56 Internal communications and stories manager jobs

About our organisation

Music as Therapy International is looking for an ambitious, creative and relationship-focused Fundraising Manager to lead our fundraising as we enter an exciting new phase of our development.

Registered in 1998 and recently converted to a CIO, we are a small, established charity with a big ambition: To inspire, guide and champion caregivers to use music to strengthen care. Our work equips caregivers with practical skills and approaches that use music to improve the lives of people in vulnerable situations around the world.

We have entered a new strategic period focused on extending our reach, evolving our training and securing the future of music in care. In 2025 we operated with an income of c.£225k.  We are now looking for someone to build on this, bringing fundraising expertise, initiative and curiosity to help us turn our strategic ambitions into sustainable growth. 

About the role

As our Fundraising Manager, you will have a genuinely influential role in making that ambition possible. Working closely with our Director and wider team, you will take the lead on developing and delivering our fundraising strategy across trusts and foundations, major donors, regular giving, community fundraising, corporate partnerships and legacies.

This is not a role where you will be one small part of a large fundraising machine. You will have the opportunity to shape our approach, develop meaningful relationships with supporters and funders, identify new opportunities and turn our impact into compelling propositions that inspire people to give.

If you are an experienced fundraiser who enjoys having responsibility, building relationships and seeing the direct results of your work, we would like to hear from you.

The Sports Development Officer role develops, leads and coordinates sports activity programmes that increase participation and use sport to improve health, reduce crime and build social inclusion - working to the Selby Trust’s ‘Selby Active Sports Strategy’. 

In this role you will: 

• Grow and diversify Selby Active's sports portfolio while sustaining existing relationships (i.e. charities, the NHS, local authorities (Haringey Council and Enfield Council), funders (Including Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, England and Wales Cricket Board and Middlesex in the Community), schools and colleges and sport national governing bodies (NGBs).

• Build and maintain partnerships with strategic and local stakeholders

• Focus delivery on under-represented groups — young people, women, older and disabled people, and ethnically diverse communities

• Address issues of health, crime, and social inclusion

The role requires flexible work, including some evenings and weekends, to achieve the best possible outcome within available resources.

Principal accountabilities

• Recruit, supervise, train and manage Selby Active coaches, staff, volunteers and instructors, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

• Lead project coordination, planning, ongoing development and budget management, setting high-quality standards; work with the Partnerships and Funding Manager on sports bids.

• Identify sport, recreation and health initiatives, overseeing strategic planning and implementation.

• Coordinate, deliver and promote activities, classes and events - particularly for under-represented groups - working with internal colleagues and Haringey and Enfield Councils to develop a varied programme for the new Selby Centre.

• Engage informal and registered sports groups, especially those in our community, ensuring they are aware of the activities available to them.

• Represent Selby Trust and build effective relationships with sports users, volunteers, local sports groups, local authorities and awarding/professional bodies, including at local, regional and national meetings, seminars and conferences.

• Lead engagement with sports partners and proactively reach out to local clubs, delivering against KPIs and drawing on their collective expertise.

• Support capacity-building for small sports organisations, including identifying organisations for Selby's GLA-supported business support programme.

• Organising workshops, accredited courses and mentoring programmes.

• Monitor and evaluate our on-site activities and services, interpreting data to produce high-quality reports and presentations for funders and stakeholders (including the Board of Trustees and local authorities).

• Identify, apply for and provide information on sports grants and sponsorship, working with the Partnerships and Funding Manager.

• Co-lead the capture of stories, case studies and content for Selby Trust's digital channels.

• Work with Pre- and Post-16 initiatives to encourage sports participation and parental involvement.

• Check venues and manage facilities.

• Develop a community membership scheme.

• Work within relevant guidelines, including equal opportunities, health and safety, and safeguarding and child protection.

