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Join our friendly organisation and help us grow awareness of our charity, promote sales and increase audience engagement. We’re looking to recruit a Marketing & Communications Officer (maternity cover) to create engaging, high-quality, visual, and written marketing materials.

What is The Guildford Institute?

We are an educational and community charity offering a varied programme of activities, room hire facilities, a vegetarian café , and a historic library and archive, all based in our Grade II listed premises in central Guildford.

What Can We Offer You?

Some of the key benefits of working with us include:

· A small, friendly, supportive team environment

· A varied job role with lots of opportunities for creativity and personal input

· Training & professional development opportunities

· Flexibility with how the 30 hours of the role are divided across the week  

· Engagement with a wide range of community members

· A generous annual leave allowance

· A central Guildford location

About the Role

The Marketing & Communications Officer will be passionate about the Institute’s aims of providing cultural and social opportunities for the local community.

The points below identify some of the post-holder’s core areas of responsibility:

· Contribute to the development and delivery of an integrated brand, marketing & campaigns strategy, ensuring consistent and innovative marketing across all channels

· Lead digital marketing activity, including social media management, website updates, SEO best practice, blog posts and paid advertising

· Support brochure production, including proofreading, layout input, and coordinating distribution

· Manage internal and external communications, including press liaison, advertising schedules, press releases, and internal displays

· Design a variety of marketing materials for external and internal use

· Maintain stakeholder engagement, supporting membership queries, managing donor communications, and updating mailing lists

· Build partnerships and support promotional outreach to raise awareness of the Institute's offer

What We Seek in You

· A passion for and commitment to the aims and the work of the Institute

· An enthusiasm to build on and promote the Institute’s programme of activities

· Previous marketing and communications experience

· Excellent written skills

· Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines

· Excellent attention to detail

· Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

· A flexible, adaptable approach is essential

Full Person Specification details can be found within the Job Description.

The Guildford Institute welcomes applications from individuals from all sectors and backgrounds.

Key Information & Application Method

This maternity cover role is expected to last approximately 13 months. The position is for 30 hours across the week, primarily from our building in central Guildford.

Salary: £22,500 plus benefits (pro rata salary for 30 hours) (£28,125 FTE)

Digital & Marketing Communications Manager

The Queen’s Reading Room
6 Month Fixed-Term Contract with potential for extension
Hybrid working (Home-based but with regular London travel required and office-working possible)
Salary: £35,000 per annum.

Help us grow a global community of readers.

The Queen’s Reading Room is a charity dedicated to celebrating the transformative power of reading. Inspired by Her Majesty The Queen’s passion for literature, and founded by The Queen in 2023, we connect readers around the world with books, authors and ideas through curated content, grassroots partnerships, innovative neuroscientific research, collaborations and major live events — including The Queen’s Reading Room Festival.

We believe books enrich lives, strengthen communities and support wellbeing. As we continue to grow our international audience and deepen our grassroots impact, we are seeking an exceptional Digital & Marketing Communications Manager to help shape the next chapter of our story.

The Role

This is a hands-on role at the heart of the charity.

You will lead integrated digital, marketing and media activity to grow audiences, drive ticket sales, strengthen brand reputation and amplify our impact. You will play a central role in delivering the marketing and ticketing strategy for The Queen’s Reading Room Festival and other major events, ensuring we meet ambitious audience and revenue targets. You will help convert major media moments into sustained follower and email subscriber growth and be responsible for improving website journeys and sign-up performance, using analytics to drive action.

Alongside commercial growth, you will work closely with our Impact Manager, supporting them to craft compelling stories about the charity’s reach and outcomes — particularly across our growing grassroots partnerships — ensuring our communications clearly demonstrate meaningful and measurable social impact.

This role combines strategic thinking with operational delivery. It would suit a confident, creative communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working with senior stakeholders and high-profile partners.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Audience Growth

• Lead marketing strategy for The Queen’s Reading Room Festival and other major events, with clear audience and revenue objectives.

• Develop and deliver integrated ticketing campaigns across digital, email, social, media and partner channels.

• Manage ticketing communications and optimise audience conversion journeys.

• Monitor ticket sales in real time and adjust tactics to meet targets.

• Oversee paid marketing activity, including digital advertising and out-of-home placements where appropriate.

• Develop audience segmentation strategies to grow and retain supporters.

• Produce post-campaign and post-event reports with clear insights and recommendations.

• Convert peak media moments into follower growth and email subscriber acquisition.

• Optimise journeys from reach to follow/sign-up (not only ticket purchase).

• Report on follower and subscriber conversion, and recommend actions.

Digital Content & Impact Storytelling

• Lead digital growth strategy across social media, website and email platforms.

• Work with colleagues to plan content calendars aligned to campaigns, publishing milestones and cultural moments.

• Support the Impact Manager to translate data, insights and grassroots partnership outcomes into compelling, accessible stories, case studies and narrative content that clearly articulates the charity’s reach and measurable outcomes.

• Support the Impact Manager by ensuring impact reporting is integrated across digital channels and campaign materials.

• Oversee high-quality multimedia content creation (copy, graphics, short-form video) which supports the narrative of the charity.

