Communications jobs

Wildlife & Countryside Link is a coalition of 90 nature charities. We are looking for someone with creativity, wit and a great eye for detail to support our social media and communications.

Anti-environmental voices are growing louder, but we need our call for environmental action to reach the public and policymakers more clearly than ever. Do you have the great writing, excellent people skills and digital know-how to help us swing the balance and make sure nature cuts through?

You would be joining a small, dynamic Link team, working with partners from across the nature charity sector and beyond. You would play a central role in developing and growing Link’s own public digital voice and in coordinating and empowering our members in their own communications. Please do apply if you would like to be at the forefront of nature-campaigning in the UK.

To apply, please send your CV, with a short covering letter and a completed diversity monitoring form by 9am on Monday 3rd November 2025. Interviews will take place w/c the 10th November 2025.

An exciting opportunity to help amplify the voice and impact of Jamie’s Farm. At a time of significant growth for our charity, we are looking for an experienced marketeer to  lead inspiring, values-led campaigns that showcase the transformative power of our work with young people. You will have the opportunity to shape and grow a vital area of the charity, ensuring our message reaches and inspires the audiences that matter most — whether it’s schools booking a residential stay, supporters considering an Airbnb letting to boost earned income, or simply raising awareness of our work.

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where they can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.  As part of the dynamic HQ team we offer a beautiful and unique supportive working environment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about making a real difference.

More about the role:  As Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, you will shape and deliver Jamie’s Farm’s marketing and messaging.  You will manage a small team and work closely with colleagues across communications, programmes, business development and operations to ensure consistent, compelling, and values-led campaigns. This is both a strategic and hands-on role, balancing the big picture with creative delivery. This role is offered with flexible hybrid working - with travel to Jamie’s Farm Bath HQ site at least 2 days a week and other farms as needed) 

About you:  We are looking for someone with significant experience in a senior marketing and communications role, ideally within the education or charity sector. You will bring proven expertise in digital communications, campaign management and creative storytelling, alongside excellent communication and project management skills.

Collaborative, adaptable and values-driven, you’ll be able to work across teams to bring campaigns to life. Above all, you’ll be passionate about Jamie’s Farm’s mission and excited to play your part in supporting young people to thrive.

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.  Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.

How to Apply:  Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address provided. We look forward to hearing from you!

Hybrid role (commitment of 3 days in our West London office every week)

35 hours per week

To start as soon as possible

Are you a seasoned marketing professional ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven organisation? Do you combine strategic thinking with creative flair, and thrive in environments where innovation and continuous learning are valued?

AllChild is looking for a creative, data-driven Marketing and Communications Manager to turn strategy into standout campaigns that inspire action and deliver results.

You’ll be at the heart of our integrated marketing-leading multi-channel campaigns, crafting compelling content, and building audience journeys that deepen engagement and drive income. From digital strategy to media relations, you’ll help shape how the world sees and supports AllChild.

You will own:

• Planning and delivery of weekly engagement (questions, polls, creator replies) aligned to campaigns
• Day-to-day management across priority channels; respond, route, and nurture advocates
• Newsletter strategy and audience growth
• Media relations and brand storytelling
• Content creation and activation
• Performance tracking and optimisation
• Collaboration across teams and with external partners

Further information and details on how to apply can be found in the Job Pack.

Closing date: 7 November 2025

Background 

About the Royal School of Needlework: 

The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is the international centre of excellence for the art of hand embroidery. Based at the historic Hampton Court Palace, we offer a range of courses, from leisure classes to degree-level education, and are home to the renowned RSN Embroidery Studio. Our mission is to keep the art of hand embroidery alive and thriving through education, innovation, and heritage. 

About the Role

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Intern to support our marketing and communications team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in arts and heritage marketing, working within a small, passionate team to promote our courses, exhibitions, and embroidery studio.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in creating and scheduling engaging content for RSN’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, X). 
• Support the development of marketing materials including newsletters, blog posts, and promotional assets. 
• Help maintain and update the RSN website and course listings. 
• Conduct research into audience trends, competitor activity, and potential outreach opportunities. 
• Assist with campaign planning and performance tracking using analytics tools. 
• Contribute ideas for storytelling and visual content that reflect RSN’s heritage and creativity. 
• Support marketing activities around RSN events, exhibitions, and collaborations. 
• Photograph and film key events in the RSN calendar for social media channels. 
• Liase with external advertisers to spread the RSN’s key messages.

