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Location: Shaw House, 27 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QH
Department: Comms
Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The PR & Marketing Manager is a specialist media and storytelling lead within RABI’s Marketing and Communications team, with a core focus on strengthening the charity’s voice across agricultural, regional and national media. This pivotal role requires a journalistically minded communications professional with a strong track record in media engagement, story sourcing, and reactive PR. With a firm grasp of audience insight, campaign messaging and fast-paced content development, the postholder will manage all inbound media enquiries, drive proactive press activity, and lead the creation of compelling editorial and campaign copy that elevates RABI’s brand and influence.
The role reports to the Senior Strategic Communications Manager and is supported by the Marketing & Communications Coordinator. It will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to uncover impactful stories, draft powerful messaging and manage time-sensitive responses. This role is ideal for a media professional with experience in journalism, public relations or press office environments who brings a blend of creativity, copywriting skill, and newsroom agility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PR and Media Relations
- Lead the delivery of RABI’s press office function, including proactive media outreach, reactive response, and managing journalist relationships.
- Continually scope, plan and deliver media engagement activity to secure positive and frequent press coverage across agricultural, health, regional, and national media.
- Draft compelling press releases, media packs, statements, and comment pieces aligned to RABI’s strategic priorities.
- Cultivate and maintain a live, segmented database of journalists, editors, sector influencers and media contacts.
- Serve as contact for media handling during high-profile campaigns, events, or issues, supported by senior colleagues and external PR agency partners.
Campaign Marketing and Creative Development
- Develop and implement creative marketing campaigns to support RABI’s major initiatives, appeals, events, and sector outreach.
- Coordinate the production of marketing content including videography, photography and storytelling assets.
- Direct the framework and management of RABI’s online asset library.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including External Affairs and Fundraising, to create engaging marketing outputs tailored to key audiences.
- Oversee third-party designers, writers, photographers and multimedia producers for marketing and PR related materials.
- Ensure all outputs are brand-consistent, audience-focused, and aligned with RABI’s tone of voice and messaging guidelines.
Publications and Content Planning
- Oversee the planning and delivery of RABI’s outward-facing publications and branded content, ensuring they align with organisational priorities, audience needs, and campaign timelines.
- Act as editorial lead—commissioning, writing, and editing content in collaboration with internal teams, external contributors, designers and printers.
- Manage project timelines and workflows for all publications, from initial scoping through to production and distribution, ensuring content is delivered to a consistently high standard and to deadline.
- Maintain high standards of content governance, applying editorial judgement and ensuring compliance with brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and legal/ethical requirements (e.g. safeguarding, consent, GDPR).
- Work closely with the Senior Strategic Communications Manager to shape RABI’s long-term publications roadmap, ensuring that content plays a strategic role in reputation building and stakeholder influence.
Digital Collaboration and Integrated Marketing
- Work in close partnership with the Digital Communications team on the cohesive planning and delivery of integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
- Support the Digital Communication team’s planning and rollout of supporter journeys via email, ensuring communications that reflect RABI’s brand voice and objectives.
- Input into CRM-led campaign planning using Microsoft Dynamics 365, helping segment audiences, personalise outreach and track engagement.
- Share campaign results and insights with the Digital Communications team to jointly evaluate performance and identify opportunities for refinement and learning.
Team and Project Leadership
- Line-manage the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, ensuring clear direction, regular feedback, and development support.
- Support the delivery of integrated campaign plans led by the Senior Strategic Communications Manager, ensuring timely implementation of PR and marketing deliverables.
Brand Awareness and Recognition
- Identify new opportunities to grow brand awareness and RABI’s share of voice within the agricultural and wider wellbeing sectors.
- Lead on promotional activity for awards submissions, key events and organisational milestones.
- Create and coordinate celebratory communications for sector recognition, shortlists or accolades achieved by RABI.
Insight, Evaluation and Learning
- Track campaign and media engagement performance using AgilityPR and generate insights to optimise future planning.
- Produce monthly reporting dashboards for the Senior Strategic Communications Manager with narrative summaries of media reach, campaign engagement, and PR activity.
- Apply a test-and-learn approach to campaign marketing, incorporating audience insight, message testing and performance data into continuous improvement cycles
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in public relations, media engagement, or campaign marketing, with a demonstrable track record of leading successful, high-profile communications activity.
- Proven ability to manage integrated marketing campaigns from concept to delivery.
- Exceptional copywriting skills with a flair for storytelling and message crafting.
- Experience in managing staff or direct reports
- Proven experience developing publications and editorial outputs in a professional setting, including commissioning, writing, and managing multi-stage content workflows.
- Ability to transform complex or sensitive material into clear, compelling narratives for varied audiences.
- Confidence working with designers, printers and digital producers to deliver high-quality, on-brand content across formats.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to work across multiple priorities with confidence.
- An understanding of brand application across different channels and content formats.
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools
- Strong understanding of email marketing principles and experience working collaboratively with Digital teams on CRM-supported campaigns.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Desirable
- Experience working within the charity, health, rural affairs, or public services sector.
- Knowledge of the agricultural sector or issues affecting rural communities.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
BENEFITS
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (based on full time working).
- Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance from day one.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site parking.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
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Location: Shaw House, 27 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QH
Department: Comms
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, the Senior Strategic Communications Manager is a pivotal new senior role within the team. You will lead the planning, coordination and strategic oversight of RABI’s national communications, campaign planning, media relations and content production, working with the Senior Digital Communications Manager to develop and deliver a bold new internal and external communications strategy for RABI.
