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About Bristol Avon Rivers Trust

Bristol Avon Rivers Trust is an independent environmental charity dedicated to restoring and protecting the rivers of the Bristol Avon catchment for people and wildlife.

We work across urban and rural landscapes to deliver practical river restoration, natural flood management, climate resilience, biodiversity recovery and community engagement projects at a catchment scale. Our work ranges from removing barriers to fish migration and restoring river habitat, through to supporting regenerative farming, creating wetlands and woodlands, and engaging communities in citizen science and environmental action.

As the Trust continues to grow in scale, ambition and complexity, we are seeking an experienced and highly organised Head of Operations to help strengthen our organisational systems, support our team and enable the effective delivery of our strategic vision.

Location
Hybrid working – with regular attendance across BART offices, project sites and meetings within the Bristol Avon catchment.

Reports to
Chief Executive Officer

Hours
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Flexible working arrangements considered.

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Operations will play a central leadership role within Bristol Avon Rivers Trust, ensuring the organisation operates safely, effectively, efficiently and sustainably as it continues to grow.

This is a strategic and hands-on operational role overseeing organisational systems, support governance, HR, compliance, health & safety, programme management support and internal operations.

Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will help manage the organisations systems and culture needed to support high-quality delivery across a growing environmental charity.

The role will suit someone who thrives in dynamic organisations, enjoys problem solving and optimising systems, understanding and making sense of complexity, and is motivated by supporting teams to deliver meaningful impact and achieving the organisations goals.

Key Responsibilities

Organisational Leadership & Operations

• Lead and oversee day-to-day organisational operations across the Trust
• Develop and improve internal systems, processes and operational procedures
• Support organisational planning and delivery against BART’s strategic objectives
• Work closely with the CEO and senior managers to support organisational growth and resilience
• Contribute to organisational decision-making and leadership culture

People & HR Management

• Oversee HR systems, policies and procedures
• Support recruitment, onboarding and staff development processes
• Help foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture
• Support managers with operational people-management matters
• Coordinate staff wellbeing and professional development initiatives

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with charity, company and employment regulations
• Support the CEO with governance processes, trustee reporting and organisational policies
• Oversee organisational risk management systems
• Ensure appropriate insurance, contracts and compliance frameworks are in place
• Lead on operational health & safety systems and organisational compliance

Organisational Systems

• Support organisational budgeting and financial monitoring alongside the finance and Senior Leadership team
• Oversee operational procurement and contract management systems
• Support implementation and optimisation of organisational systems, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and IT systems including cyber security
• Improve internal reporting and programme coordination systems

Programme & Delivery Support

• Support operational coordination across BART programmes and projects
• Help ensure teams are appropriately resourced and supported
• Improve organisational project management systems and workflows
• Support efficient collaboration across delivery teams
• Contribute to organisational development opportunities and partnerships

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills

• Significant experience in operational management, organisational leadership or business management
• Experience developing and improving organisational systems and processes
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and organisational risk management
• Experience supporting HR and people-management processes
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work strategically while also being comfortable with operational detail
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and organisational software systems

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within the environmental, charity or public sector
• Knowledge of charity governance and funding environments
• Experience supporting organisational growth and change management
• Familiarity with CRM systems and operational databases
• Understanding of health & safety systems within field-based organisations

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused
• Enjoys enabling others to succeed
• Can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery
• Is calm and adaptable in a growing organisation
• Has strong emotional intelligence and leadership skills
• Wants to help a small organisation grow and deliver its goal of restoring rivers, landscapes and communities

Why Join BART?

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of one of the UK’s growing rivers trusts at a pivotal stage in its development.

You’ll join a passionate and ambitious team delivering meaningful environmental change across the Bristol Avon catchment, while helping build the organisational foundations needed for long-term impact.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas close
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 9% Employer pension contribution
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support
• Opportunity to shape a growing organisation with real environmental impact

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.

We are seeking a strong and motivated leader, who is passionate about seeing lives transformed, to become our Head of Services (Programmes). In this strategic senior role, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to provide stable leadership to staff and residents in the delivery of the day-to-day leadership of the organisation and residential addiction recovery / resettlement programmes. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will help lead and motivate the organisation through transformational change to more effectively and sustainably deliver our mission – to help those affected by addiction to heal, transform, and thrive.

Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills are essential. As a Christian charity, we bring our faith to the work we do and the men we work with, so you will be someone with a deep-rooted Christian faith, able to lead and inspire others in their own faith journeys, seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in all key decisions. Schedule 9, Part 1:3(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Your role, in this committed team of 40+ staff, requires balancing management responsibilities alongside a more hands-on approach, including significant contact with our residents. Seeing them undergo the process of transformation, with all the joys and challenges that entails, is what makes our work worthwhile – a tremendous encouragement.