Internal Communications Responsibilities 

• Support Internal Campaigns 
  • Assist in planning and delivering internal communications campaigns (e.g. staff updates, wellbeing initiatives, DEI programs). 
• Draft Content for Internal Communications 
  • Write and edit content for newsletters, intranet posts, staff emails, and internal presentations. 
• Coordinate Events and Engagement Activities 
  • Help organise all staff meetings and company conferences, and internal engagement events. 
• Monitor Feedback and Engagement 
  • Track employee engagement with internal communications and gather feedback to improve messaging. 
• Maintain Internal Communication Planner 
  • Keep track of key dates, campaigns, and content schedules. 
• Manage Intranet 
• Update news pages, upload stories and monitor engagement

External Communications Responsibilities 

• Support Media Relations 
  • Help prepare press releases, media lists, and monitor coverage. 
• Help with Branding and Messaging 
  • Ensure consistency in tone, style, and visual identity across external communications. 
• Monitor External Trends and Mentions 
  • Track relevant news, competitor activity, and public sentiment about the organisation. 
• Maintain External Communication Planner 
  • Track upcoming campaigns, deadlines, and content across external channels. 
• Manage Media Contacts Lists 
  • Maintain and update media and stakeholder contact databases to support outreach and relationship-building. 

Person Specification  

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Marketing, Communications, Arts Management, or relevant experience.
• Strong written communication skills and an eye for visual detail. 
• Interest in arts, heritage, textiles, or craft is highly desirable. 
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express). 
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively. 
• Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) and website CMS (e.g., WordPress) is a plus 
• Comfortable communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders. 
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail. 
• Basic understanding of communications strategy and audience targeting is an advantage. 
• Experience or interest in video production, photography, or multimedia content creation is a bonus. 
• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive communication practices is desirable. 

*Community Action Sutton is the host organisation for Healthwatch Sutton. This role is with Healthwatch Sutton*

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with us to hear from the diverse communities of Sutton and to use their views to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. The successful applicant will be able to raise our profile and awareness of our work in the Borough.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about enabling local people to have a voice in the health and wellbeing agenda. You will be a strong communicator, with experience of engaging with a range of people to help identify their issues and concerns.

The ability to be able to capture people’s attention using your flare for designing engaging publicity material and publications will be essential as will the skills to manage our social media and website. You will need to have great IT skills to deliver all aspects of communications and engagement activity. Ability to create innovative, interactive online content is desirable.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and administrative skills to ensure the smooth delivery of our events, meetings and other activities.

Demonstrating your ability to deliver successful projects is a key part of the role. Problem-solving and influencing others are important skills needed to ensure our projects deliver results.

You will also need to be friendly and approachable to build relationships with our Board, volunteers and members of the public. We would like a person with an enthusiasm for improving people’s lives.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept CVs for this position.

To apply, please click 'Redirect to recruiter'and complete the application form. Please return by midnight Sunday 2nd November 2025. 

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th November.

Please note: The government has announced the closure of Healthwatch which will require parliamentary legislation. Current estimates for closure are a minimum of 12 months, potentially longer.

Harris Hill is seeking an interim Media and Communications Officer, for 6 months, full time, on a hybrid basis with 2dpw in the London office, starting 17th November. 

Focus area:

To work across the communications sections of the Department of Strategic Communications. 

To help make the case in the media of the need for better treatment for people with a mental illness. 
To work across the media and communications team in the external affairs section, working on the news desk and given responsibility for specific projects as well as supporting the team with day to day communications tasks.
To have the following key responsibilities to support the media team in order to build and maintain the reputation of the organisation.