With direct line-management of the PR & Marketing Manager and Events & Engagement Manager, this role combines strategic vision with operational leadership to ensure RABI’s marketing, communications, and presence at shows and corporate events is effective, aligned and impactful. You will work closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications to translate organisational priorities into successful campaigns and provide strategic guidance on messaging, brand positioning, external affairs and delivering impactful community engagement initiatives and events.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Marketing and Communications, Campaigns and Engagement
- Lead the development and implementation of a new integrated communications strategy that amplifies RABI’s brand and maximises reach and impact across multiple channels.
- Develop tailored media campaign frameworks that align with the charity’s strategic goals, with a strong focus on outcome-driven audience engagement and clear calls to action.
- Ensure all communications – from reactive press statements to flagship campaigns – are underpinned by consistent messaging, high production values and meaningful audience insight.
- Identify strategic PR and community engagement opportunities, overseeing the delivery of tailored campaigns, the Ambassador Programme, and RABI’s engagement at shows, events and community activities.
Press, Media and External Relations
- Oversee all aspects of press and media engagement, serving as a senior advisor on tone, narrative, and positioning, providing clear direction for the PR and Marketing Manager.
- Advise on RABI’s strategic network of media contacts, influencers and industry voices, ensuring RABI is front of mind for journalists across agriculture, rural affairs, health and policy sectors.
- Oversee proactive media planning and press office coordination, ensuring RABI provides timely and effective responses to requests, crisis, and PR opportunities.
- Manage the relationship with RABI’s external crisis comms agency and provide senior input to crisis planning and incident response.
Publications, Content and Branding
- Take strategic ownership of RABI’s publication portfolio, including annual reports / reviews, and newsletters whilst developing new opportunities to engage with our audience.
- Oversee content planning, commissioning and production cycles, ensuring publications reflect the organisation’s voice, values and strategic ambitions.
- Manage external contributors, designers and editors to deliver high-quality and engaging materials on time and on brand.
- Manage the relationship with RABI’s external branding partners.
- Support the development of an annual content map, aligning publications, campaign materials and media outreach into a cohesive schedule.
Thought Leadership, Awards and Profile Building
- Help to position RABI as a thought leader by working with colleagues to identify key moments, themes and sector platforms for visibility and influence.
- Lead the strategy and delivery for industry award submissions, ensuring compelling and evidence-based entries that reflect the impact of RABI’s work.
- Promote recognition of RABI’s successes internally and externally through coordinated communications across media, digital and stakeholder channels.
Leadership and Development
- Line-manage the PR & Marketing Manager, and Events & Engagement Manager roles, providing strategic oversight, mentoring and direction to ensure delivery of high-impact work.
- Foster a high-performing team culture focused on collaboration, learning, innovation and accountability.
- Provide visible senior leadership to the wider communications team and act as a key deputy to the Head of Marketing and Communications, representing the department in meetings and supporting executive communications as needed.
Monitoring, Reporting and Continuous Improvement
- Lead evaluation and reporting across all communications work, using data and insights to assess performance and improve outcomes.
- Provide regular strategic updates for the Head of Marketing and Communications, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, highlighting campaign performance, media metrics and reputation indicators.
- Ensure communications work is responsive to changes in the external environment, sector landscape and supporter needs.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- A degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field.
- A minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in communications, public relations, or external affairs, with at least 3 years in a senior strategic leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience of successfully delivering complex, multi-channel campaigns across press, digital, and event-led platforms.
- Proven line-management experience, including oversight of senior team members and external contractors or agencies.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale external events or national campaigns.
- Demonstrated ability to build, inspire, and develop high-performing teams during periods of strategic growth or transformation.
- Excellent understanding of brand development, audience segmentation, integrated campaign planning, and stakeholder communications.
- Extensive media relations experience with a proven track record in securing high-profile national and specialist media coverage.
- Experience developing and managing corporate publications, brand collateral, and speech writing for senior executives.
- Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including press, partners, politicians, and sector leaders.
- Comfortable advising and working alongside executive leadership and Trustees on sensitive and high-profile issues.
- Experience managing budgets, planning cycles, and reporting frameworks across campaigns and events.
- Skilled in evaluating campaign performance using analytics and data insights to shape future direction.
- Capable of handling complex information and translating strategy into actionable communications plans.
Desirable
- A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
- Professional membership or accreditation, e.g. CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) or CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing).
- Knowledge of the farming sector or experience working in rural affairs or health and wellbeing charities.
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and AgilityPR.
- Understanding of digital tools and media planning software.
- Background in public affairs or working with parliamentary/media stakeholders.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
BENEFITS
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (based on full time working).
- Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance from day one.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site parking.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
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Kaleidoscope Trust (KT) is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to advancing the rights of LGBTI+ people internationally. Founded in 2011, we aim to create a world where all LGBTI+ individuals are free, safe and equal. Kaleidoscope Trust is also proud to be a founding member of The Commonwealth Equality Network and to host its Secretariat.
About The Commonwealth Equality Network
The Commonwealth Equality Network is a coalition of more than 80 organisations representing almost 50 countries from all regions of the Commonwealth, working together to create a Commonwealth where all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer and gender-diverse people are free and equal. Together members of the Network are building an inclusive, robust, well resourced, skilled and well networked movement of Commonwealth LGBTI+ organisations, working in solidarity to remove legal, political, social, economic and cultural barriers to equality within the Commonwealth.
The Role
The TCEN Communications and Commonwealth Campaign Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping The Commonwealth Equality Network’s advocacy and communications agenda over the next five years. The postholder will shepherd the development of the Network’s five-year advocacy strategy, ensuring it is participatory, evidence-based, and reflective of member priorities.
They will also be responsible for supporting development and delivery of a coherent campaign and communications strategy for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 — ensuring that member’s voices are heard, and their impact amplified.
Please download the job role and person specification for full details and information on how to apply.
