Head of communications jobs
Location: The role is national, managing teams in Northern Ireland, Wales and across England. You will need to be able to work at one of our BookTrust offices in London, Leeds, Belfast or Cardiff for an average of 8 days per month whilst some of these collaboration days may be worked in partner locations, at events or stakeholder meetings in any part of the country. The position will require regular travel to BookTrust office bases and to visit and engage as needed.
BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school.
Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.
This is a new role within the organisation and the new role holder will have a chance to shape and build the role over time. You will be a strong leader with great people skills -experience of working with and leading teams working in geographically dispersed locations is advantageous.
You will have a clear experience the public sector landscape with a track record of relationships building, and an understanding of the local government policy landscape. With a collaborative approach to working across interconnecting complex work areas, you will be comfortable working within a matrix style of management for your won direct reports and those of other teams.
You may have charity or statutory setting experience, and will have the ability to set out a strategic direction for partnerships team members as well as being hands on in developing new relationships to support our work as well as being able to produce high quality written materials, analyse complex data and respond dynamically to a changing external landscape.
You will be an excellent communicator who manages up effectively and who is comfortable working across a matrixed managed team. You will have the ability to work closely with the Director of Partnerships in building relationships, and developing and delivering on strategies that support impact in our early years programmes by guiding the work of our partnerships team. You will be working closely with key role holders such as but not confined to the Head of Partnerships Delivery, and Head of Programme for Vulnerable Children.
The Head of Partnerships Development will ensure increasingly effective pathways to families by setting out ways of working that ensure delivery teams can access these routes, influence decision makers and develop and build the right relationships for greatest impact. Along with the Director of partnerships the role holder will aim to both influence and respond to central, local and regional policy initiatives in the sector to support BookTrust’s mission to get all children reading, especially those from low income and vulnerable family backgrounds.
The role holder will ensure internal stakeholders are briefed on the local government landscape and that risks and opportunities are clearly articulated.
This work spans the organisation – from within our partnerships team to our research and impact, communications and external affairs, design and innovation, growth planning, communications, profile-raising and income generation – and requires strong collaborative working to draw on skills and capacity in all these areas.
The role will work internally and externally to ensure the right inputs to ensure success for our scaled programmes, supporting everything from design to upskilling our team and relationship building across the local government and regional and country landscape.
To apply, please complete the application along with a copy of your CV.
Want to join us? To find out more about who we are please go to our website.
We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and communities,
Please note that this advert may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team (contact details are available on our website).
BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.
Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy
Permanent | Full-time (37.5 hours per week) - Flexible working arrangements considered.
Salary: £45,056–£49,417 (dependent on experience)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Bristol (Hybrid working)
Help Transform the Future of Rivers Across the Bristol Avon
This is a rare opportunity to build something that will have a lasting impact.
Over the past several years, Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) has become one of the UK's fastest-growing Rivers Trusts, securing investment to restore rivers, reconnect habitats, reduce flooding and engage communities across the Bristol Avon catchment.
Now we're ready for the next stage of our journey.
We are looking for an ambitious and experienced fundraising leader to build and lead an entirely new area of our organisation - developing sustainable voluntary income that enables us to do more than project funding alone can achieve.
This is an opportunity to create something from the ground up. You will shape our fundraising strategy, diversify our income, build long-term relationships with supporters and partners, and unlock investment that will directly improve rivers, wildlife and communities across our region.
If you're motivated by building successful fundraising programmes with genuine environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
Founded in 2012, Bristol Avon Rivers Trust works across the Bristol Avon catchment to restore rivers for wildlife, people and the local economy.
Everything we do is guided by the best available science and a catchment based approach, working across entire catchments to improve biodiversity, climate resilience, water quality and flood resilience.
Since 2023, the Trust has experienced significant growth. We now employ around 20 staff, deliver approximately £1.3 million of projects annually, and work alongside local partnerships, farmers, landowners, communities, local authorities, businesses and government agencies.
Our ambition over the next five years is even greater.
To deliver our Strategy 2025–2030, we need to complement our strong track record in project funding with a sustainable programme of unrestricted and philanthropic income.
