined and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.
About this role
The Head of Engagement is a strategically significant and high-impact role within the Philanthropy team, responsible for leading and developing Impetus’ engagement programme across both volunteering and pro bono support.
At Impetus, volunteering refers to opportunities for employees of our donor firms to engage directly with the young people supported by our portfolio partners, helping to inspire, motivate and broaden horizons through meaningful interactions.
Pro bono support is a core element of our capacity-building approach and a key way in which we strengthen the organisations we back. It involves skilled volunteers and partners contributing professional expertise to address strategic challenges and opportunities within our charity portfolio, helping to build capability, resilience and long-term impact.
The Head of Engagement will shape the strategic direction and lead the delivery of a high-quality programme of volunteering and skilled pro bono support, creating meaningful outcomes for portfolio partners while delivering engaging and rewarding experiences for supporters. The postholder will ensure that engagement opportunities align with Impetus’ investment priorities and organisational objectives, respond to donor interests, and maximise impact for the young people and charities we serve.
The role combines strategic leadership, relationship management, programme innovation and operational oversight. Working closely with colleagues across Philanthropy and Investment, and engaging regularly with Public Affairs and senior leaders, the Head of Engagement will build, steward and deepen relationships with a wide network of corporate partners, major donors, and highly skilled volunteers.
The postholder will also lead and develop the Engagement team, comprising the Engagement Manager and Engagement Officer, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture that enables exceptional delivery, continuous improvement and professional growth.
As a key member of the Philanthropy leadership team, the Head of Engagement will play a central role in expanding and strengthening Impetus' supporter network, developing innovative opportunities for supporters to contribute their time and expertise, and ensuring our volunteering and pro bono programmes continue to evolve in response to the changing needs of young people, charities and partners.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow a critical area of Impetus’ work, harnessing the expertise, networks and commitment of supporters to help more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed in school, work and life.
Key responsibilities
Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and deliver the engagement strategy and operational plan for the pro bono and volunteering functions
- Set and monitor KPIs, targets and budgets for engagement activity in line with organisational frameworks, securing approval from senior leadership where appropriate
- Lead the continued growth and development of volunteering and pro bono activity in alignment with organisational strategy and portfolio partner needs
- Work collaboratively with senior colleagues across Philanthropy and Investment to align engagement opportunities with organisational priorities
- Lead prospecting for the pro bono function, understanding the needs of our Investment Team and portfolio partners, identifying gaps in supporter skills and expertise and onboarding new organisations and specialisms
- As the organisational lead for volunteering and pro bono engagement, advise senior leadership on engagement trends, sharing insights, learning and volunteering best practice internally and externally
- Lead, develop and coach the Engagement Team, creating a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture and ensuring clear objectives, development opportunities and succession planning
- Provide guidance, support and oversight of delivery to the Engagement Team, line managing the Engagement Manager and supporting the development of the Engagement Officer
Volunteering programme
- Lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of a high-quality volunteering programme, ensuring it delivers value for portfolio partners, corporate and donor partners and young people.
- Oversee programme quality and effectiveness across all volunteering activities.
- Build capability and strong relationships with portfolio organisations to support the design and delivery of high-quality volunteering opportunities
- Monitor participation, impact and quality across the volunteering programme, using data and feedback to drive improvements.
- Work closely with account managers in the Philanthropy and Partnerships team to drive and steward donor engagement.
- Develop new models of volunteering in collaboration with the Engagement Team, including governance and trustee pathways, skills-based workshops and intensive challenge clinics.
Pro Bono programme
- Lead the development of the organisation’s pro bono programme and oversee the delivery of activities, ensuring high-quality support for portfolio partners.
- Set annual pro bono targets (including project value, number of projects, and supporter engagement) and lead the team to deliver on these
- Oversee the maintenance of a strong pipeline of projects from portfolio partners and supporters that meet the needs of portfolio partners.
- Source and cultivate new pro bono supporters, including companies and highly skilled individual professionals.