To apply: Please view the full job description and person specification. When you’re ready to apply, click the ‘Apply now’ button to begin your online application, submitting a covering letter, CV and screening question.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact CEO, Maarten Fontein or Administration Manager, Sue Hedger - contact details on our website, which is currently under development.

Closing date: 23.30 Sunday 14th June 2026

The International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ISAC), a learned society, is a charity and company limited by guarantee and registered in the UK. ISAC is a federation of Member Societies and delivers education via a number of different modalities including an in-person congress, peer reviewed journals and an online academy. Further information may be found at https://www.isac.world

Over recent months, ISAC carried out a strategy review and is now progressing priority strategic objectives. As a result, an opportunity has arisen for a Communications Officer to advance a number of priorities under a general “communication” heading.

The Communications Officer will initially be employed part time (0.6 FTE) on a temporary basis (12 months). They will be line managed by the ISAC CEO and must be able to work within a pre-existing team. Principle duties and responsibilities will be to assist the Trustees and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the areas of Member Society and Industry engagement. Additional duties will include helping to develop SOPs to operationalise  ISAC’s Communication Strategy, populate ISAC’s social media accounts, contribute to the redesign of ISAC’s website and provide cover for the CEO and Executive Officer, as required.

Salary: Will depend on qualifications and experience.

Enquiries should be directed to Dr Fiona MacKenzie, CEO.

Application for the role should be made by sending a cover letter and CV to by 30 June 2026.

Outline Job Description

The ISAC Communications Officer will project manage the following areas of activity under the supervision of the CEO and in liaison with the Executive Officer. 

1.1 Member Societies 

The Communications Officer will:

1.1.1 Work with ISAC’s Member Society Engagement Group which is a sub group of the society’s Executive Committee, to realise their strategic objectives.

1.1.2 Make contact with each of the Society’s Member Societies (currently 107).

1.1.3 Undertake research if contact details are out of date to make the initial contact.

1.1.4 Open a dialogue with the Member Societies.

1.1.5 Request updated contact details and society information as required.

1.1.6 Produce a paper summarising the different areas of activity undertaken by ISAC’s Member Societies.

1.1.7 At the request of the CEO, send the Member Societies regular newsletters and updates about the Society and the benefits of membership.

1.1.8 Create a template for the member societies to complete as details change.

1.1.9 Diarise AGMs or key annual / biennial meetings for when member society key personnel may change and proactively request updated information as these take place.

1.1.10 Undertake a membership survey, if required.

1.1.11 Engage with membership through online media (social media, websites, online journal).

1.1.12  Take overall responsibility for Member Societies under the guidance and supervision of the CEO.

1.2 Liaison with Commercial Companies

The Communications Officer will:

1.2.1 Work with ISAC’s Industry Liaison Group which is a sub group of the society’s Executive Committee, to realise their strategic objectives.

1.2.2 Update the details in ISAC’s industry database.

1.2.3 Identify commercial companies (pharmaceutical / diagnostic) to add to ISAC’s industry database.

1.2.4 Aid ISAC’s Industry Liaison Group to complete an industry review and produce a strategy document to identify opportunities to increase commercial support for both the Society itself (if required) and for the biennial International Conference of Chemotherapy and Infection (ICC). 

1.2.5 Identify key prospects.

1.2.6 Develop tailored approaches to these companies.

1.2.7 Make these approaches.

1.2.8 Facilitate discussions and negotiations as they develop.

1.2.9 Maintain the relationship and engagement with corporate partners and other supporters.

1.2.10 Fulfil contracts and ensure appropriate representation at the ICC and other meetings.

1.2.11 Ensure corporate partner programme and sponsorship and exhibition offerings at the ICC and other meetings are complementary.

1.3 Communication

The Communications Officer will:

1.3.1 Establish an internal communication / reporting structure and plan with the CEO during the handover phase.

1.3.2 Produce an external communications plan for the Society to include all aspects of communication if required to include a strategy (24 month cycle) for the newsletter.

1.3.3 Produce and maintain a database of E-mail addresses and ensure compliance with data protection requirements.

1.3.4 Design, construct and disseminate a regular newsletter under the guidance of the CEO.

1.3.5 Take overall responsibility for communication under the guidance and supervision of the CEO.

1.4 Website

The Communications Officer will:

1.4.1 Provide recommendations on redesign and usability of ISAC’s current website.

1.4.2 Be responsible for updating the design and content under the guidance and supervision of the CEO / Executive Officer.