Experience:

Experience of working in communications or policy

Experience of writing for the media Strong understanding of current affairs and political processes

Creative person willing to come up with ideas and to “go the extra mile” to deliver tasks and projects

Basic knowledge and understanding of social media platforms

Experience of responding quickly and agilely to media requests

Experience of computer programmes including (Excel, Word and Photoshop)

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please apply for further details. 

Who we’re looking for 

We’re looking for an exceptional Director of Fundraising and Communication who will lead our fundraising and communications with vision and purpose, helping us grow our reach, deepen our impact and amplify our voice. You’ll be joining a people-centred, mission-driven team, united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference. At a time when vulnerable young people face increasing challenges, our work has never been more urgent. If you’re motivated by impact and driven by purpose, this is a good opportunity to contribute to lasting change. 

You will be stepping into a well-established and highly effective organisation, but one that remains energised by innovation and continuous improvement. We actively welcome fresh thinking and new approaches that help us evolve and enhance our work. 

What will you do? 

This is a pivotal moment to join JET as we build on fourteen years of impact and enter a new chapter in our journey. We have ambitious plans to expand our reach and influence, and we’re seeking someone who can help us strengthen our funding base and sharpen our message. 

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead and develop our fundraising team, shaping a cross-stream strategy and an integrated communications plan. You’ll be responsible for setting the strategic direction for fundraising, communications and events across the organisation. By doing so you will raise JET’s national profile, grow our supporter base and significantly increase income to support programme expansion. 

You’ll bring strong experience across multiple fundraising streams, with a proven track record of securing significant multi-year funding and building lasting relationships with funders—both individuals and organisations. Alongside leading our fundraising efforts, you’ll take ownership of our brand, ensuring clarity and consistency in our messaging, helping partners tell our story, and securing positive media coverage. 

You’ll lead the development of campaigns, fundraising and marketing activities, and digital engagement that not only enhance our national profile but also drive supporter engagement and income growth.

This is a home-based role, with travel required to and within the regions where we operate, including attendance at key events. 

About you 

You will provide strategic leadership across fundraising, communications, marketing and events. Your work will be closely aligned with JET’s five-year strategy, enabling continued growth in funding and programme delivery. 

You’ll bring a wealth of experience in leading fundraising and communications at a strategic level, with a strong understanding of the sector and a track record of securing and sustaining major gifts and partnerships. You’ll be adept at managing integrated campaigns across multiple channels and growing income through sustainable funding models. 

Your leadership style will be collaborative and empowering, with the ability to build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and innovation. You’ll be a confident communicator, able to inspire and influence, with excellent relationship-building skills and a strategic mindset. 

Above all, you’ll be passionate about JET’s mission to empower young people facing adversity. You’ll be a credible ambassador, committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference. 

Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicants whatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.  

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 45,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.

Our benefits package includes:

• Flexible working

• Enhanced annual leave

• Homeworking allowance 

• Occupational pension scheme

• Occupational sickness scheme

• Special paid leave provision

• Enhanced family leave 

Download the Candidate Information Pack

Read our Applicant Privacy Notice 

Child and adult at risk protection policy statement 

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. 

To apply 

Please complete our online application form.

The closing date is 16th November 2025 at [23:30].

Interview Process 

• First-round interviews: Monday 24th November (online) 

• Meet the team task and fireside chat: Thursday 27th November 

• Final interview (in person, London): Monday 1st December 

Questions? 

Contact us through our website. 

Please note:

Due to our anonymised recruitment process, if your application is not shortlisted, we are unable to provide personalised feedback. 

To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role. As part of our recruitment process, we want to make clear that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. 

As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates invited to a final interview will also be required to complete a confidential self-disclosure form, which allows any relevant information to be discussed in line with our safeguarding policy. 

We also reserve the right to cancel the final stage of interview on 1st December if candidate does not meet expectations at this stage. 

Senior Media and Communications Officer/ Media and Communications Officer
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a leading membership body to recruit 2 fantastic positions - a Senior Media and Communications Officer and Media and Communications Officer. Both opportunities are 6-month contract positions starting as soon as possible.

