Media relation manager jobs in Marylebone, greater london

Salary: £53,500 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 12pm

Interview date: Week commencing 12 and 19 October 2026

About CARE

CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation leading the fight to end poverty in the world’s most challenging situations. Women and girls are at the centre of our work, because we cannot overcome poverty and inequality until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We know that when a crisis erupts, women are often the first to pick up the pieces, so we work alongside women, so they have the power to make change where it’s needed most. Founded in 1945, CARE currently works in over 100 countries and last year alone reached 53.4 million people through nearly 1,500 projects.

Why work for CARE International UK?

At CARE International UK, we're committed to creating lasting change in the fight against poverty and inequality around the world. Behind that impact is a community of talented, passionate people who bring expertise, collaboration and purpose to everything they do.

We're committed to fostering a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to contribute their best. As part of our People & Organisational Development team, you'll have the opportunity to shape how people experience working at CARE, influence organisation-wide initiatives, and help build an environment where individuals and teams can flourish.

This is a chance to use your expertise in a role that combines strategic influence with meaningful, people-centred work, all within an organisation driven by a clear social purpose.

About the role

Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you'll take the lead on talent management and learning and development initiatives that help colleagues build rewarding careers and reach their full potential. From leadership development and succession planning to career pathways and organisational capability, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring CARE has the talent, skills and leadership needed to achieve its ambitions now and in the future.

You'll develop and deliver initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, support professional growth and contribute to a positive organisational culture. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, you'll help ensure colleagues have the tools, skills and experiences needed to reach their full potential and make their greatest contribution to CARE's mission.

You'll be instrumental in helping the organisation navigate change, strengthen communication and foster a shared sense of direction and purpose. Combining insight, creativity and practical delivery, you'll identify opportunities to improve how we support our people and continuously enhance the experience of our colleagues.

This is a varied and influential role for someone who enjoys building relationships, turning ideas into action and making a visible contribution to organisational success.

About you

You'll be an experienced people professional with a strong track record of delivering talent, learning, engagement and culture initiatives that drive organisational performance and improve employee experience. Combining both a strategic and pragmatic approach, you’ll be able to identify opportunities for improvement and find practical solutions.

Alongside your ability to build strong relationships, you’ll be able to influence and challenge constructively while maintaining credibility and trust. Experience within the charity, international development or wider values-led sector would be highly desirable, as would experience managing external consultants. Above all, you are collaborative, curious and solutions-focused, committed to continuous learning and passionate about creating an environment where people can thrive and do their best work.

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of appointment. Proof of right to work will be required as part of the recruitment process. For more information, please visit the UK Government's guidance on right to work.

Where you do not have current right to work in the UK, then this will be discussed with you as part of the recruitment process. Please note that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship and further information (should you require sponsorship to work in the UK) on eligibility can be found here.

Safeguarding 

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse or sexual harassment or exploitation of people in crisis by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding the communities we work with is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to: 

·   Satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in theInter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we willrequest information from successful applicants’ previous employersabout any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment,or incidents under investigationwhen the applicant left employment.

·  Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We guarantee interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR Team.

We also encourage people from minoritised communities to apply for roles at CARE International UK.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.

CARE’s EDI Vision Statement

We are guided by the communities we serve and grounded by our values which are: women-centred, inclusive, collaborative and quality. We share power responsibly and transparently, we earn trust and are accountable to each other, and we create supportive spaces for collaboration so that everyone is empowered to share ideas. Equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded in all we do - creating ways for everyone to be heard, respected and to thrive.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

As Marketing Officer, you will report to our External Relations Manager, playing a central role in driving Get Further’s visibility and growth through maintaining our digital platforms and driving campaigns focused on forming and retaining partnerships.

You will help Get Further to reach more students by designing and delivering creative multi-channel B2B marketing campaigns that promote our tuition programmes, CPD and curriculum resources to FE colleges, training providers and councils.

You will also be responsible for the day-to-day delivery and maintenance of our digital channels, creating compelling written, graphic, photographic and video content, managing our website and email marketing, and using analytics to refine and strengthen performance.

Alongside digital delivery, you will contribute to our wider work by creating collateral for and supporting with the delivery of conferences and events, sourcing stories from the students and teachers we support, collaborating with our fundraising and recruitment teams on their campaigns, and supporting our wider team to deliver impactful and brand aligned external communications.

