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Join 20/20 Levels as our Business Development Manager and build the employer partnerships that power social mobility.

At 20/20 Levels, we believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. This role is a unique chance to work at the intersection of business development, recruitment, and social impact, securing paid roles, internships, apprenticeships and career pathways for our alumni.

You’ll engage employers in high-growth sectors, develop long-term partnerships, and position 20/20 Levels as a trusted talent partner for diverse early-career candidates. If you’re commercially driven, relationship-focused, and motivated by creating real change through employment, we’d love to hear from you.

In-Memory & Legacy Manager

• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available)
• Location: Hybrid (2 days in our office in East Oxford, OX4 1RW)
• Salary: £37,001 - £43,500 per annum
• Closing date: 25th February 2026 at 12 noon
• Interview date: 4th March 2026 (in person)

Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and creating lasting impact?

We’re looking for an In-Memory & Legacy Manager to join our Fundraising team at a pivotal time in our charity’s journey. This is a brand-new role within our Income Generation Directorate, designed to lead the delivery of our in-memory fundraising programme and support the implementation of our new legacy strategy. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we engage with supporters who give in memory of loved ones and those considering leaving a gift in their will.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and deliver our in-memory fundraising strategy, including events and campaigns.
• Champion exceptional supporter stewardship and create tailored supporter journeys.
• Support the rollout of our legacy strategy, increasing engagement and pledger numbers.
• Collaborate across teams to embed legacy messaging and in-memory opportunities throughout our fundraising activities.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including funeral directors, solicitors, and financial advisors.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in in-memory fundraising and/or legacy marketing campaigns.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and best practice.
• A creative, proactive approach and enthusiasm for working in the charity sector.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of an ambitious team with a bold five-year strategy and a commitment to putting supporters at the heart of everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference and help grow sustainable income for our vital work.

Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. 

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

We are an award winning charity, regiestered with the Charities commission, 1159007, and thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are seeking a person to coordinate, promote, and support the events and activities of Let’s Grow Preston through high-quality communications and practical logistics. 

We’re looking for someone calm, sociable, enthusiastic, confident, creative, and well-organised, with the ability to produce engaging content across a range of media channels and build strong relationships with stakeholders to boost community engagement and fundraising.

 You’ll also provide hands-on support: loading equipment, preparing event packs, collecting and distributing food, and gathering information for funding applications and reports to the Board of Trustees.

 While the role is primarily focused on communications and general administration on behalf of the charity, it’s varied and active; you’ll regularly support events and be willing to get stuck in wherever needed.

 Regular evening and weekend work will be required as part of the LGP events and community support.

 A full, clean driving licence is essential, as the role involves driving the charity van. Although exceptional candidates without one may still be considered based on other strengths.

Key Responsibilities

· Act as the first point of contact for all visitors and for general enquiries - managing the everyday admin — phone calls, emails, and unexpected (sometimes bizarre!) requests — with sensitivity and efficiency, filtering out what doesn’t need to reach senior staff.

· Communicate regularly with LGP’s network of community groups, schools, partners, and stakeholders across the PR postcode.

· Maintain friendly, professional communication with internal and external contacts in the public, private, and voluntary sectors.

· Support staff to ensure all communications reflect LGP’s tone, values, and visual identity.

· Ensure all volunteers have access to the volunteer handbook, and communicate policy updates in a timely and clear manner.

· Oversee LGP’s calendars to coordinate activities, sessions, equipment, van use, and resource availability — ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.

· Promote and support the delivery of key events such as the Spring and Christmas Fairs, including marketing, logistics, and on-the-day coordination.

· Uphold health and safety standards and maintain accurate records related to activities, equipment, and participant engagement.

·Collate and format reports and presentations for funders and the board, using content provided by the team — ensuring they are visually engaging and aligned with our brand.

·Support team leads in building relationships with local businesses to increase community engagement and secure corporate support.

·Produce regular newsletters and updates for LGP’s website and social media (Facebook, Instagram, X), using tools like Canva to create engaging, on-brand content.

·Contribute to the creation and delivery of a wider communications and publicity strategy.

·Embody and promote the spirit, culture, and values of Let’s Grow Preston in everything you do.

·Any other duties reasonably required as part of the role.