1.4.3 Work with the CEO / Executive Officer to establish requirements and access.

1.4.4 Act as the Society’s webmaster to update content as requested.

1.4.5 Proactively update the content on Member Societies, Scientific and Educational Meetings and Archives.

Prerequisites and qualifications:

• Education to degree level.
• Previous experience in a communications role is essential.
• Previous experience working in international organisations is an advantage.
• Previous experience working with a professional society or with pharmaceutical / diagnostic companies is an advantage.
• Must have excellent communications skills (communicating in English in a professional, business style).
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with people from different nationalities, disciplines and backgrounds.
• Ability to grasp new tasks and adapt to new challenges quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams), content management systems, social media.
• Team player, but also able to work autonomously.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Must be able to work from home or a pre-existing office as ISAC does not have office premises.
• Ability to travel to meetings (including to CEO’s base in Aberdeen UK).

Communications and Marketing Lead

Location:Hybrid — Solar House, 1–9 Romford Rd, London E15 4LJ, with flexible remote working

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary:£33,439 – £39,888 per annum

Closing date: Thursday 4 June 2026

We reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be identified. Interviews to be held on an as-and-when basis, and we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment

About School-Home Support

School-Home Support's mission is "Children in school, ready to learn." Whatever it takes. With 40 years of experience, our expert practitioners work with the entire family to tackle the barriers that keep children out of school, including poverty, domestic violence and mental ill health, building resilience and ensuring education is prioritised. This role sits at the heart of how we tell that story.

Purpose of the role

As Communications and Marketing Lead, you will build SHS's profile and influence across digital, media and campaign channels. You will lead the day-to-day delivery of our communications strategy, creating compelling content, managing our digital presence, driving campaigns, and supporting our major strategy and brand review.

You will be a skilled communicator who can translate complex issues around school attendance and family poverty into messages that resonate with schools, funders, the media and the wider public.

What we're looking for

Beyond skills and experience, the successful candidate will be genuinely passionate about SHS's mission and understand the power of effective communications in driving social change. You will be a confident self-starter who thrives working both independently and collaboratively in a small, committed team.

As an employer, we offer:

• A supportive, collaborative team environment where your ideas are valued
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential 24/7 support for you and your family
• Life assurance at three times your annual salary
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A structured induction programme with ongoing training and development
• Access to mental health first aiders and staff networks
• The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and their families

Safeguarding

School-Home Support takes very seriously, the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. This role is subject to a DBS Check.

Media and Public Relations Lead

Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)

Location: London

Salary: £61,057 per annum (including London allowance)

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues. 

About the role

Reporting in to the Head of Communications, the Media and Public Relations Lead, will direct and lead the media relations strategy for Christian Aid to garner media coverage that is on brand and consistent with Christian Aid influencing, communications and fundraising goals.

The post-holder will lead the strategic planning and oversight of Christian Aid’s media and public relations strategy, raising the profile of the organisation among influencers in politics, public life and the Church, as well as Christian Aid supporters, motivating them to give, act and pray. 

Some of the main areas of responsibility for the Media and Public Relations Lead include:

• Manage the team to generate high profile media coverage and to create messaging that positions Christian Aid as a credible and influential organisation. 
• Deliver and shape the strategic planning and oversight of Christian Aid’s media and public engagement strategy, raising the profile of the organisation among influencers in politics, public life and the Church, as well as supporters, motivating them to give, act and pray, driving meaningful change.
• Collaborate with fundraising, advocacy and programme colleagues to deliver profile-raising media and public engagement activity, particularly during key moments such as Christian Aid Week and humanitarian emergencies and appeals. 
• Drive and build context and content around each message outlined in the fundraising and supporter engagement strategy for the complete set of Christian Aid audiences, ensuring there is consistency and an appropriate tone of voice.
• Provide guidance and coaching on successful public relations activities, fostering a team mindset that will bring greater awareness to the impact Christian Aid is having and the work it is doing with its partners and protecting the organisation's reputation.
• Generate coverage of Christian Aid’s international programmes, emergencies, campaign, policy and fundraising work across all media. 
• Plan resources to contribute to projects and support the wider organisational needs. 
• Be a senior member of the Communications Divisional Leadership Team within the Income & Public Engagement department and deputise for the Head of Communications where needed

About you

Who we are looking for:

