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CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
Head of External Affairs (Maternity cover) - January 2027 start
· Maternity cover
· Salary £62,388 per annum
· Full or part time (minimum 4 days a week)
· Flexible working options will be supported.
· Central London Office and Hybrid working (at least 6 days a month office attendance)
We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.
Help shape the UK's response to an ageing society
The Centre for Ageing Better is looking for an experienced, politically astute and ambitious Head of External Affairs to join us on a maternity cover contract.
This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the UK's most influential voices on ageing at a time of significant social, economic and political change. As Head of External Affairs, you will lead our communications, public affairs and campaigning work, helping us secure greater government attention, commitment and action on the opportunities and challenges of our ageing society.
Alongside leading a high-performing team, you will personally drive some of our most strategically important influencing priorities. Working closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you will lead high-profile programmes of work across our action areas of Work, Homes & Communities and Ageism & Inequality, helping to ensure that government, parliamentarians, local leaders and other decision-makers take meaningful action to improve the experience of ageing. These programmes will sit at the heart of our efforts to make ageing a mainstream political priority and secure practical policy change.
This is an ideal role for someone who combines outstanding strategic leadership with a track record of delivering high-impact public affairs, policy and communications programmes that have achieved real-world change.
About you
We're looking for someone who brings a blend of strategic leadership, political awareness and hands-on delivery experience.
You will have:
- Significant experience in public affairs, strategic communications, campaigning and policy influencing.
- A strong track record of securing policy, political or systems change through effective influencing and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience of working successfully with Westminster, Whitehall and other senior decision-makers.
- Demonstrable experience of developing policy positions and translating evidence, research and evaluation into compelling content and influencing narratives.
- Experience of leading high-profile programmes, campaigns or initiatives that have attracted government attention and resulted in action from decision-makers.
- A track record of developing and delivering integrated communications and influencing strategies that achieve measurable impact.
- Excellent writing, stakeholder management and political influencing skills.
- Strong leadership and people management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
- The ability to think strategically while also delivering complex projects and responding to a fast-changing external environment.
About us
The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent centre of excellence on ageing and demographic change. We work with national and local government, industries, businesses and community organisations to improve how people experience ageing. Our work focuses on creating better workplaces, homes and communities, while tackling ageism and addressing inequality in later life.
The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) and part of the government’s What Works Network. We are fortunate to have monies remaining from our endowment from the NLCF to fully fund us until 2029, and we will be looking for new funding opportunities to sustain activity beyond 2029.
We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve with a workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.
We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
To Apply
To apply, please follow the link to complete an application form and Equality and Diversity form.
Please address in your supporting statement how you meet the person specification for the role as fully as possible to demonstrate why you should be shortlisted for an interview for this post.
Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically rejected.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace and the support that generative AI can offer. However, we would encourage you to write your supporting statement and complete your application without the use of AI and if you do use AI, to avoid copy and pasting and to consider the value it will add. We encourage you to showcase your experience and knowledge using your own unique voice.
The closing date for this role is 9am on Monday 28th September, with in- person interviews to take place during the week commencing 26th October with an expected W/C 4th January start date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced charity operations and finance professional to join as our inaugural Operations and Finance Manager. As we continue to grow our impact, we are seeking an exceptional Operations and Finance Manager to work closely with the Chief Executive and Executive Chair to help strengthen our operations and oversee our finances. This is a role combining strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery. You will, support our Chief Executive and Executive Chair to develop and implement organisational strategy while ensuring our people, systems, governance and finances support the effective delivery of our mission. You will join a close-knit team that punches above its weight, with real influence on policy affecting millions of babies worldwide. If you're an experienced charity operations and finance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
We review applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are determined that every baby should experience the best start in life.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Keeping Young People Safe
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS (England & Wales) check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Do you love building relationships and making things happen in education? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills-teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make.
As Educational Partnerships Manager, you’ll work across Dorset and the South Coast of Hampshire, building partnerships with schools, colleges, youth organisations and community groups-particularly in areas where opportunities are hardest to come by.
You’ll be right in the mix: planning events, delivering programmes, supporting volunteers and connecting with school staff to make sure young people have access to our inspiring enterprise and financial education experiences.
You’ll be a key driver of our Inspiring Futures programme-helping young people break down barriers and imagine bigger futures.
It’s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you’re visiting a school, chatting with a funder, or supporting a trade fair, you’ll be helping young people build skills that will last a lifetime.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, volunteers, and community leaders.
- Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine.
