Junior communications officer jobs

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Adopter Development Officer

RESPONSIBLE TO: Area Manager

HOURS OF WORK: 13 hours per week, part time

LOCATION: Remote, Hybrid working, with travel on occasion

DURATION: Permanent

SALARY/GRADE: £23,258 per annum (pro rata), Grade 3

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

 Area manager

 AUK Yorkshire and Humber team

 One Adoption South Yorkshire

 Local Authorities and voluntary agencies across the region.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To gather the views of adoptive families from within the Yorkshire and Humber region on adoption practice and feed them into the Regional Adoption Agencies in the South Yorkshire area and use these to influence the development of services within Adoption UK.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 To develop and implement a procedure which ensures all adoptive families in the region are aware of and have an opportunity to consider and express views on current and future adoption services.

 To obtain opinions, ideas and input from adoptive families using social media, feedback forms, forums, meetings as well as other mediums available.

 To represent Adoptive families on relevant Boards and Groups.

 To provide feedback to stakeholders, including Local Authorities, Voluntary Adoption Agencies and Adoptive families, by attending meetings, forums and events and producing reports.

 To support the facilitation of targeted forum meetings and discussions.

 To produce reports and presentations on adoption practice across the region.

 Support the manager with projects on occasion.

Person Specification criteria

Knowledge And Experience

• Personal experience of adoption as an adoptive parent (Essential)

• Project work experience or similar (Essential)

• Collating feedback and producing reports (Essential)

• Experience of supporting adoptive parents on a peer level i.e. support group environment or as a mentor (Desirable)

• Engaging and working in partnership with groups of adopters and professionals (Desirable)

• Sound knowledge of current adoption issues and services, or be keen to develop such a knowledge as part of personal development (Desirable)

Qualifications and Education

• None required for this role

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use Office such as word, excel, Microsoft (Essential)

• Ability to organise and facilitate meetings (Essential)

• Report writing skills (Essential)

• Ability to use social media or willingness to learn (Essential)

• Good communication and people skills (Essential)

• Good listening skills (Essential)

• Ability to represent the collective views of adopters whilst remaining objective and maintaining professionalism (Essential)

• Ability to use your own personal experience alongside the experience of others to inform partnership working (Desirable)

Accountability

• To gather the views of adoptive families from within the Yorkshire and Humber region on adoption practice and feed them into the Regional Adoption Agencies to influence the development of services within Adoption UK

Behaviours

• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.

• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.

• Contributes to an open and honest culture

• Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.

• Leads by example.

• Offers outstanding service to members.

• Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge

• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.

• Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.

• Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.

Communications Manager

Location: Remote

Salary: £38,719-£40,063 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

We're looking for an experienced and creative Communications Manager to join our dynamic communications team and help tell the story of our work, our impact and the people we support.

This is an exciting opportunity for an all-round communications professional who enjoys working across multiple disciplines, from media relations and campaigns to internal communications, brand management and stakeholder engagement. You'll play a key role in raising awareness of our services, strengthening our reputation and ensuring our communications are engaging, impactful and aligned with our organisational priorities.

The Role

Working closely with the Head of Communications and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of communications activity that supports our mission, services and strategic objectives.

You'll oversee a wide range of communications initiatives, including media relations, marketing campaigns, brand development, internal communications, events and stakeholder engagement. You'll also manage and support the Communications Officer, helping to build a high-performing and collaborative team.

This is a varied role that combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery. One day you may be developing a communications campaign, the next supporting a media opportunity, delivering an internal engagement initiative or producing content for digital and marketing channels.

About You

You are an experienced communications professional with a strong track record of delivering successful communications strategies, campaigns and engagement activities. You have excellent writing, editing and interpersonal skills and are confident communicating with a wide range of audiences, including colleagues, partners, stakeholders, media and senior leaders.

You understand the importance of brand consistency, audience insight and evidence-led communications, and have experience developing compelling content across multiple channels. You are organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.

Most importantly, you are a collaborative team player who enjoys building relationships, supporting colleagues and using communications to create meaningful impact.

What You'll Bring

• Experience delivering communications and marketing strategies, campaigns and plans.
• Strong media relations and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience creating engaging content for a variety of audiences and channels.
• Knowledge of branding, internal communications and digital communications best practice.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a passionate and ambitious organisation where communications plays a vital role in supporting our mission and driving positive change. This is an opportunity to make a real difference while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative team.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - 

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• BHSF Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

It’s been a fantastic few years at Nova with new projects and campaigns reaching hundreds of local good causes. We are a small Wakefield-based charity with a big impact for the community groups, charities and social enterprises in the local area that we support. We do this through specialist advice, networks, funding and as a trusted source of information – that’s where you could come in.