Key responsibilities include:

Marketing Campaigns & Partnerships

• Plan and deliver multichannel B2B marketing campaigns that attract new partners and support renewals, using social media (primarily LinkedIn), email marketing, letter campaigns and other channels creatively and strategically.
• Use audience maps, value propositions and key messaging guides to tailor content to our different audiences (FE colleges, training providers and councils), ensuring alignment with the Get Further brand.
• Lead the creation of high‑quality marketing collateral (leaflets, banners, videos, case studies, graphics) that strengthens our brand and supports direct sales.
• Support the planning and delivery of events and campaigns that showcase Get Further’s mission, impact and thought leadership.
• Use a marketing funnel to track and analyse lead generation and conversion, making data-driven recommendations that allow the marketing and sales teams to improve processes.
• Coordinate award submissions that raise the organisation’s profile, working with colleagues to compile compelling applications.

Digital Content & Platform Management

• Plan and deliver high‑quality, creative social media content and campaigns that advance our digital strategy and deepen audience engagement.
• Design engaging graphic and video assets using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite and other tools.
• Capture high‑quality photo and video content of events and programmes in action.
• Maintain and update the Get Further website, using WordPress to optimise content, improve user experience and reflect organisational priorities.
• Support with the creation and publication of blog content, including drafting, editing, proofreading and uploading posts.
• Track and analyse the performance of digital content and campaigns, using analytics tools to generate insights and recommend data‑driven improvements.
• Play an active role in shaping our digital content strategy — identifying new opportunities, spotting trends in audience behaviour, and proposing creative approaches to strengthen engagement and reach.

Storytelling and impact reporting

• Support the promotion of Get Further’s impact reports through digital content and event delivery.
• Work with colleagues to source powerful stories from students and teachers, developing and ensuring all content aligns with our ethical storytelling policy

Branding & Team Support

• Assist colleagues with the design of external documents and assets, ensuring they are user‑friendly, professional and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Create and maintain written guides, templates, trainings and brand tools that help the team communicate consistently and confidently.
• Respond to internal requests for branding and communication support.
• Work with the Fundraising Officer to maintain an organised central library of storytelling assets, including narrative content, photos and videos.
• Support recruitment campaigns by creating content that showcases the benefits of working at Get Further.

Person specification

We are seeking a highly-motivated, detail-oriented and creative Marketing Officer who is eager to progress their career in education charity communications.

You will be a compelling storyteller who cares deeply about communicating the experiences of the young people and adults we support, and has a strong set of written, video editing and design skills that enable you to tell these stories with clarity and impact.

You will be ambitious to take on a leading role in driving our marketing activities, proactively generating and sharing ideas, and bringing a strong set of project management skills that enable you to take ownership on campaigns - from concept, to delivery to evaluation.

You will take pride in delivering excellent campaigns and eager to continuously learn and improve. You will have a critical eye for your own work, double and triple checking every aspect to ensure high-quality output, proactively seeking feedback and setting aside time to reflect and evaluate within a busy workload. You will be confident using data to understand performance and analytically minded in using insights to improve both your work and make recommendations for how the wider organisation can improve our strategy and processes.

You will be curious to learn about our organisation and audiences, proactively seeking opportunities to learn more about who we are and what we do so that you can communicate about our work to the highest standard and develop a coherent strategic vision for our marketing work.

Your strong time management skills will mean that you are comfortable working at pace and have the agility to respond to changing priorities and contexts.

For the right candidate, this role offers meaningful opportunities to develop new and existing skills, take on additional responsibilities, and progress internally as you help shape and deliver impactful marketing campaigns that benefit the young people and adults we support.

How to apply

Your application must include:

• A CV of no more than 2 sides of A4; and
• A supporting statement which includes your answers to the following three questions:

1. Why do you want to work for Get Further? (250 words);
2. For the following three areas of the “Role Description” section of the job specification, outline which of your projects/work to date demonstrates that you would be successful in this role:
   • Marketing campaigns & partnerships
   • Digital content & platform management
   • Branding & team support
3.  If your application is successful, what two aspects of the role would be the biggest challenge for you, and how would you overcome these challenges? (300 words)

Please submit your application via our website by 9am on Thursday 10 September.Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first-round interview taking place in the morning on the 15, 16 and 17 of September.

Second round interviews will take place week commencing 21 September.

This is a UK-based post and applicants must be living in and have the right to work the UK; if applicable please detail your visa status in your covering email. Get Further is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of any characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made throughout the recruitment process.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

A little bit about the role 

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Hybrid,two days per week in our London office

Please note that this advert will close at 9am on Wednesday, 9th September 2026

As our communications officer, you will join our communications and marketing team. Part of our external relations directorate, the team play an essential role, crafting engaging communications that help achieve our mission and supporting colleagues across the charity to do the same.

This role is perfect for a creative comms professional with a passion for writing and storytelling. Through compelling and strategic communications, you’ll help raise awareness of Frontline’s mission, attract supporters, influence public perception, demonstrate our impact and promote our vital work.

From fundraising to programme recruitment, from influencing policy to promoting our commercial offer, our work would not be possible without the impactful storytelling you will create in this role.