Essential:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in communications or a related subject.
• Significant experience in media & PR management, communications, supporter and public engagement strategies.
• Understanding of modern and emergent communications and marketing techniques.
• Highly developed presentation skills in public and the media.
• Substantial experience in strategic planning, leadership and people management, budget management and decision making.
• Highly developed ability to deliver stand-out creative, innovative and effective media and public engagement.
• Highly developed ability to plan projects effectively and meet challenging targets collaboratively.
• Substantial experience of coaching and managing individuals to lead, empower and inspire others.
• Significant experience of negotiating and influencing within a large or complex organisation, ability to work cross-organisationally and building internal stakeholder relationships and delivery outstanding partnership working.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detailed understanding of the diversity of churches and church audiences and of how to work in a creative partnership with them.
• Highly developed ability to think objectively rather than performing well defined tasks and be comfortable with ambiguity, seeking clarity rather than certainty.
• Significant experience of leading and managing change, building trust, and handling conflict creatively.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

Who we are, what we do

Father Hudson’s Caritas (FHC) is a social and community care charity working across the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham.  For over 124 years we have responded to need, helping people to lead fulfilled lives through our range of services and partnerships. Our work is rooted in a Catholic ethos and we welcome and support people of all faiths and none.  As an organisation we have continued to adapt our services to the changing needs of those who are most vulnerable; it is an exciting time to join our organisation as we deliver our new 3-year strategy.

The Role

As our Head of Finance, you will be a key member of FHC’s Senior Management Team, providing strategic and operational leadership across finance and the wider resources portfolio (Finance, IT, Estates and Facilities). Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, you will ensure strong financial planning, robust controls, clear reporting and regulatory compliance. 

As part of this senior role you will line manage the Finance, IT and Facilities Manager.  We’re looking for a values-led leader who will model FHC’s organisational values, including compassion, respect, collaboration and excellence. 

What we are looking for

You will be CCAB qualified and bring senior-level financial leadership experience with the ability to operate confidently in a complex, mission-driven social care environment.  We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates who can combine strong technical skills, a thirst for digital transformation and effective use of resources, alongside collaborative, person-centred leadership.

Location

The role is based at our modern, purpose-built Head Office in Coleshill – St George’s House, Gerards Way, Coleshill, B46 3FG.

Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 11th June 2026

About the role

This is a key new leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Solent Mind’s fundraising, communications and marketing activity. You will lead a high-performing team (4 direct reports) and volunteers to grow sustainable restricted and unrestricted income, strengthen supporter and partner relationships, and raise the organisation’s profile across Hampshire and beyond.

Working closely with the Director of Development, Engagement and IT, you will develop and deliver annual plans for income generation, communications and marketing. Working with your team, you will use insight, strong relationship-building and compelling, service user-informed storytelling to increase engagement, generate leads, improve awareness of mental health, and support more people to access Solent Mind’s services.

Hours: Full-time or part-time, 30 to 37 hours per week.

Location: Southampton, combined with home working.

About you

You will bring strong leadership experience in fundraising, communications and marketing, with a track record of delivering income growth, developing successful campaigns and building long-term relationships with funders, donors, partners and stakeholders. You will be an excellent communicator, confident using digital channels and CRM systems, and comfortable managing budgets, targets and performance reporting.

We are looking for someone who can think strategically, inspire others and uphold a clear, consistent brand and tone of voice. Most importantly, you will share Solent Mind’s values and be motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

About us

Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind. Solent Mind has its own board of trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight.

Benefits 

Our Gold Award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and being a Mindful Employer reflect our commitment to our lively, friendly teams. We empower our people to have a voice, discover new opportunities and develop their careers. In addition to knowing you’re making a difference, you’ll also enjoy excellent benefits, including:

• Flexible working to promote a healthy work/life balance
• 25 days’ annual leave rising incrementally to 30 days per year (pro rata for part-time)
• Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket and cycle-to-work scheme
• 1 day off for your birthday (celebration day) and 2 wellbeing days per year (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Free private GP online or phone appointments
• Staff discounts

If you’re ready to join the fight for mental health, visit our website to find out more and apply.  

Closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026 (11.59pm).

First stage interview date: 11 June 2026 (online).

Second stage interview date: 16 June 2026 (in person).

Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check.

Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work. Appointments are made on merit.

Registered Charity No: 1081116. Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500.

Doing Good Recruitment is pleased to be partnering with Shell Foundation on the appointment of a Digital Communications Manager.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead the planning, delivery, and optimisation of digital communications across the organisation. This position is offered on a permanent basis, with a hybrid working pattern.