Closing date: 23:30 UK-time, 12 October 2025. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we may close the job posting early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Associate Director of Brand, Music and Entertainment
Location: Home-based (with frequent travel) or Hybrid (with 1 day per week in the London Office)
Hours: 35 hour per week
Contract type:Permanent
Salary:£64,904 per annum (home-based) - £70,716 per annum (hybrid)
What we do: We help young people through cancer
How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind
What we’re looking for:
If you’re looking for the ultimate opportunity to shape and work for a powerful brand with an emotive cause, alongside some of the most talented people in marketing, communications, music and entertainment – this is the role to consider. You’ll collaborate with some of the biggest names and brightest talent in the music and entertainment industry, creating unforgettable moments that raise vital funds for young people with cancer.
With an audience and impact focus, you’ll develop young people’s their stories in ways that inspire action and secure the support they need today, tomorrow, and long into the future. You’ll hold overall accountability for the delivery of all areas of Brand, Marketing, Communications, Creative, and Music & Entertainment.
That includes:
- A Marketing team, covering brand and paid digital marketing
- A Creative team of designers, writers and filmmakers
- A Communications team, including media, PR and social media
- Our Music & Entertainment team, responsible for celebrity engagement, events, our iconic Royal Albert Hall week, and merchandise
We’re looking for an exceptional leader who can work alongside their Associate Director colleagues to drive the charity forwards, and to engage, coach and inspire our talented Heads of Department and their wider teams. This is an exciting moment as we embark on new strategies across brand, audience, and music and entertainment. You’ll play a pivotal role in finalising and embedding these plans and galvanising the team to deliver even greater impact for the young people we exist to serve.
We anticipate a high level of interest for this role, so we encourage candidates to demonstrate their effective communication with concise and evidence-based examples of their suitability when completing the application. In return, we keep you updated and informed as the recruitment progresses and deliver a positive and two-way experience.
What we offer:
- Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
- Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
- Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
- Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
- Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
- Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
- Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
- Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
How to apply:
You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.
Key dates:
Applications by 9th October. Psychometric testing stage: 14th – 17th October. Interviews on 23rd or 28th October.
Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:
At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.
Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.
We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick ‘yes’ on the application form.
Please note in recruitment campaigns with a high volume of candidates opting into the scheme, interview offers will be made only to those who best meet the essential criteria and provide the strongest responses to the shortlisting questions.
Privacy and Safeguarding:
At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.





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Summary of the role
The Marketing and Communications Manager will lead and manage all marketing and communications activities to maximise our brand recognition and deliver our key messages in line with the Charity’s mission and strategic goals. The role will bring creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking to ensure that the Charity achieves its ambitious 2030 strategy.
Who we are
ADSS (Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services) believes in enabling those who live with dementia to live well. ADSS is Kent’s biggest independent charity dedicated to providing support to people affected by dementia. Following a significant expansion in 2022, the team is now supporting more people than ever before.
Main Purpose of Job
The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing strategic marketing and communication plans that support the organisation’s goals and enhance its brand visibility. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership, creativity, and communication skills to manage internal and external communications, media relations, digital marketing, and brand development ensuring the Charity achieves its ambitious 2030 strategy.
Principal Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
·Implement the new marketing and communications strategy to increase brand recognition, deliver our impact message and support our fundraising ambitions.
·Monitor and report on delivery of the strategy. . Play a leadership role in committees and working groups bringing your marketing and communications expertise to help influence decision making.
·Be an Ambassador for ADSS: embody its values and be a role model for the organisational culture.
Marketing Strategy and Execution
·Refine and implement comprehensive marketing and communications plans to support ADSS’s mission, programs, and services.
·Collaborate with senior leadership to align marketing strategies with organisational goals and priorities.
·Manage the organisation's digital and print marketing initiatives, including social media, email campaigns, newsletters, and brochures.
·Utilize analytics tools to track marketing performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize campaigns.
·Revise and update the strategy based on evaluation and learning.
Content Creation and Storytelling
·Create compelling, relevant, and engaging content for various platforms including websites, blogs, newsletters, social media channels, and press releases.
·Oversee the development and ongoing management of our website to become a key channel for fundraising, promoting our services and informing people affected by dementia.
·Develop and maintain a consistent brand voice that reflects ADSS’s values and resonates with stakeholders.
·Highlight client stories, testimonials, and case studies to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia-related issues, ADSS services and our expertise in this space.
Public Relations and Media Relations
·Build and maintain relationships with local media, journalists, stakeholder communications teams and content creators to secure coverage of ADSS’s initiatives, events, and key messages.
·Coordinate media outreach, including press releases, pitches, and media events.
·Represent ADSS at community and media events as needed to promote the organisation’s visibility.
Event Promotion and Community Engagement
·Collaborate with individual teams to create marketing strategies and campaigns that increase attendance and engagement at services, fundraising and community events.
·Promote awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia through events, campaigns, and community partnerships.
·Build relationships with Communication teams from our key stakeholders and partners to promote joint initiatives and messaging.
Social Media and Digital Engagement
·Manage ADSS’s social media presence, including creating content, monitoring engagement, and growing the organization’s online following.
·Stay updated on social media trends and digital marketing strategies to ensure the organisation maintains a strong online presence.
·Track and report on digital engagement metrics to continuously refine online strategies.
Internal Communications
·Develop internal communications to keep staff, volunteers, and board members informed about organisational updates, events, and news.
·Ensure consistent messaging across internal and external communications channels.
General Responsibilities
Abide by organisational policies and practices including Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality.
Participate in your own appraisal with your line manager. Work with your line manager to review professional development and undertake training as agreed.
Provide management support and coaching for staff on marketing and communications matters, as required.
Contribute through ADSS meetings, training and outreach/events to the development of ADSS’s services.
Contribute to and attend internal/external events and support the CEO/COO/SLT with the promotion of the organisation’s workplace culture.