• Draft and approve newsletter content distributed to a large database.

• Build and optimise welcome and follow-up journeys for new subscribers.

• Translate insight into prioritised changes across content, journeys and CTAs

• Use analytics to optimise engagement, growth and conversion.

• Own website performance and continuous improvement (UX and sign-up journeys).

• Ensure tracking is in place and use insight to drive action.

Media Relations & Press Office

• Manage day-to-day press office activity, including handling reactive media enquiries.

• Secure proactive media coverage across print, broadcast and digital channels to support campaigns and events.

• Build and maintain strong journalist relationships.

• Draft press releases, Q&As and briefing materials.

• Monitor and evaluate coverage, correcting inaccuracies where necessary and escalating issues appropriately.

Campaigns, Brand & Partnerships

• Develop and deliver integrated communications campaigns with measurable results.

• Ensure consistency of tone of voice and brand across all platforms.

• Build strong working relationships with publishers, literary organisations, cultural institutions and corporate partners to amplify reach.

• Conduct appropriate due diligence on partnerships in collaboration with senior leadership.

About You

We are looking for a strategic and creative communications professional with strong commercial awareness and excellent storytelling skills.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in digital marketing and communications roles.

• Demonstrable experience leading marketing campaigns with ticket sales or revenue targets.

• Experience marketing events, festivals or large-scale cultural programmes.

• A strong track record of social media growth and digital audience development.

• Experience handling media relations and securing coverage.

• The ability to translate data and impact outcomes into compelling public-facing stories.

• Excellent written communication skills and strong editorial judgement.

• Confidence working with stakeholders and external partners.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret marketing and performance data.
   

You will also be:

• Creative and commercially minded.

• Calm under pressure and solutions-focused.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

• Discreet and professional when handling sensitive matters.

• Deeply aligned with our mission to promote reading and literacy.

Experience in the charity, publishing, cultural or arts sectors is desirable but not essential. A genuine passion for books and reading is.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working, home-based with regular travel to London and the option to work in an office based in London Victoria. Our ideal candidate is based in or around London and must have the right to work in the UK.

• Some evening and weekend work required for major events and festival delivery.

• Occasional UK travel.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to play an important role within a high-profile literary charity with international reach and cultural influence.

You will help shape how we grow our audience, strengthen our reputation and tell the story of our expanding grassroots impact — ensuring more people experience the joy and power of reading.

Marketing & Communications Assistant

Royal Engineers Association – The Sapper Charity

Chatham / Hybrid | £29,000–£32,000 | 6‑month fixed term (potential to extend)

1. About the Royal Engineers Association – The Sapper Charity

The Royal Engineers Association (REA) – The Sapper Charity provides lifelong support to serving personnel, veterans, and families of the Corps of Royal Engineers. We deliver welfare support, education grants and community connection, ensuring no member of the Sapper family is left behind.

2. Job Purpose

To support the delivery of the REA’s communication activities across digital, print, and events. The postholder will help create content, improve engagement, and ensure consistent and effective communication with beneficiaries, supporters, branches and partners.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Digital Communications

- Create, schedule and publish engaging social media content

- Monitor engagement and respond to enquiries

- Support updates to the REA website

- Assist with producing email newsletters

B. Content Creation & Storytelling

- Gather stories, interviews and case studies

- Draft content that highlights impact

- Source/edit images and short videos

- Ensure brand consistency

C. Campaign & Event Support

- Assist with planning and promoting events

- Provide administrative and event support

- Help deliver targeted communication campaigns

D. Administration & Reporting

- Maintain records and content schedules

- Track analytics (email, social media, web)

- Support procurement of marketing materials

4. Person Specification

Essential

- Excellent writing, editing and communication skills

- Good understanding of digital platforms

- Ability to manage multiple priorities

- Strong attention to detail

- Collaborative and willing to learn

Desirable

- Experience in charity, marketing, communications or Armed Forces settings

- Familiarity with Canva/Adobe Creative Suite

- Basic analytics knowledge

- Interest or connection to the Armed Forces community

5. Values & Behaviour Expectations

- Uphold REA values of service, integrity and community

- Be professional, respectful and supportive

- Work inclusively with colleagues and volunteers

6. Safeguarding

The REA is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults, young people and children. All staff must act in accordance with safeguarding policies. A DBS check may be required.

7. Equal Opportunities

The REA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, including those under‑represented in the charity and Armed Forces sectors.

8. Armed Forces Covenant

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively welcome applications from veterans, reservists, service leavers, military families and those with lived experience of service life.

9. Terms & Conditions

- Contract: 6‑month fixed term (potential to extend)

- Hours: Full‑time (37.5 hours)

- Location: Chatham HQ / hybrid

- Salary: £29,000–£32,000

- Reports to: Marketing & Communications Director

Senior Marketing & External Affairs Manager at Affinity Trust

Location: Hybrid – at least 2 days per week in our Thame office
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £52,500 per annum

If you’re a strategic and forward-thinking marketing and external communications leader ready to shape how an organisation is seen, heard, understood and influences – this is your opportunity. Join a values-led organisation transforming lives across health and social care.

