Parliamentary campaigns assistant jobs
Are you a creative communicator who's passionate about making a difference?
Age International is looking for a Multimedia Content Producer to help us share powerful stories that support older people facing challenging situations in low and middle-income countries - and to help amplify their voices on a global stage.
In this exciting fixed-term contract opportunity, you will use your creativity to produce engaging, high-quality content across our print and digital channels. You'll play a key role in raising the bar on our communications, ensuring our messages inspire, inform and connect with our audiences
You'll be highly organised and detail-focused, managing and cataloguing our growing library of photography and stories so that our content is always accessible and used effectively. You'll also work closely with our global partners to commission new content that highlights the real impact of our work.
If you're a motivated, imaginative communicator with a keen eye for detail and a passion for meaningful storytelling, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help tell the stories that bring our mission to life and champion older people around the world.
Fixed-Term Contract until March 2026.
Please note that due to the Hybrid nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to commute to the central London co-working hub twice weekly. Your travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Demonstrable graphic design experience across a range of digital and print channels. (A, I, T)
* Proven ability to create and commission content, primarily photography and film. (A, I)
* Strong copywriting and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail. (A, I, T)
* Strong analytical skills and familiarity with tools to monitor content performance and generate actionable insights. (I)
* Ability to simplify complex information into engaging content. (I)
Skills and knowledge
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere), and Canva. (A, I, T)
* Good understanding of digital asset management systems. (A, I)
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work across teams and with external partners, including being able to create effective briefs and manage supplier contracts. (I)
Personal attributes
* Clear creative flair and intuitive storytelling abilities. (I)
* A commitment to championing the voices of older people. (A, I)
* Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities. (I)
Other Requirements
* Commitment to Age International's values and mission. (I)
* Flexibility to support fast-paced emergency communications during DEC appeals, with potentially out of hours working. (I)
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an ‘A’ in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
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Job Title: External Affairs Assistant
Job Type: Contract- 12 months.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Department: External Affairs
Salary: £26,532
Reports to: Media and Communications Manager
Location: Hybrid – CoSRH Office at least one day per week (London Bridge) and home working.
Who we are:
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all.
Can you help us?
We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual who is passionate about sexual and reproductive healthcare and women’s health to join our External Affairs team. This is a great opportunity to gain first-hand experience working within a national professional body and support CoSRH’s external influencing, policy, and communications work at a critical time for the organisation.
The role:
Working closely with colleagues across the team, the postholder will provide essential support to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health (APPG on SRH), contribute to the delivery of the ambitions of the CoSRH Hatfield Vision, and assist with a range of media, communications, and policy activities.
The External Affairs Assistant will be an integral part of a small but high-performing team that leads CoSRH’s advocacy and public profile — influencing national policy, supporting stakeholder engagement, and amplifying the voice of sexual and reproductive healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Parliamentary and Policy Support
· Support the work of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health (APPG on SRH), including preparing briefings, arranging meetings, drafting minutes and supporting stakeholder engagement.
· Assist in drafting policy briefings, consultation responses, and submissions to Government and other stakeholders.
· Conduct research to inform CoSRH’s external engagement, campaigns and influencing priorities.
· Develop a knowledge of key policy developments within the fields of Sexual and Reproductive Health, including across all four UK nations.
· Maintain and update contact databases and stakeholder lists.
Media and Communications Support
· Draft CoSRH member and Hatfield Vision Endorser newsletter content in line with CoSRH’s communications strategy.
· Support the Media and Communications Manager in preparing and disseminating press releases, statements, and campaign materials.
· Help monitor media coverage and track engagement across CoSRH’s channels.
· Track and analyse media coverage of women’s health and SRH to identify emerging stories, trends, and opportunities for engagement.
· Take responsibility for growing the College’s Bluesky account with the support of the Membership Engagement Team.
Programme and Project Support
· Contribute to the work of the Hatfield Vision Taskforce, including supporting meetings, and helping to communicate outputs.
· Provide logistical and administrative support for external meetings, events, and stakeholder activities.
· Assist in maintaining the team’s planning tools, trackers, and shared systems to ensure smooth coordination.
General Administrative Support
· Provide administrative support to the External Affairs team, including diary coordination, minute-taking and meeting preparation as required.
You will be:
· Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a sometimes fast-paced environment.
· A confident communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent attention to detail.
· Organised, reliable and comfortable managing competing deadlines.
· A team player who enjoys collaboration and takes initiative.
· Passionate about sexual and reproductive healthcare and improving women’s health in the UK.
You will have:
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences.
· Good organisational and time management skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using online collaboration tools (e.g. Google Docs, Teams).
You will have experience of:
· Drafting clear and accurate written materials such as newsletters, briefings, or social media content.
· Conducting research and presenting findings clearly.
· (Desirable) Supporting communications, campaigning or advocacy work in a health, policy, or charity setting.
· (Desirable) Liaising with external stakeholders or supporting meetings and events.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience in public affairs, policy and communications while contributing to meaningful work that advances access to sexual and reproductive healthcare across the UK.
You will join a friendly and collaborative team, with opportunities to develop professionally and contribute ideas to CoSRH’s external influencing and communications work.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
We will offer you:
We offer a range of benefits at CoSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:
25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
- Birthday leave day
- Annual Volunteering Day
- Flexible working culture
- Pension and life assurance scheme:10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee discounts portal
- Free Lunch Thursday
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Free eye tests
- Training and development
To Apply
Deadline for applications is 1st December 2025
Interviews are likely to take place w/c 8th December 2025
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Fundraiser - Home Counties
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.
We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
Closing Date: 14th December 2025
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.