Creative brand manager jobs in Bristol
The Charity and Our Vision.
For over 15 years, Scotty's Little Soldiers has been supporting children and young people who have been bereaved of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.We are about to embark on an exciting journey which will see the charity evolve to support anyone affected by a military-connected bereavement and ultimately empower a community of more than 25,000 bereaved individuals and their families by 2035.
Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity currently offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 750 young people.
We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.
Role Mission.
We’re on a mission to connect with thousands more bereaved military families and that starts with storytelling.We believe that ‘social’ media is in the past and what is needed today is ‘interest’ media – great content that engages its target audience has the potential to reach more people than a high follow count.As Content Creator, you’ll be our expert in creating great content, capturing the emotion, personality, and purpose behind everything we do.
This is a fast-paced, highly proactive role focused on creating short-form video and photo content for social media. You’ll attend events, follow team members in action, and use your creative instincts to turn everyday moments into compelling content that resonates with our unique audience. We’re not looking for slick corporate videos, we want quick-turnaround, on-brand, authentic content that stops the scroll and builds trust.
The key responsibilities of this role are:
Content Creation
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Film and edit short-form video content (e.g. Instagram Reels, TikToks, Stories etc) for use across Scotty’s social channels.
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Capture and edit photography when needed, particularly from in-person events and outreach activity, often on the go.
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Work proactively to identify and attend opportunities to film team members and events (e.g. corporate talks, family days, community activity).
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Jump on relevant trends and moments, adapting them to fit the tone, audience, and sensitivity of our cause.
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Create great content which will educate or entertain our target audiences (within the bereaved military community).
Editing & Tools
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Use tools like CapCut, Canva, InShot, Adobe Premiere Rush, or iPhone editing apps to deliver content quickly and efficiently.
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Add subtitles, basic transitions, music, and graphics where appropriate, always with accessibility and brand in mind.
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Maintain an organised archive of content and assets for reuse across campaigns.
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Work closely with the Social Media & Marketing Exec to provide platform-ready content.
Planning & Collaboration
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Collaborate with the Head of Outreach and Social Media & Marketing Executive to contribute to the content calendar and plan campaigns inline with goals.
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Bring creative ideas to the table and take initiative in spotting content opportunities.
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Work to brand guidelines while retaining creative flexibility, balancing tone, authenticity, and audience sensitivity.
The 30-day goals for this role are:
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Built a deep understanding of Scotty’s mission, our audience, the services we provide, and strategic direction.
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Conduct a full audit of the charities existing assets, tools and equipment.
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Alongside the Head of Outreach and the Social Media & Marketing Exec demonstrate a strong understanding of the Scotty’s tone of voice and our marketing philosophy.
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Agreed key performance measures and personal success measures with Head of Outreach.
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Attend and capture at least one live in-person event or activity and turn it into usable, on-brand content.
The 60-day goals for this role are:
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Delivering consistent, high-quality, creative content reflecting Scotty’s mission and resonating with our target audiences.
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Actively contribute to creative campaign ideas and planning.
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Effectively repurposing existing content to meet current needs.
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Working confidently on the go, managing own calendar and movements to capture relevant content across the team.
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Maintaining an organised archive and has ownership of all video content at the charity.
The 90-day goals for this role are:
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Recognised as the go-to team member for on-brand, authentic, video or photo content.
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Demonstrating impact through content, using key performance metrics to evidence success in collaboration with the Social Media & Marketing Exec.
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Balancing creativity with sensitivity by consistently exercising good judgement around tone, storytelling, and safeguarding.
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Working with the Head of Outreach and Content Creator, we already have the best social engagement rates of any UK military charity!
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Must Have
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A strong portfolio or clear examples of short-form social content (video and/or photography), with clear results.
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Proven ability to create mobile-first content using tools such as CapCut, Canva, InShot, or similar.
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Confidence working independently and proactively, capturing content without needing detailed briefs.
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Strong visual judgement and understanding of what works on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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High emotional intelligence and the ability to work sensitively and respectfully with content involving bereavement and military families.
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Willingness and ability to travel within the UK for events and activities (with flexibility around occasional evenings or weekends).
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A genuine passion for Scotty’s mission and a desire to tell real, human stories that matter.
Nice to Have
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Familiarity with accessibility best practice (e.g. subtitles, clear visuals, inclusive framing).
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Experience capturing content in live or fast-moving environments (events, community settings).
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Basic understanding of how content performance is assessed on social platforms.
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An interest in community-building and storytelling beyond polished or corporate content.