About Us

Since our inception 25 years ago, Shell Foundation has worked to alleviate poverty across Africa and Asia. We have played a critical role in advancing the energy access sector and are now focused on scaling its impact.

Our objective is to enable tens of millions of people to raise their incomes while lowering emissions by 2032. We achieve this by fostering innovation and scaling technologies that increase incomes.

The Role

We’re looking for a Digital Communications Manager to lead the creation and delivery of compelling, high-quality digital content to our global audiences.

This is a varied, hands-on role that plays a key part in strengthening the Foundation’s digital presence and ensuring communications are engaging, consistent, and aligned with organisational priorities. You will work closely with the Head of Communications & Advocacy and colleagues across the organisation to manage our digital platforms, oversee content production, and deliver effective, audience-focused communications.

Your work will span website and CMS management, social media and email campaigns, design, multimedia content development, and digital analytics—ensuring that content is impactful, channels are effectively managed, and performance is continuously improved.

It will be essential for you to play a central role in using data and insights to refine content and targeting strategies, ensuring digital communications support partnership development, influence key stakeholders, and enhance the Foundation’s overall visibility and impact.

This role is well suited to someone who is a self-starter, operates comfortably at both a strategic and delivery level, works across multiple areas, and thrives on collaborating with stakeholders.

About You

The successful candidate will be a highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented digital communications professional with a track record of managing digital content, platforms, and campaigns at an organisational level. You will bring a structured approach to your work, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, channels, and stakeholders comfortably.

Technically savvy, you will thrive in using data and insights to inform decisions and improve digital engagement, alongside your accomplished content creation skills. These include experience producing visual and multimedia content, as well as excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate communications within the business community, development finance sector, or a similar environment that requires delivering high-quality communications to a diverse range of global audiences.

A CIPR Specialist Diploma (Digital Communications), or equivalent, is desirable but not essential.

How to Apply

We are partnering with Doing Good Recruitment for this campaign. Please click ‘Apply’ to find out more, see the full job description, and learn how to submit your application.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Doing Good Recruitment is committed to the highest standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. We understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description, if you meet most, we encourage you to apply.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver the voice of our organisation, bringing our work to life, strengthening our profile, and supporting campaigns that drive meaningful change. You’ll play a key role in amplifying the experiences and perspectives of the communities we work alongside, ensuring their stories are heard with clarity and impact.

We’re looking for a confident and creative communicator with a strong instinct for storytelling. You’ll be experienced in producing engaging content across digital, media and campaign channels, able to tailor messages for different audiences, and comfortable building relationships that help extend our reach and influence.

Joining a values-driven organisation at the intersection of law, campaigning and social justice, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day communications while contributing to a wider mission and supporting long-term, systemic change. This is a hands-on role with real scope to innovate, grow your skills, and make a tangible difference.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and consistent communications across digital, media and campaign channels to support PILC’s profile and impact
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to turn casework, legal work, and campaign activity into clear, accessible, and audience-friendly public communications
• Manage core communications channels, including website, social media, and newsletters, using insight to improve reach and engagement
• Support campaign activity and external engagement, including press, digital content, newsletters and events 

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year with 7% employer pension contribution, plus additional time off over Christmas when our office closes
• Flexible working around our core hours of 10am – 4pm
• Friendly, collaborative and truly inclusive culture
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Access to our 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development budget
• Enhanced support when you need it most, including enhanced sick pay and family leave

How to apply

Please complete the application form and equality and diversity monitoring form on our website. Please note, we do not accept CVs. 

Are you a bold communicator who knows a great story when you see one? Do you want your work to genuinely matter - amplifying the voices of people who need to be heard, shifting public perception of social care, and putting a passionate, values-driven charity on the national map? 
 
Community Integrated Care is one of the UK's largest social care charities, supporting thousands of people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions to live the lives they choose.

​As we launch our new five-year strategy, Best Lives Bolder this is a defining moment for our organisation. We are setting out to be even more creative, courageous and influential in how we champion the people we support and drive change across the sector.

​We're looking for an exceptional PR & Media Manager to lead our media function and help us tell our story with ambition, imagination and impact - playing a pivotal role in bringing our Best Lives, Bolder vision to life through powerful storytelling and high-impact media engagement.

​This is a full time permanent, national role with hybrid working. You will be required to work from our head office at least once a week, so our ideal candidate will be based within an hour's commute of Widnes, Cheshire.

​What is "The Deal" for you?