Carry out any other duties which are considered commensurate with the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the Brent Centre for Young People, where you’ll craft powerful stories that elevate our mission, spark fundraising, and shape our brand across digital and print channels. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Communications & Marketing Officer to shape and deliver impactful communications, marketing, and engagement strategies that amplify the charity’s brand, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and advance its mission.
The Brent Centre for Young People
The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) is the leading mental health charity for young people in Northwest London, helping over 800 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised treatment in the areas of depression, suicide prevention, self-harm, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more. Our approach is rooted in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. We aim to reach significantly more young people in the years ahead, drawing on our heritage that combines specialist treatment in-house and outreach into communities. The Brent Centre is also an important Research Centre on Adolescent Breakdown and Psychotherapy.
About the Role
BCYP is seeking a seasoned Communications and Marketing Officer who will design and implement a strategy to boost BCYP’s brand and support the efforts of clinicians. The candidate will also support the fundraising team through grassroots event management and the adoption of a small portfolio of donors. Some event and project management will be required, in particular supporting the delivery of seminars and training programmes, as well as community events.
The applicant will have excellent communication skills, be able to translate the stakeholders’ (Trustees/clinicians/donors/young people) needs and broadcast them to the community. They must have hands-on skills creating and designing digital, print, and social media and the confidence to put their signature on a strong communications and marketing strategy that will maximize external partnerships.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident self-starter to bring their vision and expertise into play to shape the look and feel of BCYP’s image, and to coalesce BCYP’s services to offer a holistic experience for our community.
Applications close once post is filled
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Food Foundation is an award winning charity with a vision of a sustainable food system which delivers health and well-being for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered. We believe that embracing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is fundamental to our success and the positive impact we make.
We are now recruiting a Campaign Lead. The job will play a leading role in driving forward and helping to scale up an exciting new three-year campaign and programme of work funded by the National Lottery working to boost consumption of beans, legumes and pulses in the UK. Beans are a win-win-win for health, environmental and affordability objectives, and yet despite this consumption is very low in the UK. The Food Foundation, alongside partners Veg Power, Kent Student Union and close collaborators Beans is How, University of Kent, and Birmingham City Council are working to change this and aiming to double UK bean consumption by 2028.
The programme began in May 2025 and encompasses the following workstreams, which together aim to change perceptions around beans and shift the food environment so that options with beans are more available and appealing:
1. A creative and impactful public facing digital campaign to drive demand, raise awareness of the brilliance of beans and get people inspired about cooking with beans. The target audience for the digital campaign is 18-35 year olds. We’ll focus on chefs and other digital influencers given their role in shaping food trends and menus and create digital assets to share on social media and with community, membership and youth organisations to create a wider movement to boost appeal. We are working with ARK agency on the creative campaign.
2. Build a community of action among national food businesses by obtaining commitments to increase sales and servings of beans, working with businesses on evidence-based actions they can take to boost sales/servings of beans to support them to reduce their scope 3 emissions and hit healthy & sustainable diet objectives.
3. Run a schools programme to reach families and their kids. We’ll focus on children in 750 primary schools in the lower half of the deprivation scale in England, Scotland and NI, working to engage caterers, teachers and parents to drive increased uptake.
4. We’ll activate the campaign in two places, University of Kent and Birmingham, working closely with local partners to do so and scale the learnings nationally.
The role will be placed in our campaigns team, working closely with our comms team and food business transformation team to ensure the digital and public campaign is successful. You’ll be working to enlist supporters and influencers to scale the size and reach of the campaign and create a broader community of action and support, engaging with community and youth organisations to increase awareness of our campaign and ensure our toolkit of bean assets is embedded in organisations across the UK, and building strong relationships with media partners, brands and platforms to expand our reach.
Main duties
- Supporting the Head of Campaigns with outreach to community and youth organisations to build a broader community of action on beans
- Attending meetings to pitch the campaign to new partners
- Supporting our Head of Campaigns and partner organisation Veg Power to enlist, manage and brief chefs and influencers supporting the campaign
- Working closely with our creative agency and comms team to coordinate, implement and evaluate the digital campaign, especially on social media
- Engaging and building strong relationships with media partners and outlets to ensure beans are part of the conversation and in editorial content plans
- Working with our Food Business Transformation team to explore opportunities for the digital campaign to support business engagement (and vice versa) and activation of the campaign at a local level
- Working with the Food Business Transformation Team to develop a way to monitor and evaluate the actions taken by stakeholders
- Coordinating with project partners and other supporting organisations to align campaigning and communication activities
- Exploring and creating opportunities to amplify the campaign beyond its core activities, with a particular focus on reaching our target demographic of 18-35 year-olds.
Our vision is a sustainable food system which delivers health and wellbeing for all.





Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end of life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering nursing and hospice care in the community and in hospital, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end of life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness that cannot be cured.
Job DescriptionThe PR & Media team raises awareness of who we are, what we do, and the impact Marie Curie has through local and national broadcast, print and online media. This team also looks after our work with high profile supporters and celebrity ambassadors.
The National PR Lead is responsible for the successful delivery of Public Relations and Media strategies to support a designated portfolio of work. You will play a vital role in leading priority PR workstreams. Your expertise will ensure we use the most effective PR tactics to meet team and organisational goals.
You will be responsible for:
Delivering PR and media strategies for specific portfolios, leading priority workstreams, and ensuring effective tactics to meet campaign and organisational goals.
Leading PR strategy development, execution, and evaluation to increase brand recognition and media reach; managing campaign objectives and sharing insights for continuous improvement.
Identifying, training, and briefing spokespeople including senior staff.
Managing reactive news and news desk functions to stay ahead of media agendas.
Maintaining strong media relationships, ensuring consistent key message delivery, and advising on reputational risks and issues.
Line management and team leadership for two National Media & PR Officers.