- A natural communicator-whether leading a session in a classroom or inspiring a room of volunteers.
- Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!).
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone-you’ll be part of a close-knit regional team.
- Excited by the idea of doing a job that combines delivery, relationship-building, fundraising and volunteering.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and grow relationships with schools, colleges, youth clubs and local communities.
- Focus on expanding our reach in areas of multiple deprivation and underrepresentation.
- Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings.
- Recruit, train and support volunteers-making sure they feel valued and inspired.
- Work with your regional team to meet shared goals and celebrate local impact.
- Help secure local funding by supporting fundraising efforts and managing project deliverables.
- Support the planning of events, trade fairs and celebrations for young people.
- Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre.
A few practical things
- This is a hands-on role-you’ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly (a car and full driving licence are essential).
- You’ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times.
- Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions-it’s all part of the fun!
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people across Dorset and the South Coast of Hampshire, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 17 October 2026. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held via Teams and may take place before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone.
If you have a disability, a long-term health condition, or any other need that requires adjustments, please let us know. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process - whether that’s providing application materials in a different format, arranging wheelchair access, offering extra time for assessments, or any other support you may need.
You can contact us directly to request a reasonable adjustment. Contact details are available when you apply for role. All requests will be treated with sensitivity and confidentiality.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences and building meaningful connections? Do you thrive in a busy environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want you!
As our Supporter Engagement Coordinator, you'll be an important point of contact, ensuring our audience members and supporters experience top-notch care and engagement. You'll play a critical role in our mission by coordinating events, managing communications, and supporting our vibrant community. You will ensure that the data on the College's CRM system is up to date and accurate.
You will have the following
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Customer Service Excellence: Proven experience delivering high-quality customer care, ideally in a fundraising, or educational setting. Ability to handle enquiries and complaints with professionalism and empathy.
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CRM and Data Management: Strong working knowledge of CRM systems (we use Beacon) including data entry, segmentation, and reporting. Experience with data imports/exports and maintaining data accuracy.
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Event Coordination: Experience planning and delivering events, including logistics, venue liaison, catering, and AV coordination. Comfortable acting as Duty Manager and supporting evening lectures and events.
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Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage supporters, respond to enquiries, and write engaging responses.
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Digital Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Eventbrite, and online giving platforms. Comfortable using digital tools to manage bookings, communications, and supporter journeys.
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Organisational Skills: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail.
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Team Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively across departments and with volunteers. Willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.
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Friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
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Enthusiastic about public engagement and supporter care.
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Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work occasional evenings.
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Proactive and solution-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
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Experience in a fundraising or engagement role within a charity, or educational organisation (desirable)
Gresham College is a charity which provides high-quality free education to the public across a broad range of subjects.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of dogs and the people who care for them?
We're looking for a Welfare Manager to take charge of the welfare journey for every dog in our centre. In this pivotal role, you will drive timely, compassionate decisions through expert behavioural and veterinary rehabilitation, ensuring each dog progresses toward their forever home.
What does this role do?
As Welfare Manager, you'll:
- lead, coach and develop a small team to deliver high-quality veterinary care and behaviour modification for dogs in our care,
- act as a balanced advocate for both behavioural and veterinary needs to achieve the best outcomes for each dog,
- oversee staff and volunteer training in behaviour and dog handling, ensuring all colleagues work within SOPs, legal, and health and safety guidelines,
- develop and implement tailored behaviour modification plans for dogs with complex needs and monitor progress towards successful rehoming,
- support professional development of Behaviour Officers, Dog Welfare Assistants, and Supervisors through mentoring, assessments, and workshops,
- collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent, informed behavioural support before, during, and after rehoming.
Could this be you?
As an accredited clinical dog behaviourist (CCAB, CAB) with extensive experience in canine behaviour and welfare; including behaviour modification, clinical assessment, and risk management, you will have proven expertise in safely handling and rehabilitating dogs across a range of breeds and behavioural profiles. With a strong track record of leading, developing, and managing high-performing teams, you will also be a skilled communicator, who is able to influence and engage a variety of audiences. Above all, you'll be passionate about rehoming, and have a commitment to the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust.
What does this team do?
Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they can find a loving new home and the success of our centres wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust, and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service.
Interviews will be provisionally held on the 1st and 2nd October 2026 at our Merseyside Rehoming Centre.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
We are seeking to recruit a Parliamentary and Policy Assistant to support our legislative and policy programme. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop a career in environmental policy while gaining first-hand experience of how Parliament and the legislative process work, and insight into the nuts and bolts of the operations of a small not-for-profit environmental organisation.
