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You will play a key role in leading the day–to–day delivery of the service, providing effective management and leadership to a team of Early Help support workers and Early Help Development Workers. As the Service Manager, you will be required to work in partnership with the Operational Manager to support the strategic development of the integrated service offer for children and families living in the West of Birmingham. You will be required to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and actively engage in local and district meetings and with Birmingham Childrens Trust. As the Service Manager, you will be working as a part of a management team and be accountable for the quality standards in the service, building and sustaining professional relationships with all stakeholders.You will play a key role in leading the day–to–day delivery of the service, providing effective management and leadership to a team of Early Help support workers and Early Help Development Workers. As the Service Manager, you will be required to work in partnership with the Operational Manager to support the strategic development of the integrated service offer for children and families living in the West of Birmingham. You will be required to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and actively engage in local and district meetings and with Birmingham Childrens Trust. As the Service Manager, you will be working as a part of a management team and be accountable for the quality standards in the service, building and sustaining professional relationships with all stakeholders. 

Networks for Nature spans c60 square miles from the River Dee to the River Mersey, including Chester and Ellesmere Port. This is a collaborative partnership project working with Cheshire West and Chester Council, The Land Trust, Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Canal and River Trust, and Sustrans with the aim to drive nature recovery in a mixed-use landscape, creating diverse habitats for species to thrive now and for years to come. We will empower communities to have an active role in conservation action and stewardship and will focus on making nature more accessible to and inclusive for everyone to enable connection and improve wellbeing. To find out more about Networks for Nature visit Networks For Nature | Conservation at Chester Zoo.

As a Wildlife and Wellbeing Officer, you’ll work closely with the Wildlife and Wellbeing Assistant Manager and Networks for Nature project staff to engage and empower communities to make a real impact on conservation efforts and to improve access to nature. You will support with maintaining and establishing community relationships, supporting the development and delivery of a programme of wildlife and wellbeing activities and supporting in building the capacity of community groups, community leaders and other stakeholders within the Networks for Nature project area. You will deliver a broad range of activities, including Family Wildlife Clubs, Wildlife and Wellbeing Clubs, Community Action Days, activities linked to Green Social Prescribing (GSP), GSP workshops for healthcare professionals and activity stands within community settings. You will also actively promote and develop community network links.

Due to the working rota of 10 days in 14 and working every other weekend, there will be some cross-over between the activities delivered within this role and the Community Volunteer Officer role.

We’re looking for someone who can:
 

• Activity Planning & Delivery: Help plan and run a broad programme of wildlife and wellbeing activities to community groups, including Family Wildlife Clubs, Wildlife and Wellbeing Clubs, Conservation Action Days, activities linked to Green Social Prescribing (GSP), GSP workshops for healthcare professionals and activity stands at community events. Effectively adapting each activity to meet the needs of each group.

• Community Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with community groups to support their continued participation in the project and commitment to creating habitats for UK Wildlife. Including administrative support, dealing with queries via email and telephone and attending meetings, consultations and networking events.

• Content Creation: Research and contribute to the development of resources and new engagement activities designed to support participation in the Networks for Nature project.

• Measuring Impact: Work closely with the Wildlife and Wellbeing Assistant Manager to support in the delivery of an evaluation programme for the Networks for Nature project, including collection and collation of data from project participants, initial analysis of results and presenting findings to key stakeholders.

• Safety & Risk Assessments: With support from the Wildlife and Wellbeing Assistant Manager, ensure that all activities are safe and appropriately risk assessed.

• Developing Expertise: Proactively develop own expertise as a conservation educator, focused on community engagement, UK wildlife and nature and wellbeing.

 

What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?

Well, where do we start? Here goes…

We’re a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.

As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of nearly 500 permanent and 500 seasonal team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.

Our working environment could not be more different from a typical office – where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?

The Package
 

• Temporary contract until 30th September 2028

• 35 hours per week

• Salary £23,187.50

• The postholder will work 10 days over 14, working every other weekend and with two regular days off in the week

• 33 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (pro rota)

• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family

• Cycle to work scheme

• Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme

• Discounted gym membership

• Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks

• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9% 

Our Requirements:
 

• An understanding & affinity to the organisation’s mission, vision & values, with a strong interest in the conservation of UK nature.