Key Criteria:
Established experience in a similar PR position, managing a news desk or a press office.
Experience working in a large complex environment, ideally in the charity sector.
Excellent understanding of national consumer media (tv, printed, online, podcasts etc)
Line management experience and the ability to lead teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with stakeholders of all levels.
Ability to work unsociable hours.
Please see the full job description .
Additional Information
Application & Interview Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: Sunday, 12 October 2025. We encourage early applications, as we may close the application process sooner after receiving a sufficient number of qualified applications.
Salary: £ 36,900 - 41,000 per annum (additionally: 3,500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable + out of hours allowance)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Based: London (hybrid). Working from home and 1-2 days per week from our Embassy Gardens office in London.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
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Role purpose
RISE strives for a world where people , including children and young people, can lead safe, purposeful lives as a result of better relationships within families and communities; where harmful behaviour is marginalised and fewer people , including children and young people, are victims of crime. In order to create safe communities, RISE empowers people to break their cycle of harmful behaviour. RISE’s programmes challenge attitudes and facilitate long-lasting behaviour change and are driven by the belief that people , including children and young people, can make better decisions, given the right support. RISE are specialists in designing and delivering evidence-based, transformative behaviour change courses within the criminal justice system and wider community.
With the main objectives of reducing re-offending and helping to protect the public, the RISE practitioner will deliver a range of interventions (individual and group), that RISE may design, commission or be commissioned to deliver in the future, both in the community and in custody.
The main purpose of this role is to support and assist Facilitators, Advanced Practitioner, Responsible Officers and Service managers in the administration of the Domestic Abuse contracts delivery by co-ordinating project resources such as people and equipment. The post holder will also be responsible for maintaining information systems linked to specific DA contracts.
Key duties and accountabilities
- To undertake a range of administrative duties, including log on cases, tracking and issuing documents to clients.
- Be adept in managing a new client based system.
- Working closely with practitioners to facilitate and schedule service users onto courses or appointments or chasing information.
- Drafting documentation where appropriate under direction from the Service Manager.
- Communicate with referrers, specifically social workers, mental health provoiders.
- Maintaining excellent filing and records of case files to ensure effective recording on attendance and completion of courses.
- Ensure the team has excellent administrative support across all projects.
- Help manage communications both within the project team and between the project teams and project delivery partners.
- To ensure that all contractual information is recorded, updated and accessible.
- Work with Team leader and Service Manager and practitioners to support the scheduling of and take the initiative/decisions of assigning service users to relevant groups/1-2-1 sessions based on outcome of assessment.
- Keep any relevant records for audit compliance.
- Collate information and complete the monthly/quarterly KPI data reports required by commissioning partner as stated within each individual contract.
- Provide excellent customer service and be the first point of contact for telephone communication for our commissioning partners, service users and families and transfer enquiry to appropriate staff member if unable to resolve query themselves.
- Be solution focused and able to troubleshoot.
- Collate and analyse statistical information.
- Prepare and present management information as requested by Service Manager.
- Prepare reports and provide performance information to inform decision making.
- Provide general administrative support relating to the running of the department (purchasing, maintaining rota, basic resource management).
General tasks:
- Develop excellent relationships with customers and respond positively to their needs.
- Be a strong advocate for RISE interventions, representing RISE and its interventions at key stakeholder events.
Confidentiality and Information Security
- Adhere to the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts and comply with the terms of RISE’s Privacy, IT and Data protection policies, and that of our partners where relevant.
- Comply with security measures in accordance with RISE policies and our partner’s E-mail and Internet use.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
- RISE has a legal Duty of Care to all persons with whom we work- please see our Duty of Care Statement .
- RISE is committed to keeping children, young people and vulnerable adults safe. Post holders with direct service user contact are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children , young people and vulnerable adults s/he is responsible for or comes into contact with. Post holders not in direct offender contact have a general responsibility for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
Other duties
- Undertake other duties as may be required which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.
- Willing to understand and oversee other projects.
Essential Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent prioritisation skills.
- Good written and verbal skills
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure.
- A methodical and thorough approach to work.
- Approachable, proficient and a good team player.
- Strong organizational, grammar and communication skills.
- Ability to compile data and reports.
- Ability to collate information and present in relevant format.
- Strong IT skills and experience of working with Word, Excel and Microsoft project skills.
- A proactive approach to problem solving.
- Data analysis skills.
- A strong administrative skill set.
- Accurate data management and input at high volume, paperwork checks and claim checks.
- Competent liaising with a range of external stakeholders including senior management.
- A background in administration and proven experience of providing proactive administrative support.
- The ability to work with minimum supervision as part of a small internal team.
- Enthusiasm to contribute to creating a team that is viewed as an exemplar of high quality across the RISE and beyond, making the department an enviable environment to work in.
Essential Qualifications
- Good general level of education including Math's and English to GCSE Level.
To apply, please submit your cv and a cover letter outlining the experience and skills you bring to this role and explaining why you are interested in this position.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Glitch
We work to ensure that internet technologies in the information ecosystem do not replicate or further discrimination to Black women and other marginalised people. We’re a Black-led, transnationally-focused remote charity, with the majority of our staff in the UK.
In the past year, we have been going through a period of growth and change — we have a new Executive Director; we are formalising our Black feminist technology policy approach with a new strategy, and we have a clearer remit in our core issue areas. Our advocacy work also covers broader societal and collective harms such as tech-facilitated gender-based violence, and algorithmic injustice and discrimination, by mitigating and organising for tech governance, platform accountability and direct support for our focal population of Black women and Black gender-expansive people. If you are familiar with our work on online abuse, this is still a core issue area but no longer our sole focus.