Essential Qualities

•Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade A–C (or equivalent), including English and Maths

•At least 2 years’ experience in community engagement, project coordination, or similar roles

•Experience working with a diverse range of people — from those in crisis to professionals and politicians

•High level of IT competency, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to be social with a variety of different people.

•Strong time management and ability to prioritise a varied workload

•Experience using social media and promotional tools (e.g. Canva)

•Confident writing, editing, and presenting skills

•Flexible, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and as part of a small team

•Proactive and reliable — you take ownership of your responsibilities and follow through

•Able to respond positively to challenges, feedback, and shifting priorities

•Committed to learning and personal development, including undertaking relevant training such as safeguarding and EDI

•Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and the ability to handle pressure and competing deadlines

•Empathy and sensitivity to the challenges faced by individuals and communities

•A positive, can-do attitude and belief in the power of community and environmental action

•Commitment to inclusive working, with a clear understanding of equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice

•Comfortable working alone and trusted to represent the charity with professionalism and care

•Ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people

•Able to stay calm, use tact and diplomacy, and find constructive solutions to problems

•Willing and able to contribute to the charity’s development, including strategy work, board reports, and cross-team collaboration

•Understanding and commitment to upholding all relevant policies, including Safeguarding, EDI, and the Code of Behaviour

Desirable Qualities

• RHS (or equivalent) Level 2 in Horticulture, or currently working towards it

• Experience of successfully applying for grant funding (£1,000+)

• Experience in developing new activities or projects aligned with charitable aims

• Knowledge of local communities within Preston and the wider PR postcode

Safeguarding and Inclusion

Let’s Grow Preston is a welcoming, inclusive charity that values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. All staff are expected to uphold our Safeguarding, EDI and Code of Behaviour policies as a core part of their role.

General terms and conditions

Salary: £16900

Contract This post is funded until 2027

Hours: 25 hours per week with weekend and evening work. TOIL is available

Pension: Automatic enrolment into a workplace pension

Probationary Period: The post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months, in which time the employee is expected to demonstrate their suitability for the post.

Holidays: 25 days p.a. plus 3 occasional days ( taken between25th December and 1st January) and statutory bank holidays

Place of work: Based at Ashton Walled Garden and travel across the PR postcode

Other: A full driving licence and access to your own or public transport is essential for this position. An enhanced DBS check is essential

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you’re the right fit for this role.

Please include contact details for two referees and indicate whether we may contact them prior to interview.

Deadline for applications is 17.00hours 2nd February 2026

Director of Communications

About us:

Are you passionate about financial capability? Join us to develop knowledge, resources and tools that are accessible to all!

At The London Foundation for Banking & Finance (LFBF), our story began in 1879 when a group of visionary bank workers set out to elevate professional standards and leadership in the industry. Over the years, we became a recognised leader in financial services education, offering industry-leading qualifications and setting the gold standard for professional competency.

In 2023 we entered an exciting new chapter as an independent charity, revitalising and refocusing our mission to improve financial capability and empower professionals in the sector. In 2025 we published a new external strategy with our social impact metrics which will lead to our 150 year anniversary in 2029.  We are now seeking a passionate leader in the Communications field to join our senior management team and work alongside our Chief Executive to continue to drive our transformation forward.

Our charitable objective is the advancement of knowledge and education in financial services, and to carry out research and publish useful results for the benefit of the public. In doing so, we seek to improve levels of financial literacy and skills, as well as support those working within or considering a career in the financial services industry.

Our objective is just as relevant, perhaps even more so, today as it has been in our long history. If you're inspired to make a real impact and contribute to the advancement of financial knowledge for the benefit of society, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

In this senior communications role, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing strategic objectives, specifically through the implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with our charitable objects and goals. Your responsibilities encompass brand development, research and content creation initiatives, managing our online presence and media relations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior communications professional who is looking to apply their expertise in a strategic leadership role while enjoying both the flexibility of hybrid working and flexible part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing the communications strategy including PR, marketing and stakeholder management, ensuring alignment with our charitable goals.
• Defining the brand identity and developing brand guidelines.
• Creating content and storytelling.
• Leading and managing the digital communications for the charity.
• Leading and handling media relations.
• Leading and developing stakeholder communications.
• Leading and managing the promotion and delivery of events as well as networking and identifying speaking opportunities for LFBF spokespeople

You will have:

• Worked in a senior PR and Communications role, preferably at Director level.
• Excellent strategic communication and brand management skills.
• Project management skills to oversee PR and marketing plans, and expertise in identifying and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
• Content creation and storytelling experience, as well as managing digital platforms, including websites, social media, and digital advertising.
• Experience in organising and promoting events, networking, and securing speaking opportunities.
• Strong media relations skills covering developing press materials through to managing media coverage.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of the strategy of the charity.
• A collaborative, adaptable and supportive work environment where integrity and innovation are valued.
• Competitive compensation based on your experience and the charity sector.
• Hybrid working – work from home and work from our London office based in the City: we need you to be in the office on at least two fixed days a month but otherwise we’re flexible.
• Flexible working days and times: we’re flexible on how this role is worked — it could be three full days, five shorter days, or another arrangement that works for everyone.
• We recognise that physical, mental and financial wellbeing is important:
  • so enjoy our generous annual leave (30 days plus bank holidays for full time hours, pro rata for part time hours).
  • join our Private Medical insurance scheme.
  • provision of generous life insurance cover, to provide financial security to your loved ones should the worst happen.

Assistant Director of Operations
Salary: £72,000 per annum
Work Pattern: This is a permanent contract, working full time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week.
Location: Based at any of our Wetland Discovery Sites – Castle Espie BT23, Washington NE38, Martin Mere L40, Slimbridge GL2, Llanelli SA14, London SW13 or Arundel BN18.
For this role we can offer the opportunity for hybrid working. It is expected the role will need you to be present at each of your sites on a regular basis, at least once per month.

About The Role

WWT is the charity for wetlands.

This is a critical role in the recently restructured Operations Directorate at WWT. As Assistant Director, you will be directly responsible for the performance of our 7 Wetland Discovery sites. You will provide inspiring and professional leadership to your teams, whilst proactively collaborating cross organisation and externally.

Your focus will be on driving meaningful improvements at sites across our three ambitions of Restore, Inspire and Thrive, with emphasis on financial performance driven by visitor experiences. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will directly manage two Heads of Operations, a Head of Retail and Head of Catering. You will indirectly lead more than 400 staff and volunteers across Living Collections, Reserve Management, Visitor Experience, Trading, Marketing, Facilities and Grounds.

You will work closely with Health & Safety and Sustainability leads to ensure good governance and compliance at sites and across the Operations Directorate.

You will have a background working in visitor attractions or a very similar sector, coupled with a passion for purpose-led organisations and a keen interest in the environment. You will be an inspiring leader with high levels of emotional intelligence and values & behaviours that align with WWT.

About You

To join as our Assistant Director of Operations, you will need to evidence:

• Experience in a senior position(s) held in the visitor attraction/events management sectors, directly accountable for site operations and visitor experience throughout the visitor journey.
• Strong skills in leading business planning, financial analysis, budget development and management, and delivery of significant capital projects across £multi-million business unit(s).
• Demonstrable ability to recruit, performance manage and motivate large (>100) diverse multi-disciplinary teams.
• The ability to develop, communicate and implement strategic change, turning organisational vision into improvements at scale.
• An inspirational and empathetic leadership style, able to role model an organisation’s values and behaviours, and to evidence strong emotional intelligence. Able to prioritise effectively, to collaborate, network and influence internally and externally at a senior level.
• A highly creative and inquisitive mindset, able to spot and exploit potential opportunities, keen to explore, test and learn as a means of driving continual improvement and excellence in the visitor experience.
• Experience of working collaboratively with insight, marketing and communications teams to deliver strong brand and marketing campaigns which drive footfall.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date: 15th February 2026

N.B. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications from candidates who meet the required skills and experience. We therefore encourage early applications.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Liverpool Zoe’s Place (LZP) to recruit its first Chief Executive Officer.

Zoe's Place was founded in Liverpool in 1995 as the first hospice in the UK specifically providing for the needs of babies and younger children. Liverpool Zoe’s Place (LZP) was established in December 2024 and took over full responsibility for the management of the hospice on May 1st 2025. In late 2024 the people of Liverpool, the North West, and even further afield helped us to raise more than £7,000,000 to secure the future of our hospice, and to build a state-of-the-art new facility in West Derby.