If you’d like to use your storytelling skills in a fast-paced role to make life better for children at risk of harm, we’d love to receive your application.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Working with colleagues across external relations, you will identify what storytelling is needed to achieve our charity objectives and make life better for children at risk of harm.
• Manage Frontline’s social media channels, create our social media plan and engage with our followers as needed.
• You will collaborate with our Fellowship team to keep our fellows – our programme alumni – engaged with our work and young people on our advisory board to amplify their voices and incorporate their perspective.

Please see the job pack for a full list of responsibilities.

A little bit about you 

The ideal applicant would be an excellent writer and editor who excels in creating content for a broad range of multimedia and digital content channels. We’re looking for someone with a creative mind who enjoys actively seeking out stories to tell and deciding how and where to tell these stories so they have the most impact.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater global majority representation in our senior roles. We know the value global majority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as 'ChatGPT' etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

This role may be eligible for sponsorship.

For further information about this role, please contact Richard Les, Head of Communications and Marketing - see job pack for contact details.

We’re looking for a highly skilled individual who will help build on our relationships and networks across Westminster, to deliver ambitious political leadership on a range of issues. The post holder will be responsible for leading advocacy interventions and providing political support to our policy experts, with a focus on Transport and Resources policy.

As a senior political adviser within the politics team, you will also be involved with, and lead on, major projects or themes of work across the political leadership theme (including the All Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment (APPG), which Green Alliance holds the secretariat for), managing and developing key external relationships and supporting the Director of politics as they lead the politics team.

You will need to be an exceptional communicator, adept at bringing people together around a shared vision and have the interpersonal skills to inspire and work across Green Alliance and liaise with our extensive network of partners.

You will be a highly organised, capable multi-tasker with experience managing projects and able to think on your feet, while managing multiple relationships and advocating plans concurrently.

The role entails identifying and leading on opportunities for the UK government to achieve environmental progress and implementing advocacy strategies to secure it. You will have direct access to senior policy makers and environmental leaders, so will need to articulate recommendations succinctly and persuasively.

The role requires excellent understanding of UK political processes (especially in Westminster, parliament and Whitehall) and experience of using it to influence policy effectively. Experience of operating within the system or of working directly with politicians and the media to achieve policy change would be a distinct advantage.

St James’s Piccadilly is a Church of England parish in the heart of London. In addition to the regular services, a large and dynamic congregation, and committed staff team, we run and support a network of people with refugee asylum seeker lived experience, offering practical help and pastoral care as well partnering with organisations that support refugees and people going through the asylum system.

The successful candidate will have working knowledge and proven experience of the process of claiming asylum in the UK from first arrival to leave to remain and proven experience in supporting individuals going through this process; at least 2 years’ experience of working with volunteers, and team building networks of support; at least 2 years’ experience of providing pastoral care with people who have experienced significant trauma; understanding and appreciation of promoting and championing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office 365, computer literacy and online communication including social media.  

Candidates do not have to identify as Christian or belong to a religious faith, but the successful candidate will be in sympathy with, and actively promote St James’s ethos and values.

St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.

Full role description and including application details can be downloaded from our website.

Closing date for applications: midday Friday 25th September 2026

Interviews:  planned for Thursday 8th October 2026

Job Title: Head of Communications: Maternity Cover

Location: London/Hybrid 2 days a week in office

Salary: £70,700.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1231934

About Us

Founded in 1844, YMCA is a global movement and the world's largest youth-focused charity.  In England and Wales, YMCAs are based in over 700 communities across168 local authorities supporting young people and communities to reach their potential. The turnover of YMCA in 2025-26 was £386m. YMCA England & Wales is a £23 million organisation of more than 400 colleagues, supporting a Federation of 80 local YMCAs to deliver vital services which positively impact young lives across the country. As we enter 2027, a year of significant impact in our mission, we seek a Head of Communications for maternity cover.

The opportunity

As Head of Communications, you'll lead YMCA England & Wales' communications and reputation strategy, growing our influence, visibility and impact across England and Wales. You'll be responsible for leading the delivery of an integrated communications strategy that strengthens our reputation, supports organisational priorities, amplifies the voices and experiences of young people, and positions YMCA as a leading voice on the issues that matter most to young people and communities.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, local YMCAs and external stakeholders, you'll oversee YMCA England & Wales’ media relations, collaborative public affairs and campaign communications, digital communications, content development, brand amplification, event delivery, internal communications, and crisis communications. As part of the Leadership Team, you'll work collaboratively across departments to help deliver our strategic goals.