About the Role
Help shape the future Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART).
This is much more than a fundraising role.
You'll have the opportunity to design and lead BART's long-term fundraising strategy, creating entirely new income streams that will support restoration of rivers, education, community engagement, project development and organisational resilience.
Our immediate priority is to diversify our income beyond project grants by growing:
- Individual giving
- Philanthropic and charitable foundation support
- Corporate partnerships
- Major donors
- Legacy giving
- Unrestricted income opportunities
While these priorities have been identified strategically, we are looking for someone with the experience and creativity to refine the approach, test new ideas and build a sustainable fundraising programme for the future.
Success during your first 12 months will include:
- Developing and launching BART's fundraising strategy
- Building a compelling case for supporting the Trust’s work
- Establishing a strong pipeline of unrestricted income opportunities
- Growing relationships and excellent communications with supporters and funders
- Embedding fundraising across the organisation
- Creating clear KPIs and reporting frameworks with the CEO and Trustees
This is a highly strategic position reporting directly to the Chief Executive.
The successful candidate will work closely with an engaged Leadership Team and supportive Board of Trustees, who recognise fundraising as a strategic priority for the organisation's future growth.
Our CEO has extensive experience securing major grant funding and developing partnerships, and will work closely alongside you to help establish and grow this new function.
As with any investment in fundraising, success will be measured against mutually agreed objectives and long-term growth rather than immediate financial return. We recognise that developing sustainable fundraising takes time, and we are committed to supporting the successful candidate to build a lasting programme.
What You'll Be Doing
You will:
- Develop and implement BART's Fundraising and Philanthropy Strategy.
- Diversify unrestricted income from individuals, trusts and foundations, philanthropy, corporate partnerships, legacies and other voluntary income streams.
- Develop a compelling organisational Case for Support aligned to BART's Five-Year Strategy.
- Work with the CEO and Leadership Team to establish fundraising priorities and KPIs.
- Lead fundraising campaigns, communications, and supporter engagement initiatives.
- Manage and develop BART's supporter journey using our Beacon CRM system.
- Work closely with our Trust Administrator, who provides administrative support to the organisation, including support for CRM administration and fundraising processes.
- Coordinate fundraising activity across the Trust and ensure opportunities are maximised.
- Build strong relationships with major donors, funders and strategic partners.
- Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Report regularly to the Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
Why This Role is Different
This is an opportunity to build a fundraising programme with exceptional foundations already in place.
You will benefit from:
- A highly respected and growing environmental charity.
- Strong project delivery with proven environmental impact.
- An experienced CEO with a successful track record of securing significant funding and developing strategic partnerships.
- A supportive Board committed to growing fundraising.
- A database managed through Beacon CRM.
- A recognised and trusted regional brand with significant opportunities for growth.
You'll have genuine freedom to shape the future direction of fundraising at BART.
About You
We're looking for someone who is ambitious, entrepreneurial and excited by creating something new.
You'll ideally have:
- At least five years' experience in fundraising or philanthropy.
- Experience developing fundraising strategies and delivering income growth.
- Knowledge of trusts, foundations, philanthropy, individual giving or corporate fundraising.
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Strong planning and project management skills.
- Experience using CRM systems (Beacon experience welcomed but not essential).
- Excellent written communication, storytelling and bid-writing skills.
- The ability to translate complex environmental work into compelling fundraising propositions.
- A passion for rivers and their recovery and creating meaningful impact.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
- Holiday increases with length of service.
- 9% employer pension contribution.
- Life Assurance.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- A supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Professional development opportunities.
Why Join BART?
Healthy rivers are fundamental to tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, flood resilience and community wellbeing.
Joining BART means becoming part of a passionate, ambitious organisation that delivers measurable environmental change every day.
Most importantly, this role gives you the opportunity to build something with lasting impact.
The fundraising programme you create will enable thousands more people to connect with and restore rivers across the Bristol Avon catchment for generations to come.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, particularly those underrepresented within the environmental sector.