We’re looking for someone to join our friendly and collaborative team. Someone that can get the right information to the right people so that local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations get the support they need to thrive. It’s a brilliant way to use your creative skills to make a difference.

What does this role involve?

The Officer will play a central role in bringing our communications and marketing to life. They’ll support with interesting and diverse campaigns that build an engaged community of members and celebrate the impact of the VCSE sector in Wakefield District.

Here’s a quick insight into what the Officer will be busy with:

• Supporting with planning, delivery and monitoring of our comms
• Developing content to promote Nova’s regular activities and events on a variety of channels, including our website and social media
• Managing an inbox and using that information to curate updates
• Creating, designing and branding documents
• Supporting the development of our email marketing

What are we looking for in our Communications Officer?

• Ability to identify, write and design engaging content
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Digital skills and ability to use online marketing tools, including social media
• Relevant qualifications or work experience
• Ability to prioritise and work flexibly
• Ability to interpret complex information

It's a brilliant opportunity for someone with creative fair and an understanding of marketing.

Take a look at the Person Specification on our website for more details and if you feel you are the right person, we’d encourage you to apply! We value personal qualities and experience as well as work experience.

What do we offer?

You’ll benefit from a competitive salary, 28 days a holiday a year (plus bank holidays), and some great benefits including:

• Blended home and office working
• Flexible working hours
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Rewards Programme
• 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
• A range of enhanced policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Annual pay reviews

We’re an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways. More information can be found in the Application Pack and in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement.

To apply, complete the online application form. 

Closing date: Sunday 5 July, 9pm

Interview date: Thursday 16 July

We notify all applicants of the outcome of your application however, due to capacity, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants until the interview stage.

The Fundraising and Comms Officer will play a key role in delivering an integrated fundraising and communications programme that drives income, strengthens supporter relationships, and raises the profile of St John Ambulance Cymru. Working across a busy and collaborative team, the post-holder will help deliver campaigns, manage supporter engagement, and ensure consistent, high-quality communications across all channels.

The post-holder will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across both fundraising and communications, contributing to campaigns, events, and digital content that make a real difference. They will play a central role in shaping supporter journeys, working with new technologies and platforms, and building strong relationships with volunteers, stakeholders, and the public. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in data, marketing, and charity fundraising within a supportive and purpose-driven organisation.

What you’ll need to be successful

We are looking for someone who

• Has strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Is an excellent communicator, with confidence writing and engaging audiences across digital and offline channels
• Can build positive working relationships with internal teams, volunteers, and external partners
• Has experience or interest in fundraising, communications, or the charity sector
• Is comfortable using digital tools, social media platforms, and databases/CRM systems
• Has great attention to detail, particularly when working with data and supporter information
• Is proactive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to the organisation’s values, inclusion, and delivering excellent supporter experience

About the role

The Communications Officer plays an important role in ensuring our audiences get the information and the support that they need across our key channels. This is a varied role where you will gain experience in several areas of communications and marketing, including social media, content creation and email marketing. You will be working alongside our Communications Lead, who will provide mentorship and support to help you excel in your communications career. You will also benefit from working across programmes and projects with all members of the Student Minds’ team, growing your communication and relationship skills and knowledge of higher education and student mental health. 

Our social media accounts are a key communications tool for the charity. They enable us to engage with our networks, provide resources and support, and communicate our work, impact, and the importance of student mental health. These tools work together with our digital marketing and website to effectively communicate with our audiences. We use several social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, BlueSky, YouTube and Facebook. This role will help us improve our platforms and storytelling, ensuring students’ voices and experiences are at the centre. This will involve working with students and our advisory groups to share their stories and listen to their improvements for change. You will play a key role in communicating our work to ensure no student is held back by their mental health. 

Key details

• Location: Flexible, open to hybrid and remote working, with occasional travel to Leeds required.
• Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours a week)
• Contract: 12 months fixed term
• Salary: Band E £26,227.5 
• Start date: As soon as practicable
• Role purpose: To support the charity's communications and marketing activities. Sharing support for students, our programmes, influencing and advocacy, and income generation on social media. Working with the wider team to support their project comms, sharing key learnings and evaluations with the wider team to develop and improve how we communicate with our key audiences. 