Additional Information
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The role may require occasional evening or weekend work
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Enhanced DBS check required
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Travel will be required to events and team training days
The Scotty’s Way
At Scotty’s, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty’s Way, rooted in our four core values:
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Families Come First
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Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP
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Love What You Do
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Remember, Every Day
Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Take Ownership and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours.
Closing date: Friday 13th March.
Important Information:
Feedback
Due to resource and time constraints, we are unfortunately unable to provide feedback for every application received, and only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted via email.
Location
We will only consider applications from candidates located within 2 hours of central Cambridge.
We're a remote-first organisation and our day-to-day work is extremely effective with our team based at home.However, some of the most important work we do, innovation, collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic thinking, benefits hugely from being in the same room, and those moments don't always come with months of notice.That's why we're currently looking for team members who are within a 2-hour travel time of Cambridge.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.
We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity, and we provide a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We are seeking a talented and experienced Marketing Officer to join our Innovation and Insight Team within the Giving Directorate. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, developing, and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy to support the directorate's work, ensuring effective promotion of giving and fundraising initiatives. As part of this you will be tasked with creating campaigns and reports, working with external design firms, or developing resources internally to ensure wide ranging impact.
You will also provide marketing and communications consultancy for Dioceses, Giving Advisors, and Churches, predominantly within the context of the Parish Share Project.
You will work collaboratively across the whole Giving Directorate, collating resources, case studies, and potential messaging opportunities to weave into wider strategic communication, either through our own channels or in partnership with the Communications and Digital Communications teams.
This is a remote fixed-term role till 31 December 2028 with a possibility of extension funding dependent.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of a strategic communications plan for the Giving Directorate.
- Deliver comprehensive communication to key stakeholders including Giving Advisors, Dioceses, and Churches, through, but not limited to, the management of Directorate websites and digital platforms.
- Create and manage marketing campaigns to promote giving and fundraising across the Church of England (e.g. Generosity Week)
- Develop and share a bank of case studies and examples of local impact, sharing the stories of what's happening on the ground.
- Act as a marketing consultant for the Parish Share Project, assisting dioceses in their communication with churches.
- Collaborate with the Communications and Digital Communications departments particularly, as well as other NCI departments, to align directorate efforts with the wider organizational strategy and to utilize national communication channels for Giving marketing campaigns.
- Alongside directorate members, partner with external agencies on joint campaigns (e.g. Farewill)
- Partner with the Senior Data Analyst, to conduct market research and analyse data to inform marketing and communication strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Giving Advisors, Churches, Cathedrals, and Dioceses. This will also incorporate the development of a new customer service portal.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in marketing and communication.
- Oversee the production of marketing materials, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality output, including the maintenance and creation of directorate brands and sub-brands and associated resources (e.g. powerpoint templates, promotional flyers)
- Provide regular reports and insights on campaign performance and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
- As part of the wider Directorate output, provide presentations where necessary to key-stakeholders including General Synod, Diocesan Consultation Forum, and the Giving Advisor Network.
- Offer support and training to members of the directorate and the wider giving network in how to adapt and utilise national resources.
- Support the Giving Directorate in achieving its goals and objectives through effective communication and marketing.
Your job description is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work, but is not exhaustive. Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are commensurate with your banding and in line with the general nature of your post. You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented.
About You
As part of the Innovation and Insight Team you will be energised by trying new things, having assumptions questioned, and being open to approaches that stretch you. You will enjoy hearing and engaging others, particularly those working on the ground in Churches. You will have a love for story-telling, for sharing good news with the world, and will want to have an impact on the culture you speak into.
Essential
Knowledge/Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a marketing or communications role, preferably in a non-profit or faith-based organization.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful marketing campaigns.
- Experience of website and digital platform management
- Ability to influence through communication and stakeholder management
- Proficiency in using marketing automation tools and analytics software.
- Experience in brand management and ensuring brand consistency across various platforms.
- Engagement with AI technologies and openness to the growing opportunities in this field
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in digital design and communication software
- Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- An adept story teller, able to share more than just the facts, delivering the heart of a story to the listener.
Qualifications & Training:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or alternative relevant experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices
- A passion for the mission and values of the Church of England.
- Comprehensive understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Experience of utilising AI technology in the workplace
Success in the role demands good understanding of the devolved nature of the Church of England, and the ability to work effectively across it. The post-holder will be expected to develop material and presentations that are consistent with Christian principles and theology, and as such, should be a member of the Church of England, or in sympathy with the mission and ethos of the Church.