Working as part of a collaborative team, you will monitor parliamentary activity; research environmental policy; help prepare briefings and updates; support engagement with parliamentarians and stakeholders; contribute to communications; and help deliver events. No two days will be the same and you will gain broad exposure to the work of a busy policy team.
Role profile
- Monitor parliamentary activity including questions, debates, select committees, and legislation.
- Support with preparation of written briefings and other outputs, such as weekly summaries and updates.
- Undertake research on climate change, nature and other related environmental policy areas to inform legislative work, briefings and regular policy updates.
- Provide support to the legislative and policy team including through research, reviewing Hansard and logging and tracking updates
- Assist with data capture and entry into organisational databases.
- Support senior colleagues in preparing for meetings with parliamentarians and external stakeholders.
- Support the delivery of the organisation's communications activity as required, including assisting with drafting website content, blogs and social media posts.
- Support the team with the delivery of parliamentary and external events and visits including venue booking, coordinating invitations, assisting with preparation of event materials and providing administration and logistical support.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to policy and legislative colleagues, including document filing, note taking in meetings and coordination of meetings.
- Attend parliamentary and external events to support policy research, insights and stakeholder outreach.
- Undertake ad hoc projects and tasks as required.
Skills/experience
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds who are interested in politics and parliamentary process. More important than any particular qualifications or experience is your ability to communicate effectively; express ideas clearly and precisely in writing; manage competing priorities with a can-do attitude; and work with accuracy and attention to detail. If you are intellectually curious, proactive, and eager to develop your skills and knowledge while contributing to meaningful policy change, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Key knowledge and skills for the role include:
- Knowledge of or an interest in legislation and parliamentary processes.
- Good judgement and eagerness to develop strong political instinct
- Persuasive and clear communicator (oral and written).
- Happy to work in a fast-paced environment with a willingness to work in a flexible and agile way.
- Team-oriented and collaborative: able to build great relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Good IT and social media skills.
- A personal commitment to climate change and environmental issues.
Our mission is to support legislators to act collaboratively, with urgency and ambition, to meet the challenges of climate change and nature loss.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-respected local charity and lead services that tackle loneliness, improve wellbeing and support older people to live well. Working alongside a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, you will play a key role in shaping and developing our community services across Barnet. You will be managing our home support services as well as our activities programme.
About You
You are a confident and compassionate leader with experience of managing teams and delivering high-quality community, health, social care or voluntary sector services. Passionate about improving the lives of older people, you understand the importance of person-centred support and have the ability to motivate others, build strong partnerships and drive continuous improvement.
You will be an excellent communicator, organised and adaptable, with a good understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Most importantly, you will share our vision of ensuring older people can age well and remain connected to their communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title - Project Management Officer (Operations)
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 35 hours per week
Salary - £33,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location - Coram Campus, London WC1N 1AZ
Additional information: Applicants must currently hold the right to work in the UK, as no sponsorship is available for this role. This position is based at our office on the Coram Community Campus, with some flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week, depending on business need.
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram International
Coram International is a research and consultancy team based at the Coram Children’s Legal Centre in London. Our team works with UN agencies, international charities and governments around the world to promote and protect children’s rights.
Our work involves designing and implementing research on a broad range of thematic areas relating to children. We also provide technical expertise to support the development of laws, policies and programmes to protect children’s rights as well as training for professionals and practitioners who work with children. Our thematic areas of focus include: the treatment of children within criminal justice systems; violence against children and child protection; protecting the rights of children in the context of migration and asylum; child marriage; adolescents’ access to sexual and reproductive health rights; the rights of children in the context of armed conflict and terrorism; and many others. We work in countries throughout the world.
We are seeking a highly organised, diligent and proactive Project Management Officer to manage a portfolio of consultancy projects and provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to our team.
This role does not involve conducting research or managing programmes or services delivered directly to children and families.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 @ 23:59pm
Interview Date: Interviews commencing the week of 5th October 2026
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 281222.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead IRMO’s Advice service. As Advice Casework Manager you will oversee both immigration and welfare & housing casework, managing casework allocation and maintaining rigorous standards across all work. You will provide line management, support staff development and oversee monitoring and evaluation to create accurate reports for funders and senior management. You will also manage a personal caseload, in line with your previous experience.