How to Apply
Please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role before 11:59pm on Friday 17th July
Further Information
To learn more about our work, visit:
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
About the role
The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in supporting the effective delivery of services, projects, events and member communications across the organisation. Working closely with the Head of Services and colleagues across teams, the postholder will provide high-quality administrative, project and operational support, helping to ensure services run efficiently and members receive excellent support and communication.
This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, strong communication abilities and the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Services Administration
• Provide administrative support for the planning, delivery and evaluation of webinars and online events.
• Support the production and distribution of Fragile Links, including content coordination, proofreading, scheduling and publication processes.
• Assist the Head of Services with the administration and project management of conferences, events and service-related projects.
• Maintain accurate project records, databases and documentation.
• Updating information on the website when requested
• Maintaining records and information on research requests
Project Administration
• Provide administrative support for partnership projects
• Maintain accurate participant and project records in line with data protection requirements.
• Coordinate member communications relating to projects and programmes.
• Monitor participation, gather feedback and support project reporting.
Membership and Member Support
• Support colleagues with membership communications and messaging when required. • Assist with member enquiries and administrative requests.
• Ensure member records are maintained accurately and confidentially.
Volunteering and support groups
• Support the Head of Services managing volunteer requests and meetings
• Run induction meetings for new volunteers
• Manage and promote the support group meetings across the platforms
Cross-Team Administration and Support
• Provide customer service support for the online shop, including responding to customer enquiries and assisting with product updates.
• Contribute to organisation-wide projects and initiatives as required.
• Database administration
• Support fundraising administration tasks
General Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all teams.
• Maintain accurate records and databases in accordance with organisational policies and GDPR requirements.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as reasonably required.
Person Specification
Essential
• Experience in an administrative, project support or coordinator role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to speak to people over the phone and respond to enquiries.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database/CRM systems.
• Experience maintaining records and handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer and member service.
Desirable
• Experience working within the charity, membership or health sector.
• Knowledge of Donorfy, Wordpress and digital communication platforms.
• Understanding of the needs of people living with long-term health conditions or disabilities.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a fully enhanced DBS check, prior to commencing employment with EDS UK.
Application process
Please send your CV, together with a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role .
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
About us
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.
Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.
About the role
The Head of External Relations is a key senior leadership role at Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) responsible for overseeing effective fundraising and communications strategies to support the organisation's work protecting rainforests and the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is responsible for building RFUK’s external profile and support for its ambitious 2033 vision to scale up community-led protection of tropical forests. The position combines strategic communications, outreach, targeted campaigns, and media engagement to connect RFUK’s impactful programmes to its growing audience, supporters and funders.
This a key role in the organisation, managing a small team, working closely with the Programmes team to craft compelling narratives that drive engagement and action, with the Operations team to ensure financial sustainability, and with the Executive Director to create and implement targeted fundraising strategies.
About you
This role requires a strong commitment to social and environmental justice, the ability to form and cultivate relationships with a range of different groups, and the ability to communicate complex issues persuasively.
You’re an experienced leader with a proven track record in both strategic communications and fundraising. You’re a creative communicator who can turn complex issues into persuasive, accessible messages that drive change and support for our mission. You know how to secure significant income from foundations, corporates, individuals and major donors, and you’re confident in building long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders. You thrive on collaboration, motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals, and bring resilience and cultural sensitivity to everything you do.
Job description and benefits
Please download the full job description from our website. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.
Location
This role is offered as a hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green, London office. The postholder will be required to work in the office 2 days per week during their 6-month probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter.
Application Process
To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by 9AM, Friday 10 July. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
We strongly encourage all candidates to read the Recruitment FAQs page on our website before submitting their application.
Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Initial interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held online on Thursday 16 July. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Making The Leap is an innovative societal change charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.
We provide skills training, school and mentoring programmes, and partner with businesses who want to drive forward social mobility via learning programmes, internships, job opportunities and more.
Our aim is to ensure everyone has access to a good standard of living and equality of opportunity, no matter what their or their parents’ occupation or background is.
We are looking for a Communications Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering communications and marketing activity across supporter and corporate audiences.
We are based in London and support young people via our direct delivery programmes. We take what we learn from our work and use it to inspire businesses across the UK to do more to improve social mobility (making sure people from all backgrounds get fair opportunities).