Requirements and skills: Essential

• Passion for sport

• A relevant qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience in sports development, coaching or community engagement

• Experience in community sports groups/club engagement and organising effective outreach & events

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, and in producing reports and delivering presentations

• Strong and effective written/verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to engage and communicate with people from a wide range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds – including older and disabled people –and openness listening to and reflecting diverse views

• Stakeholder management and network building

• Good organisational skills – able to prioritise workload, manage time and meet deadlines, working both on own initiative and as part of a team

• Good level of working knowledge in Office 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint

Requirements and skills: Desirable

• Understanding of social justice issues, particularly in relation to community empowerment

• Familiarity using HR systems, I.e. Bright HR

• Knowledge of local community and statutory and non-governmental organisations locally

• Knowledge of working with a CRM system and/or Project management system such as Salesforce

The Marketing Content Executive is responsible for creating engaging, audience-focused content that supports fundraising, supporter engagement and brand objectives across digital and offline channels. The role plays a key part in bringing MAF's mission and impact to life through compelling storytelling, effective marketing copywriting and content that inspires supporters to engage, give and advocate. Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Fundraising and Donor Experience, the role develops and adapts content for campaigns, supporter journeys, email communications, web pages, social media and printed materials, ensuring communications are creative, consistent and aligned with organisational priorities. The role also provides support for the development of supporter engagement activities and selected events, helping to create meaningful experiences that strengthen supporter relationships.

Salary:£32,510.27 

Location: This role will be based at our Folkestone office, operating on a hybrid working arrangement with 2 days a week in the office.

Working Hours: Office open officially from 9am to 5.30pm (Mon-Fri) and 9am-4pm on Fridays.

Closing date:7 October 2026

Responsibilities

Campaigns and content

• Write, edit and proof high-quality copy tailored to channel and audience ensuring clarity, consistency and alignment with brand tone and messaging; brief designers and videographers as needed.
• Support in the maintenance of MAFs asset register and ensure brand consistency across the relevant touchpoints.
• Support the creation of case studies and story gathering in collaboration with programme, communications and fundraising colleagues.
• Create, update and maintain copy for content across multiple marketing channels, including website pages, email communications and campaign assets.

Digital marketing and analytics

•  Set up campaign tracking (e.g. UTM parameters, QR codes, short links) and ensure accurate tagging across channels.

Supporter journeys and fundraising collaboration

• Work collaboratively with donor experience and supporter engagement colleagues to develop content that supports supporter journeys, appeals and stewardship, and improves engagement outcomes.
• Help segment audiences and tailor content to increase engagement and Donor Income – one-off, regular and monthly.
• Ensure supporter-facing content reflects organisational purpose, values and safeguarding standards.

Events

• Support the Marketing & Events Coordinator in delivering supporter and fundraising events, including assisting with event preparation, materials, creative content and on-the-day delivery.
• Contribute creative storytelling ideas and engagement concepts for supporter experiences and engagement tools, including the MAF Cube and future event activities.

 Project management and ways of working

• Champion cross-team collaboration and clear communication; develop simple checklists and templates to aid consistency.
• Maintain orderly files and version control for campaign materials and approvals.

 Brand, compliance and risk

• Uphold brand, tone of voice and accessibility standards across all outputs.
• Comply with GDPR, PECR and fundraising regulations; handle personal data securely and ethically.
• Follow organisational policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusion.

 Any other responsibilities as requested by your line manager.

This job description reflects the current requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, this will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the post-holder.

Tasks common to all staff:

1. Role modelling of organisational values and beliefs - to contribute to the shared spiritual life of the MAF UK team as a unique Christian charity. This will include attendance and participation in corporate times of biblical reflection and corporate prayer.
2. To participate in appropriate matrix programme and project teams, contributing skills and expertise to required timescales from the appropriate programme leader.
3. To keep line manager informed of all relevant and timely information.
4. At all times comply with statutory requirements for handling personal and sensitive data in a confidential manner.
5. To abide by MAF UK’s Safeguarding and Conduct Policies, and all other organisational policies provided on the Intranet.