IRMO’s Advice service provides trusted information, resources, advice and casework in Spanish and Portuguese on key areas of need, including immigration, welfare entitlements, housing and homelessness prevention. IRMO is accredited by the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) and the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) at Level 3. We are also members of Advice UK and receive second-tier support from Southwark Law Centre.
As part of our Advice for All partnership, you will oversee the delivery of our Advice Workforce Development Programme, working in close collaboration with our partner organisations. This includes supporting the training and development of year-long cohorts of immigration and welfare & housing trainees, as well as strengthening the skills and practice of our existing advice workforce.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring strong experience as a senior caseworker and line manager, with a track record of delivering high-quality advice against targets and communicating impact clearly. You’ll be confident in managing people and priorities, with a leadership style that brings out the best in your team.
You’ll also have a strong understanding of the barriers Latin Americans face in accessing immigration, welfare, housing, health and other essential services in the UK, and a genuine passion for advancing the rights and welfare of migrants and refugees.
Led by and for the community, we support the development, agency and participation of all Latin Americans and Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Job Title: Media and Communications Manager
Reporting to: Deputy Director
Line reports: None currently
Salary: £44,350 per annum pro-rata (£ 35,480 per annum for 4 days per week)
Hours: 4 days (30 hours) or 5 days (37.5 hours) per week, with flexibility over working hours (core hours are 10.00-16.00).
Duration: 1-year contract renewable subject to funding
Start Date: December 2026
Location: London/Hybrid – minimum 2 days in the office (core days in the office are Tues & Weds) further office attendance is encouraged
Anti-oppressive statement
Foodrise is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.
Read our full Equity, Justice and Anti-oppression statement.
Inclusive Recruitment
We have an opt-in Enhanced Chance Interview Scheme for candidates who declare a disability and/or are a person of colour and meet the essential criteria of the role profile. The scheme aims to provide a first-stage interview for candidates who meet the essential criteria of the role and opt in to the scheme.
If you would like to be considered under this scheme you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. You should take time to provide examples that you meet each of the essential criteria in your cover letter. Please ensure you select the relevant tick box on the application page ‘Enhanced Chance Interview Scheme’.
We are always happy to speak to candidates informally about the role before applying and encourage you to do so by contacting us.
About Us
Foodrise is a charity transforming the food system for climate, nature and justice.
We take bold action to uncover the root causes of injustice in our food system and expose how corporate power exploits people and the planet, while building truly just and resilient alternatives from the ground-up.
We speak truth to power. We take risks. We act where and when others won’t.
From launching legal action and producing hard-hitting research to working directly with local communities, we drive systemic change across food and farming, powered by grassroots energy and backed by the facts.
We exist to say what others won’t, do what others don’t, and never settle for “it can’t be done”. Change is possible, and we are rising to make it happen.
We are based in the UK and the Netherlands. See more about us on our website.
About the Role
This role leads all aspects of Foodrise’s communications, ensuring our campaigns reach key audiences, drive systemic change in the food system and achieve our new strategic goals:
- Dismantling the animal industrial complex and supporting the transition to plant-rich food
- Eroding the social licence of large supermarkets and building alternative food economies
You will develop and implement a media and communications strategy, build our media profile, oversee digital channels, and act as guardian of our brand. This includes centring communities at the heart of campaigns, building our public profile with key audiences including journalists, developing our range of allies, reflecting our understanding of historical injustice in the food system, and fostering an experimentation and learning culture. This role will also oversee all website and social media channels, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure communications are built into campaigns from the outset to enhance reach and potential.
This role would suit an experienced communications professional who is excited to think deeply about the way communications can support systemic change in the food sector. Experience with managing relationships with journalists and media outlets, identifying and pursuing stories, managing change, and contributing to organisational learning will be critical.
Job Description
Media Relations & Press
- Developing our media and communications strategy to meet our new strategic objectives.
- Building relationships with journalists and social media professionals.
- Identifying and developing new hooks and stories to pitch to the media from across Foodrise’s portfolio of work. Pitching these stories to key journalists alongside campaigners where relevant.
- Drafting media materials including pitch documents, press releases and Q&A documents.
- Supporting senior staff in drafting of quotes and opinion pieces.
- Preparing colleagues ahead of media interviews.
- Managing external PR support where relevant.
Brand & Channels
- Develop a social media strategy and oversee its implementation, coordinating across our campaigns.
- Overseeing our communications channels, working with other staff and external consultants to ensure our channels reflect the diversity of Foodrise’s work and contribute to meeting our strategic objectives.
- Overseeing our Engaging Networks software and exploring transitioning to a new system.