As our Senior Marketing & External Affairs Manager, you’ll lead our brand, external affairs, digital communications, and all stakeholder and community engagement. You’ll propose the strategy and deliver impactful campaigns, strengthen our voice across multiple channels, and champion growth – positioning us as a trusted, influential voice among policymakers, partners, and communities.

What you’ll do:

• Shape and deliver our marketing, external communications, and digital engagement strategies, creating strong brand differentiation and delivering plans that align with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Drive our public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategy, seeking to create a strong sector voice, and influence policies, decision making and commercial outcomes.
• Oversee our digital presence, including the website and social media, ensuring data-driven performance and audience insight.
• Lead proactive PR, media relations, and digital PR to boost awareness and thought leadership.
• Develop impactful campaigns, films, and stories that showcase our work and impact.
• Lead and mentor a small digital and communications team.
• Manage budgets, agencies, and external partnerships effectively.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven senior experience in marketing, communications, or external affairs.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on achieving organisational growth objectives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Demonstrable experience in digital marketing, analytics, and content performance.
• Confident leadership style with a collaborative, outcomes-focused approach.
• (Bonus) Experience in health, social care, or not-for-profit sectors.

Why join us:

• £52,500 salary + excellent benefits.
• Hybrid working (min. 2 days/week in Thame).
• 31 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), rising with service.
• Health cash plan, pension, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Blue Light Card, Cycle2Work, and option to buy additional leave.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and guarantee an interview for those with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.

If you are offered the role, you will be required to have a DBS check at the relevant level, which we’ll cover the cost for.

�� For full details, please see the attached job description.

Why Join Us 

At The Care Workers’ Charity, everything we do is focused on supporting care workers across the UK. From providing crisis grants and mental health support to campaigning for a fairer future for care workers, our work makes a real difference to the lives of people who care for others every day. 

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we continue to grow our reach and impact. As Marketing and Events Manager, you will play a central role in helping us tell our story, engage new supporters and deliver events and campaigns that bring people together around our mission. You will have the opportunity to shape new ideas, develop creative campaigns and see the direct impact of your work. 

You will be joining a small, friendly and supportive team where your ideas will be valued and where you will have the opportunity to take real ownership of your work. 

The Role 

We are looking for a creative, organised and motivated Marketing and Events Manager who is passionate about making a difference. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in raising awareness of The Care Workers’ Charity and supporting our work to improve the lives of care workers across the UK. 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead the delivery of the charity’s marketing and events programme, helping to grow engagement, strengthen our profile and support our fundraising activities. You will be responsible for planning and delivering marketing campaigns across a range of channels, including social media, email newsletters and the website, ensuring our communications are clear, engaging and consistent. You will play an important role in telling the story of the charity’s impact and helping more care workers, supporters and partners connect with our work. 

Events will be a central part of the role. You will coordinate and deliver a varied programme of activities including fundraising events, sector conferences, networking opportunities and national campaigns such as Professional Care Workers’ Week. You will be confident managing event logistics, working with venues and suppliers, coordinating speakers and partners, and ensuring events are well organised and professionally delivered. You will enjoy creating engaging and memorable experiences that help supporters feel connected to the charity’s work. 

You will work closely with the fundraising team to support campaigns and partnerships, helping to create engaging opportunities that encourage supporters and organisations to get involved. The role will involve building positive relationships with partners and sponsors and representing the charity at meetings and events across the sector. 

About You 

You will be a confident communicator who enjoys working with people and finding new ways to engage supporters, partners and care workers in the work of the charity. 

You will have experience delivering marketing campaigns and organising events, and you will enjoy bringing ideas to life from concept through to delivery. Whether coordinating a fundraising event, supporting a conference presence or helping to deliver a national campaign, you will be comfortable managing multiple projects and ensuring everything runs smoothly. 

You should be confident using a range of marketing channels including social media, email marketing and websites, and be willing to try new approaches to help raise awareness and grow engagement. You will be organised and detail-focused, able to manage event logistics, coordinate suppliers and venues, and ensure a positive experience for everyone involved. 

You will be a proactive self-starter who can work independently while also being a strong team player. Experience in marketing, events or fundraising is essential, and knowledge of the health and social care sector would be an advantage. 

Above all, you will be enthusiastic about the charity’s mission and motivated to help us increase our reach and impact for care workers across the UK. 

Start Date: ASAP

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The role of Marketing and Communications Coordinator is to provide support in ensuring the
local community is kept informed about Matrix and its projects, as well as engaged in
supporting us. We expect you to be creative, enthusiastic about our cause and an effective
communicator. In this role you will work independently, but in close liaison with the CEO,
Wider Leadership Team and the wider Matrix team.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
External Communication
● In collaboration with the CEO, write, edit and coordinate the production and delivery of
all postal and electronic newsletters.
● Plan, prepare and coordinate communication with Matrix donors, supporter Churches
and the wider public.
● Create, plan and schedule posts across all Matrix social media channels.
● Develop original copy for social media platforms, websites, broadcast and printed
advertising materials.
● In collaboration with the Data Coordinator, simplifying complex data into a user-friendly
format such as graphs, charts and other visual aids.
● Ensure Matrix team understand and use the correct branding for internal and external
communications.
● Understand brand guidelines and consistently implement the brand voice across all
channels and marketing materials and encourage the wider team to do the same.
● Collaborate closely with the Data Coordinator and Head of Operations to ensure our
supporters database meets GDPR and Fundraising Regulation requirements.
● In liaison with the CEO, write and submit press releases as required.
Income Generation and Networking
● Participate in the Fundraising Working Group, working with the Income Generation
Strategy to enhance our income.
● Attend Matrix fundraising events, taking photographs and supporting with appropriate
creative tasks.
● Support the Head of Operations in producing written funding applications, as required.
● Represent Matrix at networking events alongside the Leadership Team.