Terms:

• At least 36 hours with 1 hour for lunch daily unpaid per week.  Hours should be agreed with line manager according to the flexible working policy.
• Flexibility will be required for working additional hours and travel to meet business needs or for travel or meetings etc. on weekends.
• Annual leave entitlement of 22 days (158.4 hours) per year and 8 days (58.5 hours) paid public holidays per year.
• Non-contributory pension scheme (10%) salary.

PWSA UK is looking for an individual who is experienced in individual supporter fundraising, capable of growing our income from our community network, individual givers including seasonal and capital campaigns. You will have the drive to make a difference for our stakeholders, be able to build strong supporter relationships at a distance and create compelling proposals that connect donors with PWSA UK’s mission and will enjoy working independently in a small team. 

About the role

This is a new role and you will manage and maintain a regular giving programme for new and existing supporters, developing tailored communications, proposals and engagement opportunities for the community that connect donors’ interests with PWSA UK’s mission. Working with colleagues, trustees and volunteers, you will support community fundraising, establish an effective individual giving programme using the CRM and increase the number of legacy pledges achieved over time

• Build and manage an individual giving programme.

• Support and build upon the community fundraising activity

• Develop persuasive campaigns, cases for support and donor communications.

• Maintain the CRM and utlise it to its full potential

• Keep accurate records, forecasts and pipeline reports.

About you

You will be an excellent communicator, careful researcher and organised fundraising manager, with experience in individual giving and community fundraising. You will be confident communicating with donors and senior stakeholders, handle sensitive information with discretion, and share PWSA UK’s commitment to supporting people with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to shape a new fundraising role within a specialist charity and help grow high-value support for PWSA UK’s work.

Closing Date: 20 September 2026

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Are you passionate about the changing news landscape and the power of earned media to drive attention, understanding and action?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Media and Communications Executive to join Save the Children UK's Strategic Communications department on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Working across our Global Impact Communications and UK Impact Communications teams, you'll help support and deliver media and communications activity that brings children's experiences, rights and needs to wider public attention. From helping ensure team processes run efficiently and effectively to researching stories and compiling messaging, you'll contribute to communications that secure meaningful coverage, amplify children's voices and help inspire change for children in the UK and around the world.

 This is a varied and hands-on role for someone looking to build their experience in media and communications within a fast-paced, purpose-led organisation, working with colleagues across advocacy, policy, digital, social and fundraising to help shape stories that matter.

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

About the Team

Strategic Communications plans, orchestrates, and delivers highly compelling and distinctive external communications across the whole organisation to position SCUK as a modern children's cause and drive mass consideration, participation, influence and action to create lasting change with and for children. 

The Global and UK Impact Communications teams help strengthen our influence on decision-makers and build support for our work by engaging target audiences with powerful stories from both the UK and around the world. Through traditional, digital and social media, they amplify the voices of children, families, communities and local partners, highlighting the impacts of conflict, inequality and child poverty. They support advocacy for change in policy, practice and systems, promote international cooperation, and help grow public engagement and funding—driving action to protect every child's right to experience a safe, healthy and happy childhood.

About the role

As the Media and Communications Executive you will support advocacy, public engagement and fundraising by helping to secure media coverage, amplify the voices of children and families, and share stories from across Global and UK Impact with UK audiences.

You will provide day-to-day support to the Global and UK Impact Communications teams, helping deliver timely and engaging communications that raise awareness and inspire action for children. The role also offers flexible support across different projects and priorities as needed.