We do this by:
· Running large events like The UK Social Mobility Awards to celebrate companies doing it well.
· Organising Social Mobility Day to raise awareness.
· Publishing The Social Mobility Podcast and Social Mobility List to share ideas and highlight role models.
This role sits within the Marketing Communications team and supports the Head of Communications to deliver audience-centred communications and marketing that increases visibility, engagement and impact.
You will lead day-to-day marketing and communications activity, developing audience journeys and delivering targeted, campaigns, with a strong focus on email, digital content and social media.
You will work closely with colleagues across the charity to ensure marketing effectively supports organisational priorities.
You will contribute to several key priorities, including the 10th UK Social Mobility Awards, the development of our email marketing, and a strengthened storytelling approach centred on impact.
**Please note we will consider exceptional applicants without the required experience for an executive role.
Our vision is that every young person has a chance to succeed, and every employer will have a part to play.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who We Are
The Race Equality Foundation is a national charity working to tackle systemic racism and create the conditions for everyone to live healthy, secure and fulfilling lives and we are looking to appoint a Head of Operations.
We combine evidence, co-production and practical action to address the root causes of racial inequality. Our work focuses not only on identifying inequality, but on challenging the structural racism, discrimination and unequal distribution of power that drive them. We work alongside communities, practitioners, policymakers and institutions to develop evidence-informed solutions that improve services, strengthen communities and promote racial justice.
Today, our work spans health and care, employment, housing and community wellbeing. Through partnerships, research, training and policy influence, we continue to demonstrate what meaningful anti-racist systems change can look like in practice.
We are based in London but have a national remit.
Job description
We are entering a period of organisational growth and staff restructure, and the Head of Operations will be a new post at REF. The postholder will be ready to get stuck in, helping us to identify and address operational challenges before they become problems and reduce unnecessary demands on managers and senior leaders. We are looking for an effective communicator to ensure that people, systems, and resources support the Foundation's mission and enable staff to do their best work. We are not looking for someone who believes every challenge requires a new process. We are looking for someone who can exercise sound judgement, introduce structure where it adds value and help create the conditions in which staff and managers can focus on delivering impact.
The postholder will be expected to bring a strong commitment to anti-racism, equity and inclusion in the way they approach organisational development and operational leadership.
See Job Description document for full details of the role and responsibilties.
Person Specification
Essential
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Several years' experience in a senior operational, organisational development or business management role in a charity or voluntary sector organisation.
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Proven track record of driving operational improvements, such as overseeing or changing workflow systems, maintaining good governance and compliance policies, or implementing strong CRM systems.
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Proven track record of managing HR procedures, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills, and effective people management including maintaining working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
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Strong ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
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Strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and the ability to apply these principles in practice.
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Experience of working in an environment that requires flexibility, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Experience of managing external suppliers, advisers or contractors.
Desirable
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Experience of working in a time and resource limited small or start up organisation.
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Experience of working with boards, trustees or governance structures.
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Experience of working in an organisation committed to equality, anti-racism or social justice.
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Knowledge of organisational development or change management approaches.
Pay and Conditions of Service
This post is permanent and full-time.
The annual full-time salary for this role is between £47,911 and £53,890, inclusive of London Weighting.
There is a probationary period of six months for this post.
Full-time staff are entitled to 25 days holiday leave per annum with additional days for long service. The timing of holidays must fit in with the needs of the Foundation and must be agreed in advance. In addition to annual holidays there is paid time off for national holidays.
The post will be based in the London office at Unit 17 Deane House Studios, 27 Greenwood Place, London NW5 1LB. Staff currently work two to three days a week in the office.
The normal working week is 35 hours for full-time posts, seven hours per day, Monday to Friday. Standard office hours are 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
Application Process
Applications will only be accepted via the portal on our website. We will require the submission of an application form and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should be 2-3 pages max, 12 point font. We will not accept applications via CV. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to prepare a presentation, details will be shared in advance.
Please note that we are only able to appoint people who are eligible to work in the UK.