- Oversee and contribute to business development activity including prospect research, outreach, relationship building and partnership development.
- Steward existing strategic supporter relationships and create compelling supporter journeys that communicate impact and strengthen long-term engagement.
- Work closely with the Investment Team to identify, scope and prioritise pro bono projects, and work with the team to improve quality and impact in project delivery.
- Ensure an effective team approach to project identification, prioritisation and matching across the programme.
- For select high-priority projects, directly match portfolio partner needs with appropriate supporters, ensuring an effective and high-quality project experience, with support from the Engagement Manager.
- Support select high-priority project kick-off meetings and maintain oversight of project delivery, stakeholder management and follow-up processes.
- Ensure appropriate evaluation processes are in place to capture project impact, supporter feedback and learning.
- Own quality assurance, review programme outcomes and impact data to drive continuous improvement
- Collaborate with the Events team to design and run relevant supporter engagement events.
Relationship Management and Donor Engagement
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing corporate partners, major donors, volunteers, pro bono supporters and charity / sector stakeholders.
- Lead strategic account management of donors and supporters.
- Act as a key Account Manager for strategic engagement partnerships, notably the most high-value Pro Bono relationships.
- Work closely with account managers and senior stakeholders to maximise supporter engagement and long-term partnership opportunities.
- Contribute to the creation of compelling communications and marketing materials that demonstrate the value and impact of engagement activity.
- Represent Impetus externally at meetings, events and networking opportunities building effective and inclusive partnerships.
Operations, Systems and Reporting
- Oversee the effective administration and operational delivery of the engagement function.
- Ensure accurate data management and reporting through Salesforce and related systems by the Engagement team.
- Maintain oversight of engagement pipelines, financial tracking and programme reporting.
- Lead quarterly reviews and reporting processes through the analysis and presentation of engagement data.
- Develop and improve systems, processes and operational efficiency across the engagement function.
- Ensure all activities comply with organisational policies, procedures and best practice.
Cross-Organisational Working
- Form part of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Leads group to lead and drive performance against fundraising targets and strategy.
- Collaborate closely with the Investment Team to identify opportunities for volunteering and pro bono support, especially driving innovation for both programmes.
- Build strong internal relationships to ensure engagement activity is coordinated and effectively communicated across teams.
- Attend and support Impetus events where required.
- Represent the Philanthropy team on internal projects, working groups and committees.
- Support wider team priorities and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive working culture.
Person specification
Essential
- Excellent relationship management skills with experience across a range of sectors, and track record working productively with senior stakeholders in corporate and charity organisations, including internally.
- Strong business development skills, with experience identifying and developing new relationships, partnerships, and engagement opportunities.
- Experience translating strategic priorities into operational plans, objectives and delivery.
- Strong project and programme management skills, including managing multiple priorities, budgets, timelines and stakeholders.
- Experience and understanding of how to design and implement inclusive, accessible and engaging experiences for a range of audiences, including young people and corporate supporters.
- Experience managing line reports or leading teams including coaching, supporting and enabling others to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Ability to identify opportunities, solve complex problems and contribute innovative and creative ideas.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence and build credibility with senior audiences internally and externally through clear, confident and evidence led communication.
- A collaborative and flexible working style with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Impetus.
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Experience working in, or closely with, the charity, youth, education or employment sectors.
Desirable
- In depth understanding of the corporate donor and philanthropy landscape.
- Experience in corporate fundraising or donor engagement, in particular with the financial services and investment sectors.
- Significant experience overseeing either a large corporate volunteering programme or a pro bono programme (e.g. 50+ projects).
- Experience working with Salesforce.
- Expertise in evaluation or impact measurement.
- In-depth understanding of the education and/or youth employment sectors in the UK.
About Impetus
At Impetus, our focus is on helping young people achieve positive education and employment outcomes to increase their chance of leading fulfilling and successful lives, irrespective of their background.