The role may require travel throughout the UK and may also require occasional work on weekends. The role is based within a remote team and weekly travel can be expected during high delivery periods. The role is not based at Church House, but you will need to attend some meetings and training at Church House, and so must be willing to travel to London 1-2 times per month.
Closing date for applications is 9 March at 23:55.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.
Thank you!
Are you a natural storyteller, looking for an opportunity to join an international NGO in a part-time role? As Communications Officer you will raise the profile of the charity, deepen engagement and ensure that the brand identity, messaging and tone of voice build a coherent, compelling and distinctive brand.
In a typical day, you could be speaking to the programmes team to develop human impact stories that showcase how their work transforms lives, you could be designing an impact report for one of their programmes, supporting ongoing fundraising campaigns through social media communications or developing the monthly newsletter to supporters.
Do you feel passionate about championing human impact stories, of individuals making a difference in their community? This is an opportunity to join an organisation that works in low and middle-income countries to implement environmental and economic empowerment programmes.
I’m looking to hear from communications professionals, with experience in:
- Established experience in a communications role with excellent written skills.
- A strong track record of delivering engaging social media content across different channels and audiences to support organisational priorities.
- Excellent writing skills, able to adapt for different channels and audiences. Compelling and grammatically correct.
- Experience of using creative software such as Illustrator, Premiere, Canva and Photoshop
- Basic video editing skills.
- SME mentality; comfortable with a broad role in a small organisation and happy to flex from the strategic to tactical, taking a ‘hands-on’ approach.
- Self-directed, able to work without undue supervision.
You will join a dynamic organisation with an international team who work in a supportive and collegial environment.
- Part-time, 3 days a week. Hours can be worked flexibly across the week, or on 3 set days.
- Permanent.
- Salary: £35,000 (pro rata 0.6 FTE).
- This is a remote based role, based in the UK.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply today for more information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Battle Cancer Program
The Battle Cancer Program is a growing charity that supports people affected by cancer through fitness, community, and connection. We work in partnership with gyms, coaches, and supporters across the UK to deliver impactful programmes that improve physical and mental wellbeing.
As we continue to grow, we are investing in our fundraising and digital presence to strengthen sustainability, increase visibility, and share the stories that make our work so powerful.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and creative Fundraising & Social Media Co-ordinator to support income generation and raise the profile of the charity through engaging digital content and coordinated fundraising activity.
This is a part-time role (15 hours per week), ideal for someone looking to build or expand their charity fundraising and communications experience. There is clear scope for the role to increase to 22.5 hours per week as fundraising income and capacity grow.
The role will involve occasional travel to Battle Cancer events and participating gyms, capturing content, building relationships, and helping to raise brand awareness across our community.
You will work closely with the Charity Director and Program Co-ordinator and play a key role in shaping how we engage supporters, partners, and the wider fitness community.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the planning and delivery of fundraising campaigns and appeals
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Manage and schedule social media content across key platforms
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Create engaging posts, stories, and supporter updates
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Attend Battle Cancer events to capture content and support fundraising activity
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Visit participating gyms to create content, highlight programme delivery, and raise brand awareness
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Support gym-led, community, and event fundraising initiatives
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Assist with donor stewardship and supporter communications
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Track and report on fundraising and social media performance
As the role develops (and hours increase), responsibilities may expand to include:
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Leading fundraising campaigns and appeals
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Supporting corporate partnerships and sponsorship
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Greater ownership of fundraising strategy and reporting
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has experience or a strong interest in fundraising, communications, or digital engagement
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Is confident creating content in live environments (events, gyms, community settings)
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Is comfortable travelling to events and partner locations
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Has strong written communication and storytelling skills
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Is organised, proactive, and able to manage their own workload
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Is passionate about the charity sector and our mission
Experience in a charity, events, or fundraising environment is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
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Flexible working hours and location
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Employer pension contribution
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Supportive and values-driven working environment
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Opportunity to grow the role and hours as the charity develops
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The chance to make a real impact in a growing organisation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Do you share our dream of a UK where poverty is a thing of the past?
Founded in 2019, the Poverty Truth Network believes this can only happen when those most impacted by poverty are at the heart of the movement to end it. Our specific contribution brings together people experiencing poverty with those with responsibilities for alleviating it.
We are now recruiting for an Administrative Coordinator to join our team.
This is a key enabling role within a small, relational and values-led organisation. The Administrative Coordinator will provide coordinating and administrative support across the Network, helping ensure smooth systems, high-quality financial administrative and shared working practices across a dispersed team.