Tackling racism, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Accountable to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Responsible for: No line management responsibility
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (with occasional evening and weekend hours)
Salary: £25,500 (pro rata equivalent to £15,300 for 22.5 hours a week)
Location: Baca office, Loughborough. Occasional travel in Leicestershire and Cambridge may be required.
Help Change Young Lives
At Baca, we support young people who have fled war, persecution, and trafficking, providing safe housing, education, and therapeutic care to help them rebuild their lives.
We are looking for a Fundraising, Engagement and Communications Administrator to join our team and play a key role in supporting our fundraising activities and sharing our impact.
About the Role
This varied role sits at the heart of our fundraising and communications work. You will help deliver excellent supporter care, manage key systems, and create engaging content that inspires our community.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver outstanding supporter stewardship for donors and volunteers
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Manage fundraising enquiries and maintain CRM records
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Administer donations and support fundraising events
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Produce fundraising reports
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Create and schedule social media content
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Develop engaging communications using tools like Canva
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Gather and share stories that highlight Baca’s impact
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Ensure compliance with data protection and fundraising regulations
About You
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Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
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Highly organised with strong admin skills
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A confident communicator with excellent attention to detail
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Comfortable using CRM systems and social media platforms
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Proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn
A second language is welcome but not essential.
What We Offer
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The chance to make a meaningful difference
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A supportive, values-driven team
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Flexible, part-time working
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33 days’ holiday (pro rata), pension, wellbeing support, and more
Apply Now
If you’re motivated to make a real impact in the lives of young asylum seekers, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS Certificate including a check of the children’s barred list.
It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support



Lichfield Cathedral is about to embark on an exciting period of fundraising and development.
Are you a team player
- With senior fundraising experience?
- With experience of managing a team?
- Who enjoys engaging with stakeholders?
- Who has worked on large grant applications?
Do you have
- An excellent eye for detail?
- A desire to support a good cause?
- Excellent communication skills?
If you have the skills and qualities required and would like to work within our dedicated team at Lichfield Cathedral, then we would love to hear from you.
Lichfield Cathedral is the only medieval three-spired Cathedral in the UK, and is a treasured landmark in the heart of England.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £27,180 – £33,580 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: FTC – 12 months Maternity Cover
Location: Home Based – some UK travel will be required
Job reference number: 1719
We are looking to recruit a Communications Officer to support and lead on Cranstoun’s communications output. The role is offered as a fixed-term until July 2027 as maternity cover, with immediate availability preferred.
The successful candidate will join a small team and work with the Head of Communications to coordinate internal and external communications, including media relations. They will be a key member of our team, working to promote high quality digital output via social media and the opportunity to work and manage projects.
You will have excellent writing and oral skills and be confident in communicating sensitive topics externally to press and the public.
Raising the profile of our services nationwide and locally is key to the way we continue to grow the work that we do. The Communications Officer will work closely with local partners, including commissioners to promote the work that happens in our services. They will also support our campaigning work.
This role is a great opportunity to grow and develop communications and PR skills across a wide range of areas in the social justice space that Cranstoun works in. Those areas are: Alcohol & Other Drugs, Children & Young People, Criminal Justice, Domestic Abuse and Housing & Homelessness.
This role will be remote with the opportunity to travel nationwide.
This post is subject to a Standard DBS check.
For more details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 24 June 2026.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.
Registered Charity No: 1061582
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About the role
The Institut français du Royaume-Uni is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Patrons’ Circle & Sponsorship Activation to lead the development of its patron engagement programmes and sponsorship (in-kind) activation strategy across the Institut’s major cultural events and flagship seasons.
This senior role has three core objectives:
- to grow and structure the Institut’s existing Patrons’ Circle;
- to create and launch a new Young Patrons Circle aimed at engaging a new generation of supporters;
- to design and deliver an in-kind sponsorship activation strategy across the Institut’s flagship cultural events and programmes.
The role combines community building, relationship management, experiential programming and sponsorship activation. It focuses on audience engagement, visibility and stakeholder experience rather than direct fundraising or financial sponsorship solicitation.