Support to Executive Team
● Under the direction of the Head of Operations, collaborate closely with the Operations
Team.
● Undertake a variety of creative administrative tasks for the CEO and Head of
Operations as required.
● Under the direction of the Head of Operations, provide additional administrative
support to the wider Leadership Team.
● Work within our wider Organisational Strategy and Communications Strategy.

What we expect from you:
Matrix is a small, established, but evolving and growing charity. There is therefore an
expectation on all staff to be proactive and a team player, supporting others in their busier
seasons and the charity as a whole across the year.
All staff are expected to:
● Fit in with our values: positive, relational, innovative, collaborative and fun.
● To work from within the Christian ethos.
● Be committed to and passionate about the mission to catalyse change in young
people’s lives.
● Be a pro-active member of the Matrix team and get involved in projects which benefit
the mission of Matrix (e.g.: fundraising activities/events or reflective spaces).
● Work across agencies and Matrix teams.
Due to the nature of the work you may be expected to work some evenings and occasional
weekends. All hours will be based at the Matrix office, unless previously agreed. Any specific
changes to your working week will be cleared through your Matrix line manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
● A confident and professional written communicator, with a high standard of written
English.
● A confident and professional verbal communicator, both on the phone and face-to-face.
● Highly organised, with an eye for detail, and able to work to tight deadlines.
● Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, able to prioritise and deliver on
multiple projects concurrently.
● Confident in being creative and using own initiative; working independently as
required.
● Excellent IT skills.
● Familiar with and confident using a breadth of social media platforms.
● Approachable and able to relate to staff, volunteers and other Matrix stakeholders in a
friendly and professional manner.
● Educated to A Level (or equivalent), with a minimum of grade C in English and Maths GCSE

● Passionate about the mission of the Matrix Trust.
● Agrees with, and is able to support the ethos of the Matrix Trust.

DESIRABLE
● Familiar with the GDPR.
● Educated to degree level, preferably in a related field.
● Comfortable developing new processes, as required.
● Experience of copywriting, marketing or public relations.
● Experience of working with young people, in a youth work or educational setting.
● A proven ability to present complex information in an accessible format to a variety of
audiences.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic communications 

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of MAP’s strategic communications and support public engagement initiatives. 

• Oversee the organisation’s language and messaging frameworks, including the maintenance of the language guide and key messaging documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with MAP’s mission and communications objectives. 

• Develop, implement and manage integrated, cross channel communications plans and strategies.

• Bring a prospector’s mindset, spotting openings, anticipating debate moments and positioning MAP ahead of the curve rather than reacting to events. 

• Support the organisation in contributing to crisis communications planning and responding to mitigate reputational risks. 

Media management  

• Lead on the development and delivery of high-impact content to raise MAP’s profile and influence, and to drive public and supporter engagement. 

• Actively seek out and develop opportunities for MAP to shape public, political and sector debates, including through opinion pieces, broadcast opportunities, podcasts, industry and specialist media, conferences and high-level events. 

• Manage MAP’s Senior Media and Communications Officer, fostering professional growth, confidence and judgement. Conduct regular one to ones, appraisals, and support their work.

• Manage the production, review and sign off of all media materials including press releases, op-eds, letters to the editor, media updates, and other external communications content where necessary. Ensure efficient delegation where required. 

• Lead media engagement, including briefing spokespeople and coordinating MAP’s responses to media inquiries, ensuring delegation where required.

• Provide high-quality briefing, messaging development, and media preparation for senior staff engaging externally. 

• Maintain and build strong, trusted relationships with journalists and editors across UK and international media. 

• Alert MAP’s staff to imminent news and current affairs stories, and recommend communications actions or restraint as appropriate. 

Advocacy and campaigns communications 

• Develop strategic communications plans for MAP’s advocacy and campaigning initiatives (such as, party conferences, parliamentary and UN engagement), identifying media opportunities, and ensuring key messaging is aligned with advocacy objectives and reaches targeted audiences. 

• Work closely with MAP’s Advocacy and Campaigns Team to amplify campaign impact through coordinated media and supporter-facing communications. 

• Strengthen MAP’s role in advocacy coalitions by leading collaborative media and communications outputs with partners. 

• Help ensure that communities MAP supports have a voice in campaigns, that their perspectives shape messaging and that communications do not expose staff, partners or communities to undue risk. 

• Advise on the strategic communication opportunities to profile and disseminate policy and research outputs. 

General responsibilities  

• Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP. 

• Support advocacy and research functions as required. 

• Manage external suppliers providing design, printing and other support as required. 