Role Overview
Both opportunities will support the College’s proactive media and communications work to improve awareness and recognition of the College’s role. Working within the Department of Strategic Communications, the postholders will create engaging content, identify media opportunities, and collaborate across teams to strengthen the College’s reputation and influence. Depending on experience, responsibilities may include leading proactive campaigns or supporting day-to-day media activity and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

· Liaise with and respond to enquiries from media, individuals and other organisations.

· Lead in the delivery of proactive media and communications strategy to both external audiences and membership. This should include storytelling, developing campaigns and influencer and lived experience engagement.

· Work with the Media and Communications Manager and Head of External Affairs to devise new comms strategies, both proactive and reactive, that are aligned with the College’s priorities to maximise existing and potential opportunities.

· Develop multi-channel content to help push messaging, ensuring it is sensitive to the College positioning, reflect strategic priorities, and helps further the aim of influencing policy and decision making.

· Monitor the media to identify appropriate opportunities, from major Government announcements and high-profile policy issues to awareness weeks and news planning events.

· Write press releases, supported by senior press officer and media manager (if Media and Communications Officer position).

· Proactively generate story ideas.

Person Specification

· Journalist/experience of journalism actively working in the media with Public relations/press experience.

· Good news sense and understanding of how the media works and how to make an impact.

· Ability to efficiently draft accurate press releases and other written materials.

· Experience creating the media and communications strategy for proactive campaigns.

· Experience of responding quickly and agilely to media requests.

· Team player, with the confidence to take the lead when necessary.

What’s on Offer
Salary:

Senior Media and Communications Officer – £41,574 - £46,547 day rate equivalent.

Media and Communications Officer - £29,768 - £31,876 day rate equivalent.

Location: Hybrid working from their London office 2 days per week.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button

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.

This role is a key member of the small staff team at the Girlguiding North West England Region Office, led by the Executive Manager. The role contributes to the provision of services supporting marketing, communications, and engagement across the region. The successful applicant must have excellent line management, verbal, and written communication skills. They must be able to build positive relationships with staff, volunteers and external partners at all levels and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Communications and Media Officer to join a fantastic research institution for a 9 month contract. This is a varied role that combines media engagement, content creation, and strategic communications. The Senior Communications and Media officer will help raise the profile of our organisation, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and ensure our work is communicated clearly, consistently, and with impact.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media and communications strategies to support organisational objectives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with journalists, editors, and other media contacts.
• Secure proactive and reactive media coverage that informs, influences, and engages key audiences.
• Draft high-quality written materials, including press releases, blogs, articles, speeches, and digital content.
• Provide advice and support to spokespeople, ensuring effective media engagement and interview preparation.
• Oversee digital channels, including website updates and social media content, ensuring relevance and accessibility.
• Edit and refine communications outputs to maintain clarity, accuracy, and consistency in tone of voice.
• Monitor potential reputational risks and support senior colleagues with crisis communications.
• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure research, insights, and messaging are effectively communicated.

Key Specification

• Demonstrable experience in generating media coverage and building relationships with journalists.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and formats.
• Proven ability to deliver communications strategies that achieve measurable impact.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong digital skills, including experience with social media management and website content systems.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• An interest in policy, research, or social issues would be an advantage.

What’s on Offer:

• A 9-month contract role with a fantastic research institution
• Hybrid working 3 days a week in a London office
• £158-£177 per day + daily holiday pay

We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be offered.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 21–28 hours per week (to be agreed between Monday–Thursday, 9AM–6PM)
Salary: £50,000–£59,000 per annum (FTE, pro-rated)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2025 at 23:59PM
Eligibility: This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Contract: 12-month interim (Fixed Term Contract with view to permanent)

About the Role:

As Fundraising & Communications Director, you’ll lead Baytree’s fundraising, communications, and corporate engagement—driving income and influence making it possible for even more girls and women to achieve their potential. You’ll report to the CEO and play a key role on the Senior Management Team, shaping strategy and unlocking new opportunities for growth.