Please see our attached job description and recruitment pack for a list of the essential and desirable criteria for this role, as well as the person specification. 

Tusk is looking for a creative and passionate Communications Officer to support our mission accelerating the impact of African-driven conservation.

The role will provide support to Tusk’s integrated communications strategy, taking a leading role in the implementation of Tusk’s digital communications, especially social media platforms, e-shots, and the creation and curation of digital assets. The communications strategy covers Tusk’s operations and fundraising in both the UK and the US, as well as project activity in Africa.

We need an adaptable and driven individual with experience in content creation and managing social media channels for an organisation, as well as supporting strategic communications campaigns. A passion for the natural world is a bonus!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Digital Communications

• Implement Tusk’s social media strategy in line with Tusk’s overarching communications strategy, ensuring it adheres to Tusk’s values and brand guidelines, including language and tone of voice
• Produce compelling and shareable content for Tusk’s social media platforms, including videos, images and text
• Support the day-to-day management of the organisation’s social media channels, including scheduling, backend platform administration, boosting posts and paid social advertising.
• Analyse social media performance and explore opportunities to drive audience engagement and growth
• Develop promotional films on Tusk’s work
• Keep the Tusk website up to date, writing and uploading regular news posts and blogs
• Prepare regular e-shots in line with the overarching communications strategy and send to Tusk’s e-newsletter subscribers in both the UK and US, and analyse their success
• Create or commission digital content as needed
• Collate digital assets and toolkits for sharing with project and corporate partners as required

Communications Strategy

• Support the Head of Communications with the implementation of Tusk’s communications strategy, working with other Tusk team members as required.
• Monitor the media for relevant stories, opportunities and trends.
• Support the Head of Communications with setting digital channel KPIs as well as compiling social media, e-shot and campaign reports.
• Research and identify relevant opportunities for Tusk to react to news, participate in online discussions and share insights to strengthen the brand’s authority.
• Share with the team weekly news updates from project partners and the wider conservation sector

Reports to: Head of Communications

Location: Tusk Office, Tisbury, Wiltshire (with the possibility of some working from home).

Working Hours: Candidates must be able to work five days a week (Mon-Fri). Tusk’s working day is 8 hours long with 1 hour for lunch. Core working hours are 10:00 to 15:30. The other 2.5 hours will be allocated between the start and end of the day.

Salary: in the region of £30,000 - £32,000 according to experience.

Holiday: 25 days per annum (in addition the office is closed for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year)

Other benefits: Tusk provides access to a stakeholder pension scheme, private medical healthcare and death in service cover

How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter.

Closing date: Friday 12th June. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Join South West London Law Centres as our new Communications Officer and help tell the stories of people facing housing insecurity, debt, poverty, immigration issues and injustice across south-west London. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled communicator who wants to use their writing, creativity and digital skills to make a genuine social impact.

You will help shape how we communicate with clients, communities, funders, supporters and partner organisations through website content, social media, newsletters, impact reporting, fundraising communications and client stories. We are looking for someone who can turn complex social and legal issues into clear, engaging and accessible content while working sensitively and ethically with lived experience and community voices.

SWLLC supports thousands of people every year through specialist legal advice and representation. We are ambitious about growing our profile, strengthening community engagement and showing the real-world impact of our work. This role would suit someone organised, proactive and values-driven who enjoys working collaboratively in a small, community-focused organisation where communications can directly influence awareness, funding and access to justice. 

Job Title: Communications & Engagement Officer  

Reports to: Senior Communications Manager

Location:Contracted to Breaking Barriers’ office in London, with some expectation of travel 

Terms:22.5 hours per week over 3 or 4 days – open to flexible working arrangements

Contract:Permanent

Salary:£30,500 - £33,500 (inclusive of London weighting), pro-rata

Purpose of the Role

The Communications & Engagement Officer is a key role within Breaking Barriers’ Income and Engagement Directorate. It helps refugees find meaningful employment through communications and fundraising activities that maintain and grow relationships with partners, funders, supporters and relevant influential organisations and individuals.

The post holder reports to the Senior Communications Manager, and works closely with the Head of Public Engagement, Senior Digital Marketing Manager and Fundraising & Partnerships Officer. They also lead or participate in activities involving colleagues across Breaking Barriers’ teams and our refugee clients.

This role contributes to the implementation of our communications, engagement and fundraising strategies, and is closely involved in team planning – including input into operational plans and communications campaigns to steward and inspire key audiences.