You will be a highly organised and dependable administrator, with experience supporting finance and digital systems, and a clear commitment to social justice and relational ways of working.
Key tasks include:
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Coordinating meetings, events and trustee processes
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Providing hands-on finance administration, including bookkeeping using Xero
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Supporting digital systems, CRM and data stewardship
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Maintaining accurate records and shared documentation
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Contributing to consistent, relational and accountable ways of working across the Network
This role involves working from home with some travel.
We welcome applications from people with the necessary skills and experience from all walks of life, particularly those from communities underrepresented in the charity sector.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) explaining how your skills and experience match this role. Please include the names and contact details of two referees (at least one of whom knows you in a professional capacity).
The application deadline is 23:30 on Wednesday 25th March.
Interviews will be held online on 1st and 2nd April.
Applications will only be considered from applicants who already have the right to work within the United Kingdom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Job Overall goal: Support the creation and delivery of a range of content and the planning and coordination of UK and global events, ensuring both align with the charity’s objectives, including activities designed for a global audience.
Job Location: Remote working with the ability for weekly on-site meetings at offices based in Milton Keynes (MK19).
Hours: This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Overview
The Maclellan Giving Together Foundation (MGTF) is a UK Christian charity connected to the longstanding international Maclellan Foundation, who describe their focus as: “establishing and strengthening the local church, promoting discipleship and leadership development, sparking community transformation, promoting the power of prayer, advocating for generosity, and increasing access to Scripture”.Based in the UK, MGTF rolls out key global initiatives that focus on equipping local Christian ministries and releasing local resources to foster sustainable Kingdom growth. These include Learning Communities, retreats, collaborative giving evenings and other resources.
This is an exciting graduate opportunity for someone highly organised, eager to learn event production management, with a specialist interest in content creation for web, print, design, or moving image. They should be detail-oriented, quality-focused, and passionate about seeing the Kingdom flourish globally.
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Job summary
We are seeking a highly organised graduate to support the Brand Campaigns & Events Specialist. This role involves assisting with the development and implementation of content, supporting the setup, delivery, and evaluation of events, contributing to the creation of training and curriculum materials for online and print, and working with UK and international teams to contextualise and translate materials for diverse audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Communication & Content Delivery
- Assist in the creation of event materials, including invitations, training guides, digital resources, workbooks, email campaigns, websites, scripts, animations, and related content.
- Support the development of visual and multimedia content for in-person and online delivery, ensuring materials are appropriate for the intended audience.
- Assist in repurposing content into multiple formats to support wider reach and usability.
- Support the preparation and distribution of monthly email and prayer updates communicating ministry developments.
- Assist with proofreading, formatting, and editing event content, including workbooks, guides, and presentations.
- Support the development and maintenance of an online training portal for specific programmes, ensuring it is user-friendly, engaging, and aligned with programme goals.
- Provide administrative and practical support to event personnel in global locations as they deliver our programmes.
- Follow established brand guidelines to maintain consistency in tone, messaging, and visual identity across all content.
Event Planning, Management and Support
- Assist with organising event plans and timelines for global events and updating the event content calendar.
- Assisting with projects supporting programs and charity operations.
- Assist in planning, coordinating and delivering event logistics, including liaising with vendors, venues, and service providers to support quality and cost-effective delivery.
- Provide on-site support during events, including set-up, content delivery and liaising with AV and logistics teams to ensure the successful presentation of materials.
- Assist with the management of delegate booking systems and deliver prompt and professional support to attendees and stakeholders via phone and email. Provide delegate care during events.
- Support campaign and project planning by assisting with the drafting or tracking of content-related budgets and timelines for approval.
- Support the planning and delivery of special elements such as consultancy clinics.
- Maintain and regularly update relevant databases to ensure data integrity.
- Assist in monitoring and tracking content production costs, ensuring value-for-money.
Cultural Adaptation & Coordination
- Assist with the localisation of content to ensure materials are culturally appropriate, supporting communication with translators and stakeholders to help adapt resources for different cultural contexts.
Evaluation & Reporting
- Assist in tracking the performance of content and programmes through data collection, feedback, and engagement analytics to support evaluation of effectiveness.
- Support the preparation of content and campaign reports, including metrics and evidence required for grant applications, donor updates, and internal reviews.
General & Organisational
- Actively contribute to team meetings, planning sessions, and creative brainstorming.
- Occasional evening and weekend work and travel may be required for event support.
- Any other duties as required.