Our team of specialist nurses and healthcare assistants are supported by a wide range of other healthcare professionals to provide respite care, therapies and bereavement care to babies and children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families.

As Chief Executive, you will:

· Bring inspirational leadership to the LZP.

· Manage, plan and implement LZP’s strategy.

· Ensure the Hospice provides and promotes excellent clinical care.

If you are inspired and excited by what Liverpool Zoe’s Place does, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 p.a.

Contract: Permanent / Full-time

Location: Zoe's Place, Yew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 9HH

How to apply:

Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Liverpool Zoe’s Place, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 13th February 2026

Both Liverpool Zoe’s Place and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The RSA is the home of ideas, turning possibility into progress since 1754. From pioneering invention and design to shaping social change, we are a place for action and connection, where people drive real change. And today this matters more than ever. 

This is a chance to lead and define the RSA’s digital presence and purpose: growing reach, deepening engagement, and helping to connect more people with “the home of ideas”. You’ll be a key member of the RSA leadership team at an exciting and crucial moment; you’ll grow and inspire a diverse global Fellowship community, and the RSA brand itself. 

You’ll lead a team spearheading all things digital, developing a fantastic website and brilliant digital activity that raises the RSA’s profile and influence, shows its vision, and brings more Fellows (members) into the fold.

If you’re someone who loves combining creativity with strategy, someone who can think big with the skills for getting hands-on, we’d love to hear from you. 

What you’ll do 

• Develop and deliver a digital strategy that supports our goals and values, including the customer journey of potential Fellows. 
• Deliver digital activity to grow awareness, engagement, and ultimately increase Fellowship. 
• Lead, inspire, and develop a cross-functional digital team, setting clear goals and fostering innovation. 
• Oversee continuous improvement of the website (including design and build done by the team). 
• Manage creation of inspiring content, from blogs and videos to social media. 
• Lead digital marketing across paid, organic, and email channels. 
• Champion accessibility and innovation in everything we do online. 
• Act as a thought leader, keeping the company ahead of emerging digital trends, technologies, and consumer behaviours. 
• Collaborate closely with creative, events and Fellowship teams, to ensure consistency of messaging and audience engagement. 
• Use data and insight to continuously analyse and evolve our digital activity – amplifying reach, impact, and relevance. 
• Define performance targets and KPIs for digital activity: including engagement, growth and Fellowship (membership) sign-ups. 

Who you are 

• A creative, strategic thinker who is comfortable balancing the big picture with hands-on delivery, from planning campaigns to creative social media. 
• Collaborative and supportive, intellectually curious. 
• Data-driven but people-focused. Cares about impact, storytelling, and results in equal measure. 

Your key experience 

• Proven experience leading digital marketing, content, and websites.
• Track record of running digital campaigns and overseeing social media channels. 
• Strong understanding of website management, UX, and digital design (you don’t need to code, but you can brief and oversee developers confidently). 
• Experience using analytics tools to track and report on digital performance. 
• Excellent communication, writing, and stakeholder management skills. 
• Experience managing budgets, agencies, or freelancers. 
• Experience with a charity or purpose-led organisation preferable. 

Early applications are encouraged – apply now! 

Inclusion at the RSA 

As a social change organisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisible difference should feel welcomed and able to contribute to creating a better future. You can read our full inclusion statement on our website. 

The Programme Director, Media and Communications leads on the design, development and implementation of communication strategies and plans to advance Humane World for Animals UK’s strategic priorities with regard to campaigns, brand-building and fundraising. The role creates, implements and measures the success of a comprehensive communications programme that will aim to significantly enhance the organisation’s image and position within the UK animal protection space.

If you are results-oriented, organised and creative and have strong proven experience as a media and communications professional then we would like to hear from you.

Key areas of responsibility

1. Develop and execute communications strategies for Humane World for Animals UK’s key campaigns and fundraising requirements.

2. Measure and track communications impact, reach and effectiveness, reporting against agreed targets.

3. Manage, maintain and grow productive relationships with a range of journalists with a goal of securing prominent national media coverage.

4. Oversee the organisation’s social media channels to promote campaigns, support fundraising and engage meaningfully with UK supporters and political stakeholders.

5. Serve as chief content reviewer to ensure communications materials adhere to policy, factual accuracy and visual brand guidelines.