• Experience delivering educational and wellbeing focused activities with a range of different audiences across a variety of ages and needs, preferably within an environmental education or conservation focused organisation.

• Experience presenting to audiences.

• Experience developing quality resources for learning.

• Experience of delivering activities/training with a range of audiences.

• Sound working knowledge of computer software systems e.g. Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent communication and literacy skills including by phone, face to face and via email/online discussion boards

• Excellent time management, administration and planning skills.

• Experience of working in a busy office environment as part of a team & on own initiative

• Full driving licence
 

Although not essential, the following would be desirable:
 

• Knowledge and understanding of the health and wellbeing benefits of accessing nature and the models used to deliver these benefits.

• Experience working with audiences with special educational needs and/or mental health challenges and/or socio economically deprived.

• Experience working collaboratively with community partners.

• Experience monitoring and evaluating engagement activities in a community context.

Due to the nature of the organisation and the role, this post is subject to a DBS check.

Ready to step into a national leadership role - and make an immediate impact?

Centre for Mental Health is seeking a highly experienced policy leader for a 6–9 month interim role at the heart of our organisation. We need someone who can operate confidently at senior level from day one.

You will:

• Lead and direct our national policy and campaigning work

• Translate robust research into influential, high-impact policy proposals

• Represent the Centre with ministers, parliamentarians and senior stakeholders

• Provide strategic oversight to the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

• Contribute as a full member of our leadership team

We’re looking for someone with significant experience in a policy environment, deep knowledge of mental health and public policy, and a strong track record of producing influential analysis and building high-level relationships. You’ll be politically astute, credible in national debates, and committed to tackling inequality and promoting antiracism.

This is a great opportunity for an established mental health policy professional to take on a visible, strategic interim leadership role, shaping national conversations and advancing mental health equality at pace.

Please note that interviews will be held in person at our London office on Thursday 19th March 2026.

If you have the experience and confidence, with a readiness to deliver on the Centre's vision of mental health equality for all, we’d love to hear from you.

About We Care Home Improvements (WECHI) 

​WE Care Home Improvements (WECHI) is a well-established home improvement agency dedicated to helping older, disabled and vulnerable people live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes. Working across Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) and Gloucestershire, we deliver vital minor adaptations, ramp installations and handy person services funded by commissioners as well as self-funded customers.

We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Handy Person Operations to lead our Customer Service and Maintenance Technician teams. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a pivotal leadership role with overall accountability for service delivery, operational performance and growth across our Handy Person contracts. You will ensure seamless coordination between frontline support and technicians on the ground, shaping an outstanding customer experience from first contact to job completion.
 

​Abou the role 

What you'll do 

• Lead and manage the Customer Service Team (including the Deputy) and Maintenance Technician Team, ensuring high performance and collaboration.
• Oversee the effective delivery of minor adaptation services across Bristol and B&NES, and the ramp service in Gloucestershire, meeting commissioner requirements and service standards.
• Manage end-to-end workflow between customer service and technicians, ensuring timely scheduling and efficient job completion.
• Take ownership of service performance, financial targets (cost, income, volume) and budget management, monitoring and explaining variances.
• Drive continuous improvement, resolving operational and health & safety challenges alongside the Head of Service Delivery and Senior Technical Officer.
• Oversee risk assessments, method statements and staff training to ensure safe, compliant working practices.
• Own and manage key operational systems (including EPIX), phone system settings, stock control, fleet compliance (DVLA checks, insurance, MOTs) and supplier relationships.
• Lead pricing reviews and ensure best value from suppliers and partners.
• Manage complaints from start to resolution, ensuring a positive customer outcome.
• Represent WECHI at commissioner meetings and stakeholder events, maintaining strong relationships with partners including housing associations and commissioners.
• Lead data collection, ED&I reporting and performance analysis to inform business planning and growth.
• Identify and develop new Handy Person service opportunities, supporting regional growth and innovation.

​​Who we're looking for

• An experienced operational leader with a track record of managing service delivery teams.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets and performance targets.
• A confident communicator who can build effective partnerships with commissioners, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A collaborative leader who motivates and supports teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred services.
• Committed to health & safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Passionate about delivering services that promote independence, wellbeing and dignity.