- Acting as guardian of Foodrise’s brand and ensuring its consistent application to every aspect of our communications work.
Communications in Foodrise’s Wider Work
- Advising and working with campaigners to ensure communications and public visibility are at the heart of all of Foodrise’s work.
- Acting as a quality controller and adviser on all communications outputs from across the team to ensure that form and content are as consistent, effective and creative as possible.
- Managing sub-contractors as necessary to deliver high-quality content in a timely manner.
- Ensure all our communications reflect our approach to anti-oppressive practiceMonitoring and tracking impact of Foodrise’s communications outputs.
- Managing the communications budget.
- Ensuring all communications reflect organisational policies and GDPR.
- Any other relevant tasks as requested by senior colleagues to support the organisation and further our objectives.
Ways of Working
- Collaborative by default; independent work is balanced with regular coordination.
- Contributing to the development and embedding of anti-oppressive work across the organisation.
- Flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities.
- Present and available for colleagues, including regular in‑office presence.
- Proactive in communication, planning, and follow‑through.
Person Specification
Essential Knowledge, Experience and Network
- Extensive experience and track record of success in using communications to achieve campaign goals and build the profile of an organisation and its goals.
- Experience of developing relationships with journalists to generate impactful media coverage.
- Experience of managing sub-contractors or other external delivery partners.
- Strong personal network of journalists.
- Interest in food systems issues, the environment and/or climate.
Essential Skills
- Confidence in communicating with journalists and at senior level with Foodrise’s partners.
- Ability to distil complex topics into accessible and relevant communications materials and other outputs, tailored for different audiences, including decision makers, corporate executives and the media.
- Excellent digital skills including using social media and other digital platforms to achieve organisational or campaign goals.
- Ability to prioritise under pressure, identify routes to maximum impact and work efficiently.
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships, give appropriate advice and manage expectations.
What You Will Bring to Foodrise
- A can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability, alongside a willingness to pitch in on delivery and help colleagues across the team, recognising that Foodrise is a small, nimble organisation with fast-changing priorities.
- An understanding of anti-oppressive practice and how it applies to Foodrise’s work and the role and the ability to represent diverse perspectives through the work of the organisation.
- Sharing Foodrise’s values: audacity, collaboration, impact, celebration, solidarity.
- Willingness to undertake some limited travel domestically and abroad.
What We Offer
- Personal training and wellbeing funds
- Regular team socials
- Workplace pension
- Enhanced parental leave
- Enhanced sick leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech scheme
- Flexible working hours (core hours 10am-4pm)
How to Apply
Please apply via Charity Jobs with:
- Your CV (no longer than 2 A4 pages total)
- A cover letter (no longer than 1 A4 page) explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification with examples, and why you would like to work at Foodrise.
Deadline to apply: 10am, Tuesday 22nd September
Successful candidates for interview will be notified by Tuesday 29th September
Shortlisted candidates will be sent our new strategy ahead of the interview, along with details of an hour-long written task to be completed at home – this will be sent prior to the interview at a time convenient for you.
First round interviews will be held on Monday 5th October
Second round interviews will be held on Monday 12th October
Sign up to join our Recruitment Q&A Zoom session on Wednesday 2nd September, 12-1pm. Our HR & Operations Manager will talk through the recruitment process and answer any questions you may have. Please note that this session is focussed on the recruitment process. If you have any questions specific to the role, please contact us.
For any questions, access requirements, or if you require the job description in a different format, please contact us.
AI policy – We understand that you may use AI to help with your application, however we want to hear your authentic voice throughout your application.
Please apply via Charity Jobs with:
• Your CV (no longer than 2 A4 pages total)
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Deadline to apply: 10am, Tuesday 22nd September
Foodrise is a charity transforming the food system for climate, nature and justice.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a growing philanthropic organisation to recruit a Collective Fund Manager.
Salary: From £50,000 per annum
Location: Marylebone, London – hybrid (3 days office-based, 2 days WFH)
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced charity professional to lead and develop a growing Collective Fund service, combining client relationship management, operations, compliance, new business and team leadership.
You will:
- Manage a portfolio of Collective Fund clients and support colleagues with complex accounts and sensitive requirements.
- Lead the ongoing development and improvement of Collective Fund processes and systems.
- Assess prospective new business, including documentation, due diligence and suitability.
- Coordinate compliance, monitoring and annual Collective Fund reviews.
- Oversee income allocation, fees and relationships with external platforms.