We tackle the three most difficult challenges that affect a young person’s ability to succeed in life in Britain today:
- Lost learning through absence, suspensions, exclusions from school
- Stagnation in education attainment outcomes, which means many are missing out on key qualifications like GCSE English and maths
- The large numbers of young people out of education, training and employment
We use our deep expertise and high calibre networks to give the best non-profits working in these sectors the essential ingredients to have a real and lasting impact on the young people they serve.
Through a powerful combination of long-term funding, direct capacity building support from our experienced team and our pro bono partners, alongside research and policy influencing to drive lasting systems change, we work towards a society where all young people can thrive in school, pass their exams and unlock the doors to sustained employment, for a fulfilling life.
We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our portfolio partners and the young people we serve.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
Our Values
In 2022 the Impetus staff agreed the following set of Values to act as our guiding principles as an organisation and help us to remain focused on achieving our mission to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We are brave and curious
We are bold and brave in our pursuit of better outcomes for young people. We lead with curiosity and stay open to new perspectives. We support one another to take considered risks and learn together.
We bring high trust, high challenge
We build strong, long-term relationships through honesty, kindness, integrity, and respect. We create the space for open, constructive challenge, where colleagues, partners and supporters feel safe to speak up, hold each other to account, and bring their best in pursuit of our mission.
We are evidence led and results driven for young people
We pursue excellence for the young people we work with, are wholly committed to better outcomes, unapologetically results driven, and accountable for our actions.
We thrive through diversity
We seek to embed diversity of thought, background and experience in every aspect of our work. We are open, thoughtful and proactive in better understanding and challenging our assumptions to better deliver the change we seek.
We always seek collaboration
We will not succeed alone. We seek meaningful, productive partnerships with others to achieve our mission and drive systems change for young people.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our employee benefits
Impetus appreciates the invaluable contribution made by all employees and wishes to encourage and reward loyalty, motivation and experience. We therefore offer a range of benefits and policies which aim to assist employees during various stages of their lives and careers. For more information on these, please download the job information pack from our website.
How to apply
Please click on the "Apply for this job" button.
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form).
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 20th September 2026, 11:59pm.
Interviews:
1st Interviews will take place on w/c 28th September 2026.
2nd Interviews will take place on w/c 5th October 2026.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

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To organise the Finance Department and all its functions to ensure timely delivery of complete, accurate information to all users in order to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
Location: This is a hybrid role based in our Folkestone Office, with the number of days spent in the office to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate, taking into account the needs of the role.
Working Hours: Office open officially from 9am to 5.30pm (Mon-Fri) and 9am-4pm on Fridays.
Responsibilities
- To manage all banking and Treasury functions, ensuring all payments are properly authorised and funds are invested in the best manner.
- To manage the Finance Department, its staff and software systems.
- To ensure the appropriate delegation of tasks and responsibilities to the Finance & Administration Officer and overseeing their development and training.
- Maintaining a thorough understanding of, and ensuring the integrity of the financial reporting, Nominal Ledger and costing structures, internal controls and monthly processes
- To manage all Payroll and Pension functions for UK and Overseas staff, ensuring full PAYE and NIC compliance, and processing MAFI pension contributions.
- To ensure all staff understand their payroll and pension matters, and help with understanding their tax situations, ensuring that overseas staff are on the correct tax (NT) code. Making staff aware when they need to take independent financial advice.
Job Activities:
General
- Working with the Finance Director to understand the budgeting and reporting practices.
- Maintaining a thorough understanding of, and ensuring the integrity of the financial reporting, Nominal Ledger and costing structures, internal controls and monthly processes.
- Working with the Finance Director to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
- Supporting Finance Director with special projects.
Treasury Management
Primary responsibility for and management of:
- Ensuring that liquid funds are always available to fulfil planned expenditure.
- Ensuring that funds are held so as to attract the best rate of interest.
- To research the best options for investment and consult with the Finance Director.
- To ensure that all funds are invested in-line with charity policies.
Banking
Primary responsibility for and management of:
- All bank-payment related software. This includes NatWest Bankline, NW ClearSpend and Bacway IP.
- All domestic and foreign bank accounts.