In this role, you will:

• Support the development and adaptation of press materials, case studies and messaging that are clear, accurate and aligned with brand and safeguarding standards.
• Help ensure the smooth and effective running of the Global Impact and UK Impact Communications functions through team support including media list management, invoicing, liaison with media monitoring service, information and web content management, administration and other tasks as needed.
• Work as part of multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to support on the delivery of integrated campaigns across UK and global issues 
• Help identify and respond quickly to reactive opportunities, supporting the team to deliver timely communications.
• Support the delivery of press releases, statements, briefing materials and Q&As.
• Support media monitoring and tracking of coverage, helping to assess reach, tone and impact, and contributes to clear, well-structured presentations and updates to report on performance and insights. 
• Contribute to communications activity linked to Save the Children UK corporate partnerships when needed, supporting the development and delivery of content and opportunities that align with Public Impact priorities and help maximise reach and impact. 
• Support the development of briefing materials for leaders including the CEO to support them in public communications.
• Support story gathering, research and messaging to develop impactful UK and Global media and communications materials
• Work collaboratively with creative, digital, social and influencer teams to deliver joined-up campaigns 

About you

To be successful, you will bring:

• Some experience in media, journalism or communications (e.g. agency, in-house or newsroom) 
• An understanding of the UK media landscape 
• Expertise in or eagerness to build knowledge of Save the Children's global and UK priorities 
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and accurately 
• The ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging content 
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail 
• The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with others 
• A willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment 
• The ability to manage competing priorities and respond to deadlines 

 Additional Requirements 

• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours activity 
• Ability to travel if required 

What we offer you 

We promote flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, and wellbeing both at work and beyond, and offer a wide range of benefits designed to reward your hard work and inspire you to help improve the lives of children every day. 

Some of the benefits you can expect include: 

• Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 27 days per year (pro rata for part-time employees) increasing with service up to 32 days, plus public holidays and our annual 'Save the Children Day'. 
• Family Leave – Up to 39 weeks of maternity/adoption pay (including up to 21 weeks full pay) and paternity/adoption leave of 10 weeks full pay (plus statutory entitlement).
• Special Leave – Up to 10 days paid leave per year (pro rata) for urgent or exceptional personal circumstances, without using annual leave.
• Volunteer Leave – Up to 3 days paid leave per year to support volunteering and give back. 
• Pension & Life Assurance – Helping you plan for the future with up to 7% employer pension contributions. 
• Employee Discounts – Access thousands of deals across groceries, retail, tech, travel, fitness, and more.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Including access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling, eye care support, and seasonal flu vaccinations. 

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Location & Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.

This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce, and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where structural inequality is actively addressed, and all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can thrive. 

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and are especially interested in hearing from people with diverse and intersecting identities such as lived experience of poverty, people of faith, people of colour, people with disabilities, with experience of migration and/or refugee status, care-experienced people, the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals with experience living in diverse families.

We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. We know that different voices working together will enable us to do our work better, improving the lives of children around the world. 

PWSA UK is looking for a relationship-focused fundraiser to grow income from major donors, corporates, trusts and foundations, including pharmaceutical companies. This new role will help build lasting supporter relationships and secure significant gifts that make a meaningful difference for people with Prader-Willi syndrome and their families.

About the role

This is a new role and you will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective and existing supporters, developing tailored communications, proposals and engagement opportunities that connect donors’ interests with PWSA UK’s mission. Working with colleagues, trustees and volunteers, you will manage relationships, support donor meetings and events, and maintain accurate donor records and pipeline information.

• Build and manage a portfolio of prospective and existing major donors.

• Research and identify new supporters and relationship opportunities.

• Develop persuasive proposals, cases for support and donor communications.

• Support cultivation, stewardship, meetings, visits and events.

• Keep accurate records, forecasts and pipeline reports.

About you

You will be an excellent communicator, careful researcher and organised relationship manager, with experience in major giving, corporate fundraising, or trusts and foundations. You will be confident working with donors and senior stakeholders, handle sensitive information with discretion, and share PWSA UK’s commitment to supporting people with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to shape a new fundraising role within a specialist charity and help grow high-value support for PWSA UK’s work. 

About you

You will be organised, resourceful and confident at turning stories and evidence into compelling fundraising content.