- Ensure client reporting requirements are effectively managed.
- Work closely with the compliance team on relevant policies and governance.
- Manage and support team members, providing coaching, guidance and training.
- Contribute to the development of the wider Collective Fund service.
You will ideally have:
- Strong knowledge of the charity sector, grant-making and charitable governance.
- Experience in client relationship management, operations, programme management or charitable fund administration.
- Experience assessing projects, proposals or due diligence information.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence managing client relationships.
- Strong organisational, project management and problem-solving skills.
- Good financial and commercial awareness.
- Experience improving processes, systems or ways of working.
- Experience supervising, managing or developing colleagues.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information.
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
For more information, please submit your CV.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Communications Officer
Job Description
About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)
Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) works to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based.
Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible.
Through our work and collaborations, we support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states.
ENN’s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting, Adolescent Nutrition and Management of small & nutritionally At-risk Infants under six months & their Mothers (MAMI), as well as our highly regarded global nutrition publication, Field Exchange.
For more information about ENN’s work see our website.
Our People
ENN’s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition, with decades of collective experience, and a small, experienced operational team. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development.
Terms and Conditions
- Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
- Type of contract: 12-month fixed term contract, with potential to be made permanent.
- Location: Hybrid or UK-based homeworking with occasional travel to meetings, training events and organisational activities, primarily in Oxford/Oxfordshire. ENN may operate hybrid working arrangements and reserves the right to review working arrangements in the future following consultation. Applicants must have and maintain a valid right to work in the United Kingdom throughout their employment with ENN.
- Holidays: 25 days plus UK public holidays, increasing by one day per annum after two complete years of service to a maximum of 27 days per annum.ENN also provides additional paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year. Pro-rata for part-time staff.
- Pension: Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5%.
· Additional Benefits includeDental cover, Life cover, Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing contribution.
· Salary: £28,000 to £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience and suitability for the role.
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Purpose of the role and Reporting Lines
The Communications Officer will report to the Communications and Digital Manager. The role works closely with our Project Managers, and technical project leads. The Communications Officer will facilitate effective and engaging communications across the organisation (internal and external) with particular emphasis on enabling effective communication of our project’s work/outputs, demonstrating impact, and enhancing dissemination to a wider and more diverse audience.
We are looking for someone with a passion for translating technical nutrition/public health content and communicating it to a broad array of stakeholders, ensuring it is widely accessible, to drive effective and positive change in nutrition policy, practice and research at global, regional and national levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Communications and Digital Manager in executing ENN’s communication strategies (both internal and external) by:
Project Communications, Publication and Dissemination
· Plan and execute a communication and dissemination plan for each project/output, working alongside the technical project lead, project manager and communication and digital manager, within budget/resourcing.
· Produce an array of professional dissemination resources (e.g. social media content, brochures, posters, visual abstracts etc) to effectively communicate our work to different audiences (both technical and non-technical)
· Create engaging visual multimedia content for use on ENN websites, social media channels and online events, under the support and direction of the Communications and Digital Manager.
· Manage an image bank, ensuring that it is refreshed, and that all imagery has been appropriately licensed/credited. Identifying suitable imagery for use in various contexts.
· Support with procurement, coordination and briefing of copyeditors, designers, videographers, translators, printers and other external communication service providers as needed. Review and check proofs and coordinate feedback/revisions.
· Assist with the production and dissemination of ENN’s flagship publication Field Exchange (both print and digital in English and French).
· Set up and administer online meetings, launch webinars, and in-person dissemination events e.g., conference side events etc.
· Create and administer surveys seeking feedback on our work including collation and formatting of results.
Website and social media
· Online content production and day-to-day updating and uploading of content on ENN’s website, and YouTube channel.
· Manage social media campaigns for projects/outputs/events, including drafting and posting content across platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp Community, en-net forum)
· Plan and manage a social media calendar, scheduling posts and aligning content with relevant days/upcoming events in the sector relevant to ENN’s work.
· Support with delivering training/instruction, producing guidance, for staff on use of social media, comms/website, AI etc.
· Maintain the CRM system (network signups through the website), and communication to our networks via newsletters, ensuring that data protection procedures are adhered to.
Communication Monitoring and Analysis
· Monitor and analyse communications data and produce reports to improve performance and grow our audience and reach
· Ensure that monitoring sources (including Google Analytics/DOIs) are up to date and collection of website monitoring data is functioning properly.