This is a dynamic and outward-facing role for a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling, partnership-building, and social impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising Leadership: Deliver a diverse income strategy across trusts, corporates, major donors, digital campaigns, and events.
• Communications: Shape Baytree’s voice and tell bold, data-driven stories that resonate with stakeholders.
• Corporate Engagement: Build long-term partnerships that align with Baytree’s mission and add real value.
• Team Development: Lead and coach a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and care.
• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to organisational strategy, performance reviews, and risk management.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in fundraising and income generation
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic mindset with experience in team leadership
• Ability to align fundraising with programme needs and impact
• Commitment to Baytree’s mission and values

Position: Communications and Media Officer, Francophone Africa

Based: EJF office in Dakar, Senegal

Contract: Full-time, fixed term until August 2027

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2025

Start: ASAP

Salary range: 600 000 - 800 000 XOF according to skills and experience

Benefits:

• Health insurance package

• Annual leave of 20 days plus all Senegalese national public holidays, increasing by 2 days each year of service, plus 1 personal day per year

Position overview

We are looking for an ambitious, talented Communications and Media Officer with fantastic copywriting and organisational skills, a strong set of media contacts and an eye for a good story. As EJF’s Francophone Africa Communications and Media Officer, you will secure extensive media coverage for EJF's work and mission, and develop and deliver an ambitious communications and media strategy for EJF’s projects in Francophone Africa.

This role would suit someone with strong experience in journalism or working in a press office, with a passion for placing impactful stories which drive real-world progress for a more sustainable planet.

Key responsibilities:

Proactively develop a network of engaged journalists to secure significant media coverage for EJF's projects, and improve the quality of coverage of Senegal’s fishing industry and West Africa in general

Identify and engage target radio networks for radio programs and support local communities to engage with radio journalists

Respond to media enquiries and work with colleagues to maximise opportunities for coverage

Coordinate journalist training workshops

Coordinate press conferences and trips – ensuring the smooth running of special events, including for guest speakers and other high-profile supporters

Produce press releases, social media content, webpage content, and other communications output such as leaflets, banners and posters.

Plan, develop and implement agreed communications strategies with a primary focus on Senegal and, as required and agreed, in relation to EJF’s activities in other Francophone African countries.

Promote project films and radio programmes to both national media outlets and at local screening events

Ensure that all communications materials comply with EJF’s branding

Ensure the full, factual accuracy of all published information

Prepare detailed monthly reports, including all media coverage, highlighting challenges and opportunities

This position requires regular work trips within Senegal and occasional travels within the region and abroad may be considered.

Essential skills and attributes:

Experience of working in a media/press team with excellent working knowledge of the media landscape in Senegal and, ideally, in the broader West and Central African region. Existing contacts are an advantage

Strong news sense and the ability to convey complex messages to multiple audiences, including local fishing communities

Ability to produce inspiring and fact-checked copy for print and online

A degree or equivalent experience in communications, media, journalism, public relations or a similar field

A track record of delivering projects with minimal supervision

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in French and Wolof (strong advantage), and fluency in written and spoken English

Tactful, friendly and calm under pressure

Confident, resilient, tenacious and collaborative in your approach

Passionate about environmental and human rights issues

Desirable skills:

Experience working within television or radio media, including operating a camera and conducting recorded interviews.

Previous experience of working on environmental or fisheries issues.

Applications:

Please send your CV (in English) and cover letter (in French) explaining why you are the right person for this job to the email address provided. Please make the subject of your email "Application for the Role of Communications and Media Officer, Francophone Africa".

Closing date for applications: We will consider applications as they are submitted but no later than 31 October 2025. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please indicate your location and the right-to-work eligibility in your cover letter.

EJF is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace. We encourage minorities and under-represented groups to apply. We are especially committed to encouraging women to apply, recognising the vital importance of increasing female representation and leadership in our organisation.

If you feel you would be a good fit for this role but are unsure if you meet every single requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Communications and Community Engagement Officer

Contract: Part-time | 21 hours per week.