A key dimension of the role is the development of both:
- an in situ engagement programme at the Institut français;
- and a “Hors-les-murs” programme of exclusive events and experiences organised in partnership with leading cultural venues and institutions across London.
Working closely with the Head of Partnerships & Major Donors, the successful candidate will contribute to the Institut’s development strategy by creating meaningful experiences for patrons, sponsors and cultural stakeholders.
About the Patrons’ Circle
The Patrons’ Circle of the Institut français du Royaume-Uni is an active and committed community of individuals supporting the Institut’s mission through its Trust. Bringing together philanthropists, arts supporters and Francophile audiences, the Circle contributes to the development of the Institut’s cultural and educational programmes while fostering engagement with French culture in the UK.
Members benefit from privileged access to the Institut français and enjoy a curated programme of exclusive events and cultural experiences throughout the year, both at the Institut and through a “hors les murs” programme developed in partnership with leading cultural venues across London.
Key responsibilities
Patrons’ Circle & Young Patrons development
- Design and implement a development strategy for the Patrons’ Circle focused on engagement, retention and community growth
- Conceive, create and launch the Institut français du Royaume-Uni’s Young Patrons Circle, defining its positioning, audience, engagement model and value proposition
- Develop a recruitment and engagement strategy targeting younger audiences and emerging supporters
- Build and nurture a strong community through tailored engagement and personalised experiences
- Oversee the full patron journey, including onboarding, stewardship and retention
- Develop targeted communications and engagement campaigns (newsletters, invitations, tailored outreach)
- Structure and evolve benefits and membership offers for Patrons and Young Patrons
- Develop exclusive cultural experiences and networking opportunities for patrons and trustees
In-kind sponsorship activation & event partnerships
- Develop in-kind partnerships and collaborative sponsorship opportunities for major events including the French Film Festival UK, Night of Ideas and other high-profile programmes
- Identify and engage brands, cultural partners and lifestyle organisations aligned with the Institut’s values, audiences and events
- Develop creative non-financial partnership propositions focused on visibility, hospitality, audience engagement and cultural experiences
- Ensure meaningful and high-quality sponsor integration into events through experiences, visibility and tailored activations
- Coordinate sponsor activations in collaboration with programming, communications and production teams
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with sponsors and institutional partners
- Coordinate delivery and follow-up of partnership benefits and sponsor visibility
Events & experiences
- Curate, in coordination with the Institute cultural teams, selected moments from the Institut français’ existing programme for Patrons’ privileged access, including post-event encounters with artists and production teams
- Lead the conception and delivery of the “Hors-les-murs” programme, developed in close collaboration with cultural teams and hosted across partner venues in London
- Collaborate closely with programming, communications and production teams
- Ensure excellence in event delivery and premium stakeholder experience
Administration & coordination
- Prepare administrative committees and Board meetings in close collaboration with the Head of Partnerships & Major Donors
- Draft meeting minutes and coordinate follow-up actions
- Oversee administrative management of the Patrons’ Circle
- Coordinate agreements, partnerships and sponsor deliverables
- Ensure logistical and administrative follow-up for events and activations
Strategic contribution
- Propose innovative formats and initiatives to enhance patron and sponsor engagement
- Contribute to the Institut’s visibility and audience engagement strategy through cultural partnerships and experiences
- Monitor and evaluate engagement outcomes and partnership impact
- Benchmark best practices in patron engagement, sponsorship activation and cultural partnerships
Profile
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in partnerships, sponsorship activation, audience engagement, cultural programming or related fields
- Proven experience in developing and managing high-level relationships and stakeholder communities
- Experience in event partnerships, experiential engagement or brand activation
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to design and implement audience and engagement initiatives
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities
- Fluent English and French (written and spoken) essential
- Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset with strong initiative
- Strong interest in arts, culture and international environments
Conditions & benefits
- One-year renewable contract: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Gross monthly salary: £3,292
- 32 days of paid leave + public holidays
- travel allowance provided
- Possibility of joining a supplementary pension fund and health insurance subject to conditions
- Place of work: Institut Français du Royaume-Uni, 23 Cromwell road, London SW7 2EL
- Only applications from candidates who are already eligible to work in the United Kingdom will be considered.