• Represent MAP at external meetings including with media, partners and supporters, and deliver talks when required. 

• Carry out fact-checking, proof-reading/copy editing and other administrative tasks as needed. 

• Carry out other associated duties as may arise in line with the broad remit of the position. 

• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace. 

• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Experience and knowledge 

• Substantial, relevant and recent experience of communications at a national and/or international level within humanitarian, healthcare or human rights organisations. 

• Strong track record of developing and implementing communications strategies to achieve advocacy and fundraising objectives. 

• Experience in overseeing organisational language and messaging frameworks in politically sensitive contexts. 

• Strong experience in media relations, including briefing spokespeople, drafting press releases, reactive and proactive media handling, and securing media coverage. 

• Understanding of digital communications and campaign tools (e.g., petitions, email campaigns) and audience engagement strategies. 

• Experience working with fundraising/marketing teams, consultants and agencies. 

• Strong understanding of political risk, reputational management and crisis communications. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the political context and of development and humanitarian issues in Palestine and Lebanon and the wider Middle East is desirable. 

Skills and abilities  

• Strong communicator (written and oral) and persuasive storyteller. 

• In depth understanding of how media can be a tool for influence and to achieve change. 

• Confident interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills, and an ability to pitch stories persuasively to media and other targets. 

• Creativity and a willingness to innovate.

• Fluent written and spoken English. 

• Ability to prioritise and ability to deal with competing demands in a fast-paced working environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, with sound judgement and discretion. 

• Keen attention to detail, copy/proof editing and quality control on all outputs. 

• Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. 

Personal attributes and other requirements  

• Commitment to human rights, international justice, and promoting Palestinian participation in communications and campaigns.

• Able to travel extensively within London and the UK and willingness to travel to Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territory occasionally as required.

• Able to work occasionally on evenings and weekends, with time off in lieu. 

• Commitment to advancing anti-racism, anti-discrimination and equal opportunities. 

Join us as Marketing & Communications Manager and lead the storytelling, campaigns and channels that raise our profile and drive vital supporter engagement. You’ll develop and deliver integrated marketing and communications plans that boost awareness, improve access to our care services, recruit and retain supporters, and amplify fundraising activity across digital, print and community touchpoints.

This is a hands‑on, strategic role where your creativity and data‑led approach will directly increase income and deepen community connections. As the lead communicator for a small Hospice, you’ll have scope to shape our brand, test new ideas, and see the measurable impact of your work on the people and families we support.

This role is perfect for you if:

• You love turning impact into clear, compelling stories that motivate action.
• You enjoy planning and delivering multi‑channel campaigns from brief to delivery.
• You’re comfortable with both creative production and performance analysis.
• You like working closely with fundraising, programmes and senior staff in a small team.
• You want to see your work directly support local people and services.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and owning an integrated marketing & communications plan to support organisational goals across fundraising and Hospice services.
• Planning and delivering multi‑channel campaigns (digital, email, PR, print, events) that drive awareness, acquisition and retention.
• Creating and commissioning written, visual and video content that communicates impact and donor journeys.
• Managing website content, social channels, email marketing and paid digital activity; monitoring performance and optimising campaigns.
• Collaborating with Fundraising to design supporter communications, stewardship materials and campaign briefs.
• Managing external suppliers, volunteers and budgets; ensuring brand consistency and compliance.

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years’ experience in marketing/communications, ideally with charity or fundraising experience.
• Strong copywriting, content production and campaign management skills.
• Practical experience with CMS, email platforms, social media and analytics tools.
• Creative, organised and data‑focused with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.

Why join us?

• Play a central role in shaping our public profile and increasing vital income for, and awareness of, local Hospice care.
• A visible, strategic position with freedom to innovate and test new approaches.
• Opportunities for professional development and varied hands‑on experience.
• Flexible working and meaningful, direct impact on patients and families.

Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered.

Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working

Reports to: Head of Income Generation

Closing date: 9 March

Interviews: w/c 16 March

The Social Media & Marketing Officer leads Emerging Futures’ social media presence and external-facing marketing activities, bringing our stories, values and mission to life across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Working closely with the Communications team, our regional services, and the company’s Recovery Voice Network, you will create compelling, sensitive, and engaging digital content that reflects the lived experiences of people in recovery and the strengths of our services.

This role is hands-on and creative: capturing video content in services nationwide, producing high-quality Reels and short-form video, coordinating external freelancers, planning content calendars, and ensuring our online communities feel respected, supported and inspired.

We are open to making the role work for the right candidate, so while Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm is fine by us, we are also open to flexible working patterns and compressed hours to accommodate those with additional needs. We encourage anyone with great experience to apply.

The Charity and Our Vision.  

For over 15 years, Scotty's Little Soldiers has been supporting children and young people who have been bereaved of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.We are about to embark on an exciting journey which will see the charity evolve to support anyone affected by a military-connected bereavement and ultimately empower a community of more than 25,000 bereaved individuals and their families by 2035. 

Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity currently offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 750 young people.  

We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.   

Role Mission. 

As part of a newly created Outreach squad focused on reaching and engaging with the bereaved military community, you will use digital marketing skills to help us develop a thriving online community. 