Fundraising experience is welcome, but transferable skills in communications, marketing, business development or supporter care are also valued.

• Experience in fundraising, communications, marketing or business development.
• Strong, audience-focused writing skills.

• Understanding of donor stewardship and supporter journeys.

• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

• CRM or database experience is helpful.

• Collaborative approach and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Wycombe Refugee Partnership is at a crucial stage as a charity, having experienced rapid and exponential growth since early 2024. The needs and situations of those it supports are constantly changing, and the charity is looking for someone with energy and a passion to respond to these new challenges.

The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall management and development of the charity. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the postholder will ensure that the charity is well managed, financially sustainable, legally compliant and continues to provide high-quality support for asylum seekers and refugees.

The role combines strategic leadership with practical day-to-day management and requires someone who is comfortable working in a small organisation where flexibility and initiative are essential.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with the client on a fantastic Content Planning Manager role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead strategic content planning and campaign coordination within a dynamic health charity, supporting high-impact communications aligned with organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain integrated content and campaign plans that support organisational objectives, campaigns, fundraising activities, and key external opportunities.
• Lead the planning and scheduling of content, ensuring efficient resource utilisation and alignment across channels.
• Identify and maximise compelling stories, content formats (such as video, photography, articles), and opportunities from various sources, while coordinating content production and delivery.
• Collaborate closely with team members and external stakeholders, including media partners, to identify media angles and reinforce messaging.
• Support the delivery of specific campaigns, notably the Future in Sight campaign, through strategic planning, audience segmentation, messaging frameworks, and campaign assets.
• Ensure communications meet brand standards, are aligned with organisational priorities, and optimise reach and engagement across websites, email, social media platforms, and other channels.
• Monitor campaign performance using analytics to evaluate outcomes, adapt strategies, and produce performance reports with insights and recommendations.
• Provide strategic communications advice and support to colleagues and project leads, fostering a proactive approach to outreach and engagement.
• Manage external suppliers, including creative agencies and content creators, ensuring timely and quality outputs.
• Uphold data security standards, ensure compliance regulations are followed, and embed inclusive communication practices across all activities.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in developing and delivering integrated communications campaigns with measurable objectives.
• Strong project management skills, capable of coordinating multiple content streams and stakeholders.
• Well-versed in digital platforms, including content management systems, email marketing, and scheduling tools such as Asana.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to craft compelling stories for diverse audiences.
• Data-savvy, with experience interpreting analytics to inform content and campaign optimisation.
• Adept at building relationships with internal teams and external partners, influencing project direction.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under tight deadlines.
• A collaborative team player committed to inclusive practices and organisational values.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £163.49 per day PAYE + £26.25 per day holiday
• Location: Hybrid – Central London
• Contract: Part-time until March 2027 (4 days per week)

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.

We’re looking for a Christian who is passionate about defeating leprosy and transforming lives. If you want to use your skills to build God’s kingdom here on earth, we’d love to hear from you!

We looking for an experienced story teller, from either a marketing, fundraising or communications setting, able to land messages powerfully both in print and digitally. You will raise funds and awareness of our work for people affected leprosy, by developing and marketing our Gifts for Life product range. In addition, you will support the development of own brand products for the Christian gift market, including Christian books, Christian greeting cards and products that reference bible verses.

Today, one person is diagnosed with leprosy every three minutes. It is a disease of poverty, striking the most vulnerable. The physical effects of the disease are brutal, but the social effects are even worse. Severe stigma means that people can be thrown out of their families and communities. Rejected and isolated, they are left with no opportunities and no hope. This is not how God wants people affected by leprosy to live. Our work aims to restore life in all its fullness.

The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation, a pioneer in our field, with 152 years’ experience serving people affected by this disease. We work in thirty countries.