- Start Date: as soon as possible
Only applications from candidates who are already eligible to work in the United Kingdom will be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a brand-new opportunity to set and lead the vison for delivering an outstanding, insight-led and supporter focused experience. As Head of Supporter Experience, you will lead and shape significant change in how supporters engage, feel and connect with our work at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. At a transformative time for the MND Association, you will define and deliver the strategy that brings joined-up and sustainable supporter journeys to life and lead a team delivering excellence in supporter care.
You will bring strong experience in supporter or customer experience, a sharp analytical mindset and the ability to lead change at pace. As Head of Supporter Experience, you will turn insight into action, set clear direction and work collaboratively across teams to build journeys that are personalised, consistent and meaningful. Your work will directly influence supporter loyalty, growth, action and long-term income.
As the Head of Supporter Experience, you will ensure every interaction reflects our values and the impact our supporters make.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and lead the vision for supporter experience across all touchpoints
- Champion supporter-first decision making across the MND Association
- Design and optimise end-to-end supporter journeys, including Supporter Care
- Establish clear experience standards for welcome, nurture and reactivation journeys
- Use insight, data and CRM to deliver personalised, multi-channel engagement
- Develop performance frameworks covering satisfaction, retention and loyalty
- Ensure compliance with data protection and sector standards
- Work across teams to deliver a consistent, joined-up supporter experience
- Lead and develop a team focused on supporter care and experience
About You
- Significant experience in supporter or customer experience, fundraising or relationship management
- Proven delivery of experience strategies that improve engagement and retention
- Strong analytical skills, using insight to drive decisions
- Experience working with CRM systems and data-led approaches
- Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles
- Experience leading teams and driving change
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Experience designing and delivering supporter journeys end-to-end
- Experience embedding test-and-learn approaches
Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
Hybrid Working Expectations: 1 day per week London office attendance and a minimum of 1 day per month requirement to attend the Northampton office.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HEAD OF FINANCIAL CONSULTING
Location: Central London / Hybrid (2-3 days a week in the office)
Salary: £100k Plus potential bonus up to 15%
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Campbell Tickell is an award-winning ‘B Corporation’ providing a wide range of high level consultancy and recruitment services in particular to organisations in the public, non-profit and social impact sectors.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance professional for this newly created position, which will strengthen our growing Finance team and offer a rare opportunity to lead high-impact consultancy projects across sectors such as housing, local government, and social care.
Reporting to the Finance Director, who leads this consultancy workstream, you’ll work directly with clients to provide expert financial advice, strategic business planning, and performance reviews. The role includes leading consultancy assignments from end to end, guiding multidisciplinary project teams, and helping clients navigate complex financial challenges with clarity and confidence. You’ll also support the continued development of our finance service offer and contribute to the company’s wider strategic direction.
About you
The ideal candidate will hold a recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA, and will bring significant post-qualification experience in senior financial roles or financial consultancy.
You’ll have a strong track record in business planning, financial modelling, and strategic financial analysis, as well as experience working with complex, regulated organisations - such as in the housing, local government, or care sectors.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential, along with sound professional judgement and a collaborative, values-driven approach.
Additional information
This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment and is motivated by work that has real social impact. You’ll be joining a supportive and expert team that values integrity, innovation, and professionalism.
If you’re ready for a role where your insight and leadership can shape the future of finance in socially focused organisations, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a brilliant opportunity to combine a senior role with flexibility. Working on a 21-hour per week job share basis, you'll join the Marketing and Communications leadership team as Head of Marketing, leading the strategic planning and delivery of marketing activity across the organisation. Partnering with senior leaders, you'll help shape priorities, influence decision making and ensure marketing is aligned to organisational objectives, audience needs and future ambitions.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Leading a talented team, you'll be responsible for bringing together insight, planning and delivery to create effective, integrated marketing campaigns. You'll oversee the marketing pipeline, manage competing priorities and work across multiple stakeholders to ensure activity is focused, coordinated and delivering against clear objectives. This is a role that requires both strategic thinking and strong stakeholder management, with the opportunity to drive improvements, introduce new approaches and continually strengthen how marketing operates across the organisation.