· Support with data visualisation
Digital Fundraising
· Undertake research on potential funding opportunities/sources, and support with developing funding proposal with a focus on digital fundraising
Person Specification Essential
· Knowledge or strong interest in communication in nutrition, global public health, and / or the humanitarian/development sector.
· Excellent communication (in both English and French): writing, editing, presenting and proof-reading skills; the ability to write content for websites/social media including adapting technical language and content to appeal to a wide and diverse audience.
· Experience producing high-quality communication and dissemination products using a variety of digital tools/software.
· Creative vision to help develop appealing content that is accessible, with an eye for detail and design. Able to innovate and problem-solve. Open to learn new skills.
· Experience in organising high level dissemination events e.g. launch webinars/ conference events, online and in-person.
· Strong organisational skills, with experience of prioritising a varied workload and meeting deadlines using own initiative and with minimal supervision.
· Excellent attention to detail and ability to consolidate data and information with a high degree of accuracy.
· Strong interpersonal skills, able to work both autonomously and as a member of a dispersed and diverse team.
· Good cross-cultural communication skills with an understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities and diversity.
· Experience in creating /uploading website content and working with online content management systems.
· Proficiency with mainstream social media platforms (e.g., YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, Instagram) and experience using social media effectively for business purposes.
· Ability to use Adobe Suite, Canva and video/podcast editing software e.g. Riverside.
· Strong technical skills including fluency in Microsoft Office
Desirable
· Practical experience in web design and functionality
· Experience in filming interviews/producing podcasts
· Experience working with CRMs web and email management platforms (e.g., Brevo, Salesforce, HubSpot, Drupal, Mailchimp)
· Experience with Google Analytics and/or other website data analytics and data visualisation tools.
· Other Language skills (e.g. Spanish, Arabic) are not essential but will be a plus as we also produce content in these languages
Eligibility to work:
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate that they have and can maintain the Right to Work in the United Kingdom throughout their employment with ENN. This includes evidencing a UK National Insurance number and UK tax residency. A Certificate of Sponsorship, visa sponsorship and relocation package are not available for this position.
ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a culture where every staff member and volunteer is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
Application Process
Please submit a Cover Letter (no more than 1 page) and CV no later than 23:59 on Tursday 1 October 2026.
Emergency Nutrition Network works to reduce undernutrition globally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £44,075 starting salary (salary range will increase to max £47,181 via the length of service) per annum, Plus £4,324 Inner London Weighting if based in London. (pro rata where applicable).
Contract: Full-time fixed term basis for 12 months, to cover maternity leave. The substantive postholder can return at any time before the end of 12-month fixed term contract with sufficient notice.
Hours: Full-Time 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)
Location: Any Refugee Action office – London, Manchester or Bradford. We will consider a UK-based hybrid working option.
About Refugee Action
Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.
To succeed in the role you will need to demonstrate:
· Proven ability to lead strategic digital content creation and understanding of the importance of emotional storytelling to successful fundraising and campaigning.
· Strong creative content development and strategy skills, including experience with Adobe Creative Software or similar (demonstrable video and image editing skills).
· Knowledge and experience of developing, delivering and managing specialised digital activism plans for campaigning.
· Knowledge and experience of campaigning and activism: knowledge of campaigning methods and tactics and a good understanding of what motivates people to take action.
· Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
· Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it.
· Strong understanding of how campaigning can achieve change and shift power.
· Strong understanding of the role of digital tactics in the development and execution of campaign and fundraising strategies.
· Extensive experience of developing strategic digital communications within a charity or not-for-profit organisation with the aim of digital mobilisation.
· Experience of developing and implementing digital acquisition strategies across various channels, with a view to increasing donations.
· Thorough understanding of the digital landscape, and emerging trends in web and social technology.
· Good knowledge of website content management systems and Engaging Networks or a similar platform.
· Understanding of branding and core design principles.
· Experience of leadership skills and understanding of how to motivate a team and support the development of direct reports.
· Ability to build good working relationships across teams within a culture of generous collaboration.
· Understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to work with people from a range of different cultures.
Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply
Closing date: 23:59 on 4th October 2026
Interviews: 14th October 2026 (on Zoom)
Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.
This role is not on the Shortage Occupation List. If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.
You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:
· Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations
· Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education
We are currently campaigning for people seeking asylum to have the right to work in the UK, see our Lift the Ban campaign here.
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Housing Scheme Manager
Join our dedicated team at Finborough Court Housing and play an important role in promoting our Society’s mission and Christian ethos as our Housing Scheme Manager.