- Ensuring account balances are maintained at agreed levels and movement of funds as required.
- Organisational banking requirements including daily monitoring of transactions and resolution of any arising queries and issues.
Primary contact for:
- All domestic and foreign banks (NatWest – including Relationship Manager, Corporate Service team, foreign exchange dealer, Bank of Ireland Euro account,
- WorldPay & Stripe (Credit Card processing) and BACS (Direct Credit and Direct Debit processing)
- Software Providers
Payroll
Primary responsibility for and management of:
- Preparation, processing and payment of monthly Payroll and month end procedures to deadline.
- Adherence to HMRC rules and requirements ensuring MAF is protected from avoidable fines thereby minimising compliance costs.
- Advising Overseas Staff on matters of Tax and NI.
- Maintenance of the Payroll software and database.
- Driving process improvements across the Payroll function.
Primary contact for:
- HMRC
- Payroll Software Provider
- UK and Overseas Staff
Additionally:
- Providing guidance on Payroll related matters to Senior Management and Staff
- Providing reporting and analysis to HR and SLT as required
- Co-responsibility along with HR for advising monthly payroll changes
- Providing audit support specific to payroll and expenses
Pension
Primary responsibility for and management of:
- Preparing monthly submission and electronic transmission for payment of employer and employee pension contributions to Pension Scheme Provider for UK, Overseas and MAF International staff.
- Calculating, deducting, collating and validating personal pension contributions, and resolving any arising anomalies.
Arranging meetings with all Staff and IFA.
Primary contact for:
- Pension provider
- Death in service benefit provider
- UK and Overseas Staff
- MAF International
- Independent Financial Adviser (IFA)
Tasks common to all staff:
- Role modelling of organisational values and beliefs - to contribute to the shared spiritual life of the MAF UK team as a unique Christian charity. This will include attendance and participation in corporate times of biblical reflection and corporate prayer meetings.
- To participate in appropriate matrix programme and project teams, contributing skills and expertise to required timescales from the appropriate programme leader.
- To keep line manager informed of all relevant and timely information.
- At all times comply with statutory requirements for handling personal and sensitive data in a confidential manner.
- To abide by Safeguarding and Conduct Policies, and all other MAF UK policies provided on the Intranet.
Terms:
- As a senior appointment at least 36 hours per week but in addition those required to achieve the agreed responsibilities, with up to an hour for lunch daily, unpaid. Hours should be agreed with line manager.
- Flexibility will be required for working additional hours and travel to meet business needs or for travel or meetings on weekends or evenings.
- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year (pro rata) plus the 8 paid public holidays per year.
- Non contributory pension scheme (10%) of salary.
- Permanent, or 1 year fixed term contract.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Barnet Catchment Partnerships Officer
Salary: £26,936 - £36,352 dependant on experience (Officer Band A Learning - Officer Band B Developing).
Contract length: 0.6 FTE Permanent Part-Time Position. Contract to 31st March 2028, with possibility to extend, subject to funding. Possibility to increase to Full-Time Position, also subject to funding.
Location: This is a hybrid position with a mixture of working from home, Thames21’s main office at the Guildhall, City of London and site visits across Thames21 catchment areas as required. Occasional working from Thames21’s satellite office at Bow Locks, East London may also be required.
Responsible to: Catchment Partnership Programme Manager
About Thames21:
Thames21 is an environmental charity putting healthy rivers at the heart of community life. Through environmental improvements, community engagement, education and advocacy we bring about effective and lasting change by working hand-in-hand with communities to deliver tangible and measurable improvements to our network of rivers.
Diversity at Thames21
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.
Purpose of the job:
This post will form part of Thames21’s Catchment Partnership team. The successful candidate will host the Brent Catchment Partnership and will be responsible for the partnership’s strategic development and expansion, working towards the successful delivery of the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) to improve the rivers and wider environment in this catchment.