Day to day, you'll provide expert communications counsel to senior leaders and trustees, protect and grow our brand and reputation, lead integrated campaigns that support our influencing objectives, and turn research and insight into compelling public narratives. You'll also lead our approach to crisis communications and issues management. You'll manage a high-performing communications team, alongside the budget for that team, and help strengthen communications capability across the wider YMCA Federation.

About You

You're an experienced, strategic communications leader who can operate confidently at senior and board level, translating organisational priorities into clear, compelling communications plans. You'll have a strong track record in brand awareness building, reputation management and media relations, and an instinct for storytelling that builds engagement and trust.

You're calm and decisive under pressure, with proven experience leading crisis and issues communications. You know how to lead, motivate and develop a team, manage budgets effectively, and build strong relationships across a complex, federated organisation. Above all, you're passionate about YMCA's mission and committed to championing equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding in everything you do.

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

We are entering a period of unprecedented opportunity. Advances in treatment, increasing recognition of the condition, and growing awareness of healthcare inequalities provide a unique chance to strengthen our impact and expand our reach across the UK. Our ambition is bold: to engage and support at least 50% of the UK myasthenia community as members within the next five years, creating a movement that is representative, influential and impossible to ignore.

The successful candidate will lead the development of a thriving national community of people affected by myasthenia, ensuring that individuals and families feel connected, represented and empowered. They will transform community insight into meaningful campaigns, influence policy and healthcare decision-making, and position myaware as the authoritative voice for everyone affected by the condition.

Success in this role will be measured not only by influence and campaigning outcomes, but by the growth, engagement and mobilisation of our community. The Director will play a central role in delivering our ambition to reach, engage and retain 50% of the UK's myasthenia population as members and active supporters within five years, creating a change-maker movement that is representative of our goals.

Key Responsibilities

Community Growth and Engagement

• Contribute towards the development and delivery of a comprehensive membership growth strategy aimed at engaging at least 50% of the UK myasthenia community within five years.
• Build a deep understanding of the patient journey and identify opportunities to connect with people from diagnosis onwards.
• Lead the development of services, programmes and engagement approaches that increase membership recruitment, retention and participation.
• Ensure that people affected by myasthenia are at the heart of all organisational decisions, campaigns and strategic priorities.
• Create pathways for members, volunteers, supporters and ambassadors to actively contribute to myaware's work.
• Use data, insight and market intelligence to measure community reach, identify underserved groups and drive continuous improvement.

Campaigning, Policy and Influence

• Develop and implement a national campaigning and influencing strategy focused on awareness, equity of care, access to treatment and service improvement.
• Position myaware as a leading voice within healthcare, policy and rare disease discussions across the UK.
• Build strategic relationships with parliamentarians, government departments, NHS organisations, Integrated Care Boards, NICE, clinicians, researchers, industry partners and allied charities.
• Lead public affairs activity, including consultation responses, parliamentary engagement, policy briefings and stakeholder events.
• Ensure lived experience evidence informs policy development, healthcare decision-making and treatment access discussions.

Organisational Leadership

• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to organisational strategy and performance.
• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, collaboration and measurable impact.
• Work closely with fundraising, communications, partnerships, and service delivery colleagues to maximise organisational reach and effectiveness.

Awareness and Public Engagement

• Increase awareness and understanding of myasthenia among healthcare professionals, policymakers, media and the public.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen myaware's visibility, reputation and influence.
• Support the development of compelling campaigns, media activity and storytelling that inspire engagement and drive action.
• To be the spokesperson for myaware.

What Success Looks Like

Within five years, the postholder will have:

• Led significant growth in membership, progressing towards engaging at least 50% of the UK's myasthenia community.
• Increased participation in surveys, campaigns, events, volunteering and lived-experience activities.
• Established myaware as the recognised national voice for people affected by myasthenia.
• Secured meaningful influence in policy, healthcare and treatment access discussions.
• Generated evidence of improvements in awareness, service delivery, treatment access and patient representation.
• Built a highly engaged and empowered community capable of driving change at local, national and system levels.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Significant senior leadership experience within the charity, healthcare, membership, public affairs or advocacy sectors.
• Proven success in growing and engaging communities, memberships, movements or supporter bases at scale.
• Experience developing and delivering campaigning, influencing or public affairs strategies that have achieved measurable outcomes.
• Strong track record of building relationships with senior external stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Experience using data, insight and lived experience to shape organisational priorities and influence strategy.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Outstanding strategic thinking and leadership abilities.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Strong understanding of community mobilisation, supporter engagement and membership growth.
• Ability to translate complex healthcare and policy issues into compelling public narratives and calls to action.
• Strong analytical and performance management skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, co-production and patient-centred approaches.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Ambitious about building one of the UK's most engaged rare disease communities.
• Passionate about amplifying the voices of people with lived experience.
• Collaborative and inspiring.
• Politically astute and credible with senior stakeholders.
• Resilient, innovative and outcomes focused.
• Motivated by creating lasting change for people living with long-term health conditions.