Find out more about Finborough Court Housing
As Housing Scheme Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the scheme, supporting our residents and ensuring they enjoy a loving, caring and supportive environment where their wellbeing is at the heart of what we do.
At Pilgrims’ Friend Society, each of our homes and schemes seeks to express God’s love through compassion and support, helping people to live life to the fullest. We are committed to creating a warm and supportive environment for our “family members” (our residents) while maintaining the Christian ethos that is important to many of them.
For more information, please read the Job Pack here
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the needs of potential occupants against eligibility criteria and allocate housing units accordingly.
- Ensure the wellbeing of occupants is maintained to a high standard.
- Ensure support plans are kept up to date.
- Lead and manage housing staff within the scheme, ensuring all duties are covered during staff absences.
- Manage the domestic and maintenance teams.
- Manage the Wellbeing Assistant.
- Work with the Finance Team to manage rents, services and other charges.
- Be responsible for devotions and lead devotional times as required.
- Provide excellent customer care, ensuring telephone calls, personal callers and clients are dealt with in a friendly, efficient and professional manner.
- Oversee the health and safety of the scheme.
- Manage complaints from service users, staff and others in accordance with Society policy.
- Promote the Society and the scheme to maximise occupancy, sales and rental income, ensuring enquiries are followed through and progressed towards occupancy wherever reasonably possible.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone who has:
- An understanding of the needs of older people.
- Management or supervisory experience in a housing scheme or similar environment.
- Experience working in a customer-focused environment.
- The ability to lead and motivate others.
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience in budget control and management.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
- The ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Strong organisational skills.
Applicants must be evangelical Christians (Occupational Requirement under Regulation 7(3) of the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2010).
Please read what we believe here
⏰ Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
📞 On-call: Cover required
What We Offer
- £20,740 per annum (£41,470 FTE)
- Ongoing support from management
- The opportunity to be part of a friendly and committed staff team
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Perkbox rewards
- Team events
- Paid DBS checks
- Pension scheme
- Recommend a Friend Scheme
- Medicash
- Care Friends
Policy has the power to change lives – do you have the engine to drive meaningful change forward?
Bring your policy expertise, political insight and energy to help MCR Pathways transform opportunities for young people across the UK.
We’re looking for a highly driven Senior UK Policy & Public Affairs Officer to help advance our mission to bridge the education, skills and opportunity gap through the transformative power of mentoring. You’ll monitor the political landscape, turn evidence and impact into compelling policy arguments, build influential relationships and identify opportunities to put mentoring at the heart of national and regional agendas.
From Westminster and Holyrood to local and combined authorities, you’ll help build the case for change, champion the Trusted Adult Guarantee and support MCR Pathways’ continued expansion across the UK.
The Role Experience
This is a hands-on policy and public affairs role that goes well beyond monitoring what’s happening in government. You’ll be immersed in the UK political and policy landscape, identifying opportunities to influence, developing policy briefings and submissions, mapping stakeholders and cultivating relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians, civil servants and strategic partners.
You’ll also be the operational engine behind senior leadership engagement. You’ll identify and progress opportunities, coordinate preparation, develop briefings, arrange meetings and drive follow-up – enabling our CEO, Development Director and other senior leaders to lead high-level engagement and representation with key policymakers and stakeholders.
Turn insight and lived experience into influence. Help make the power of mentoring a national priority.
What You’ll Bring:
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Policy & Public Affairs: Proven experience in policy, public affairs or parliamentary work, with a strong understanding of UK political systems and policy-making.
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Influencing & Relationships: The ability to map political landscapes, build strategic relationships and identify opportunities to influence policymakers and decision-makers.
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Evidence & Advocacy: Exceptional written and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex evidence, impact data and operational experience into compelling policy arguments.
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Strategic & Operational Drive: A proactive approach, able to spot opportunities, coordinate activity and ensure high-quality preparation and follow-through for senior engagement.
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Collaboration & Purpose: A highly collaborative approach and genuine commitment to improving outcomes and opportunities for young people facing barriers to reaching their potential.
Safeguarding
MCR Pathways is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and we expect you to share this commitment. This post is subject to appropriate vetting, including a criminal record check and PVG / DBS Scheme membership.
About MCR Pathways
MCR Pathways is an award-winning mentoring programme delivered in schools, further education settings and communities. We connect young people with trusted adult volunteer mentors, providing consistent guidance to help build confidence, self-belief and ambition. Through this support, young people can overcome barriers and progress towards positive destinations such as further education, apprenticeships and employment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.