Salary: £20,540 per annum (Actual)

Kingston Carers' Network (KCN) is an independent charity providing information, advice, advocacy and support to unpaid carers of all ages who are caring for someone with an illness, disability or substance misuse problem.

We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual with a passion for communications and social change. We are currently supporting over 4000 carers, including over 800 young carers, who are caring for a relative or friend with a disability, illness, mental health problem or substance addiction. The successful candidate will have the ability to build and cultivate relationships with local organisations, as they will be managing our various social media channels. Recent experience of working in a communications role within the charity or public sector is essential.

Benefits include: 

• 4% matched pension contribution,
• flexible hours,
• hybrid working,
• and enrolment in the Carers Trust training programme.

This post is subject to a basic DBS check.

Closing date: 5:00 pm on Monday 3rd November 2025.

Interviews: Wednesday 12th and 19th November.

Kingston Carers’ Network, registered charity number 1151456

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Voice 21 to recruit for the organisation's next Head of Communications and Campaigns.

Voice 21 is the UK's national oracy education charity, dedicated to transforming the learning and life chances of young people through talk. The organisation works in partnership with schools to embed high-quality oracy education, working especially in schools where it can make the greatest impact. By equipping educators and students with the skills to speak, listen, and communicate effectively, Voice 21 aims to create a fairer society where every child has the oracy skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.

The Head of Communications and Campaigns will lead Voice 21's communication, campaigns and events functions, bringing strategic vision, expertise and enthusiasm to play an integral role in ensuring all children, regardless of their background, have the oracy skills they need to thrive in school, work and life.

Contract: Permanent role

Salary: £47,362 to £50,981 plus £312 annual working from home allowance.

Location: All Voice 21 staff work remotely and this is a home-based role. Some travel is expected, both to the organisation's London office and elsewhere for meetings, around once a month. Voice 21 pays all travel and accommodation expenses.

Hours: Voice 21 is very happy to consider applications from candidates wishing to work full time, or part time four days per week. The organisation also offers the opportunity to work a nine-day condensed fortnight.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th October

Interview date: first stage interviews will be held week commencing the 10th November with second round held week commencing 17th November

As Head of Communications and Campaigns, your core responsibilities will include:

• Set the vision for Communications and Campaigns across the organisation, supporting the organisation's ambitions to expand system-wide understanding of a high-quality oracy education
• Amplify Voice 21's reputation and standing in the sector, positioning Voice 21 as the 'oracy authority' through insightful, thought-provoking communications
• Work closely with the Head of Learning to ensure effective communication of the impact Voice 21's work is having in schools across the UK
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to develop key messages for audiences, including both education and non-education stakeholders
• Lead on the refinement and maintenance of Voice 21's brand, including visual identity and tone of voice
• Lead on the management of Voice 21's external channels, including website and social media
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of Voice 21's communications, using appropriate research and monitoring approaches
• Work closely with the Campaign Manager to oversee Voice 21's annual campaigns, ensuring they align with our strategic objectives
• Work closely with the Events Lead to oversee Voice 21's events programme, including Oracy October and the Great Oracy Exhibition, and the development of the events function as a cross-organisational 'service'
• Work creatively and collaboratively across Voice 21, and with external partners, to develop new campaigns that meet strategic objectives
• Provide inspirational leadership to your team of four direct reports, prioritising their professional development and wellbeing
• Represent Communications and Campaigns on the Whole Leadership Team, contributing to organisational leadership, planning and performance management.

We'd love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Proven leadership within either Communications or Campaigns, with a strong understanding of both
• Solid experience in the development of compelling and strategic key messages in education, public sector or non-profit settings
• Experience with monitoring, evaluation and target-setting regarding communications and campaigns
• Proven track record of writing to a high standard for external publication, such as reports, press releases, op-eds and blog posts
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional teams
• Able to form excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

We're particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who have the following experience, although this is not essential:

• Experience with data-driven approaches to communications, e.g. familiarity with web analytics, campaign monitoring software, etc.
• Events experience or working alongside events
• Familiarity with oracy or educational inequality agendas

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice Wood at Charity People in the first instance. 

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.