6. Lead on designing reputational risk management mitigation strategies.

7. Implement UK specific brand strategies with the aim of increasing and measuring brand awareness in the UK market.

8. Lead on celebrity recruitment and stewardship.

9. Manage sourcing and contracting relationships with communications / PR agencies and databases to ensure consistently high-quality and value for money communications outputs.

10. Manage the communications and media budget, including regular reporting.

About you

Our successful candidate will be confident, creative and positive with a proven track in media and communications roles at a senior level. A proactive self-starter, you will have demonstrable experience of managing and developing strong, focused and ambitious teams, and a solution-focused approach to overcoming obstacles. You will have experience of building high quality media and communication strategies and plans and delivering these in a fast-paced environment. You will have ambition and drive for creating positive change for animal welfare; a willingness to constantly learn and develop the most impactful, cost-effective communications for our target audiences; and your work will be solidly underpinned by regular evaluation of progress and impact with a view to further improving strategies.

We are searching for an experienced media and communications professional to make a difference and be part of our successful and friendly team. If that’s you, please get in touch!

This is a challenging, exciting and rewarding role for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and pro-active fundraising professional with a strong background in community engagement and communications. You will continue building the public profile of St Petrock’s and be responsible for generating the income needed to run and further develop our vital and life-saving services.

About St Petrock’s (Exeter) Ltd:  St Petrock’s is Exeter’s local, values-led and much-loved homelessness charity, created and supported by the local community to provide vital services for rough sleepers and other people experiencing homelessness, and those at risk of homelessness in Exeter. For more details, please visit our website.

About the role:  You will be creative, self-motivated, conscientious and energetic, and have superb interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with a wide range of people and build the supporter base of St Petrock’s. You will have strong project and event management skills to lead on major fundraising campaigns and events such as our annual Christmas fundraising video campaign, the Big Night Out sponsored sleepout, and the Big Night In fundraising dinner, along with the imagination and drive to develop a full programme of public fundraising challenges and events. You will also have the knowledge and drive to develop legacy giving and major donor programmes and, supported by the Fundraising and Communications Officer, will be responsible for our social media platforms, website, media relations, and other external communications.

You will be primarily based at the St Petrock’s homelessness centre, with the opportunity for some hybrid working (at home or at local co-working venue). Given the nature of the role, it is essential that you have a suitably insured vehicle and are able to attend meetings and events outside normal working hours to share about St Petrock’s as needed.

Applications:For more detail (including a full Job Description & Person Specification) and how to apply, please download the Job Pack from our website or in the ad attachments.

To complete your application, please send us your CV, covering letter and a disclosure form as per the details in the Job Pack, outlining why you feel you are an ideal candidate for this post..  (These can also be emailed to us following the details in the pack). 

Closing date for applications: Monday 16th February 2026 at 9am

Please contact Peter Stephenson, Chief Executive via the contact details in the Job Pack if you would like to have an informal discussion before applying (including a contact phone number if you would like to arrange a call back).

St Petrock’s is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. We use “safer recruitment” practices throughout our recruitment processes, and all successful candidates will be subject to the highest level of DBS check that is legally permissible for their role. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Applicants should understand that a criminal history will not necessarily bar applicants from this role but will be subject to risk assessment.

Job Advert
JOB TITLE: Strategic Communications Lead                       
SALARY: £44,000 (pro rata)
LOCATION: LSE Students’ Union, Central London Office, Saw Swee Hock Building
WORKING HOURS: Part time: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term – 12 months. 
 

As Strategic Communications Lead, you'll shape how LSESU tells its story during a time of significant change and growth. You'll work at the heart of the Union, crafting the narrative that connects students to the work of their elected Sabbatical Officers and the transformation underway across the organisation.
 

In this role, you'll translate complex policy objectives, organisational priorities, and student-led change into compelling stories that build trust, drive engagement, and strengthen the Union's reputation. You'll work closely with Sabbatical Officers and Senior Leadership to ensure LSESU's communications are clear, consistent, values-driven, and always focused on our impact for LSE Students.
 

This is both a strategic and hands-on role – and is an opportunity to make a real difference. You'll develop the narrative framework that guides all our communications, while also delivering excellent copy, content, and multimedia assets across newsletters, social media, web, reports, and events. You'll bring creativity, political sensitivity, and a talent for storytelling to one of London's most dynamic student organisations.
 