Why Join Us?

myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia. 

This is a rare opportunity to build a community movement capable of transforming lives. You will lead the growth of a national membership community, shape policy and healthcare conversations, and help ensure that every person affected by myasthenia feels informed, supported, represented and connected.

Together, we aim to ensure that within five years, at least half of everyone living with myasthenia in the UK knows, trusts and actively engages with myaware as their community, their advocate and their voice.

We are working hard to raise awareness of myasthenia, as it is a little-known condition. We provide support for people with myasthenia and their families, whilst offering advice and tips for living with the condition. 

We also fund the research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors. 

Members of myaware have full access to a wide range of support services and events including our specialist benefits and welfare advisor. 

myaware supports people with myasthenia and their families.  We campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals. 

The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or nationality. Myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are autoimmune conditions whereas congenital myasthenic syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic fault. It is thought that there are approximately 20,000 people currently living with myasthenia in the UK. 

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Perkbox account (global benefits and rewards platform)
• Group Life Assurance after 6 months of service 
• NEST workplace pension scheme
• Free inhouse staff benefits and welfare advice 
• Investment in your personal and professional development
• Annual salary review

Application instructions

Candidates should submit their CV and tailored covering letter by: 11:30pm on Friday.4th September

Provisional interview dates will be week commencing: 28.9.26

Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams.

Applications submitted without a tailored cover letter will not be considered.

This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by myaware.

This organisation supports anonymous recruitment. That means hiding your personal identifying information, removing bias from the hiring process.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

With a 110-year history, we are proud to be able to say that the WI continues to be the largest and most influential UK women’s organisation, with over 170,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, from equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women. The WI has brought about real change, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915.

The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels.

About the role

Leading innovation across the organisation, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a strategy to grow our movement, to increase our membership and reach whilst ensuring we continue to reflect the needs and aspirations of women. You will oversee research into women’s evolving needs and preferences, whilst testing approaches with new external audiences to maximise our relevance, diversity and inclusivity. At the same time, you will actively embed innovation into strategy and decision-making in all areas, constantly find new ways to reach underrepresented women and build a wealth of data to support your recommendations. You will lead transformation across the organisation by championing change, creativity and a forward-thinking strategy that ensures the continued growth for the WI.

Location: Hybrid, with one day per week at our London, Oxfordshire or Wales office.

About you

Highly experienced in innovation, organisational development or programme management, you will bring an impressive track record of instigating and managing successful organisational change that leads to sustainable income generation. You will be adept at designing and delivering pilot programmes, as well as commissioning research and deploying data to support action. The role requires excellent communication skills and the confidence to advise and lead at both senior leadership and Board level, as the organisation looks to you to lead fundamental organisational change. Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be beneficial, as would an understanding of trends and issues affecting women across different demographics in the UK.

How to apply

For further information about this Head of Innovation role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.

To apply, please submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role to the HR department.

Closing date: 3 September 2026.

First round interview (virtual): 11 September 2026.

Second round interview (in-person): 15 September 2026.

No other media or agencies, please.

The WI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Reg. Charity No. 803793.

Liberty is looking for a mission-focussed, bold and strategic leader with strong political instincts to step into the exciting role of Director of External Affairs.

Liberty has launched an ambitious new strategy in a rapidly changing external environment, where existential threats to human rights and civil liberties give our work a renewed sense of urgency. 

Leading our external relations directorate, you will work across policy and public affairs, communications and engagement, and legal, to deliver our strategy, shape national debate, influence decision-makers, and strengthen Liberty’s reputation as a trusted, principled and independent voice on human rights and civil liberties. You will build influential and impactful relationships with government, decision-makers, think tanks, NGOs and media partners, and explore new partnerships across other sectors to broaden our impact and reach. 

You will have the experience and skills to lead and inspire teams, embed effective cross-team systems and practice, and deliver high-impact work in a fast-paced and challenging external context. 

You will have exceptional delivery skills, as well as demonstrable experience delivering through and across external-facing functions in multi-disciplinary and complex mission-driven, values-based organisations, balancing both longer-term proactive work as well as reactive work. You will need to demonstrate exceptional political judgement and insight, a proven track record of influencing, and strong experience of managing organisational risk in a fast-paced, complex and sometimes hostile external context. You will have an excellent grasp of detail as well as the ability to communicate complex issues well to a wide variety of stakeholders, including as a leading spokesperson for Liberty. 

As a member of a small Senior Leadership Team, you will be delivering organisation-wide work for which you will need demonstrable experience of leading and delivering complex internal work, excellent communications skills, the confidence and experience to embed a values-based approach across organisational functions, and the ability to work collaboratively and in an agile way in a small leadership team. 

Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development.We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society.Liberty supports hybrid working, and there is a minimum office requirement of 2 days per week however, the Senior Leadership Team typically work from the office at least 3 days per week.

The deadline for applications is 9am, Monday 14 September 2026

Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.

First round interviews will be held online on Tuesday 22 September 2026

Second round interview will be held in person on Friday 2 October 2026

Please note that due to team capacity we cannot offer alternative interview dates so please do ensure you hold these dates before you apply.

About the Role

As a Challenge Events Officer you will support the delivery and growth of MDUK's challenge events and community fundraising programme, helping to achieve fundraising targets through high-quality event management and exceptional supporter engagement. The role involves coordinating challenge events, driving participant recruitment and income generation, and delivering inspiring stewardship journeys that enhance the supporter experience, build long-term relationships, and encourage ongoing involvement with the charity.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of challenge events, including participant recruitment, event logistics coordination, and supporter stewardship to maximise fundraising income.
• Manage participant recruitment, volunteer coordination, event logistics, and supporter communications to ensure successful event delivery and achievement of income targets.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and stewardship activities to deliver an outstanding supporter experience and strong fundraising outcomes.
• Assess event applications, identify high-potential fundraisers, and provide tailored support to help participants achieve and exceed their fundraising goals.
• Assist with participant stewardship, supporter communications, and fundraising activities to support the successful delivery of large-scale challenge events.
• Work collaboratively to increase participation opportunities and improve accessibility across the challenge events portfolio.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of supporter journeys, increasing engagement, retention, and fundraising performance through effective stewardship and automation.
• Act as a first point of contact for fundraising enquiries, providing guidance, support, and signposting to relevant colleagues when required.

Other responsibilities:

• Ensure all personal data is handled securely, ethically, and in line with the Data Protection Act.
• To represent the charity externally if required and to undertake other such tasks as required by the line manager.

Working arrangements

• Fixed Term Contract - 9 months
• Full time: Monday to Friday, 35hours/week
• Hybrid working arrangement
• All necessary equipment provided

About Us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So, everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.

This is an exciting time to join the charity. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.

We believe that by creating opportunities for all, we strengthen our impact and better support the communities we are committed to serve.

What we offer

At Muscular Dystrophy UK, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work that makes a real difference to the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues can thrive and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

In return, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• 25 days' holiday (pro rata) - increasing by one day each year after five years' service, up to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
• Time off in lieu - reward colleagues who volunteer their time to support community
• Employer contribution of 5% with a minimum employee contribution of 3%.
• Life Assurance - up to 4x your annual salary
   

Health and wellbeing

• HSF Health Plan, including cashback on healthcare costs for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free, confidential advice and support.
• Health and wellbeing resources, including Healthy Living support.
• Access to osteopathic treatment through the UCO Clinic Community Partnership.
• Discounted gym memberships.
   

Lifestyle benefits

• Employee discounts at a wide range of high street and online retailers.
• Interest-free season ticket loans.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on cinema tickets, live events and much more.

How to Apply

Please complete our application and include:

• Your CV and Cover Letter (PDF or Word format).
• Responses to the application questions

Important information

• This role is open to candidates based in the UK who have the right to work in the UK.
• Applications that do not include all the requested information may not be considered.

Next Steps

Application deadline: Sunday 13 September 2026, 11:59pm

Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and bring forward interviews if we identify an exceptional candidate before the advertised closing date.

Interviews: Week commencing  21 September 2026.

Expected start date: October 2026.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, previous convictions and those with lived experience of the conditions we represent.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, with disclosure only requested where relevant at the appropriate stage

If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to understand your needs and make the recruitment process as accessible as possible.

 

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities

About the role:

• Support individuals through the transition into adult integrated services

• Support individuals through the transition in to paid employment and/or relevant training, education or occupation/diversionary activities that can best support there ongoing needs

• Deliver a range of treatment interventions to the clients utilising a child and young person centric approach guided by the 10 key policy principles of working with children and young people.  This may include both individual and group based client work.

• Carry out triage/screening assessments where appropriate

• Work flexibly and in a holistic way to promote harm reduction.

• Devise, implement and review individual care plans with young people.

• Appropriately include parents/carers in the planning and delivery of support.

• Support a caseload of young people, delivering psychosocial interventions alongside basic counselling skills and motivational interviewing approaches.

• Actively develop relations with partner agencies ensuring robust referral protocols and care pathways are put into place for young people to receive substance misuse interventions and other appropriate support.

• Offer a flexible service across the local area in partnership with Health, Social Care, Criminal Justice and generic youth services.

About you:

• Considerable knowledge and experience of working in the substance misuse field.