Our values: Accountable, Black feminist, Care-full, Radical, Thoughtful
Key Details
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Contract type: 1 year fixed-to-permanent (subject to funding)
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Hours: Full-time (32 hours per week - Monday to Thursday)
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Benefits:
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Four day work week (Fridays off)
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5% employer pension contribution (with minimum 3% employee contribution)
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Wellbeing budget £500 annually
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23 days annual leave (including bank holidays, allowance is pro-rata for four day work week)
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Annual team retreat
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9 paid sick days
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Private healthcare
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Two-week December shutdown for the end-of-year period (not deducted from annual leave allowance)
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Role Overview
Glitch is looking for an Advocacy and Communications Manager to help support the charity's work — ensuring technology does not further or replicate discrimination towards Black women and gender-expansive people. This position offers the opportunity to lead on UK tech policy developing and promoting our Black feminist approach to key UK legislation through advocacy and communications to relevant audiences and stakeholders.
Specifically, you will lead on our tech-facilitated gender-based violence issue area, working on the Online Safety Act and engaging with relevant government ministers and parliamentarians, as well as our online violence against women coalition partners, and the Online Safety Act Network. This role blends elements to advocacy and pub The position is remote (UK only) and is a one year, fixed-to-permanent role, extension subject to funding.
Ideal Candidate
To be successful at Glitch, the Advocacy & Communications Manager must demonstrate an understanding of and passion for Black feminist thought, and the ability to translate this critical social theory into advocacy and communications work, specifically in pushing towards systemic change with/in: tech policy, digital rights, tech-facilitated gender-based violence and algorithmic injustice.
Our ideal candidate will have:
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Minimum three years experience working in communications, policy or research function at a UK, EU or US think tank, charity or non-profit in the area of tech law, tech or digital policy, or human rights and technology.
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A degree in a relevant field (i.e, public policy, international relations, law, computer science, digital media and society, culture, media and society, media and communications).
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Knowledge of UK government and legislative decision-making processes.
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Experience creating and disseminating complex information to various audiences across newsletters and social media.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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A proactive, thoughtful, and collaborative working style.
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For this role, candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
At Glitch, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment on our team. All applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage Black women and gender-expansive people to apply!
Key Responsibilities
As the Advocacy and Communications Manager, you will support the team in working towards our mission in several core areas:
Advocacy (50%)
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Support the Advocacy Director in the delivery of the Mitigation strand of advocacy work.
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Implement all policy work related to tech-facilitated gender-based violence, including but not limited to our intimate image abuse work, non-criminal redress, and automated content moderation.
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Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including Ofcom and UK regulatory bodies, our network engagements, civil society, and others, attending meetings as determined by the Advocacy Director.
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Draft agendas for coalition meetings, taking minutes and actions, building and mobilising our partnership network around submissions, PMQs and other key parliamentary processes.
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Undertake regular policy and media monitoring and share updates and intel
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Support on the drafting of all external policy requests (briefings, statements, joint letters).
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Build relationships with external key figures in the UK including government ministers and civil servants.
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Own the management and updating of our CRM, ensuring monthly maintenance of our records of interactions with key individuals and organisations.
Strategic Communications (50%)
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Ensure that communications outputs are of the highest standard and respond to the needs of the target audience(s) in order to inform or influence.
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Develop communications strategies and content for all advocacy activities requiring public dissemination.
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Create compelling content for social media posts, to promote awareness of our programmes and advocacy work.
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Represent Glitch through writing blogs and commentary on issues relating to our core issues areas.
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Lead and develop the content calendar for the newsletter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Support with virtual or offline event promotion and meeting minutes.
Person Specification
Essential qualifications and experience
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Experience with policy, research and/or campaigning work ideally in a social justice or tech for good environment.
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Experience working in communications, particularly Instagram and LinkedIn
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Experience working with communications software or platforms (our communications stack is Mailchimp and Canva).
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Experience of writing and editing in a specific tone of voice, with a compelling style with excellent spelling, grammar and style.
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IT skills, including Google Suite and Beacon CRM, and project management tools like ClickUp and Slack.
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Remote work experience.
Essential knowledge and capabilities
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Good knowledge and understanding of current debates in technology and human rights, tech-facilitated gender-based violences, and the experiences of Black women and other marginalised communities online.
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Understanding of working with Government, Parliament and international institutions.
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Understanding of the policymaking process in the UK and working with Government, and Parliamentarians.
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Ability to nurture strategic relationships and influence key people or organisations.
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Excellent attention to detail, organisational and time management skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
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Commitment to our mission and values.
Desirable
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Video editing and scripting skills.
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Advanced design skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to shape public thinking, influence national conversations, and help ensure people’s voices are heard at every level of decision-making?
Do you have experience in public affairs, policy engagement, or communications, and a passion for equity, voice, and inclusion?
Are you looking for a role where you can lead strategic engagement and influence change?
We’re recruiting for a new Public Affairs & External Engagement Lead, a role designed to shape our public profile, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers, and ensure our values are reflected in the systems that shape people’s lives.
You’ll be part of our growing External Influence team, working in close collaboration with the Media and PR Lead. The role is home-based with occasional travel to meet stakeholders or attend events.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
You’ll bring a strong track record in public affairs, stakeholder engagement and networking, or strategic communications, ideally within a public, policy, or values-led environment.
You’re confident navigating complex systems and building credibility with stakeholders such as local and national government, public sector leaders, charities, and think tanks.
You understand how influence works, and you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape conversations..
Experience in the health, social care, equalities, or advocacy sector would be valuable, but what matters most is your ability to listen, connect, and translate complexity into influence.
How will you make a difference?
You’ll lead VoiceAbility’s work to strengthen relationships and reputation with people who shape policy, services, and public discourse.
You’ll help position the organisation as a respected thought leader, using insight, data, and storytelling to drive awareness of the issues people face and how things can change.