​​Why join us?

• Make a tangible difference in the lives of older and vulnerable people across our region.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment where your leadership truly matters.
• Help shape and grow an essential community service with real impact.
• Receive a competitive salary (£37,000 – £40,000 depending on skills and experience) plus generous benefits and development opportunities.
• Work directly with senior leadership, influencing strategy and service innovation.

​​Additional information​​

• To download the full Job Description and Person Specification: Head of Handy Person Operation JD_2025.pdf
• ​To apply, please submit your CV and a supportive statement (not more than two pages) telling us why you are the right person for this role.
• ​Application deadline: Sunday 15 March 2026 (11:30pm)
• Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly encouraged.
• Interviews: Week commencing 16 March (mid-end week) and beginning of week commencing 23 March.​

Disclaimer: ​We Care Home Improvements is unable to offer sponsorship or take over the sponsorship of employment visas at this time. All applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK without restriction.

About The Role

This is a brilliant opportunity to join the Royal British Legion as our Head of Fundraising Planning on a 12-month maternity cover. It’s a key role within our Fundraising Leadership Team, working closely with the Director of Fundraising to make sure all of our fundraising activity is properly joined up, well planned and set up to deliver sustainable growth. You’ll shape how our products, campaigns and supporter journeys fit together, ensuring we’re clear on priorities and focused on the areas that will make the biggest difference.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

We’re looking for someone who genuinely understands the UK fundraising landscape and has experience operating at a senior, strategic level. You’ll be confident turning strategy into practical, deliverable plans and bringing people with you along the way. Leading a team you’ll create clarity around roles and priorities, balance ambition with compliance and governance, and make sure we’re using data and insight to guide decisions. This role is as much about influence and collaboration as it is about planning, you’ll work closely with colleagues across fundraising and the wider organisation to align activity and maximise impact.

If you’re someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, spotting opportunities for growth and building high-performing teams, this is a fantastic chance to step into a visible leadership role within a well-known national charity. It’s an opportunity to make a real impact over the next 12 months, shaping how fundraising comes together and helping us continue to deliver for the Armed Forces community.

You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Private Healthcare
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. 

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Terms and Conditions:

1. Support Women in Prison to influence policy makers to reduce the unnecessary criminalisation of women and improving the rights of women in the criminal justice system
2. Ensuring women with Lived Experience are at the heart Women in Prison’s policy and public affairs work
3. Political analysis and monitoring
4. Supporting the wider work of the Policy and Public Affairs Team

• Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement
• Requires the right to work in the UK
• Is subject to a basic DBS check

Ready to step into a role where your skills drive growth, impact, and real change? Love connecting people with growth opportunities? Be part of a team that transforms leadership across the UK’s health and care system!
 
This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-led health and care charity as their Participant Engagement Lead, supporting the growth of impactful leadership and organisational development programmes across the UK health and care system.
 
This role would suit someone who enjoys building trusted relationships, nurturing enquiries into confirmed bookings, and being at the heart of a thoughtful, high-quality participant experience from first contact through to onboarding.
 
If you have previous experience in participant recruitment, admissions, membership engagement or programme coordination - particularly within a membership, charitable or public service setting - this could be the role for you!
 
Role: Participant Engagement Lead
Organisation Type: Health and care charity
Salary/Rate: £23 – £26 per hour
Working Arrangements: Hybrid – 2 days per week in London office
Employment Type: Temporary position
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Duration: 3 - 6 months approx..
Closing Date: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications encouraged!
 
The Role:
 
As the Participant Engagement Lead, you’ll play a central part in growing enrolment across my client’s leadership development programmes. You will lead the full participant recruitment journey, from initial enquiry through to onboarding, ensuring a thoughtful, high-quality experience for every prospective participant.
 