• Flexibility: You can work your 37.5 hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or split the hours over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments.
• Pension: contributory pension scheme
• Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app
• Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives bolder 
• Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people! 
• Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life

This isn't a press office role. It's a platform for someone who wants to shape conversations, build national influence and champion the people at the heart of social care. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and owning our national and regional Media & PR Strategy, aligned to our influencing and advocacy goals. 
• Proactively pitching compelling stories to secure high-quality national, regional, trade and broadcast coverage 
• Building and nurturing relationships with journalists, influencers and media contacts across care, sport, culture and nature sectors. 
• Leading crisis communications - protecting our reputation calmly and decisively when it matters most. 
• Translating complex policy and social care issues into accessible, powerful content for diverse audiences. 
• Collaborating closely with our Head of Influencing, Policy and Public Affairs to align media work with policy goals. 
• Working with our Partnerships & Communities team to turn high-profile community programmes and brand partnerships into media ready stories.
• Supporting and developing confident spokespeople at every level of the organisation.
• Monitoring coverage, producing insight-driven reports and keeping senior leaders informed on media trends and reputational risks. 

Our ideal candidate:

• ​Track record - Proven experience in a PR, media or communications role in the charity, public, health or social care sector. 
• ​Media instinct - You know a story, you know how to place it, and you know when to act fast. 
• ​Strategy - Experience designing and delivering media strategies with measurable outcomes. 
• ​Crisis management - Experience building proactive processes for reputation risks and leading calm, confident responses when issues arise.
• ​Relationships - A strong network of media contacts or the ability to build one quickly across sectors. 
• ​Storytelling - Exceptional writing, from press releases to opinion pieces to compelling human stories. 
• ​Collaboration - Proven ability to work across teams, influence senior leaders and align messaging. 
• ​Policy experience - Ability to turn complex social, regulatory or policy issues into content that lands with public and political audiences. 

Why join us

• You'll be working for an award-winning charity that’s passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible.
• Flexible hours - work 37.5 hours over four days for a long weekend, or across five days to suit you. You can also work from home, with at least one day per week at our Widnes Head Office. 
• A collaborative, values-driven team where your work will be seen, valued and celebrated 
• Opportunities to travel nationally and attend sector events and media moments. 
• A contributory pension scheme to help you plan for the future. 
• Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, financial support options and a wellbeing fund. Retail discounts, holiday deals, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts via our benefits app. 

If you're a bold, strategic communicator who wants to use your skills to change perceptions, influence policy and amplify the voices of people in social care - we'd love to hear from you.

​Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.

We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.

In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.

The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations. 

About This Job

This is an exciting role within the Army Cadet Adventurous Training team responsible for ensuring all support elements are in place to facilitate the AT service for the Army Cadets and Combined Cadet Force.

We are looking for a training professional to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and personal credibility to the team to assist with strategic planning, budget management and HR matters. You will line manage the CCAT Facilities and Logistics Officers.

In conjunction with the CCAT Training Officer you will support the Centre Managers with planning and delivery of courses and expeditions.

From time to time, you will be required to deputise for the Head of AT or the Centre Managers which may involve travel throughout the UK and overseas, working some evenings, bank holidays and weekends.

Essential Skills

· Good level of general education (English, Maths and IT).

· Hold a level 3 qualification in leadership and management.

· UK driving licence (Cat B).

· Experience of managing a small team.

· Exceptional IT skills and extensive use of MS365.

· Experience of organising events, working with internal and external partners.

· Experience of supporting and mentoring.

· Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationships across a range of organisations at all levels.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Personal credibility, enthusiasm, flexibility, resilience and innovation.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

· The ability to work both from home and from our Capel Curig office.

· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible)

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs Sunday 31st May 2026.

Interviews will be held in person during the week commencing Monday 15th June 2026.

While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.

Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.

About Us

The Early Education and Childcare Coalition unites the voices of parents, children, providers, early years professionals and the wider business community, working together for investment and reform of early education and childcare in England.

We believe that we all benefit from a well-functioning early education system and we all have a role to play in ensuring it works for children, parents and the economy.

We are backed by some of the most high-profile campaign and research organisations in the UK. Our members span providers, parent groups, trade unions, the business community and NGOs. Together, we use our collective voice and research to build public and political support for change.

This is an exciting time to join the Coalition. We have experienced significant growth in recent years and, with early years firmly on the political agenda, we expect this to continue.

About the role

• Hours: 30 hours per week (this can be worked over 4 or 5 days). We will consider other working patterns with a minimum of 3.5 days per week worked over 4.
• Duration: Two-year contract, renewed subject to funding
• Location: Home-working, can be based anywhere in the country
• Salary: c. £53,820 per annum FTE (£43,056 pro-rata for 4 days)

We are a remote team, with most colleagues based outside London. This role will support the whole organisation and requires occasional in-person meetings such as in-person team planning days which you will be expected to travel to.