The Brent Catchment Partnership covers an area of approximately 170km2, from Edgeware in the north, to its tributary with the Thames in the south by Brentford.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The officer will be expected to deliver across four priority areas:
1. Develop diverse, representative, collaborative and delivery focused partnerships
The successful candidate will need to work autonomously and proactively to seek out and positively engage strategic stakeholders within the Brent catchment area, building the influence and capacity of the Catchment Partnership network to deliver improvements for rivers and local communities. These stakeholders will include (but are not limited to) community groups, landowners, eNGOs, local authorities, government agencies and water companies.
2. Work with partnership networks to identify, develop and fundraise for river catchment improvement projects
Working alongside external partners and Thames21 colleagues, the Catchment Partnership Officer will need to draw on their knowledge of what makes a river catchment healthy to develop ambitious and impactful catchment improvement projects that meet the targets of Thames21’s 5-year plan and the Brent Catchment Action Plan. Once identified, the successful candidate will be required to work with relevant Thames21 teams and external partners to successfully fundraise for the development and delivery of these projects.
3. Bring together identified projects into detailed, deliverable catchment and sub-catchment action plans, and monitor progress against these.
The catchment partnership officer will be responsible for developing deliverable catchment and sub-catchment action plans that draw together projects identified across the catchment/sub-catchment area with landowner and stakeholder support. These plans should make the priority projects for delivery clear to external readers and catchment partners, enabling a strategic approach to project delivery in the catchment.
4.Break down silos by sharing information and bringing people together; in a way that is catchment wide, cross boundary and across multiple organisations.
The catchment partnership officer will be expected to share knowledge, news, funding opportunities and project progress between stakeholders through meetings, site visits, email newsletters and quarterly meetings of the whole Catchment Partnership (which the Officer will have the responsibility of arranging, coordinating and chairing, including the production of agendas, minutes and actions). The catchment partnership officer will be expected to communicate the work of their catchment partnership networks externally at relevant forums, including the River Partnerships in London (RiPL) Group, Thames Catchment Forum and strategic community events.
Other Duties
Where necessary, the catchment partnership officer may be required to support and lead on the delivery of river improvement projects, managing project deadlines and budgets. Moreover, this job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21; at various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description. For more information and how to apply, please see the attached Job Description.
This role is ideal for those who:
- Have a passion for rivers and environmental work.
- Can develop collaborative, positive relationships with project partners and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Are comfortable working autonomously to identify and develop river improvement projects
- Are self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Are comfortable working in a flexible role and adapting to change
- Are comfortable to work across multiple projects and topics
- Are comfortable working at speed
- Are happy to work in a role which comprises both desk work and field work
Additional Information
· The post holder must be willing to occasionally work in the evening and at weekends
· 25 days paid annual leave are available pro rata plus public holidays. In addition, the Thames21 office is closed between Christmas and New Year.
· Thames21 operate a flexitime system of working and offer TOIL for overtime worked
· Thames21 have an ‘Auto Enrol’ Workplace Pension Scheme with NEST (8% employer contribution).
· 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
· Laptop & Mobile phone for company use.
· Opportunity to join a recognised workplace union with IWGB
To apply for this position please, email an up-to-date copy of your CV and a covering letter to via the Charity Jobs inbox with the reference CPO0926, in the subject box of your application.
The closing date for applications is: 5pm 3rd October 2026.
Interview dates: Commencing early October 2026 (subject to change).
We appreciate the time you will have taken to apply to this role, and we do appreciate that it is disconcerting when you don’t hear back from a role you have applied for. However, due to the high number of applications we expect to receive, we are unable respond to or give feedback on individual applications, but we do want to be able manage expectations. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Thames21 aims to improve the quality of life of people in the community by enhancing waterway environments.


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Be part of something extraordinary at Epilepsy Society. We are seeking a values driven Commercial & Events Officer to join a charity that provides world leading support for people with epilepsy through Care, Research and Advocacy.