Your responsibilities will include:
 

• Acting as the primary point of contact for prospective participants across open programmes
• Proactively nurturing enquiries and guiding individuals through to enrolment
• Managing the full application and admissions cycle using a new system
• Coordinating virtual interviews and communicating outcomes promptly
• Overseeing onboarding, invoicing, ticketing and participant communications
• Maintaining accurate recruitment metrics and reporting against targets
• Collaborating with marketing colleagues to align campaigns with recruitment goals
• Contributing to promotional messaging and ensuring programme information is accurate across channels
• Working closely with programme leads to ensure seamless handover from recruitment to delivery
• Identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance recruitment processes

 
About You:
 
You’ll bring experience in recruitment, participant engagement, membership, admissions or programme-focused roles, with a track record of guiding enquiries through to successful enrolment while balancing relationship-building with achieving targets.
 
You’ll also have:
 

• Experience handling high-volume enquiries with professionalism and responsiveness
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously
• Confidence with data, reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a warm and persuasive tone
• Strong CRM/database experience and high attention to accuracy
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work cross-functionally
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and comfort working in a changing environment
• Experience within health, social care, leadership development or mission-led organisations would be advantageous, but not essential.

 
Why Apply?
 
This is a genuinely pivotal role within a respected and purpose-driven organisation working to improve health and care outcomes across the UK. You’ll have the chance to shape a new recruitment approach, build meaningful relationships with professionals committed to improving public services, and contribute directly to the growth of a leadership development portfolio with national impact.
If you’re motivated by achieving targets, delivering excellent customer experience and making a difference through people development, this is a role where your impact will be seen and felt.
 
Interested?
 
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications are encouraged.
Apply now to be part of a mission-led organisation dedicated to strengthening leadership across the UK health and care system.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Ready to take on a Project Manager role where your work supports meaningful, system-wide impact?
 
This is a great opportunity to join a respected, purpose-driven national health and care organisation as their Project Manager (Government-Funded Projects), supporting the delivery of leadership programmes and commissioned projects across England and the devolved nations.
 
This role would suit someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complex programmes, strengthening governance processes, and working with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality, audit-ready projects.
If you have previous experience in project management – particularly within a non-profit, membership body, health, or wider public-sector setting – this could be the role for you!
 
Role: Project Manager – Government-Funded Projects
Organisation Type: National Health & Care Non-Profit
Salary/Rate: £23 - £26 per hour
Working Arrangements: Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the London office
Employment Type: Temporary position
Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Duration: 3-6 months approx.
Closing Date: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications encouraged!
 
The Role:
 
As the Project Manager, you’ll play a central part in enabling the successful delivery of government-funded programmes and leadership initiatives operating across multiple UK nations.
You’ll ensure projects are well-planned, transparent, compliant, and delivered to a high standard — supporting strong governance, financial oversight, and effective stakeholder engagement throughout.
 
Your responsibilities will include:
 

• Designing and maintaining project structures, documentation, and delivery timelines
• Managing risks, dependencies, and governance processes to ensure audit readiness
• Supporting budgeting processes, tracking expenditure, and assisting with forecasting
• Preparing clear, high-quality internal and external reporting
• Acting as a key liaison for commissioners, partners, suppliers, and internal teams
• Coordinating operational delivery of events and programme activities
• Supporting evaluation activity, feedback collation, and light-touch research tasks

 
About You:
 

• Proven experience in project management within government-funded or public-sector contexts
• Experience developing and implementing administrative and financial processes, including budget monitoring
• Confidence managing governance documentation and compliance frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A highly organised, methodical approach with strong attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and professionalism
• A collaborative, relationship-focused working style
• A project management qualification or familiarity with central government or devolved nation contracts would be advantageous, but strong demonstrable experience is key.

 
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to contribute to work that supports system improvement at a national level, within a values-led organisation committed to high standards, collaboration, and impact.
You’ll gain exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder programmes while working in a supportive, professional environment that values thoughtful delivery and continuous improvement.
 
Interested?
 
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications are encouraged.
Apply now to be part of a purpose-driven organisation delivering impactful, nationally commissioned programmes.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We are looking for an experienced educator to join our small yet committed and supportive peace education team to focus on developing the quality and quantity of Peer Mediation across Britain.  

In this role, you will:

• deliver high quality Peer Mediation Train the Trainer courses for adults
• support the development of Peer Mediation practice in secondary and specialist school settings
• develop opportunities for children and young people to gain accreditation for their work as Peer Mediators
• support the development and sharing of high-quality Peer Mediation resources
• play an active role in other aspects of the peace education team’s work, creating new content and resources for educators, and networking to promote peace education.