We work flexibly and understand the realities of balancing work with caring commitments. We trust you to manage your time, but expect most hours to be worked within core office hours. To support effective remote working, all staff work on Thursdays.

This is a senior, cross-cutting leadership role sitting at the heart of the organisation. You will lead on operations, finance, HR and organisational systems, while working closely with the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board to ensure the Coalition is sustainable, well-run, and set up for growth and impact.

About You

You are an experienced operations leader with a strong track record of building and running effective organisational systems, ideally within a charity, social impact or policy environment.

You are equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to deliver. You bring strong financial and organisational management skills, and are motivated by enabling high-impact teams to thrive.

You have experience working at senior leadership level and are confident operating across a small, fast-paced organisation where priorities can shift quickly. You are a systems thinker who can spot gaps, create structure, and improve how things work.

What You Can Expect to Be Doing

Function leadership

• Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team
• Contribute to organisational strategy, planning and growth
• Support organisational decision-making, balancing operational, financial and strategic priorities

Develop operations and organisational systems

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation, ensuring efficient and effective operations
• Develop and implement systems, processes and policies to support a scaling organisation
• Take ownership of organisational infrastructure (e.g. CRM, internal systems, workflows)
• Improve internal coordination, planning and ways of working across functions

Financial management and sustainability

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including reporting, invoicing and payments
• Support organisational financial planning, forecasting and scenario modelling
• Work with external accountants/bookkeepers and ensure strong financial controls
• Support the Executive Director and Board on financial governance and decision-making

People management

• Ensure the organisation has robust HR systems in place, ensuring they reflect changes in legislation, support staff wellbeing and development and foster an inclusive and positive culture
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and staff contracts
• Support performance management, team development and organisational culture

Programme and contract management

• Oversee operational delivery of programmes and projects
• Manage funder agreements and contracts, ensuring compliance and reporting
• Support programme leads with planning, delivery tracking and coordination
• Strengthen systems for delivery and accountability

Governance and organisational support

• Support effective governance, including Board coordination and reporting
• Ensure strong administration of meetings, papers and decision-making processes
• Strengthen alignment between governance, strategy and operations

Cross-organisational leadership

• Act as a central coordination point across policy, campaigns, research and communications
• Support other heads of function to deliver effectively through strong operational systems
• Identify and address organisational capacity gaps, particularly in admin, finance and infrastructure

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working at senior leadership level
• Strong experience in operations and financial management
• Experience establishing or improving systems and organisational infrastructure
• Experience of HR processes and people management
• Experience supporting governance and working with senior stakeholders
• Ability to operate effectively in a small, fast-paced and growing organisation
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience in a charity, coalition, membership or policy organisation
• Experience supporting organisational growth or scaling
• Experience managing CRMs or digital systems
• While not essential, we would welcome applications from candidate who have either a HR or a financial qualification i.e. CIPD qualified or AAT qualification or similar level of experience and knowledg

The application process

Please apply with a CV and cover letter (no more than two pages) by the listed closing date. No agencies please. We recognise that the use of AI technologies can be useful in reducing the work that goes into job-hunting, however, we kindly request that you use your cover letter to evidence that you have understood the requirements of the role and provide examples of how you can meet the criteria.

The EECC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We use anonymous recruiting during the application process and we use positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This means that if we have two candidates of equal merit in our process, we will seek to take forward the disabled or Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidate in order to diversify our staff team.

We regret that our small team does not have capacity to respond to unsuccessful applicants individually.

Timeline

• Closing date: 23:30, Thursday 11th June
• Notified for interview by: Tuesday 16th June
• Interviews: We expect this to be a two-stage interview process with first interviews held on either 24th or 25th June and second stage interviews arranged an agreed time.

Context and Background

The NSPCC's mission is to end cruelty to children in the UK. In order to carry out its

charitable work and achieve its strategic objectives, the NSPCC must communicate

efficiently and effectively with the maximum possible impact, relevance and emotional

resonance to engage all key audiences including supporters, professionals, service users,

volunteers and the public across a variety of offline and online channels (paid, owned and

earned).

The prime purpose of the NSPCC’s Strategic Marketing te am is to deliver timely and

effective best practice marketing and compelling strategic marketing priority campaigns

and propositions, working in partnership with Brand an d Marketing colleagues , and team s

across the organisation.