You’ll take full ownership of our day-to-day social media activity across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. From scheduling content and managing the calendar, to engaging with our audience and contributing to campaign ideas.You’ll also help deliver key marketing tasks that support outreach, engagement and growth, connecting families to the services we offer.

It all starts here – we can’t support families if they don’t know we exist.

The key responsibilities of this role are:  

Social Media (Core Accountability) 

Planning & Scheduling 

• Own and manage the social media content calendar, ensuring consistent, relevant output aligned to Outreach priorities. 

• Schedule and publish content across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok using agreed tools. 

• Work closely with the Head of Outreach to refine platform focus, tone, and audience segmentation. 

Content & Campaign Support 

• Suggest and implement social-first content ideas that support campaigns, service launches, and ongoing outreach to beneficiaries. 

• Create simple, on-brand social content where required (e.g. Canva graphics, polls, text-based posts, evergreen content). 

• Work closely with the in-coming Content Creator to ensure video and visual content is used effectively and repurposed across channels. 

Community Engagement 

• Actively monitor and respond to comments, messages, and enquiries across social platforms, with particular sensitivity to bereavement-related conversations. 

• Engage appropriately with the wider military, veteran, and bereavement community online to help maintain visibility and connection. 

• Escalate sensitive, safeguarding, or service-related enquiries to the appropriate team in line with agreed processes. 

Monitoring & Insight 

• Track and report on key social media metrics (e.g. reach, engagement, follower growth, link clicks). 

• Use insights to recommend improvements and help the Outreach Squad learn what content resonates. 

• Keep up to date with platform changes, trends, and best practice. 

Marketing Execution (Additional Responsibilities) 

Email Marketing 

• Own the creation, scheduling, and sending of regular email updates to bereaved families using agreed platforms. 

• Maintain email lists in line with data protection requirements and agreed segmentation. 

• Track basic performance metrics (open rates, click-throughs) and share insights with the Head of Outreach. 

Website Content Support 

• Upload and maintain marketing content on the website, including news articles, blogs, and impact updates. 

• Ensure content is accurate, on-brand, and correctly formatted. 

• Work with the Head of Outreach to ensure content is published in a timely and coordinated way. 

General Marketing Support 

• Support the delivery of wider marketing and outreach activity as required (e.g. campaign roll-outs, asset updates, coordination tasks). 

• Assist with keeping marketing materials organised, up to date, and accessible for the wider team. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement of how marketing activity is delivered across the Outreach Squad. 

The 30-day goals for this role are: 

• Built a deep understanding of Scotty’s mission, our audience, the services we provide, and strategic direction. 

• With support from the Head of Outreach, conducted a full audit of all the charity’s social channels.  

• Taken ownership of social channels and scheduling calendar/tools.

• Agreed key performance measures and personal success measures with Head of Outreach. 

• Demonstrates a clear grasp of the Scotty’s tone and marketing philosophy. 

• Understands the current beneficiary email journeys and how the existing process works.  

The 60-day goals for this role are: 

• Publishing consistently across key social channels in-line with priorities agreed with the Head of Outreach.

• Set early baseline performance within agreed key metrics. 

• Taken responsibility for creating and sending the weekly Children & young people (CYP) email, Springboarder (young adult) email, and monthly Community updates email. 

• Showing effective working practices with the Content Creator leading to engaging social content demonstrated by meeting agreed metrics. 

• Proactively supporting the Head of Outreach in other digital outreach activities. 

The 90-day goals for this role are: 

• Independently running day-to-day social media activity maintaining consistency in quality, tone and frequency.

• Recognised internally as the go-to person for day-to-day social media and email marketing delivery. 

• Demonstrating clear improvements in at least 2-3 agreed metrics (such as engagement rates, click throughs, open rates etc). 

• Using insights to optimising content mix, timing and formats to improve effectiveness.

• Working with the Head of Outreach and Content Creator, we already have the best social engagement rates of any UK military charity!

What You’ll Need to Succeed 

Must Have 

• Practical experience managing professional social media accounts across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. 

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences and platforms. 

• Confidence using social media scheduling tools and basic design platforms such as Canva. 

• High emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism, particularly around sensitive topics such as bereavement. 

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. 

• A genuine belief in Scotty’s mission and a commitment to representing the charity thoughtfully and responsibly online. 

Nice to Have 

• Experience uploading and managing content on a CMS (e.g. WordPress or similar). 

• Familiarity with interpreting basic performance data (social insights, email open and click-through rates) to inform improvements. 

• Experience of the UK military community. 

• An interest in community-building and using digital channels to create connection, not just visibility.

• Experience delivering or supporting email marketing campaigns, including writing copy and sending campaigns. 

Additional Information

• The role may require occasional evening or weekend work

• Enhanced DBS check required

• Travel will be required to events and team training days

The Scotty’s Way

At Scotty’s, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty’s Way, rooted in our four core values:

1. Families Come First

2. Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP

3. Love What You Do

4. Remember, Every Day

Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Take Ownership and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours.

Closing date: Friday 13th March.

Important Information:  

Feedback 

Due to resource and time constraints, we are unfortunately unable to provide feedback for every application received, and only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted via email. 