Contract: Fixed-term contract for one year with the possibility of extension, subject to funding.

Hours: Part-time, up to 28 hours per week, worked across four days.

Location: Based at our offices in Leeds (LS2) or London (NW1), or at home if you do not live within reasonable commuting distance of these locations. Office based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement. Significant travel to different parts of Britain will be a key part of the role. 

For further details and to apply, please visit our website. 

Closing date: Midday on Thursday 5 March 2026.

Interviews: Thursday 19 March 2026, in person at Friends House, London.

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

Ready to take on a Project and Delivery Manager role where your work supports a meaningful cause?
 
This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation in the education and research space as a Project and Delivery Manager, supporting the delivery of important research projects that inform educational initiatives and improve outcomes for schools and learners.
 
This role would suit someone who enjoys planning, coordinating, and delivering complex projects, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, and seeing tangible results from their organisational expertise.
If you have previous experience in project delivery and operations, particularly within a membership, non-profit, or education-focused setting -  this could be the role for you!
 
Role: Project and Delivery Manager
Organisation Type: Purpose-led education/research organisation
Salary/Rate: £24 per hour
Working Arrangements: Hybrid, 3.5 days per week, minimum with at least 50% of working days required to be on site.
Location: Slough / Thames Valley region
Employment Type: Temporary position
Duration: 3 Months approx.
Closing Date: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications encouraged!
 
The Role:
 
As the Project and Delivery Manager, you’ll play a central part in ensuring the smooth operational delivery of a portfolio of educational research projects, from surveys and trials to assessments and evaluations.
 
Your responsibilities will include:
 

• Planning, coordinating, and monitoring project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Leading school recruitment and engagement activities to meet project targets.
• Preparing materials, correspondence, and project documentation.
• Supporting internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Training project staff, including coders, markers, and Test Administrators.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring data integrity across multiple systems.
• Managing external suppliers and delivery teams to meet project requirements.

 
About You:
 

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Experienced in supporting or managing projects within professional or non-profit settings.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and tracking multiple workstreams.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Interest in research, education, or programme delivery.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 or project management platforms is desirable.

 
Why Apply?
 
Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to meaningful educational research.
Work on a variety of exciting projects with opportunities to develop and showcase your project management expertise.
Collaborate with a passionate and supportive team while building valuable experience in the non-profit and membership sector.
 
Interested?
 
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged.
Apply now to be part of a dynamic, impact-driven team delivering high-quality research projects.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The Communications Manager plays a key role in increasing the reach, visibility, and impact of the organisation’s work. The post-holder will lead on creating high-quality, audience-focused communications across digital platforms, ensuring all content reflects the organisation’s values, brand, and strategic priorities.

Working closely with colleagues and sector stakeholders, the role involves managing social media, newsletters, and the website; supporting events and campaigns; and communicating the impact of the NBO and NBAS within the newborn and perinatal field. The successful candidate will combine creativity, strong organisational skills, and sector awareness to deliver engaging, relevant, and impactful communications.

Suitability 

This is a part-time, maternity-cover post. We welcome applications from individuals in a range of professional circumstances, and appointment will be based on the candidate who best meets the requirements of the role.

The suggested working pattern is 14–21 hours per week. This could be delivered across 2–3 days, or through shorter hours spread across more days, subject to discussion at interview.

The role may suit a practising clinician seeking to combine this post alongside clinical work, or an individual with communications experience in a health service, voluntary sector, or charity setting.

For more information about the post and informal discussions, please contact Inge Nickell, Director of the Brazelton Centre UK.

Job Description

The following job description provides an overview of the key duties of the role. The post-holder may, on occasion, be required to undertake other reasonable tasks as requested to support the organisation’s work.