The Leprosy Mission Shop is 100% owned by The Leprosy Mission International. It exists as a marketing tool for TLM in the UK, raising funds and awareness by selling a range of products through its mail order catalogue and website. TLM Shop is a Christian business, serving people of all faiths and none. There is an occupational requirement for the Copywriter and Product Manager to be a committed Christian as you will be producing Chrisitan communications and developing Christian own brand products for the Christian gift market. 

TLM has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation of all people. Successful candidates are expected to understand, sign and comply with all organisational policies, including the Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment to all roles within TLM includes criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. We arecommitted to diversity and welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community, who have permission to work in the UK.

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week.

Location: Peterborough based with hybrid option.

If this sounds like you, please visit our website where you will find our application form. 

Please send your completed form along with your CV and a covering letter outlining how your previous experience, knowledge and skills equip you to meet the requirements of this post.

Closing date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

Preliminary interviews (via Teams): Date to be agreed.

In-person interviews (Peterborough Office): Monday, 12 October 2026.

UK Registered Charity No: 1076356.

Are you a storyteller who wants to make a difference?

Content Writer | Khalsa Aid International

Permanent | Full Time | Taplow – office based

Do you have a way with words and a passion for telling stories that connect, inspire and drive action?

Khalsa Aid International is looking for a creative and talented Content Writer to help bring our humanitarian work to life.

From responding to emergencies and supporting communities around the world to working alongside volunteers and delivering long-term projects, there are incredible stories behind everything we do. We need someone who can find those stories, tell them with purpose and help our supporters understand the difference they are making.

What will you be doing?

You’ll work across our programmes, fundraising and communications teams to create engaging content for a wide range of audiences and platforms.

You will:

• ✍️ Write compelling blogs, website content, newsletters, fundraising appeals and reports.
• 🌍 Turn programme updates, interviews and field reports into powerful humanitarian stories.
• ❤️ Tell stories in a dignified, ethical and human-centred way.
• 📣 Develop campaign messaging, headlines and calls to action that inspire people to get involved.
• 🎥 Create scripts, captions and written content for video and social media.
• ✏️ Edit and proofread content to ensure it is clear, accurate and engaging.
• 🤝 Work closely with our Digital Creator and teams across Khalsa Aid to develop integrated campaigns.
• 🚨 Support fast-moving communications during humanitarian emergencies and disaster responses.
• 📊 Use content performance and audience insights to continually improve what we do.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is a great writer, curious, creative and passionate about making a difference.

You’ll have:

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience creating both long- and short-form content.
• A strong instinct for finding and telling compelling stories.
• Experience creating content for digital channels, including websites, social media and email.
• Knowledge of SEO and Google Analytics.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• The ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Degree in Marketing & Communications or equivalent professional experience in content writing.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence
• A genuine interest in humanitarian work and Khalsa Aid’s mission.

It would be great if you also have experience within the charity, humanitarian or international development sector, and/or speak Punjabi or Hindi.

Why Khalsa Aid?

This isn't just a writing job.

Your words will help tell the stories of people and communities affected by crises, show supporters where their donations are making a difference, and inspire others to take action.

If you’re ready to use your creativity and storytelling skills for something that really matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: You must have the legal right to work in the UK. Khalsa Aid is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected

About the role
We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic, and highly organised Fundraising Officer to support our individual giving, community fundraising, and small trusts and foundations activities. The Fundraising Officer will manage individual and community donor activities, and the donor database to support thanking, stewardship and targeted donor engagement. They will also play a key role in monitoring the impact of our fundraising activity to ensure continuous improvement and income growth.

This is a dynamic, hands-on role for someone who is creative, collaborative, and enjoys working across a diverse range of tasks.  They will be enthusiastic and keen to generate new ideas that strengthen supporter relationships and deliver impactful fundraising.