• Considerable knowledge and experience of working with children and young people.

• Knowledge of issues facing young people today.

• Basic counselling and / or group work experience.

• Experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments and in implementing and reviewing individual care plans.

• An ability to maintain accurate and timely records.

• Understanding of professional accountability in relation to The Children Act 2004 and Every Child Matters 2004

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team culture
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Overview

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?

Do you want to make a difference?

As a Young Persons Transitional Worker with Change Grow Live, you’ll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be.

We’re looking for a dedicated Young Person’s & Adults Recovery Transitions Worker to join our Newham Service. This role sits within our Young Persons team and focuses on supporting individuals aged up to 25 as they transition into adult services.

You will provide assessment, advice, care-planned treatment, and ongoing support to young people experiencing serious or complex substance-related issues. A key element of the role is coordinating transitions, both into adult treatment pathways and into meaningful education, employment, or training opportunities.

Importantly, this role will also support individuals who require help around ketamine use, offering tailored harm reduction advice, early intervention, and recovery-focused support as part of their care plan.

Location: Newham

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week

About the Holocaust Educational Trust

The Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) is a leading UK charity dedicated to promoting education and remembrance of the Holocaust through its educational programmes and advocacy efforts, challenging antisemitism and promoting tolerance and understanding to benefit future generations. Working across the UK, the Holocaust Educational Trust partners with schools, universities, communities and policy makers, to educate thousands of young people across the country. Our core educational activities include our flagship Lessons from Auschwitz Project, youth engagement activities and Testimony 360: People and Places of the Holocaust, a digital programme.

Job Description 

Programme delivery  

Once trained, Education Officers deliver classroom-facing and teacher-facing education across all of our core programmes – Lessons from Auschwitz; Testimony 360; Outreach and Teacher Training - drawing on their own teaching experience and understanding of effective pedagogy. Delivery of our programmes takes place both during and outside school term dates and hours. Training will be provided to deliver across all our programmes within the first six months in post. 

Programme development, innovation and resource production 

• Work with the Senior Education Officer to plan, develop and review programmes and resources.
• Train internal and external educators to deliver the Trust’s programmes. 

Impact, Evaluation and Learning 

• Understand and hold the Trust’s Theory of Change and, with the Education Team, support its delivery in practice. 
• Work with the Senior Education Officer and wider Education Team to participate in impact evaluation, programme monitoring and feedback. 
• Use evaluation findings to inform programme development and improvement. 

Partnerships and External Relations 

• Represent the Trust at national and international conferences and forums. 
• Participate in collaboration with other Holocaust education organisations globally to share best practice in both Holocaust and antisemitism education pedagogy and innovation. 

Safeguarding  

Work with colleagues to play an active and effective role in ensuring that the Trust has the highest safeguarding standards across all programmes, adhering to legislation and best practice. 

Travel requirements  

The post requires regular travel within the UK and abroad, including a minimum of three one-day Poland visits per year as part of the Lessons from Auschwitz Project, attendance at the Trust’s central London office on agreed days, and occasional evening and weekend work. HET has a Time Off in Lieu policy, alongside additional systems of support to help ensure a realistic, sustainable and fair schedule of travel across the Education Officer team. 

World Physiotherapy (formerly known as the World Confederation for Physical Therapy) is the sole international organisation for physiotherapy, representing more than 600,000 physiotherapists worldwide through its 128 national/country member organisations. Founded 1951, World Physiotherapy is a registered charitable incorporated organisation in England and Wales (number: 1207425).  We have been in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1956 and we are committed to advancing the science, standards and practice of physiotherapy and promoting the important contribution of the physiotherapy profession globally in improving health and wellbeing through policy advocacy, education and training, leadership development, health systems and capacity strengthening, research, standard-setting, quality assurance and accreditation.

World Physiotherapy is also a member of the World Rehabilitation Alliance (WRA), a WHO global network of stakeholders whose mission is to support the implementation of the Rehabilitation 2030 Initiative through advocacy activities. It focuses on promoting rehabilitation as an essential health service that is integral to Universal Health Coverage and to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (“Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”).  Further information about World Physiotherapy can be found on our website.

Consultant opportunity: developing our long-term vision and strategy

Now in its 75th anniversary year, World Physiotherapy is seeking an experienced consultant(s) to co-ordinate the development of its Physio 2040 long-term aspirational vision and a five-year strategic plan (2027-32) that operationalises it.

This is a two-part but interlinked assignment.  Working closely with World Physiotherapy’s member organisations, global leadership, key stakeholders and staff, the successful consultant(s) will deliver an inclusive, evidence-based horizon-scanning and strategy development process, ensuring that our 2040 vision statement and strategic plan are completed ahead of the World Physiotherapy Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico in May 2027.

