Communications Officer - IPNEd
We are looking for a Communications Officer to join the IPNEd Secretariat. This role will lead our internal and external communications, including copywriting, content creation, sharing and monitoring across all our communications channels.
About IPNEd
The International Parliamentary Network for Education (IPNEd) works to mobilise the political leadership necessary to accelerate the delivery of quality education for all.
As the first and only global parliamentary network dedicated to education, IPNEd seeks to grow and deepen political understanding of and commitment to quality education for all.
To do this, we work with parliamentarians individually and in groups at the national, regional, and global levels.
The Network consists of more than 500 parliamentarians from around the world who are committed to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 - Quality Education - by increasing funding, improving learning, especially foundational early-grade literacy and math skills, and advancing global educational equity.
About Results UK
Results UK hosts the IPNEd Secretariat.
Results UK seeks to make change in the world by utilising a combination of grassroots, parliamentary, and policy advocacy to create the public and political will to end poverty.
Alongside IPNEd, Results UK hosts another organisation, Send My Friend to School, the UK’s umbrella body for organisations working on global education.
Role Description
The IPNEd Secretariat’s role is to ensure that IPNEd members can exercise their unique functions as Members of Parliament as effectively as possible to accelerate educational progress. Timely and effective internal and external communication is central to this work.
We are looking for a proactive and skilled Communications Officer to lead the delivery of content to expand IPNEd’s reach, grow audiences, and drive meaningful engagement with MPs and our wider stakeholders.
You will develop and implement strategies to strengthen IPNEd’s communications channels, collaborate with our partners to design and implement communication strategies, and support our global priorities.
The role also involves supporting internal communications with our parliamentary membership, including maintaining our membership database.
You will also monitor the performance of our communications efforts, identifying and testing ways to improve reach and engagement to ensure continuous improvement and impact.
We are looking for someone who can be proactive, efficient, and flexible in supporting all aspects of IPNEd's internal and external communications. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment in which you will play a central role in identifying and responding to external developments.
This post will offer unparalleled opportunities to contribute to policy and advocacy in support of global education and to develop knowledge of policy development, advocacy, and the particular roles of members of parliament in delivering change.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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Content Creation
Develop written and visual content, including blog posts, newsletters, social media posts, press releases, infographics, and videos.
Tell strategic stories that highlight the importance of education and profile the work and impact of members of parliament in accelerating educational progress.
Draft op-eds, speeches, and press releases to shape conversations and advance IPNEd’s mission.
Lead on the development and publication of regular and occasional email newsletters and general emails.
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Media Relations
Monitor external media and use this to inform IPNEd's external communications.
Build and maintain relationships with external media and other organisations, identifying opportunities to collaborate and to pitch content.
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Digital Communications
Manage the organisation's website, including development, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Implement and oversee digital communications channels, including our presence on X, Bluesky, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Develop and produce performance data and reports for digital channels.
Use performance data to test new approaches to communications.
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Strategic Planning & Collaboration
Contribute to and implement communications and external engagement strategies.
Work closely with the Executive Director and Senior Policy & Advocacy Adviser to identify content and engagement opportunities.
Represent IPNEd in meetings with Network members and external partner organisations, building strong working relationships.
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General
Maintaining systems necessary to support effective communications, including member, supporter and partner databases.
Supporting the Secretariat with research and writing.
The post-holder may be required to travel internationally.
The post-holder will also carry out other duties as necessary.
Essential skills and experience
All candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Proven experience in a communications role within the not-for-profit, international development, or advocacy sectors.
Strong written communication skills, with proven experience drafting press releases, articles, comment pieces, blogs and social media posts.
Proven ability to craft engaging written, visual, and multimedia content for digital platforms.
Strong understanding of social media analytics to drive up engagement and increase our online visibility.
Familiarity with digital content tools (e.g. Adobe Suite, Canva).
Skilled in managing websites, email marketing, and content management systems (e.g. Mailchimp, Squarespace).
Experience of working with parliamentarians or in public affairs, campaigning or advocacy work in either a paid or voluntary environment, preferably in the context of international development or education.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with a wide range of people.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
Willingness and flexibility to work across a range of tasks and activities.
Personal attributes
A passion for politics, international development, and global education.
Self-starting, highly organised, and able to manage multiple tasks.
Confident and willing to initiate contact and discussion with parliamentarians and officials.
Able to respond flexibly to changing priorities, and to both set and work to deadlines.
A good team worker who enjoys supporting other members of a team and working together for common objectives.
Willingness to work in an all-party, politically neutral organisation and to work enthusiastically with members of all political parties.
Willingness and ability to travel outside the UK.
Ability to quickly absorb information.
Desirable criteria
Ability to speak a second UN language: French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Results UK is an equal opportunity employer.