The Communications & Engagement Officer is responsible for the planning and creation of day-to-day communications across our owned channels, with a particular focus on social media. They are also responsible for managing social media interactions and outreach, and for creating selected content for Breaking Barriers’ website.

The post holder helps the Senior Communications Manager to ensure that organisational content complies with brand guidelines. And they play a key role in data management – maintaining our multi-media asset bank and the storytelling data within our Salesforce CRM.

This role will suit a team player who is able to build strong relationships across Breaking Barriers to support content creation, ethical storytelling and impact. The post-holder should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, solution-focused and creative, whilst having a good eye for detail. And, of course, they should have a passion for stewarding, inspiring and mobilising audiences through high-quality, engaging communications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Communications planning and delivery (60%)

· Work with the Senior Communications Manager to manage the communications calendar.

· Collaborate with colleagues across Breaking Barriers, especially the Income & Engagement and Services teams, to source content that reaches, engages, stewards our key audiences – including partners, funders and individual supporters.

· Plan, create and schedule written and multi-media (graphics, videos, photos) content on social media platforms.

· Plan and create or coordinate longer-form content, including case studies, articles and blogs.

· Contribute to the delivery of integrated communications campaigns that support income generation, brand awareness and positioning amongst key audiences.

· Support the continual improvement of our communications by monitoring and evaluating their own work and implementing recommendations.

· Support the development of communications, engagement and fundraising strategies and input into team planning.

2. Community and supporter engagement (30%)

· Manage and engage with our organic social media communities.

· Pro-actively engage with relevant organisations and individuals via social media, in line with agreed strategies.

· Help develop and manage our growing community of storytellers with lived experience of life as a refugee.

3. Other responsibilities (10%)

· Update storytelling data in the Salesforce CRM, and undertake other administrative tasks.

· Take responsibility for maintaining Breaking Barriers’ asset bank of photographs, videos and graphics.

· Advise and support colleagues on compliance with brand guidelines, and create brand resources.

· Represent the Public Engagement team at selected events, including photographing or filming key moments and activities.

· Support other teams with ad-hoc requests for communications support.

· Take a proactive approach to professional development.

· Take on other marketing and communications tasks as required.

Person Specification
Essential

· Demonstrable knowledge of and/or interest in refugee, employment or migration sectors

· Experience in a communications or fundraising role (this doesn't have to be in the UK)

· A demonstrable understanding of key communications and fundraising principles, whether through direct experience or study, and including:

o Understanding audiences

o User journeys

o Developing key messaging

o Audience stewardship

o Working with brand guidelines

· Experience of creating high quality campaigns or content to inspire or drive action

· Experience creating written and multi-media (photography/graphics/video) content for social media, websites and/or emails

· Strong copywriting, editing and proofing skills, and the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels

· Excellent relationship-building skills, and confidence working with colleagues at all levels of seniority

· Ability to work on own initiative, take responsibility for work, and learn from challenges and successes

· A proactive and creative approach to problem solving and idea generation

· Comfortable within a fast-paced team and able to prioritise multiple projects

· Ability to pay close attention to detail, to maintain communications quality and accuracy

· Experience with administrative, team communication and workload management applications, preferably including the Microsoft Office 365 suite.

· Experience with one or more of the following:

o Design tools such as Canva

o Photography and film editing

o Website CMS software

o Email broadcast platforms

o Social media scheduling platforms

Desirable

· Lived Experience of Breaking Barriers’ cause

· Experience using Salesforce, or another CRM system

· Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles as they apply to communications and fundraising

· Experience of monitoring and evaluating communications or fundraising activities

Other considerations:

· Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully taken into account when deciding action. 

· We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. 

· Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we are committed to offering an accessible recruitment process and guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role.  

Salary: £42,600 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 5 July 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: w/c 13th July 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, you'll be part of a passionate and purpose-driven organisation working alongside women and their communities to improve lives and livelihoods, respond to crises, and create a more equal future for everyone. As we embark on an ambitious new three-year strategy, we're investing in the partnerships that make our work possible and creating exciting opportunities to increase our impact around the world.

This is your chance to play a key role in shaping how we engage, inspire and communicate with the businesses, trusts, foundations, and philanthropists who support our mission. You'll join a collaborative, values-led team where you will directly contribute to meaningful, lasting change.