1. Digital and Communications Platforms Management

• Social media planning: Develop and follow a social media content plan that includes a range of content types (promotional, engagement, inspirational), reflects the organisation’s strategic goals, and is tailored to the audience’s needs to ensure content is relevant, targeted, and impactful.
• Social media management: Manage the organisation’s social media platforms, including posting, scheduling, and engaging with relevant posts (e.g., commenting, sharing, or reposting where appropriate).
• Email newsletters: Plan, gather, and assemble engaging content (including guest articles) into visually appealing newsletters using Mailchimp, ensuring a mix of news, articles, and resources.
• Website management: Maintain and update the organisation’s WordPress website, including content updates, managing functionalities such as the learning platform and forms, and publishing new content (e.g., blogs). Liaise with website hosts or technical support as needed.
• Email communication: Use email to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders and respond to queries promptly.

2. Sector-Informed Engagement and Initiatives

• Gathering Impact Content: Engage practitioners, managers, and other stakeholders to collect photos, case studies, testimonials, and quotes that demonstrate how the NBO and NBAS are being used in practice and the difference they make. Use this content across social media, newsletters, and the website to showcase the organisation’s impact.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including trainers, champions, international colleagues, bursary awardees, and partner organisations, to support communications activities such as guest articles, talks, and dissemination through their networks.
• Sector awareness: Maintain awareness of developments within the newborn, perinatal, and ‘1001 days’ field (including policy, NHS services, government initiatives, and charitable activities) to ensure communications remain current.
• Awareness campaigns: Support relevant awareness days and weeks throughout the year, primarily via social media, contributing a Brazelton-informed voice to wider sector themes and discussions.
• Baby Communication Week: Plan and deliver Baby Communication Week, the organisation’s annual awareness campaign, ensuring strong thematic focus and high-quality events to maximise educational impact and engagement.
• Strategic initiatives: Support additional initiatives that increase the reach, visibility, and impact of the organisation’s work in line with strategic objectives.

3. Content Creation and Brand Compliance

• Visual content: Use design tools such as Canva to produce visual assets — including graphics, videos, and, on occasion, printed materials such as posters — for social media, newsletters, the website, and events, ensuring all content is visually engaging and aligned with the organisation’s branding.
• Written content: Create written copy for a variety of channels, including newsletters, social media posts and captions, website pages, blogs, and promotional materials, ensuring all content is clear, engaging, and consistent with the organisation’s tone of voice.
• Ensure all communications comply with the organisation’s branding and communications policy, providing guidance and support to team members as required.

4. Events and Programme Administration

•  Online events: Assist with the organisation of Brazelton online events, such as quarterly Inform & Inspire Sessions, including setting up Eventbrite ticketing/booking pages, managing Zoom sessions, recording events, and uploading content to YouTube for catch-up.
•  In-person events: Support the planning and delivery of occasional in-person events, including representing the organisation at external exhibitions and contributing to the Brazelton Centre UK 30th anniversary conference in 2027.
• Bursary schemes: Assist with the administration of annual bursary schemes, including setting up application forms, managing submissions, promoting the schemes, and corresponding with applicants and awardees.

Technical/Digital Skills (Essential)

• Confident using a wide range of digital platforms, with a proven ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new tools and technologies, even if previously unfamiliar.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint), professional email systems, and social media platforms

Desirable - High proficiency in the following tools:

• WordPress – website content management
• Video editing – creating and editing digital content
• Mailchimp (or similar) – email marketing platforms
• Canva – graphic design and visual content creation
• Zoom – virtual meeting and webinar platforms
• Eventbrite – event management and ticketing
• Social media platforms – managing and creating content across channels

Marketing and Communication Skills (Essential)

• Strong understanding of audience-focused communication, with the ability to clearly convey the organisation offerings in a way that meets the needs and interests of potential users and stakeholders.

Careful attention to the organisation’s values, tone of voice, and brand, ensuring all communications reflect these consistently.​

Desirable -

• Experience in a marketing or communications role, with proven ability to develop and deliver highly effective, audience-targeted messaging and campaigns.

Knowledge of Infant-Related Professions and Services (Essential)

• An understanding of the roles and work of infant-related practitioners in the UK, including health visitors, neonatal nurses and therapists, perinatal teams, and midwives, to ensure messaging and content produced is relevant and effective.
• A good knowledge of the Brazelton approach and the NBO and NBAS tools, including their purpose, impact on practice, and contribution to newborn care and the parent-infant relationship.​

Desirable -

•  Trained in the NBO, NBAS, or both, with experience applying them in practice with infants and families.
• Able to confidently communicate about the NBO and NBAS tools in the context of professional practice, service aims, and current developments or campaigns in the field.