Who are we?
 

LSESU is a vibrant, student-led organisation committed to helping LSE students make the most of the life-changing experiences open to them during their time at university.Our communications and engagement work is central to amplifying student voice, driving participation in democratic and community initiatives, and supporting the success of our commercial services.
 

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK. We provide support, representation, and opportunities to help students thrive during their time at university. Everything we do is shaped by our members and guided by our values to be bold and inclusive, working collaboratively to create a welcoming community built on integrity and respect.
 

Who are we looking for?

 

We're looking for an experienced communications professional with a strong track record in stakeholder engagement, reputation management, and narrative development. You'll bring proven expertise in creating compelling content across multiple channels—from newsletters and social media to speeches and impact reports—and the ability to translate complex information into accessible, engaging stories.
 

Experience with media handling, crisis communications, and working in politically sensitive environments is essential, as is the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders including student leaders, senior staff, and external partners. You'll be confident producing multimedia content, including coordinating filming, photography, and graphic assets.
 

You'll be resilient and adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-paced, democratic environment while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines. Strong copywriting, editing, and strategic thinking skills are key, as is a commitment to accessibility and inclusive communication.
 

Above all, you'll share our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for supporting student-led democratic organisations.
 

 
Why apply?
 

As our Strategic Communications Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Union and supporting thousands of students at one of the world’s leading universities. We offer:
 

-        25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)
 

-        Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
 

-        Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership 
 

-        Opportunities for professional development and growth.
 

-        Access to TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts
 

-        Flexibility for work-life balance
 

How to apply
 

We want to ensure that all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible. Therefore, we ask that all candidates complete our application process by uploading the following three documents: 
 

 
Part 1: CV – Outlining your skills and experience to date.
 

Part 2: Supporting Statement – A two-page statement explaining your suitability for the role. This will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview. Please do not include any personal information (e.g., name or date of birth). Use the attached job description and person specification to help with this. 
 

Part 3: Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form – This includes personal information so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for an interview. It also allows us to gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This form will only be seen by HR and will not impact shortlisting.
 

 
Want to apply?
 

To apply for this role, please complete an online application.

Job Application Timeline
Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026
Intended interview dates: Wednesday 11th February 2026

Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor.

The Organisation

Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity supporting low-income families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.

We help thousands of families every year with essential grants, services and practical support. But we do much more than that. We champion families’ voices, challenge inequality and help shape the conversation on disability, childhood illness and disadvantage. 

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how Family Fund connects with people across the UK. As a newly created role, it offers real scope to define and develop the function, while playing a central role in strengthening the organisation’s voice and influence.

We are looking for a bold, creative Group Director of External Affairs to join our Senior Leadership Team. At a time when families need us more than ever, you will raise Family Fund’s national profile and influence, positioning the organisation as a trusted, evidence led voice on childhood disability, serious illness and the broader challenges facing low-income families. You will build and sustain strong relationships with policymakers, funders, and the public ensuring the organisation secures the visibility, support, and resources needed to drive lasting change for the families we serve.

You will lead an energetic, specialist team spanning communications, media, public affairs, partnerships and research, bringing these areas together through a joined up external engagement strategy that delivers real impact.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Lead our communications, media, public affairs, partnerships and research teams
• Raise Family Fund’s profile as a trusted national voice 
• Build strong relationships with policymakers, media, funders and partners 
• Help drive real change for families through influence and insight

Who we’re looking for 

We are looking for an experienced leader who loves the power of communication, influence and connection.

Key attributes will include:

• Senior experience in external affairs, communications or public affairs 
• A strong track record of influencing policy and engaging senior stakeholders 
• Experience leading teams and working at senior level 
• A warm, confident communication style and great relationship skills 
• A real passion for Family Fund’s mission and social justice

This is an exciting, high impact role with the chance to make a genuine difference to families across the UK. 

Candidate Briefing Pack

For comprehensive information about Family Fund, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Briefing Pack.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please provide the following with your application:

• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining your experience, motivations and suitability for the role.

All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Russam. All applications should be uploaded via the Russam website.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter - Managing Partner, Charities at Russam.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd February 2026
Initial interviews with Russam: 17th and 18th February 2026
Interviews with Family Fund: 4th, 5th and 6th March 2026

Flexibility will be provided if needed - do let us know as soon as possible if you are unavailable on these dates.