About you

You are a talented communications professional with a passion for storytelling and relationship-building rooted in your experience of working with corporate partners, major donors, or other high-value external relationships. You know how to craft compelling content that resonates with different audiences and understand the important role communications play in strengthening partnerships and driving engagement.

A confident collaborator, you enjoy working across teams, building strong stakeholder relationships, and translating strategic objectives into impactful communications. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring a proactive and solutions-focused approach to your work, and are motivated by the opportunity to use your skills to support women and communities around the world.

About the role

As Senior Partnerships Communications Officer, you will be the communications lead for CARE’s growing portfolio of corporate, trust, foundation and philanthropic partnerships. Sitting within the Communications team and acting as a key business partner to the Partnerships & Philanthropy team, you will develop a deep understanding of partnership priorities and provide expert communications support that helps grow income, strengthen engagement and showcase impact.

You will create compelling content and stories that bring partnerships to life, ensuring donor audiences are effectively integrated into CARE’s communications and that partners feel valued, connected and inspired by the difference their support makes. This is a highly collaborative role with the opportunity to influence how we communicate with some of our most important supporters, helping to build stronger relationships and create greater impact for the women and communities we serve.

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 to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child 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 our beneficiaries 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 the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when 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. 

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants 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 are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from people of underrepresented backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.

The Public Interest News Foundation (PINF) is the UK’s first charity that exists to promote high-quality journalism. Last year, we launched an ambitious ten-year mission to regenerate local news in the UK. We believe that local news is a vital part of the fabric of local communities, drawing people together around shared facts and pride in place at a time of disinformation and division.

We are pursuing our mission by (1) sourcing new funds for local news; (2) advocating for supportive government policies; and (3) celebrating local news providers from the UK and around the world that are Accountable, Sustainable, in the Public interest, Innovative, Representative and Engaging (ASPIRE).

Over the last year, we have successfully encouraged the UK Government to launch an unprecedented new £12m Local News Fund. We have also built support for our mission from US and UK donors. And we have launched initiatives such as the Tenacious Journalist Awards, to recognise and support independent news providers who are having a significant social impact.

We have a small and professional staff team and a dedicated board of trustees, and we are now looking to recruit a Programmes Officer to support our work. I hope that you will consider joining us on this exciting and important mission.

Jonathan Heawood, Executive Director

Summary of the Role

Title: Programmes Officer

Salary: £30,000

Benefits: 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays; 7% employer pension contribution; professional development budget; flexible working

Type: Fixed-term renewable 12-month contract

Time commitment: 35 hours per week, with some scope for flexible working

Location: Remote, with occasional meetings in London or other UK locations, for which PINF will pay travel expenses from within the UK

Reporting to: Deputy Director, who will provide overall line management and lead 60% of the Programmes Officer’s work

Working closely with: Campaigns & Communications Manager, who will lead the remaining 40% of the Programme Officer’s work

Purpose of the Role

The Programmes Officer will support the PINF team across our three workstreams: the Local News Fund; Local News Campaign; and Local News Futures programme.

· Through the Local News Fund, we work with grantmakers and social investors (including government-backed fund managers) to unlock new economic resources for local news across the UK.

· Through the Local News Campaign, we work with the BBC, big tech firms, central and local government, MPs, Peers and regulators to shape a positive enabling environment for local news across the UK.

· Through the Local News Futures programme, we work with academics, civil society organisations, journalism support organisations and local news providers to showcase models of local news with the most positive impact.

The Programmes Officer will provide support with events, research and campaigns across these workstreams, and will also provide support with our organisational functions, including communications, fundraising and governance.

By providing efficient and effective support to the team, the Programmes Officer will unlock new potential for PINF to deliver our charitable purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Events

· Support the Deputy Director with the successful delivery of the annual Local News Forum by:

o Maintaining a comprehensive and up to date project plan

o Contributing to the effective marketing of the event within PINF’s network of independent local news providers and stakeholders

o Managing ticket sales and maintaining an accurate database of invitees and participants

o Contributing to effective working relationships with partners and suppliers, including venues and sponsors

o Managing speakers

o Supporting budget administration, including tracking agreed expenditure and processing spending in line with approved budgets and under the oversight of the Deputy Director

o Responding promptly and efficiently to queries

o Providing on-the-day support including registering participants, liaising with the venue and catering providers, ensuring smooth technical support and troubleshooting any issues as they arise