Occupational Requirement
The candidate must have an active Christian faith.
By virtue of the job’s involvement in faith-sensitive work under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, the post-holder must be an active Christian with a genuine personal faith in Jesus, grounded in Scripture and reflected in their everyday life.
Experience (Essential):
- Have experience in a church/charity or professional environment.
- Strong understanding of and commitment to the Foundation’s mission with an understanding of the Church scene.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Demonstrated creativity and the ability to translate ideas visually demonstrated via portfolios, academic work, or volunteer projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Professional in appearance and a desire to constantly improve and grow.
- Willingness to be flexible in working hours with occasional travel and overnight stays.
Experience (Desirable but not required):
- Some experience producing content creation across print and digital formats.
- Some experience supporting events and campaigns.
- Some knowledge of copywriting across multiple platforms, from digital platforms to printed workbooks.
- Additional language.
- Experience using design software e.g. Adobe and Canva.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience (Essential).
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with content creation software, CRM systems, and email marketing software (Desirable).
Benefits
- This is a full-time position (Monday-Friday)
- Start as soon as possible.
- This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent subject to performance and business needs.
- Salary £27K-£30k depending on previous experience.
- Holiday entitlement is 20 days pro rata, per annum (plus bank and statutory holidays and 3 days Christmas closing).
- Pension contributions via auto-enrolment to NEST.
- Faith-based culture: Supportive Christian workplace with prayer, devotions, and spiritual development.
If you’re interested in applying, please include a CV and include two references, one of which must be a current or previous employer.
In addition, please provide a cover letter (no more than 1 page) detailing what interests you about the role and your suitability, along with a separate statement of faith (no more than 1 page).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We’re recruiting an experienced, creative and hands-on communications specialist to work with Platform Places and Footwork over the next 10 months – to develop our bold narratives and inspiring content that help drive locally-led neighbourhood transformation.
- Target start date: 11th May 2026
- Time input: 3 days per week (0.6 full-time equivalent), with flexibility for up to 4 days per week in certain busy periods, by mutual agreement
- Remuneration: £55,000-£61,500 per year (pro rata) depending on experience
- Flexible working: Work hours can be flexible as long as role objectives are met
- Location: Hybrid, remote or in-person (option to work from our London office). Monthly in-person team days in London, plus occasional trips to partners in Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bristol and London and learning gatherings (expenses covered).
- Contract type: PAYE employment contract. 10 months fixed term.
- Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
About us
In 2025, Platform Places integrated with Footwork Trust, becoming what we call ‘civic partners’. Together we facilitate locally-led neighbourhood transformation – so people have the power to live affordably, sustainably and together.
About Platform Places
Platform Places is a national cross-sector collaboration and not-for-profit social enterprise with a mission to unlock town centre buildings for amazing ideas that help us live affordably, sustainably and together. We convene councils, community leaders and asset owners around the country to build powerful partnerships, to unlock buildings for local benefit. We support these Partnerships with access to funding, technical expertise and networks.
Our deeper intention is to localise and democratise who owns, controls and transforms town centre and neighbourhood buildings, so that communities can:
- design spaces to meet local needs – whether affordable space for arts, music, healthcare, local food, housing, nature connection, reuse & repair, childcare etc
- retain and reinvest the wealth generated by these buildings.
We’re inspired by pioneers like Hastings Commons, Stour Trust, SAFE Regen, Civic Square, Nudge Community Builders, Makespace Oxford and other members of the Mycelial Network.
About Footwork Trust
Footwork (UK charity Footwork Trust) supports local people to transform their neighbourhoods for the better and builds alliances to make this possible.
Since 2022, Footwork’s ‘People and Place’ programme has supported over 50 community innovators to turn their bold ideas into lasting positive change, in response to a local social or environmental challenge. Often reviving land and buildings for community use, they are part of a growing force for fairer, locally-led regeneration, making the places they call home more resilient and equitable.
Through national and local events, Footwork creates spaces for peer support and shared learning, showcases inspiring examples, and convenes built environment practitioners to enable true collaboration with community partners.
Together, Footwork and Platform Places co-facilitate the Mycelial Network for Community Asset Developers.
About the Local Property Partnerships pilot, 2024-2027
Thanks to National Lottery players, Platform Places and partners have received almost £2.5 million over three years from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK. The funding is being used to enable communities to come together and secure long-term spaces for the activities and services that they need the most.