We commit to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community. 

Do you have demonstrable experience of new business development? Have you personally secured 6 figure partnerships in previous roles?

We're recruiting a New Partnerships Manager to be responsible for proactively identifying, prospecting, and cultivating leads in key sectors to secure new 5-6 figure, multi-year corporate partnerships with local and national businesses.

What does this role do?

As New Partnerships Manager, you'll:

• develop a prospect pipeline to raise a personal income target which contributes to an overall team target,
• support the Senior New Partnerships Manager in the identification and cultivation of new corporate partnerships, accessing a range of income streams and budget holders,
• support senior team members in attending meetings with potential corporate partners, including preparing relevant briefs in advance,
• prepare relevant and creative applications and proposals for pitches for potential corporate partners,
• work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Team to ensure the transition between new business and account management is seamless for both Dogs Trust and the new partner.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 9th February 2026, and will take place on Teams. Please note, this role is based at our London office, with office attendance at least one day per week and sometimes at short notice.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role you'll have demonstrable experience of new business development, ideally in a charity setting, with a track record of securing six-figure partnerships. You'll be organised, articulate and credible, with a real appreciation of different budget holders within companies who may be interested in supporting Dogs Trust, and an understanding of different types of corporate partnerships. In addition, you'll have demonstrable experience of senior stakeholder management and negotiation skills, and you'll have the ability to write clearly and concisely, and to tailor written style to the needs of different audiences.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Please note, Dogs Trust is a wholly independent organisation, free of association with any political party. Our independence is critical, as it allows us to pursue our mission to campaign on dog welfare issues, on behalf of the UK’s dogs and their owners. For our public affairs roles, the ability to display political neutrality in the public eye or when working with MPs is essential.

The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Head of Campaigns & Media to lead the development of a new team within our Policy & Influencing Directorate.

Deadline: 9am on Monday 2nd February
Location: London OR Glasgow
Salary: Starting salary £52,166 rising to £60,861, plus London weighting of £4,000 where applicable
Hours: Full-time (32 hours per week) [part-time considered]
Contract type: This is a permanent role

This exciting role has been created to develop a new campaigns function at the Mental Health Foundation, incorporating our existing media team and working closely with policy, research and lived experience colleagues across the UK, with the aim of driving support for policy change.

What does the role involve?

• Developing a campaigns strategy for MHF and deliver its execution.
• Manage the campaigns and media team, commission engaging content, oversee campaign budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders to create a better policy environment for good mental health.
• Contribute to the leadership of the Mental Health Foundation and its Policy and Influencing Directorate.

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?​

• Experience of developing and implementing campaign strategies to support policy change in the charity sector.
• Comprehensive understanding of communication disciplines (e.g. digital marketing, media relations, content creation) and how they integrate to achieve campaign objectives.
• Understanding of mental health policy, prevention and public health.

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

How to apply

If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application via our website. Please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 9am on Monday 2nd February and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for Monday 9th & Wednesday 11th February.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we have enough suitable applications.

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.

If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Bloomsbury Football Foundation is seeking a Head of Talent to play a critical role in shaping our future as we scale our impact across London and beyond.

As we grow from supporting 6,500 young people to 20,000 by 2028, this role will lead how we attract, hire and retain exceptional people across the organisation. Working closely with the Head of People and Executive Team, you’ll build inclusive, scalable recruitment practices that enable rapid growth without compromising on quality or values.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from role scoping and sourcing through to offer and onboarding
• Build scalable, data-driven hiring processes that support growth in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to anticipate workforce needs and develop proactive hiring plans
• Strengthen Bloomsbury’s employer brand and deliver an outstanding, values-aligned candidate experience
• Build diverse talent pipelines using a range of sourcing channels and inclusive hiring approaches
• Use recruitment data and insights to continuously improve systems, processes and outcomes

About You

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment, with a hands-on and people-centred approach
• Strong knowledge of ATS, sourcing tools and recruitment analytics
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trust and credibility with candidates and stakeholders
• Comfortable working in high-growth, evolving environments and taking ownership of outcomes
• Strong interest in inclusive hiring and widening access to opportunity
• Passionate about social impact and motivated by the power of football to transform lives

Read the full JD here.