Research

· Support the Deputy Director with our research objectives by:

o Organising and minuting twice-yearly online meetings of our Research Advisory Group

o Working with colleagues to ensure the Local News Map is comprehensive and up to date

o Liaising with independent local news providers to support the new Local News Audit

Campaigns

· Support the Campaigns & Communications Manager with our campaign objectives by:

o Managing relationships with independent news providers participating in our annual Indie News Week

o Supporting budget administration for campaign activity, including tracking agreed expenditure and processing spending in line with approved budgets and under the oversight of the Campaigns & Communications Manager

o Supporting key campaign moments including parliamentary events, party conferences, roundtables and other online and offline events

o Providing logistical and administrative support for key campaign moments, including by maintaining participant and invitation lists, tracking RSVPs and preparing background information for colleagues

Communications

· Support the Campaigns & Communications Manager with our communications objectives by:

o Managing the ‘contact’ email inbox

o Supporting the delivery of engaging content across PINF’s blog and newsletter, including gathering stories, opportunities and other relevant material, in collaboration with the Campaigns & Communications Manager

o Managing PINF’s social media channels including LinkedIn, BlueSky and Instagram

o Updating elements and pages across our website

o Supporting PINF’s WhatsApp community of independent local news providers by sharing relevant content, helping eligible participants to join, and assisting with day-to-day moderation

Fundraising

· Support the Deputy Director with our fundraising objectives by:

o Maintaining the fundraising database and keeping records up to date based on information provided by colleagues

o Facilitating monthly internal fundraising meetings

Other

· Any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Deputy Director

Essential skills and experience

· Experience in an administrative, coordination or project support role

· Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and priorities

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Confidence using Microsoft Office and other common digital tools to organise work, manage information and communicate effectively

· Ability to work collaboratively in a small team and to support colleagues across different areas of work

· A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Support for PINF’s mission and charitable purpose

· Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable skills and experience

· Experience of supporting events, campaigns, communications or fundraising activity

· Experience of working in a charity, membership body, media organisation or other mission-driven organisation

· Familiarity with website, newsletter or social media content management

· An understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing local and independent news providers in the UK

How to apply

· Please apply through CharityJob.

· In your application, you will be asked to provide a short example of how your previous experience makes you a strong candidate for this role. We encourage applicants not to use generative AI to draft this part of the application, as we are interested to hear about your own experience in your own words!

· If you require any adjustments to support your application, please let us know when you apply.

We particularly welcome applications from people whose backgrounds and perspectives are underrepresented in charities and the news sector.

Marketing & Communications Officer
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a wonderful charity on a fantastic Marketing & Communications Officer role. This position plays a key part in promoting the organisation’s mission and initiatives through targeted content creation, channel management, campaign execution and KPI tracking

Role Overview
The successful candidate will develop and implement effective marketing and communication plans that enhance awareness and engagement. They will manage content creation and digital presence to support the organisation’s goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communication strategies aligned with organisational objectives
• Manage social media channels, website content, and newsletters to ensure timely and compelling messaging
• Coordinate content creation including press releases, articles, and promotional materials
• Foster positive relationships with media outlets and partners
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication campaigns to inform future activity
• Support event planning and stakeholder engagement activities
• Ensure branding consistency across all communication platforms

Person Specification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in content creation, media relations, or digital marketing
• Ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences and platforms
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £30,000–£32,000
• Permanent
• Hybrid, 2 days/week in London

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.

Location: Office based in Central Southampton. Hybrid working may be possible on completion of the probation period.

The Role

The Marketing and Communications Officer will lead on promoting the work, services and impact of Citizens Advice Southampton. You will help ensure that local people know how to access advice, that stakeholders understand our impact, and that our voice is heard in local conversations about poverty, inequality and social justice.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will deliver clear, accessible and inclusive communications that reflect Citizens Advice values and strengthen our profile across Southampton.

The main tasks for the role include, but are not limited to: 

Marketing and Promotion

• Plan and deliver marketing activity to increase awareness of Citizens Advice Southampton services among local communities.
• Promote key services, campaigns and projects using a mix of digital and offline channels.
• Support targeted outreach to under‑represented or vulnerable groups in Southampton.

 Communications and Content

• Manage and regularly update our website content.
• Create engaging content for social media (e.g. posts, graphics, short videos).
• Draft clear and accessible written communications, including newsletters, leaflets, posters and email updates.
• Ensure all communications are consistent with Citizens Advice branding, tone of voice and accessibility standards.