We are looking for a consultant or team of consultants who can:

• Coordinate and deliver the agreed vision and strategy development process, managing timelines, governance, stakeholder engagement and delivery milestones to ensure that both are completed on time and within budget.
• Facilitate workshops and engagement activities, develop the new strategic framework, support the approval process and help translate our new strategy into organisational priorities and work plans with appropriate reporting, monitoring, evaluation and learning embedded.

Budget

The total budget available for this evaluation is £20k, including all expenses and exclusive of all taxes.  All agreed activities and outputs must be delivered within this budget.

Further details regarding the payment schedule can be found in the World Physiotherapy - Request for Proposals Brief (below).

How to apply

Suitably qualified and experienced consultants interested in submitting a proposal should:

1. Review and consider the World Physiotherapy – Request for Proposals Brief (below).
2. Submit/ upload their proposal, fee/ pricing schedule and any supporting documentation, such as CVs and reference letters in the required format (submission link is included in the brief)
3. The deadline for proposals is on Monday 21 September 2026, 23:59 (UTC) 

About us 

Loughborough Community Centre (LCC) was established in Brixton in 1981, as a positive outcome from the Brixton Uprisings. We operate from the Max Roach Centre in Brixton. 

Our vital and multi award-winning project has been on the frontline before and during the pandemic supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families. We are in a positive position to grow the team to increase our impact for the community.

What we do: 

Core offer...

• Rosebuds Preschool (2 - 4yrs)

• Afterschool and Holiday Play Project (0 - 13yrs) 

• Family Support 

Our mission:  
A safe place where children, young people and families can come together, to play, learn and thrive.  Join us and become part of a happy, motivated and friendly team who support the social, emotional and learning needs of our intergenerational community, through our embedded approach of Listening, Collaboration and the Creation (LCC) of meaningful activities.

About you

You will provide high-quality education, care, and family support, ensuring children experience a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where they can thrive. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will bring strong leadership, early years knowledge, and a commitment to creating enabling spaces that support children’s learning, development, wellbeing, and family engagement. 

You will be confident in meeting all legal, statutory, and setting requirements, with a strong understanding of your professional contribution to maintaining high standards across Rosebuds Preschool, and the wider family and play services delivered by LCC at the Max Roach Centre. 

Role Title: Early Year Professional (added area of responsibility) / Senior Practioner 

Hours: 35 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday (Hours will include some afterschool wraparound, occasional evenings and weekends).

We value work life balance and are willing to consider term time only or all year round.  

Salary: £28,392 (FTE) depending on experience and up to an extra £3,640 per year incentive for added area of responsibility. Potential FTE £32,032. 

Location: Rosebuds Preschool at Max Roach Centre, in person

Contract: Permanent – 6 months probationary period

Benefits of working with us: 

• Highly Competitive Salary 

• Team Of People Who Actually Care 

• Concessional Preschool Place

• Employee Assistance Programme for Staff Mental Health Wellbeing and Support 

• Birthdays Off 

• Regular Socials and Team Building Opportunities. 

• Free Enhanced DBS Checks 

• Well-Established Career Path and Training Opportunities 

• Workplace Pension Scheme

• Induction and Supervision Programme

• Personal and Professional Development Plan 

• Fresh Fruit, Tea & Coffee available for all staff 

You will have experience of:

• Planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, supporting children’s individual development, curiosity, and wellbeing.

• Working collaboratively as part of an early years professional team to maintain and continuously improve the quality of practice, provision, and outcomes for children.

• Operating within a Key Person system, building secure, nurturing relationships with a designated group of children and supporting their individual needs, development, and family relationships.

Main duties include:

• Contribute to the responsibility for providing a high quality of education and learning, ensuring that staff are properly deployed, and to offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children attending the setting.

• Contribute to the responsibility towards drawing up long-term, medium-term and sessional curriculum plans which take into account the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and to monitor the effectiveness of the setting’s curriculum; this may include working with external professionals.

• Advocate for early years curriculum based on outdoor learning through play. 

• Contribute to the responsibility of drawing up and implementing the daily programme of activities and events.

• Comply with current Ofsted inspection requirements for achieving a ‘Good’ or above rating.

• Contribute and support the key person system, ensuring parents/carers are aware of their child’s key worker and that key workers regularly and effectively engage with their key children’s parent/carer.

• Contribute to the responsibility for the implementation of systems for observation and record keeping so that children’s progress and achievements are effectively and regularly assessed and to monitor the effectiveness of assessment procedures.

• Understand and appreciate the importance of monitoring and evaluation in a preschool based setting. 

• To carry out visits and inductions for new children and to ensure a smooth settlement. 

Deadline for applications is Friday 7th August 2026. Interviews will take place througout August 2026.