The Commercial & Events Officer plays a key role in raising income for the Charity by supporting the Commercial & Events Manager in planning, organising and delivering corporate stewardship, community engagement and fundraising events (including virtual). This work will support the delivery of mutually beneficial KPIs with aligned partners, which will deliver incremental net income, awareness, supporter leads and value for the Society. The role will initially focus 75% of time on community and events and 25% on corporate stewardship, though this split may adapt to meet operational demand.
The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.)
Please download the attached recruitment pack to view the full job description and more information.
Some information about us
Epilepsy Society’s Vision is a full life for everyone affected by epilepsy. We want everyone affected by epilepsy to have the best opportunity for a full life – as free from seizures as possible. We set out to make a difference to every person affected by epilepsy whatever their background, however seriously it impacts on their life, and whether they have the condition themselves or are close to someone with epilepsy.
What we can offer
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the ability to buy and sell annual leave
• A generous Employee Referral Scheme (refer a friend and earn up to £250)
• Length of service awards
• Access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers through Flourish Rewards
• Staff recognition scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Group Pension
• Death in Service (2x your annual salary)
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7
• Salary Finance, offering you products linked to your salary and tailored to your individual circumstances. Providing services such as loans, advances, savings and financial education
If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so by uploading your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the specifications of this role.
A DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed.
We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants: please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £34,000 FTE (£20,400 actual salary)
Contract: Permanent, part-time, 0.6 FTE
Hours: 21 hours per week with flexibility as to how these are worked subject to business need and prior agreement
Location: Hybrid, with regular attendance at our central London office (40%)
Reporting to: Head of Policy and Advocacy
Help shape public understanding of data and evidence
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Press and Communications Officer to help raise the profile of the RSS, secure media coverage for our work, and ensure our expertise reaches policymakers, journalists and the wider public.
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys translating complex topics into compelling stories and wants to contribute to evidence-informed public debate.
About the role
As Press and Communications Officer, you will lead and coordinate media and communications activity across the Society's policy, advocacy and public engagement work. You will build relationships with journalists, identify opportunities to showcase RSS expertise, support media-facing spokespeople, and deliver communications campaigns that enhance our influence and reputation.
You'll work across a wide range of issues, helping to explain the role of data, statistics and evidence in public life while ensuring the RSS is recognised as a trusted and authoritative voice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering communications campaigns and media plans.
- Generating positive media coverage and building strong relationships with journalists.
- Drafting press releases, statements, briefings and opinion pieces.
- Managing media enquiries and supporting RSS spokespeople.
- Creating and scheduling social media content.
- Identifying opportunities to contribute RSS expertise to current public debates.
- Monitoring and evaluating media coverage and communications impact.
- Supporting the development of a diverse network of expert ambassadors and spokespeople.
About you
We're looking for someone who combines excellent communications skills with a strong news sense and a passion for making complex information accessible.
You will have:
- At least two years' experience in communications, press, public affairs or media relations.
- A strong track record of securing media coverage and building media relationships.
- Experience creating high-quality communications content, including press releases and social media content.
- Experience planning and delivering communications campaigns.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts.
- The ability to explain complex issues clearly to non-specialist audiences.
Experience in a membership organisation, charity, professional body, learned society, or policy-focused organisation would be advantageous, as would an interest in research, evidence, data or public policy.
Why join us?
At the RSS, you'll be part of a friendly and collaborative team committed to improving the use of data and evidence across society. We offer:
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata).
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Season ticket loan.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Apply now
If you're an enthusiastic communications professional looking to make a meaningful impact through evidence, data and public engagement, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in helping ensure that statistics and evidence are at the heart of understanding and decision-making.
1) Send us your CV
2) Send us a supporting statement that tells us:
- Why are you interested in the role and why you want to work for the RSS (200 words)
- What are the three key ways in which you meet the person specification. Please provide evidence from your experience to support your answer. (500 words)
3) Read our position paper, AI is Statistics. What do you think is the strongest media angle? Which outlets and journalists would you prioritise? Describe how you would seek coverage. (300 words)
Founded in 1834, the RSS is one of the world’s most respected organisations championing the power of data to inform understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