Campaigns and Impact

• Support local and national Citizens Advice campaigns by communicating key messages locally.
• Help translate research, data and case studies into accessible content for the public and stakeholders.
• Work with colleagues to showcase impact stories and outcomes.

 Stakeholder and Media Engagement

• Support relationships with local partners, community organisations and funders through effective communications.
• Assist with media relations, including drafting press releases and responding to local media enquiries where appropriate.

Monitoring and Improvement

• Monitor engagement and reach across communications channels (e.g. website analytics, social media insights).
• Use data and feedback to improve marketing and communications activity over time

 Other duties and responsibilities

• Any other reasonable tasks in keeping with the role
• Promote the aims and objectives of Citizens Advice Southampton
• Abide by and assist in the implementation of organisational policies and procedures including Health and Safety, IT, information and equality and diversity policies.

About you

We are looking for someone who ideally bring charity sector experience in communications, and experience of supporting strong relationships with partners and funders. You will share our passion for community wellbeing and social justice. You’ll be just as comfortable working independently as you will collaboratively alongside our dedicated teams, using your skills to promote awareness of the amazing work done by Citizens Advice Southampton.

The role will involve leading the charity through key challenges including funding pressures, local government reorganisation, and evolving service delivery needs.

Applications

At Citizens Advice, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promoting equity and celebrating inclusion. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please download the application pack on our website and submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you fit the person specification to Emma Vint.

Please also complete and submit our diversity monitoring form with your application.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Friday 26th June 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Citizens Advice Southampton.

About Working Well Trust

Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.

We are recruiting a Communications Lead to join Working Well Trust. This is a 35-hour per week role, Monday to Friday, based at our Bethnal Green office with travel to other offices and boroughs when required. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of three days on site per week. Occasional evening work may be required.

This role will lead and deliver Working Well Trust’s communications activity across digital, print and internal channels, ensuring that our content is engaging, accessible, timely and aligned with organisational aims, service requirements and brand standards. The postholder will also support contract mobilisation, stakeholder engagement and effective internal communication across the organisation.

We are looking for someone with strong communications, digital content, copywriting and design skills, who can bring creativity, structure and initiative to a growing mental health and employment charity. You will work closely with the CEO, Operations Director, HR Advisor, service teams, clients and external stakeholders to ensure our communications reflect our values, services and impact.

Experience of working in the voluntary sector, mental health, employment support, disability or neurodiversity would be beneficial, but above all, we are looking for someone who is committed to Working Well Trust’s aims and able to communicate our work clearly, sensitively and creatively.

What you’ll be doing

• You will plan, write and schedule engaging content across Working Well Trust’s social media channels, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok, ensuring posts are timely, accessible and aligned with our organisational aims and, where appropriate, the funding requirements of individual services.
• You will update and maintain the Working Well Trust website using WordPress, ensuring content is accurate, current and accessible. You will also liaise with our website developer to resolve faults and support structural changes when required.
• You will create marketing and promotional materials in line with Working Well Trust brand guidelines, including leaflets, flyers, posters, banners, presentations, infographics and impact statements. You will work with teams and clients to develop content that promotes our services, supports referrals and reflects the communities we work with.
• You will lead on co-production activities and events where appropriate, supporting clients and teams to contribute meaningfully to communications and promotional materials.
• You will support staff with case studies and service stories, providing guidance on content, editing and refining material so that it is suitable for Working Well Trust communications.
• You will create a monthly internal newsletter for staff and support the development of an external newsletter, with the purpose and target audience to be agreed.
• You will maintain communications schedules and distribution lists to support targeted communication with staff, clients, employers, funders, referral partners and other stakeholders.
• You will work alongside the CEO and Operations Director to draft and implement communications plans to support the mobilisation of new services, including liaising with contract leads and funders where appropriate.
• You will also support events, internal meetings, audits, reporting and general communications activity as required.

What you’ll need

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Proficient skills and experience in using social media for organisational and event promotion, including platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
• Experience of using social media scheduling tools such as Hootsuite or Buffer, including paid-for posts.
• Experience of using analytics and insight tools to improve reach and engagement across digital platforms.
• Experience of using WordPress or a similar content management system to create, edit and maintain webpages.
• Proficient graphic design skills and experience using Canva or similar design platforms.
• Excellent written communication skills, including copywriting, creative storytelling and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to present information clearly, engagingly and accessibly for different audiences.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with staff, clients, external partners and supporters.
• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage conflicting demands and deadlines.
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a small team.
• Competence in Microsoft 365 tools, including SharePoint, Word and Excel.
• Commitment to Working Well Trust’s aims and objectives.