Creative and Content Skills (Essential)

• Ability to produce written and visual content with careful attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring all materials are professional and aligned with the organisation’s brand and style.

 Desirable -

•  Skills and experience in graphic design, creating visually engaging and effective content.
• Skills and experience in copywriting, producing clear, compelling, and impactful messaging.

Interpersonal Skills (Essential)

• Conducts oneself in a manner that reflects the organisation’s values: respectful, compassionate, knowledgeable, supportive, and approachable.
• Demonstrates these values in all interactions, including face-to-face, email, and phone communications with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Works effectively as part of a team, contributing one’s unique skills to support shared goals and project success.

Organisational Skills (Essential)

• Excellent time- and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to prioritise effectively, adapt to changing demands, and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

How to Apply and Additional Information

To apply, please submit:

• A CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the person specification

Please send your application to Inge Nickell. 

Deadline: Applications must be received by the end of the day 30th March 2026. Late applications may not be considered.

Assessment: Candidates should demonstrate relevant experience and skills in their CV and cover letter. Some aspects of the person specification, such as interpersonal skills, will be assessed further at interview.

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of professional backgrounds and circumstances, including those seeking part-time, flexible, or portfolio roles.

Interview: Interviews will be held in person at the Brazelton Centre UK office (66 Devonshire Road, Cambridge, CB1 2BL) on the 23rd April 2026.

Anticipated start date: It is important that there is a handover period from the Communications Manager to their maternity cover. We therefore ask that the successful candidate be able to start no later than 8th June 2026.

Marketing Officer
The Talent Set are delighted to be supporting a fantastic higher education institution in their search for a Marketing Officer. This temporary role involves developing and executing innovative marketing campaigns to attract prospective students, enhancing the institution's reputation and application rates.

Role Overview
The Marketing Officer will support the planning and delivery of multi-channel marketing initiatives, optimise campaigns through data analysis, and contribute to outreach activities. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence student recruitment strategies within a vibrant educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated student recruitment campaigns across digital, print, social media, email, and events.
• Coordinate campaign assets with internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring messaging aligns with brand standards.
• Assist in creating engaging content for prospectuses, web pages, videos, and social media platforms.
• Manage and monitor digital marketing activities, including paid campaigns and SEO efforts, adjusting strategies based on performance data.
• Contribute to market research by analysing audience insights, competitor activity, and current trends to inform campaign planning.
• Provide support for recruitment events such as open days and campus tours, ensuring all promotional materials are accurate and impactful.

Person Specification

• Proven experience coordinating marketing campaigns, events, and content production.
• Knowledge of digital marketing channels, tools, and analytics.
• Ability to interpret data and optimise campaign performance accordingly.
• Effective communication skills, able to engage with diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset, committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.

What’s on Offer
Contract Length: 1-2 month temporary role
Salary: Day rate £124- £138 + daily holiday pay
Hybrid working: 2 days a week in London
Process: Interviewing asap for an immediate start 

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

About School of Food
Set up in March 2020, Hackney School of Food (HSoF) is a food education hub on the grounds of Mandeville Primary School in Clapton, East London. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of children, families, and our community by developing practical skills and confidence in food growing and cooking, from seed to spoon.

In 2023, we became a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), and have since grown our team, strengthened our governance and expanded our facilities with the addition of a new Garden Room, increasing capacity for workshops, dining and events. We are now well-positioned to grow and diversify our income streams, which enables us to subsidise our schools and community programmes.

Role Overview

This brand-new role offers an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver Hackney School of Food’s commercial and marketing strategy, with a focus on growing key income streams including corporate engagement, paid workshops and events, and venue hire. You will shape how HSoF positions itself externally and how we grow our trading income to subsidise our food education community offer.

While this is currently a freelance role, it is not a transactional position; you’ll collaborate closely with our team, supported by and reporting to our Managing Director. This is a role for someone who can think commercially and creatively and then roll up sleeves to put strategy into action. You’ll believe in our mission and feel passionately about helping Hackney School of Food grow and thrive. Starting as a six-month contract, there is potential for the role to become longer term as the organisation grows.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Income Generation

● Work with the Managing Director to develop and deliver a clear, mission-aligned commercial and marketing strategy.