Results UK is opposed to discrimination in employment as well as in society, politics and the economy, and seeks to avoid discrimination in its own employment and recruitment of staff and volunteers. We will not discriminate on grounds of creed, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We positively welcome the contributions of people from a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and abilities, recognising the value that different perspectives bring to the organisation. As part of this commitment, we aim to attract and retain high-calibre staff of all backgrounds by offering a range of people-centred policies to support our staff, including options to work from home, flexible working and agile contracts, training and professional development opportunities, and membership of the disability confidence scheme. Further information about these is available on request.
As an organisation, we are committed to ensuring that our recruitment policies and processes are inclusive, equitable, and fair.
Personnel policies are available on request.
Salary, benefits, and other key information
IPNEd is hosted by Results UK. The line manager for this role will be IPNEd’s Senior Policy & Advocacy Adviser.
1. Starting date
The position is available immediately, and is offered as an initial 12-month contract with the intention of being extended if funding permits.
2. Salary
This role is graded at Results Professional Level Two with a salary of £32,785 per annum.
3. Hours of work
This is a full time role 35 hours a week. These hours will be worked as agreed with the line manager, but some flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the job. There is no paid overtime, but Results UK offers a flexitime system for all staff.
4. Holidays
25 days per year plus bank holidays. Holidays increase by one day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days. Holidays are earned in arrears.
5. Notice Period and Probationary Period
This role has a one-month notice period. The employee will have a probationary period of three months, during which time the notice period is one week.
6. Location
The post is a hybrid role with the expectation that the postholder can work from Results’ office at Clarence Centre for Enterprise and Innovation, 6 St George’s Circus, London, SE1 6FE when required.
Currently, most Results UK staff are combining working from home with time in the office.
7. Travel
Occasional International travel will be required. The post holder must be able and willing to travel to Global North and Global South countries.
8. Additional Benefits
Staff joining Results are automatically enrolled in our company pension scheme unless they choose to opt out. A legally mandated minimum employee contribution applies, and all employee contributions to the pension are matched 1:1 by Results up to a maximum of 5% of gross salary.
Staff may receive a tax-efficient loan for the purchase of a bike, through which the final price of the cycle is lower than on the market.
Staff may receive a loan for the purchase of a travel season ticket.
Recruitment Process
Applications should be made using our online application portal using the apply now button above.
As part of the process you will be asked to submit:
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A CV.
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A covering letter setting out how you meet the selection criteria.
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Examples of previous communication products that you have been responsible for before. This should be provided as a separate document with the content shared as you see fit, but could include links to material available online.
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The application deadline is midnight on Friday, the 19th of June 2026.
First-round interviews will be held online on the 25th and 26th of June.
Registered Charity
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Our mission is to create the public and political will to end poverty by enabling people to exercise their own personal and political power for change
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About Orbis UK
Orbis UK is an affiliate of Orbis International, an eye care charity that transforms lives through the prevention and treatment of avoidable blindness and visual impairment.
Over 1.1 billion people live with vision loss in the world today. Yet for a staggering 90% of these people, visual impairment is treatable or could have been prevented.
At Orbis we work to change this injustice by providing treatment to thousands of people each year, training new generations of eye health-workers, and leading cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs that restore sight. Our vision is a world where communities strive together in the fight to save sight, and no-one is needlessly blind.
Orbis UK (Orbis Charitable Trust) is a registered charity in the UK and raises income from funders across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, towards our global commitment to eliminate avoidable blindness. In 2025, the UK team raised £10m. These funds supported 18 projects across 8 countries. With these funds we delivered 9,908 training sessions for health workers, enabled 469,287 eye screenings, 37,378 treatments and delivered 2.5m doses of antibiotics to tackle trachoma.
Our ambition is to grow our income consistently over £10 million per year within the next five years.
About the role
Orbis UK is offering the role of Senior Finance Officer, as the organisation seeks to grow and build on past successes to reach its target of achieving £10m income in the next 5 years.
This role is vital in order to support a highly performing group of staff as we seek to transform lives through the prevention and treatment of blindness. This role will sit within the Finance Team, which is responsible for the day-to-day finance operations of the organisation supporting both the Finance Manager and the Director of Finance and Operations in processing payments, payroll, journals, bank reconciliations and other key financial tasks needed for the successful running of a small international charity.
This is an ideal role for someone who has an appetite for growth in their skills and knowledge and who has an aptitude for process and structure, which is critical when helping to manage the resources of an organisation, ensuring financial discipline and effective controls are maintained throughout. This role would be perfect for any candidate looking to further their career in finance and accountancy and you will be supported by a team of experienced accountants to guide and train you as well as provide you with plenty of development and learning opportunities, especially in pursuit of an accountancy qualification.
Working within a team where new ideas are promoted and encouraged under an experienced Finance Manager, this role provides the perfect opportunity for the postholder to take ownership and make demonstrable change within a thriving international NGO.
We are looking for someone who has excellent, demonstrable financial acumen and experience, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, who can demonstrate an ability to learn with a thirst for new ideas. A high degree of IT proficiency is important as the organisation seeks to use technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to work more effectively for the achievement of growth in the organisation. Knowledge of the NGO sector is desirable, but we are open to applications from across disciplines and expertise if you can demonstrate your aptitude for the role with a hunger to learn. Applications from candidates seeking to work part time (30 hours per week) will be considered for the right candidate, which can be worked flexibly.