Beneficial, but not essential:

• Experience of working in the voluntary sector.
• Knowledge of mental health, neurodiversity, disability or safeguarding awareness.
• Experience of producing online content in a range of formats, including video and multimedia storytelling.
• Experience of designing and updating marketing materials.
• Experience of collaborative working with service clients, including co-production.

Above all, we are looking for an inspiring and committed individual who has a genuine desire to support our aims.

What we offer

• £33,000 per year
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, FTE
• Employer pension contribution of 6%
• Supportive environment within a growing, dedicated team
• Meaningful, rewarding work supporting people into employment
• Expenses paid for mandatory travel during work hours
• Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight, FTE

What’s next

Before you apply, please note the following:

• We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months. To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.
• Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression.
• If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage, for example due to a disability, learning difficulty or health condition, please let us know in advance so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
• Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.

If you are ready to help us strengthen how we communicate our work, services and impact, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions.

Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career.

Closing date: 9am Monday 15th June 2026

Telephone interview stage: 17th–19th June 2026

Final stage interviews: Friday 26th June 2026, in person at our Bethnal Green office , to be confirmed

Application Instructions

To apply, please upload your CV and answer our screening questions outlining how you meet the person specification.

Please note that any incorrect information provided at application stage may result in a retraction of job offer during pre-employment checks.

This role combines Legacy marketing and administration, offering an excellent opportunity for someone with early-career fundraising or marketing experience to develop skills in both areas. We're seeking a proactive, organised individual with an understanding of marketing, strong administrative abilities, and the confidence to work with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and Legacy supporters. Attention to detail, discretion, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential. As part of a high-performing fundraising team, you'll contribute to the growth of a key income stream for MSF UK, which raised over £100 million last year and has ambitious plans for further expansion. The role offers strong support through experienced managers, specialist colleagues, and a network of peer officers.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (including Wednesdays)

Salary: £36,437.07 to £44,534.19 per annum | Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.

Job Purpose:

This is an important role in MSF UK’s growing Legacy Fundraising team, requiring diverse skills, knowledge and behaviours including understanding of marketing techniques as well as experience in managing process-led business administration tasks.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Legacy team to help deliver MSF UK’s Legacy strategy and support the growth of one of the charity’s largest income streams. You will be an integral part of a high-performing fundraising team at an international humanitarian cause during an exciting period of growth, with opportunities to broaden your experience in both Legacy marketing and administration.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, this role has a dual focus in supporting on Legacy marketing activity and also ensuring an effective and organised Legacy administration for the organisation. You will be communicating with supporters who are interested in leaving gifts in their wills, or are executors of estates where MSF is a beneficiary. Providing an excellent quality and accuracy of support and information by email, telephone and post is therefore essential. You will also be assisting in the delivery of marketing campaigns to recruit new legacy supporters, supporting on campaign reporting and analysis, and contributing to an excellent ongoing experience for those who have already committed to leaving a gift in their will.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Significant experience working in office environment with strong administration and time management skills with an ability to manage a varied and busy workload effectively.
• Proven ability to maintain accuracy, combined with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to build and manage key relationships and choose appropriate communication channels.
• Proactive approach to providing support across multiple areas, within a fast-paced team, exercising good judgement and using own initiative.
• A systematic and organised approach with a proven ability to follow things through and meet targets in line with processes/ schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to work with various stakeholders and multiple teams with different levels of experience in order to deliver objectives.
• Experience in relationship management and liaising with wider teams/external suppliers. 
• Responsible attitude to dealing with sensitive and confidential information. Some experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive conversations with customers, donors, stakeholders is desirable.
• Flexibility to take on other related tasks combined with a willingness to learn and develop.
• A naturally curious mindset, with proven ability to look for insights and identify opportunities to drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent fluency in written and spoken English. 
• Experience in Fundraising or Marketing is desirable.
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics or other CRM databases is desirable.
• Some experience of Legacies and/or First Class CRM is desirable.
• Experience of working for an International Development / Humanitarian Charity or Organisation is desirable.
• •Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
• Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières.

Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Employment sponsorship will NOT be offered by MSF UK for this role.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a supporting statement by the closing date:

Monday, 22 June 2026, 12pm (BST)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close applications before the advertised closing date, or if a suitable candidate is found.

We look forward to receiving your application!