Working closely with colleagues in Media, Marketing and Business Development, you’ll identify opportunities to contribute to debates, lead engagement with key public and sector stakeholders, and ensure VoiceAbility’s voice is present and consistent in the places that matter.
Benefits
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service
5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution
Salary sacrifices pension scheme
Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)
Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc
24/7 Employee Assistance programme
Access to remote counselling service
Paid Disability Leave
Paid compassionate Leave
Home Working Allowance
Support with continuous professional development
Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development
Personal Development Plans
How are staff supported to work remotely?
VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.
When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).
VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact us for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; Midnight on 10 October 2025, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Public Affairs expert.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced Policy and Advocacy Manager to take forward our work with Central Government and other Non-Departmental Public Bodies.
You will play a critical role in shaping and deepening our relationships with these key partners. By working together, we can expand the support available to community-based charities and social enterprises, helping them become more resilient through enterprise.
What you will deliver (responsibilities)
- Policy development - You will lead on developing clear and actionable policy recommendations to Government and relevant NDPBS that expand the funding and support available to charities and social enterprises looking to build their resilience through enterprise.
- Public affairs - Advocate for policy and funding models that create long-term, meaningful support for charities and social enterprises. Represent Access at various policy forums, meetings, and events to influence public policy and engage directly with decision-makers such as MPs.
- Partnership working - Actively contribute to relevant campaigns, policy forums, and advocacy groups to strengthen Access’s influence on policies that impact the social economy and the policy and regulatory environment for social investment.
- Communications - Write clear, engaging, and persuasive policy briefs, reports, and position papers to communicate Access's policy priorities to government and other stakeholders. Contribute to Access's wider communications strategy by developing blogs, reports, press releases, and speeches to amplify the organisation’s role in shaping public policy.
- Evidence and storytelling - Use data, sector insights, and compelling case studies to create narratives that not only advocate for policy change but also strengthen Access's position as a thought leader.
If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please review our job pack, which includes the job description and person specification apply via BeApplied. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the requirements before applying.
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We are committed to being an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all. We believe in the value of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Selection for roles is based solely on individual merit, talent, skills, and potential.
As a charity, we are dedicated to reflecting the communities and individuals we aim to support. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who share lived experiences or come from backgrounds that align with those we serve. Diversity strengthens our ability to make a meaningful impact, and we encourage all who feel passionate about our mission to apply.
Interview dates are expected to be online on 15th and 16th October.
We want to see a social investment ecosystem that works for all charities and social enterprises.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Shout Out UK (SOUK):
Shout Out UK (SOUK) is a UK-based award-winning political and media literacy organisation with nearly a decade of experience in delivering impactful educational campaigns. Our mission is to defend and amplify democracy by equipping individuals with the critical thinking skills needed to navigate the complex information landscape and engage as informed, active citizens. We have a strong track record of working with educators and young people across various contexts, and we are the secretariat for the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for Political and Media Literacy.
The Position:
You will be joining our small, passionate NGO to lead our resource development. Reporting directly to the Head of Programmes, you will be tasked with developing and producing educational programmes and materials on topics such as Political & Media Literacy, counter-extremism, and online safety. This will involve ensuring resource related KPIs are met within budget and on time, alongside supporting our Head of Programmes in coordinating delivery of projects. Some projects may be handled by you directly at times. Projects and resources can vary from developing media literacy workshops for schools, creating digital assets for counter-extremism training and campaigns, to planning content for city-wide democratic engagement campaigns.
This position requires an enhanced DBS check, provided by SOUK, in accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding policies.
Key responsibilities
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Plan, update and design learning and campaign resources for schools, colleges and for digital campaigns.
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Support the Head of Programmes in managing and delivering on our diverse projects.
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Run relevant projects yourself as required.
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Recruit, coordinate and support schools and teachers across the UK to take on our political and media literacy workshops and projects.
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Establish and maintain effective relationships with teachers, councils and other stakeholders.
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Produce and update Elearning resources.
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Occasionally travel nationally and/or internationally, if required.
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Fulfil other duties as reasonably requested.
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Proven experience in resource and curriculum development, preferably in the education or related sector.
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Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
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Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) and other relevant software.
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A strong interest in political and media literacy, civic engagement, and addressing online harms.
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Ability to work independently and proactively, taking initiative to solve problems.
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Familiarity with online learning platforms and virtual communication tools.
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A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, social sciences, communications) is preferred.
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Strong writing skills are desirable.
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Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Personal Attributes:
You are adept at working on fast-paced projects with multiple stakeholders. You possess outstanding planning skills, enabling you to work effectively under pressure, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet targets and deadlines. You have a clear eye for detail and extensive experience in developing learning materials, training resources, and educational content for digital campaigns, schools and colleges.
Above all, you understand the resource needs required by schools, sixth forms, and further education colleges. You can build strong relationships with teachers and support staff, and you excel at networking, negotiating, persuading, and problem-solving, all while remaining flexible to meet the needs of teachers and practitioners. You have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
This position requires an enhanced DBS check, provided by SOUK, in accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding policies.
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Unlimited Leave.
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Work Abroad Scheme.
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Opportunity to be part of an impactful project addressing critical societal challenges.
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Collaborative and supportive working environment with an international team.
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Professional development opportunities.
To ensure everyone is given the tools to understand how their government works and how to identify disinformation for themselves.

Events Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary range: £26,038-£26,675 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
Based: South Kensington, London SW7
The Position
As part of a small team, the Events Assistant will support the Venue Hire team with general administrative tasks, sales, planning and delivery of events and exhibitions for external venue hire clients as well as support Society colleagues with internal event planning.
The Society offers the hire of the Ondaatje Theatre and associated rooms to individuals and commercial, educational, and not-for-profit organisations for small-scale meetings, seminars, evening lectures, large daytime conferences, receptions and weddings. The net income from this business provides essential support for the Society’s charitable activities.