Main duties and responsibilities

Individual, Corporate and Community Fundraising

• Work with the Fundraising and Communications Manager and Communications Coordinator to develop and deliver three - four individual giving appeals at year (digital and offline) to increase income.
• Monitor and analyse appeal performance to inform future activity.
• Support wider donor acquisition, retention, and upgrade strategies through data-led insights.
• Work closely with colleagues in communications and service delivery to create compelling fundraising content and impact stories.
• Act as the main point of contact for community fundraisers and local events, offering guidance, support materials, and encouragement. Work closely with Communications Coordinator where needed.
• Lead on the promotion and recruitment of participants for sponsored challenge events, particularly the Oxford Half Marathon and Bike Oxford.
• Research charity of the year opportunities amongst school and local businesses and support applications as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local community groups, schools and faith communities.
• Confidently represent the organisation at community events and manage a pool of volunteer speakers.
• Manage and develop a small number of local business partnerships.
• Use and optimise our CRM (Donorfy) to ensure accurate and up-to date relationship management records.  

Donor Stewardship and Prospect Research

• Ensure all donors are thanked promptly and feel valued and engaged.
• Manage and maintain accurate donor data in Donorfy, producing reports on donor activity and performance.
• Monitor and manage fundraising and donation enquiries through our development@ inbox, responding and referring them as appropriate.  
• Research new fundraising prospects and initiatives across individuals, community groups, small trusts, local businesses and other potential supporters. Maintain organised records of prospects and recommendations.

Trusts & Foundations (Small Grants)

• Support the Fundraising and Communications Manager and Trust and Foundations Fundraiser with the small grants pipeline, including prospect research, applications and reporting. 
• Work closely with appropriate staff and service coordinators on project budgets, reporting and planning as needed.

Other responsibilities

• Support and oversee volunteers and interns as required.
• Work collaboratively within a busy staff team, participate in meetings and planning processes, and contribute to organisational development.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, as agreed with the Fundraising and Communications Manager or CEO. 

Person specification

Essential:

• Demonstrable fundraising and supporter-facing experience, with the ability to manage multiple income streams simultaneously.
• Knowledge and experience of individual and community fundraising.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to tailor content to different audiences.
• Experience using CRM databases, with confidence managing day-to-day data processes.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong research skills and a track record of writing funding bids and reports.
• Ability to build productive, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A positive, creative, “can-do” attitude, with the ability to adapt to change.
• Confidence representing the organisation at community events.
• Ability to work within a budget.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and measure impact.
• A demonstrable passion for, and affinity with, our cause
• Ability to communicate and work sensitively with people with lived experience of migration and tell their stories with dignity.

Desirable:

• Experience of working for a local charity.
• Knowledge of the migration and refugee sector.
• Experience in digital fundraising, social media and online giving platforms (eg JustGiving, crowd-funding platforms, social ads).
• Experience in corporate fundraising.
• Experience of working with Mailchimp and donorfy
   

Deadline for applications: Midnight Sunday 4th October 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 12th or 19th October in Oxford.  

Build Up aims to build the power of young people to shape where they live and to change who can make decisions about London. We are recruiting a Head of Income Generation to shape and lead an ambitious fundraising vision to grow our impact across London.

The Role

This is an exciting new position in our team, created to help build our case for investment, tell our story and harness the support of new audiences. You will develop and deliver a 3-year fundraising strategy that unlocks new opportunities, diversifies income and builds lasting funder relationships. With consultancy support on communications and evaluation, you’ll have the tools to make a powerful case for our work.

Candidates are welcome to discuss the role with our Director before applying - contact details are in the job description.

Who You Are

You’ll have a proven track record in leading fundraising strategy, securing charitable investment and writing successful grants. Alongside trusts and foundations, you’ll bring experience across other income streams (like corporates or major donors). You’ll balance strategy with delivery, thrive under pressure, and be excited by funding young people’s ideas. Our approach is innovative and we are looking for someone that can create clear, inspiring narratives that unlock new opportunities.

About Build Up

Build Up works to build the power of young people to shape where they live, and to change who can make decisions about London. Regeneration leaves young people behind. We support young people to take action by advocating for, designing and building local spaces to meet their needs.