Location 

We will only consider applications from candidates located within 2 hours of central Cambridge.  

We're a remote-first organisation and our day-to-day work is extremely effective with our team based at home.However, some of the most important work we do, innovation, collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic thinking, benefits hugely from being in the same room, and those moments don't always come with months of notice.That's why we're currently looking for team members who are within a 2-hour travel time of Cambridge. 

Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.

We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity, and we provide a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.

We are looking for a passionate and creative Head of Brand, Communications & Marketing to lead the next stage of our journey.

This is an exciting, strategic and hands‑on leadership role for someone who can confidently amplify our brand in the public sphere, drive meaningful engagement, and increase both supporter and beneficiary acquisition.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Director of Income Generation & Marketing and leading a small, high‑performing team, you will:

Brand, Communications & PR

• Lead and evolve Life’s brand strategy, ensuring clarity and consistency across all channels.
• Raise Life’s visibility with powerful campaigns that engage beneficiaries, supporters, volunteers and the public.
• Oversee media relations, PR activity, reputation management and crisis communications.
• Support and strengthen internal communications across the organisation.

Marketing Leadership

• Develop innovative marketing strategies that grow reach, impact and sustainability.
• Drive supporter and beneficiary acquisition through targeted, insight‑led campaigns.
• Use data, analytics and performance metrics to continuously improve marketing effectiveness.
• Provide inspiring leadership and development to the Marketing & Comms Team.

Digital Strategy

• Lead Life’s digital marketing approach, including SEO, paid social, PPC, email, content and inbound marketing.
• Create effective user journeys and optimise conversion rates through testing and analytics.
• Oversee engaging social media content and paid advertising campaigns.
• Ensure high‑quality digital design, content, and brand guardianship.

Website & Content

• Support the development of Life’s website, focusing on optimisation, content quality and user experience.
• Oversee high‑quality storytelling that reflects Life’s values and mission.

About You

You’ll be a confident, creative and strategic leader who brings:

• At least 5 years’ experience in digital marketing, communications or brand roles (charity sector experience desirable).
• Proven experience developing and delivering brand, digital and communications strategies.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing trends, analytics and audience insight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets and leading a team.
• A warm, values‑driven approach aligned with Life’s mission of humanity, solidarity, community and compassion.

About Life: 

Life is a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people – whoever they are – to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish. 

Our services include:  

• Supported housing and community support   
• Counselling and skilled listening   
• Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies  

Our values :

All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values: 

• Humanity – All people are special and equal 
• Solidarity – We’re with you and for you 
• Community – We’re better together 
• Charity – Doing good for one another 
• Common good – Building a better world 

Information about the role: 

For further information, please see the attached job description. 

Salary: £40,000 – £44,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week (part time considered)

Location: Remote

Benefits:  

At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:  

• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours) 
• Birthday Leave  (applicable after 1 years service)
• Additional annual leave for long term service  
• Company Pension Scheme  
• Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge 

Safeguarding and Equality: 

Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.   

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.  

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.  

Role: Marketing & Communications Officer
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,172 per annum (subject to the outcome of a formal job evaluation process currently being undertaken)
Closing date: 9am Monday 16 March 2026

Wigan & Leigh Hospice is a wonderful place to work. Our staff are our greatest asset providing the very highest standard of care. All our teams are all part of the Hospice team: working together to make the Hospice the best it can be. We have achieved Outstanding in the last CQC inspection. Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence, are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:

· A warm and welcoming working environment,

· 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service,

· Salary sacrifice pension scheme,

· Free car parking,

· Subsidised lunches,

· Cycle to Work Scheme,

· Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts,

· On demand GP,

· Westfield Health - Health Cash Plan,

· Life Assurance,

· A range of Wellbeing initiatives.

The available role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our hospice as a Marketing & Communications Officer. You’ll play a key role in sharing the hospice’s work with the people who matter most – our patients and those closest to them, our supporters, volunteers and staff. You’ll use a range of digital and traditional channels to tell powerful stories, promote our services and strengthen our connection with the community.

What are we looking for?:

· A creative digital communicator who knows how to use a range of channels and tools - including CMS platforms and design software to reach and engage different audiences.

· An innovator who enjoys developing new ideas, experimenting with fresh approaches and investing in their own professional development.

· A collaborative team player who will work closely with colleagues across the hospice to support their communications needs.

· A values‑driven individual who embodies our hospice values of Compassion, Accessibility, Respect and Excellence.

This is a hands‑on, creative role. You’ll plan and produce engaging social media content, manage social media and online enquiries, design digital and printed materials, maintain our website and create high‑quality video content. You’ll also work closely with supporters, patients and families to capture meaningful stories that bring our work to life, and you’ll support the development of our internal and external communications using insight and analytics to improve our reach.

This is a full time role working 37 hours per week, on a salary of £28,172 (subject to the outcome of a formal job evaluation process currently being undertaken).

This role will involve having some flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends. When this is the case, notice will be given and time given off in lieu.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 16 March. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25 March at Wigan & Leigh Hospice, Kildare Street, Hindley.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, this will mean you have been unsuccessful this time.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Successful appointments will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) check.

About us
Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983. We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals’ physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs. 