Strong leadership, project management and influencing skills are essential due to the need

to engage a diverse range of key stakeholders, to work collaboratively across the

organisation and to manage external agencies. Resilience and determination are key to

ensure campaigns are delivered on time and to budget. Analytical and problem-solving

skills are also critical to measure and assess results, define insights and refine activities to

continually improve performance.

Job purpose

1. Own the development and implementation of our integrated marketing strategy.

2. To contribute to the development and execution of the organisation’s overall brand

strategy and audience specific strategies .

3. To maximise the impact of our audience facing divisions’ most visible marketing efforts

and ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to high level marketing.

4. Offer strategic council to all NSPCC senior managers on marketing.

5. To take ownership of high level marketing strategies and media/implementation

schedules for the relevant major business area/audience segment.

6. To share market specific knowledge, customer insight and new communications

techniques with the Communications and Marketing management team and other SMTs.

7. To develop and maintain internal and external stakeholder and supplier relationships,

identifying and incorporating the best industry -wide standards and establishing best

practice.

Key relationships - Internal

• Reports to Head of Brand and Marketing

• Works closely with Director of Communications and Ma rketing

• Line manager to 3 x communication managers ( professionals , children and

volunteers)

• Senior management in Brand and Marketing

• Senior m anagement in Public Engagement

• Works closely with all senior managers, including Executive Board to ensure clarity

of key messages, integration and adherence to the NSPCC’s brand guidelines

Key relationships - External

• Creative, media and research agencies.

• Peers within the UK charity sector.

• Industry opinion formers, media and other stakeholders.

• Professionals/trade bodies/organisations in charitable sector.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Building and maintaining the NSPCC brand and sub -brand(s):

a. Contributing and developing to the overarching and audience specific NSPCC

brand strategies by working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

b. Setting and ownership of brand KPIs

c. Guardianship, internal brand engagement and activation, and stakeholder

management through all levels.2. Overseeing paid for advertising campaigns: managing creative teams/agencies and

media agencies to develop effective creative strategies and advertising assets,

underpinned by strong audience insight.

3. Working with Brand and M arketing Planning to develop an overarching annual

marketing plan to achieve our objectives.

4. Agency relationship management including our creative, media and research partners.

Holder of the main agency roster and responsible for developing and implementing an

interagency process.

5. Be financially numerate and be able to evaluate campaigns – ensure deep

understanding of budgets, marketing spend and financial report

6. Strategic planning support as required to develop marketing strategies to maximise

awareness and/or income.

7. Consultancy support for internal teams in best marketing practice and process

including briefing, campaign management and evaluation.

8. Development and management of the brand tracking research for both NSPCC and

ChildLine brands. This includes questionnaire design and insight dissemination and

influence.

9. To maintain the highest standards of knowledge on best practise and developments

within the marketing industry and the charity sector generally with attention to innovation,

legislation and codes of practice.

Responsibilities for all Staff within Communications

There is a set of responsibilities for all staff within each directorate.

• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of babies, children , young

people and adults at risk .

• To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to

strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to NSPCC’s

communications activities.

• To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with

the NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.

• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end

cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments

and general NSPCC news.

• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Person specification

1. Evidence of a substantial track record of success in working in strategic

marketin g, dealing with a wide range of marketing disciplines including through

the line campaigns, digital and social influence.

2. Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and deal

with people at the highest level in a range of disciplines, and to successfully

achieve objectives through these contacts, involving problem solving, decision

making, negotiation, motivation, influencing, tact, diplomacy, persuasion and

consultancy skills.

3. Excellent copywriting and presentation skills with the proven ability to

communicate confidently and clearly to senior management level and external

audiences.

4. Substantial experience of marketing/media budget management and financial

planning.

5. Understanding of the media and regulatory environment and ability to deliver

marketing strategies and campaigns at a high level of execution.

6. Excellent ability to plan, monitor, and implement major projects to agreed

deadlines often with conflicting priorities.

7. Corporate and strategic thinker with excellent proven ability to contribute to the

delivery of a communication strategy, ensuring cooperative working and

maintaining vision.

8. Clear understanding of the strategic role of communications to impact on

positive business results.

Safer Recruitment

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes

safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.

Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and

thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and

about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our

children and adults.

The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely

and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and

relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

Our principles:

• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their

skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and

selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the

role and the organisation .

• Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants

(internal and external) who self -declare at application as having a disability and who

meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are

applying for.

• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in

order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or

volunteering their time with us.

• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is

suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on

their merit.

• As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining

the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and

activities are safe and appropriate.

• All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance

with the GDPR legislation.