● Grow earned income streams including corporate engagement, paid workshops and events, and venue hire, helping to sustain and expand schools and community programmes.

● Help shape and refine commercial offers, including pricing and packages, ensuring they are appropriate, achievable and aligned with our values and capacity.

● Contribute to commercial planning by sharing insight on what works and areas of impact.

Relationships and bookings

● Confidently present and explain our commercial offers to key audiences in a way that reflects who we are and why our work matters.

● Proactively identify and chase opportunities for new corporate partners that align with our work.

● Guide enquiries through to bookings, encouraging repeat engagement and longer-term relationships

● Work closely with the wider team to ensure commercial offers are deliverable, well-priced and aligned with organisational capacity.

Marketing & visibility

● Drive work to grow awareness of Hackney School of Food, create compelling externally facing marketing content targeted to the right audiences, across various channels.

● Help capture and share stories, feedback and learning from our commercial activity, support consistent messaging that connects our commercial work to our social impact.

● Conceive, promote and deliver events to market our space, both online and offline.

● Monitor and report on the impact of our external comms, sharing insights with our team to help refine offers, processes and focus over time.

Your experience

Essential

● Genuine passion for Hackney School of Food’s mission and values.

● Experience in income generation, commercial activity and/or promoting events.

● Proven experience in delivering a successful marketing strategy to support income generation.

● An existing network of relationships, or the confidence and credibility to build them, across organisations, businesses or sectors aligned with food, education or social impact.

Desirable

● Experience of working in a start-up, social enterprise or in a food or education context.

● Familiarity with Hackney and East London’s community, cultural or business landscape.

● Confident managing content and organisational activity on social and digital media platforms

● Understanding of how evaluation or feedback can support learning and improvement.

Outputs & Success Measures (First 6 Months – Indicative)
We recognise that Hackney School of Food is at a growth stage and that commercial income is shaped by many factors, including capacity, seasonality and market conditions. These outputs are intended as guiding success measures rather than rigid targets.

By the end of the initial six-month contract, the Commercial & Marketing Lead will have:

● Produced and agreed a clear Commercial & Marketing Delivery Plan for Hackney School of Food, setting priorities for growing our commercial income in a way that aligns with our mission.

● Refined our core commercial offers and packages (e.g. corporate away days, team volunteering, venue hire, paid public workshops), ensuring they are appealing and realistic to deliver.

● Built a healthy pipeline by identifying and actively pursuing 10–15 well-aligned commercial leads, with a focus on quality of fit as well as volume.

● Supported a meaningful increase in commercial enquiries, alongside capturing learning about what kinds of outreach, messaging and partnerships resonate most.

● Created a suite of core marketing assets for commercial activity (e.g. simple decks).

● Delivered at least two targeted promotional pushes (for example around corporate away days), testing approaches and learning what works best.

● Increased the visibility of our commercial offers across agreed channels (e.g. website, LinkedIn, email and partners), with light-touch reporting on reach.

● Supported Hackney School of Food to transition towards a higher volume of commercial bookings, strengthening operational processes and ways of working so growth is sustainable and doesn’t place undue pressure on delivery teams.

● Produced a short end-of-contract reflection summarising what’s worked well, what’s been challenging, and recommendations for the next phase of growth and investment.

Practicalities

Day rate: Subject to experience.
Location: We’re a place-based organisation and our team works on site in Hackney. We are open to exploring more flexible working given the freelance nature of this role but require at least 1 day per week in the office during the first three months.

How to apply: please send a CV and a concise cover letter telling us:

● Why this role and Hackney School of Food appeal to you

●  How your experience could support our commercial income generation.

● Your availability and preferred freelance working pattern

Send applications with Commercial & Marketing Lead in subject line to us via email. You'll find our email on our website (Charity Jobs restricts us from including it in this job ad).

Deadline: Wednesday 11 March at 9am.
Hackney School of Food is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

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Can you work creatively to have impact in the context of increased militarisation globally and in the UK?

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