We are committed to protect the privacy and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit our website and read our “Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement (Privacy Notice)”.

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end of life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end of life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from. 

Job Description

Our Marie Curie’s Internal Communications and Engagement team is responsible for keeping more than 4,000 colleagues across the UK informed, connected and aligned with our mission. The team plays a vital role in shaping employee experience - ensuring people understand organisational priorities, feel engaged in change, and see how their work contributes to long-lasting change.

As Internal Communications and Engagement Coordinator, you’ll help bring the organisation’s internal story to life. From drafting engaging content and maintaining intranet pages to supporting campaigns and staff events, you’ll ensure colleagues receive clear, timely and meaningful communication. Your work will help strengthen engagement, reinforce our values, and create a positive and connected employee experience across Marie Curie.

This is a temporary role that offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment - ideal for someone looking to build or develop a career in communications within a purpose-driven organisation.

Your Impact: 

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Internal Communications team, including project management, meeting coordination and following up on actions.
• Track communication metrics and maintain accurate reporting records.
• Draft, edit and publish engaging content for internal channels, including newsletters, intranet, email and digital screens.
• Ensure content is accurate, accessible, aligned to tone of voice and delivered to deadline.
• Maintain and update intranet pages and support management of the communications calendar.
• Support the delivery of internal campaigns and initiatives that reinforce organisational priorities and values.
• Assist with planning and delivering staff briefings, Q&A sessions and engagement events.
• Gather and interpret colleague feedback to improve communication effectiveness.
• Suggest creative ideas to enhance engagement and internal storytelling.

Key Criteria:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of what makes communication clear, engaging and accessible.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, maintaining a flexible and solutions-focused approach.
• Proactive, positive attitude with a genuine interest in internal communications and employee engagement.
• Previous experience creating content for newsletters or digital channels will be an advantage.

Please see the full job description .

Additional Information

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: March 12th, 2026. We encourage early applications as we may close the job advert sooner once we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Salary: £23,133 - 24,350 per annum

Contract: Fixed-term (6 months), full-time (35h per week)

Based: Hybrid role – you will work from home with one day per week in our Embassy Gardens office in London. Occasional travel for a team day may be required once every 2-3 months.

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.

We are looking to fill a varied and exciting role at the award-winning Hawk Conservancy Trust. This role will be responsible for creating and delivering a diverse and innovative programme of high-quality marketing and communication activities to excite, engage and inspire our audience. Collaborating across the organisation, and with partners, the Marketing and Communications Manager will work across various platforms to raise awareness and generate income and support, whilst ensuring brand consistency and accuracy. Marketing is at the heart of the Trust’s success and is integral to the Trust’s customer-focused ethos. Excellent project management skills are required to manage the range of work the team are responsible for. 

The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a conservation charity and award-winning visitor attraction with a mission to conserve birds of prey. Set in 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow, the Trust is a centre of excellence for learning about raptors, habitats, ecology and conservation, and having a fun-filled day. There are over 130 birds of prey on view, from owls to eagles. Many of these birds are involved in the spectacular daily flying demonstrations, whilst others are part of important breeding programmes.

Main purpose and scope of the job

This role is full of variety and creativity. You will be responsible for delivering the annual marketing and communications plan which will include project management, social media, digital campaigns, planning, research, analytics, advertising, exhibitions and the production of marketing materials. The role is a brand champion, working to ensure that all marketing communication is relevant, accurate, up-to-date, and adheres to the brand guidelines, professionally representing the Trust as a leader in bird of prey conservation and as an awardwinning visitor centre. The role will inspire our audience to visit and increase support for, and awareness of the conservation and research work undertaken by the Trust. 

Person specification

Behavioural traits

Passionate, friendly, knowledgeable, uplifting, aspiring, genuine (our values)

Professional and trustworthy

Proactive, self-motivated and purpose-driven

Collaborative Skills and Experience 

Essential

Proven experience in a marketing and communications role

Highly organised; able to be logical, analytical and structured, resilient and able to manage multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities

Strong copywriting and storytelling skills, able to produce creative and imaginative content for diverse audiences

Proficient in Canva and Microsoft Office, familiar with photo and video editing

Proven experience managing websites (WordPress), social media management, including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, managing digital advertising including Meta and Google, e-newsletter creation using Mailchimp

Strong reporting and analytical skills, familiar with digital analytics (Google, Meta etc)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with all team members, internal and external

Customer-focus, an ingrained understanding of the importance of outstanding customer service. Exceeding customer expectations is paramount across the whole of the Trust

Desirable

Degree-level qualification in marketing or communications

3+ years in a similar role.

Experience using data and analytics to measure impact

Experience in charity, public or community sector

Familiarity with CMS systems

Familiarity with CRM systems

Knowledge of SEO and AIO

Graphic design

Knowledge of data protection best practices

Subject to references and DBS check Application

Actively interviewing. Closing date for applications: 9 March 2026. We may choose to close applications early if we have received sufficient applications, so please don’t wait until the closing date to apply.

How to apply: please send your CV and covering letter explaining why you think you are the right candidate for this role and highlighting any experience that may support your application. Your covering letter should be no longer than 750 words.