This fund and programme resources local leaders in neighbourhoods in Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool City Region, Bristol and London – working towards shifting multiple buildings into long-term local ownership. We’re also supported by our national partner organisations Architectural Heritage Fund, Power to Change and Social Investment Business. Our intention is that this work will lay the groundwork for a larger follow-on funding programme, which catalyses England-wide adoption of this approach.
The role
We’re looking for an experienced, creative and hands-on communications specialist to join our small team and network of local and national partners.
The Communications Lead will focus on our key programmes, with the below time distribution. The challenge and opportunity is to hit the ground running and drive communications across our key channels – to help attract allies, funding and support, and inspire replication of these approaches in neighbourhoods around England.
2 days per week, ‘Local Property Partnerships’:
- You’ll lead on promoting, and sharing learnings from, Platform Places’ exciting pilot programme (funded by National Lottery Community Fund) – which is localising and democratising who owns, controls and transforms town centre buildings in five neighbourhoods across England.
0.75 days per week, ‘People and Place’:
- You’ll promote, and share learnings from, Footwork Trust’s ‘People and Place’ programme – which supports community innovators to turn their bold ideas into lasting positive change for their place.
0.25 days per week, Wider movement building:
- You’ll work on ad hoc broader communications opportunities that support our mission and the programmes – for example, creating a content piece with local or national partners from our wider network, or pitching a media story that cuts across all our programmes.
This involves the following areas of responsibility:
- Build on our working communications strategy
- Work with co-directors to develop our bold, inspiring core messaging, and update our boilerplate narratives
- Manage digital channels for Platform Places and Footwork: a) plan and create regular social media content; b) write newsletters (approx. quarterly); c) upload and edit website content, on Squarespace (drag-and-drop editor) and occasionally Wix (guidance available).
- Strategic media relations: build journalist relationships and pitch stories (local or national), op-eds and comments
- Work with local and national partners to share inspiring and compelling stories
- Develop practical how-tos and templates, together with partners (you'll have support initiating partner relationships)
- Provide comms guidance to local programme partners
- Support co-directors and partners with speaking engagements and event opportunities
You’ll start from a strong foundation of communications activities, along with our established tone, visual identity and branded templates – with lots of freedom for new ideas.
About you
- You’re as comfortable with creative storytelling as you are with practical resources
- You’re a campaigner for systems change – experienced in attracting allies and creating communications for diverse audiences
- You make it sing – you turn dense or complicated materials into clear and effective narratives to shift opinion and action
- You’re a collaborator – you can effectively hold relationships with local and national partners to plan and deliver coordinated communications
- You can ‘wear all the hats’: you get stuck in on strategy and roll up your sleeves on delivery; you know when to pitch to media and when the tactic is digital; you can knock up great copy or quick Canva graphics without aiming for perfection
- You’re efficient and resourceful, comfortable leading on comms in a small (and collaborative) team, and know how to make things happen on a small budget (and when to seek external specialists)
- You’re passionate about community-led places and social and environmental justice – and you’re knowledgeable about at least one of: high streets, property, retrofit, community business, heritage buildings, cultural venues, town planning, neighbourhood governance
We know you likely have a particular comms specialism, with more strengths and experience in some areas than others. We’d love to hear about this, and about your approach to getting stuck into the rest.
Our team & culture
You’ll be joining our small, agile team of six people across Platform Places and Footwork. We meet in-person on a monthly basis to have lunch together and plan ahead, and have weekly online huddles to check-in and discuss priorities.
We work flexibly around our needs, whether a caring responsibility or otherwise.
Our culture is driven by our values: generous sharing, diverse perspectives, active listening and curiosity, staying networked and joy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Our Time Charity is seeking an experienced Communications and Social Media Officer to strengthen our digital presence and amplify the voices of children affected by parental mental illness.
This role plays a central part in delivering our communications strategy by ensuring our message reaches families, professionals, funders and partners with clarity, creativity and purpose. You will manage our social media channels, develop engaging and accessible content, support campaign rollouts, and contribute to PR and stakeholder communications that challenge stigma and raise national awareness.
Working closely with the Communications Lead and the wider team, you’ll help shape and share stories that reflect lived experience, ensuring children feel seen, understood, and less alone, and that the wider system better understands the impact of parental mental health difficulties.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in communications, social media, or digital marketing within a charity or purpose-driven organisation who enjoys combining strategy with hands-on delivery, translating complex topics into compelling content, and using insights to grow reach and engagement.
To learn more about the role, responsibilities and how to apply, please download the full recruitment pack.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Our mission is for every child in the UK, who has a parent with a mental illness, will find the support they need, as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.