Our approach is unique – and it works. Young people gain skills, leadership and power over decisions that affect them, while local communities benefit from genuinely inclusive spaces designed by and for local residents.

Why Join Us

At Build Up your work has a visible, lasting and personal impact - your ideas will genuinely shape our development. We’re a small, collaborative and passionate team with a flexible approach to work - we welcome proposals for non standard work patterns.

Key Details

This role is available on a 4 OR 5 day a week contract, subject to candidate preference.

Salary: £50,000 - 54,000 (pro rata) + 8% employer pension contribution
Full / part-time: 4 days (30 hrs) or 5 days (37.5 hrs) per week
Holiday: 32 days plus public holidays (pro rata)
Work pattern: Flexible
Location: Hybrid – at least 1 day per week in our Elephant & Castle office
Contract: Permanent

To Apply

For more information and to apply, please see the job description.

Applications close Sunday 20th September 2026.

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Research Programmes Manager

We have established a number of high-profile strategic initiatives to help us advance our work towards a cure. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Programme Manager to support the successful ongoing delivery of two of our major initiatives, the Drug Discovery Alliance and Brains for Dementia Research, and collaborate across the organisation and externally to maximise their impact. Where required, the successful candidate will also support the ongoing delivery of our other major initiatives, working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise their impact both internally and externally.

This role sits within the Strategic Programmes team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team that funds the best research to transform the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia. We’re looking for someone with strong programme management experience, a good eye for detail and who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the delivery of two of ARUK’s major initiatives, Drug Discovery Alliance (DDA) and Brains for Dementia Research (BDR), and other initiatives as required:

· Develop a deep understanding of the programmes, acting as a point of knowledge and expertise

· Implement robust and proportionate review processes to oversee delivery of objectives and manage risks

· Ensure finances are effectively reported on and managed, working with the Research Funding and Finance teams

· Lead the preparation of papers and briefings for meetings, and support the Research Officer to ensure minutes and actions are captured and followed up on

Monitor and disseminate the impact of the DDA and BDR, to effectively tell the story of the initiatives and identify gaps:

· Monitor key programme progress, scientific developments and major outputs

· Work with the Impact team to ensure data gathered from the programme meets the needs of the wider organisation in terms of communicating progress and impact

· Work with the Public Involvement team to ensure the initiatives are reflective of the needs of people with lived experience

Stakeholder management

· Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the initiatives to identify opportunities to maximise their impact and value.

· Collaborate with the Head of Strategic Programmes and colleagues across the Research Directorate and wider ARUK to identify opportunities to strengthen programme objectives, provide updates on progress, and promote achievements.

· Act as a key point of contact and subject matter expert for the initiatives, both internally and externally.

· Support development of the strategic programme team’s strategy:

· Contribute to internal meetings, including discussions and content on strategic programmes and new initiatives

· Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in the dementia research field

· Attend meetings and events to build relationships and promote our strategic programmes

· Support the Research Leadership team to enhance ARUK’s external profile through active participation in meetings and collaborations with key stakeholders

Line Management Responsibilities:

· Line management of a Research Officer, effectively delegating work to support delivery of their objectives

· Help to promote an inspiring team culture where personal development is prioritised

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Degree in Biomedical Science, or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience.

· Experience and/or in-depth knowledge in early-stage drug discovery, ideally in dementia

· Proven experience managing large programmes of work, preferably in the healthcare, research or charity sector

· Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, overseeing budgets and identifying risks

· Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including external partners and suppliers

· Experience defining programme requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

· Experience of managing staff and/or leading the delivery of work through others.

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values

· Good analytical skills demonstrated by a structured and methodical approach

· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement

· Strong communication skills both oral and written with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences

· Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritise competing demands

· Demonstrated stakeholder management (internal & external), and problem-solving skills

· Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines

· Ability to use own initiative, with a proactive and problem-solving attitude

· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 20th September 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.