The main responsibilities of this role are:
- To provide effective financial support to the Finance team and the wider organisation to ensure the smooth running of the charity.
- To ensure business continuity is maintained through the management of the purchase ledger function, including BACS, online banking payments and the review of expenses and credit card payments, payroll, income and bank reconciliations and other key tasks needed to ensure financial reporting can be made on schedule and in line with statutory, audit and trustee deadlines.
- To be organised, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage a changing workload.
Benefits of working for Orbis UK
Before completion of probation:
- Competitive Salary benchmarked annually
- Minimum 25 days holiday pro-rated increasing with length of service
- Life Assurance Policy (4 x salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- E-learning Courses
- Social Activities
- Flexitime
- Free Sight test
After completion of probation:
- Matched employer pension contribution up to a maximum of 10% of basic salary
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice scheme
- Contribution to cost of new prescription glasses
- Possibility of an overseas project visit after 3 years’ service
Application and interviews
Closing Date: 11th June 2026
First Interviews: 19th and 22nd June 2026
Second Interviews: TBC
Start Date: ASAP
All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to reply to all applications, so if you haven’t heard from us by June 18th 2026, your application has not been successful. We reserve the right to close applications early, if we receive enough applications that meet the criteria for the role so we would encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Our Values
At Orbis we look to attract inspiring and motivated people to help fight blindness in communities around the world. Experience is vital to any application but over and above this we are looking for individuals who share our values. Our values of Accountability, Commitment, Innovation, Integrity and Equity are the thread that connect our global team across geographies, languages, job functions, and time zones. The Orbis values reflect the way we - as an organisation and as individuals - approach problems and communicate with each other.
Our Vision
To transform lives through the prevention and treatment of blindness
Our Mission
With out network of partners, we mentor, train and inspire local teams so they can save sight in their communities.
Equal opportunities
Orbis UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any suitably qualified persons. We operate an anonymised recruitment procedure so that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. This aims to ensure all applicants are assessed solely on the strength of their application and not be affected by unconscious bias or confirmation bias. Orbis UK acknowledges and recognises the disadvantages and barriers people from underrepresented and socially diverse groups face in the workforce. Orbis UK is committed to addressing this issue and we strongly encourage those from underrepresented and socially diverse groups (Black and Ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates with disabilities) to apply.
Safeguarding
Orbis UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks. Orbis UK is also a member of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
Application is via curriculum vitae and covering letter, via the Charity Jobs Website where applications will be kept anonymous to ensure a fair selection process. Enquiries about the role can be made by contacting us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role
This is no ordinary desk job. As a Programmes Officer, you will play a key role in supporting HRF’s humanitarian and development programmes, helping secure vital funding and coordinating projects that create meaningful impact for vulnerable communities worldwide.
Working closely with field teams, donors, and partners, you will contribute to programme development, grant management, reporting, and strategic coordination across multiple country programmes. The role also includes opportunities for international travel to field locations, offering direct exposure to the communities and projects you support.
What You'll Be Doing
Under the management of the Head of International Programmes (HQ-based), the Programmes Officer will support the development and implementation of HRF’s programmes, with a strong focus on programme coordination, donor engagement, and fundraising. Key responsibilities include:
Grant Acquisition and Donor Coordination
- Develop concept notes, proposals, budgets, logical frameworks, and situation analyses.
- Identify new funding opportunities through donor platforms, clusters, and networking.
- Coordinate with colleagues to gather data required for proposal development.
- Represent HRF at relevant meetings and networking events.
- Coordinate with the marketing department to support project visibility.
Grant and Programme Management
- Review contracts, MOUs, and project documentation.
- Support project teams throughout the project cycle.
- Ensure projects comply with donor requirements, work plans, and budgets.
- Maintain communication with field offices, donors, and sector focal points.
- Lead the development of narrative and financial donor reports.
- Support donor visits, meetings, and external communications.
- Act as a focal point between HQ, donors, and field teams.
- Support MEAL teams in tracking project indicators.
- Ensure programme quality in line with HRF policies and SOPs.
Organisational Strategy and Growth
- Support the development and revision of organisational policies.
- Assist in supervising volunteers and interns.
- Support recruitment processes, particularly for field offices.
- Promote cross-learning and collaboration within the programmes department.
- Contribute to country-level strategic planning.
- Deliver staff capacity-building support where required.
Administrative Work
- Maintain and update HRF databases and records.
- Ensure proposal submission documents are accurate and submitted on time.
- Maintain organised and up-to-date files and documentation.
Who we're looking for
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field; master’s degree desirable.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of the humanitarian or development sector.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with strong report-writing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Willingness to travel internationally when required.
- Right to live and work in the UK.
- Familiarity with the UK charity sector is desirable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.