The post holder will primarily be expected to provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the Venue Hire team. This includes communication in writing, on the phone, by email and in person with clients; setting up Collections showcase displays; filing; database input (room booking system); displays; customer invoicing; and other administrative support to enable a smooth and efficient office.
They will also help to sell, organise and facilitate aspects of a small number of events, including liaison with associated contractors, and act as a point of contact for clients in the lead up to, and on the day of, an event.
The Society
The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.
The Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning – supporting education, teaching, research, professional practice and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography and providing advice to policymakers.
The Society has an international membership of approximately 16,000, 31 specialist research groups, and a programme of activities that extends far beyond its membership to broad engagement with more than three million people per year. Over 200 lectures, conferences and other events are organised each year including a major four-day Annual Conference, a programme of popular lectures, professional development for geographers, and policy-related discussions.
The Society also publishes, under contract, scholarly journals and the popular Geographical magazine. It empowers others through a programme of grant-giving in support of research, fieldwork and expeditions, and teaching. The Society’s information resources include its historic geographical Collections of maps, images, books, manuscript archives and artefacts.
The Society offers professional accreditation to members through Chartered Geographer status.
The Society is based in a listed building in its own grounds in Kensington opposite Hyde Park, and operates nine regional branches in the UK and two overseas. There are 57 permanent staff, together with temporary, and volunteer staff.
Applicants are strongly recommended to familiarise themselves with the current work of the Society set out on our website.
Salary, Details and Benefits
This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months. The salary range for this post is £26,038-£26,675 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. The post is based in Kensington, London.
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
- 35-hour working week with Flexi time, dependent on the business needs.
- Option to work from home one or two days a week, dependent on the event schedule.
- 25 days annual leave per annum plus public bank holidays.
- Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave
- allowance.
- Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
- Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
- Corporate eye care vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.
Applications must be received by 9.30 am Monday 20 October.
Interviews are planned to take place in the week commencing 27 October.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.
No agencies please.
The essentials …
- Permanent, full-time
- £29,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
- Hybrid working with weekly commuting to our London office
What you’ll be doing …
The post-holder will serve as social media manager, overseeing the Society’s social media accounts, and contributing to the maintenance and effectiveness of the Society’s other key digital communications channels such as our newsletter and website. They will support the Society’s Web Manager with content sourcing and webpage creation for the Geological Society’s website and newsletter, sent to around 11,000 subscribers.
Overall responsibilities / requirements …
The post-holder will be responsible for implementing the Society’s broader communications strategy, and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop communications outputs that further the Society’s mission and ensure communications content is current, coherent and comprehensive.
The Digital Communications Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering dynamic digital content to inform, engage, and motivate diverse audiences, helping to raise awareness of the Geological Society’s work. The role will ensure a consistent voice across social media, websites, and email communications to enhance visibility, strengthen member and stakeholder engagement.
Social Media
- Act as Social Media Manager – leading on oversight of the Society’s social media accounts (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn) – with responsibility for implementing our social media strategy in line with the Society’s wider
- communications strategy.
- Leading on daily activity across social media platforms, identifying and proactively pursuing opportunities for storytelling and engagement.
- Managing quality and consistency of content created by the Society’s wider social media contributors' group.
- Ensure that the Society’s social media accounts confirm to visual branding and in-house style and train other users and contributors as required.
Website
- Support with the maintenance and development of our websites including sourcing, managing and formatting images, copy, videos, resources and links.
- Supporting stakeholders with website design and content management, prioritising UX and website performance.
Newsletters
- Manage contributions and edit material for the Society’s email newsletters.
- Track and report on newsletter performance
Campaigns and content creation
- Creation of engaging, accessible, innovative and inclusive digital content to promote The Geological Society activity such as social media campaigns, news posts, articles, case studies, infographics, images, videos and blogs.
- Filming, photographing, creating, and scheduling organic and paid digital media content to increase our reach and build influence on digital platforms.
- Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to communicate impactful, person-centred stories from across the geoscience community, including supporting the wider Society staff team and stakeholders with a variety of digital content projects.
- Source and manage images and produce graphics in accordance with Society branding and relevant permissions requirements for use across digital media.
General
- Staying up to date with the latest trends, innovations and practices in digital communications and website management.
- Utilise analytics to assess the effectiveness of digital communications efforts, making data-driven improvements, and horizon scanning for emerging digital innovations to enhance engagement.
- Maintaining The Geological Society's brand identity across our digital channels.
What we’re looking for …
Essential
- Proven experience of working with digital communications channels, including managing and sourcing of content for social media.
- Excellent time management and ability to work to deadlines, prioritising work accordingly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with high levels of attention to detail.
- Experience creating graphics, editing images, and with planning, delivering and tracking the impact of digital campaigns.
Desirable
- Geoscience background or experience working in science communication.
- Experience using analytics platforms to understand digital content performance e.g. GA4, Hotjar, Fathom, Hootsuite.
- Ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders of varying digital experience.
- A good understanding of copyright and permissions, specifically in relation to visual or digital media.
- Experience with Meta Business, Umbraco, Adestra, or Adobe Creative Suite or Affinity.
- Experience working with brand guidelines.
A bit about us …
The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just over 50 staff at its offices in London and Bath. Our London office is situated in the beautiful London hotspot of Piccadilly in Burlington House, just next door to The Royal Academy.
As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture and offer a range of benefits to our staff including:
- 25 days basic holiday entitlement you start, increasing up to 30 days with continued service (pro-rated for part-time staff)
- Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year
- Contributary pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling
- Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family
- Discounts and recognitions scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket Loan scheme
- Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes
- Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions
- Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff
The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
How to apply …
To apply for this position, click the 'Apply' button above to go through to our website, where you'll find full information on how to apply.
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