We're looking for an experienced marketing leader with a track record of developing strategy, leading high-performing teams and delivering high-profile, multi-channel campaigns. You'll be confident influencing at senior level, comfortable managing a broad range of stakeholders and skilled at balancing long-term planning with day-to-day priorities. If you're looking for a role where you can bring fresh thinking, lead an established team and play a key role in shaping the future direction of marketing, we'd love to hear from you.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of one day per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Salary breakdown - £65,624 to £72,410 per annum (FTE 35 hours, inclusive of £4,452 London supplement), pro rata to £39,368 to £43,446 per annum (21 hours, inclusive of £2,671 London supplement)
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Private Healthcare
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
Interview Dates: 1st stage: WC 13th July (Virtual)
2nd Stage WC 20th July (Face to face)
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of Stewardship’s customer operations. You will lead a dedicated team responsible for delivering operational excellence across our primary platforms, ensuring that the systems, processes and controls supporting our services are effective, scalable and aligned with our mission.
This dynamic and strategic role offers a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic leader who is passionate about serving our organisation’s Christian mission. As the leader in this role, you will have proven ability to drive operational efficiency and implement best practice. You will prize quality and attention to detail, and innovation, focusing on growing the Kingdom of God through operational efficiency and excellence.
Occupational Requirement (OR)
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
We help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them



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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Communications Officer to come and join our team in Stoke-On-Trent.
Location – This role is hybrid, based in Stoke-On-Trent with at least one day on site in the programme location.
There may also be occasional travel to other programme sites (currently Redcar, Cleveland, Middlesbrough and Scotland) or travel to our London office.
Salary – Up to £35,000 DOE
Employment Type – Permanent
Team – Communications team
About you
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Significant experience in a communications role, including experience with copywriting and content creation.
- Experience producing high quality, clear, compelling and audience appropriate content for a range of platforms.
- The ability to clearly demonstrate our impact and inspire collaboration among our partners by sharing compelling and meaningful stories.
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the local community, including its strengths, needs, and challenges.
- Strong knowledge and skills in Adobe Creative Suite such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop or Canva.
About the role
The responsibilities of this role include:
- Actively identify opportunities where communications can strengthen programme delivery, support parent outreach and increase engagement with families and communities.
- Develop the local stakeholder engagement approach in line with agreed objectives, proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen relationships and using data and team insight to increase engagement.
- Support effective communications with stakeholders across sectors including community, health, education and local organisations.
- Develop and produce compelling, audience focused content for a range of channels, including newsletters, case studies and promotional materials.
- Work closely with the Head of Communications, Programme Leads and colleagues across the organisation to align communications priorities with programme and organisational objectives.
About us
Thrive at Five is a national charity focused on giving every child the best possible start in life. We know the foundations for life and learning are built in the earliest years, from pregnancy to five. By working alongside families, communities and local partners, we help build stronger, more connected support for parents, so more children get what they need to thrive and reach a good level of development by age five.
Thrive at Five is a relatively young organisation but with an already strong national and political profile, having been called out in Parliament for our ways of working in Stoke-on-Trent and invited to be interviewed at the 2025 Civil Society Summit by the Secretary of State for Education. We have grown rapidly in our first four years, with a growing team of nearly 40 across the country. 2026 will be a year of further growth and milestones for the charity as we celebrate our fifth-year anniversary and expand into our third and fourth regions. This will involve recruiting for a new teams, establishing our programmes and beginning to co-design and implement our work in partnership with communities.
About our benefits
- Pension contributions – We will contribute 3% and you can contribute 5% towards your pension through NEST.
- 25 annual leave days per year plus bank holidays.
- £100 contribution towards your professional body membership
Please note that as this role is subject to a successful Basic Level Disclosure check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you have any unspent convictions, but wish to apply for this role, please advise us in your application. The successful candidate will also need to provide satisfactory references and current right to work in the UK.
To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter and CV via the Thrive at Five website. Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 28 June 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


