Policy communications manager jobs in Cambridge, cambridgeshire

About The Migraine Trust 

The Migraine Trust is dedicated to helping people affected by migraine. We are the only UK migraine charity providing information and support, campaigning for awareness and change, and funding and promoting research. 

One in seven people in the UK live with migraine, and this complex and debilitating neurological disorder significantly affects their lives. We have been leading and bringing the migraine community together to change this since 1965. 

Every year we support millions of people through our website and support services on all aspects of migraine and for help in managing it at work, in education, and in accessing healthcare. We campaign for increased awareness and understanding of migraine, and national policy change to improve the lives of people who get it. We have funded over 140 medical research projects and hold an international symposium every two years to bring together the world’s leading experts on migraine. 

About the role 

We're looking for a proactive and organised Communications Assistant to support the delivery of our communications activity across digital channels, media, and campaigns. You’ll play an important role in helping us engage people affected by migraine, amplify our voice, and raise awareness of our impact. 

Working as part of our small team, you’ll have the opportunity to support activities across the charity including our fundraising, promoting our support services and helping tackle misunderstanding about what it means to live with migraine. We’re looking for an organised person with good writing skills and the ability to manage a varied workload. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of communications and get involved in a wide range of projects. You will have demonstratable knowledge or experience of working in communications.

Key responsibilities 

• Take an active role in the planning, creation and scheduling of engaging content for our social media, website and email newsletters 

• Create images and edit videos using programmes such as Canva

• Monitor and respond to enquiries via social and email inboxes

• Help keep our website up to date 

• Assist with planning and delivering awareness campaigns 

• Support media and press activity including updating press lists 

• Help collect and share stories from people with lived experience of migraine 

• Keep our database up to date assisting with the management of records

• Support with the creation of publications and other materials

• Work closely with teams including Fundraising to support activity across the organisation

• Track performance data including website and social media and prepare reports when required

• Provide administrative support to the Communications Team where needed 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Excellent writing skills 

• Creative with an eye for design to create engaging content for diverse audiences and platforms, including social media, website and newsletters

• Experience of growing and improving a professional social media account

• Familiarity with digital communications including website content, social media and email creation

• Good attention to detail and organisational skills 

• A proactive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn 

• Interest in health, disability, or nonprofit communications 

• Able to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines

Desirable 

• Experience using a website CMS (e.g. WordPress) 

• Experience of adhering to brand guidelines

• Experience with basic video editing

• Familiarity with tools like Canva, Buffer/Hootsuite, Mailchimp or similar 

• Competency with working with a database

• Experience working with people with lived experience or patient communities 

If you wish to apply, please submit your current CV and cover letter by 5pm on Friday 23rd January. Interviews will be week commencing 2nd February. When writing your cover letter, please ensure that you provide specific examples to demonstrate your competencies, achievements and skills addressing the specific criteria set out. 

The role

As Manager of Philanthropic Giving, you will lead myaware’s trusts, foundations and high-value philanthropy fundraising, driving sustainable income growth through a strong and well-managed funding pipeline. You will shape and deliver strategies to secure both restricted and unrestricted income, manage the full bid lifecycle, and build long-term relationships with trusts, statutory funders and high-net-worth individuals.

Working closely with the CEO, senior leadership and trustees, you will develop compelling funding propositions, steward funders through excellent reporting and engagement, and represent myaware at meetings, events and networking opportunities. You will also maintain accurate records through our CRM system, track performance against targets, and contribute to income planning and reporting. This is a strategic and hands-on role with real impact for people affected by myasthenia.

The Manager of Philanthropic Giving will be predominantly home based within the UK (with occasional working and meetings at Derby HQ) and will work in co-operation with the fundraising team and all myaware colleagues to deliver agreed fundraising targets and campaigns. Own transport is essential for this role as occasional travel throughout the UK will be required to attend donor meetings, events and networking opportunities, as well as the ability to travel to the Derby office. There may be the need to occasionally work during weekends and evenings and therefore there is a need to work flexibly when required.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced and motivated fundraising professional with a strong track record in major donor and Trusts & Foundations fundraising. You will have experience securing significant gifts, building and stewarding long-term funder relationships, and writing compelling funding applications and impact reports.

You will be a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal, research and organisational skills, confident managing a complex pipeline and working collaboratively across teams. You will be comfortable working independently, using CRM systems, and engaging senior stakeholders, including trustees and high-level donors. Most importantly, you will share myaware’s values, demonstrate empathy with our cause, and be committed to making a meaningful difference through philanthropy.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Who are we?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

Candidates should submit their CV and tailored covering letter by: 23:30 on Sunday 1st February 2026.

Provisional interview date will be week commencing : 09.02.2026   Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams.

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

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

Are you a Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM expert looking for a role where your skills make a real difference? We’re on an exciting journey to implement a brand-new Dynamics 365 CRM system and are seeking an experienced CRM Manager to support and maintain the system which will transform how we connect with our supporters and deliver impactful fundraising campaigns.

About the role:
This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of our supporter engagement. You’ll take ownership of our CRM strategy and management, ensuring data quality and seamless processes that empower our fundraising and communications teams. Through your proven Dynamics 365 CRM skills and experience, you will also lead the charity’s CRM business processes and data quality, collaborating with the key stakeholders across the charity.

This position is based remotely, but there is also an option to work on a hybrid basis at our head office in Norfolk. Where working remotely, you will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.

About you:
You’ll have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and experience configuring and optimising CRM systems. Skilled in the Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI), you combine strong technical ability with excellent communication skills, making complex information clear for non-technical colleagues. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you manage workloads effectively under pressure and build positive relationships across teams. A good understanding of data protection and compliance is essential, and experience in a fundraising or charity environment is desirable.

What we offer:
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications for all of our vacancies from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. 

World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant for any of our vacancies will be expected to share these values.

Closing date: Friday 30th of January
Interview date: Tuesday 10th of February

Policy Campaigns Officer

A permanent position has arisen as part of the continued growth of our campaigns work within our friendly Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns department. The Policy Campaigns Officer will play a key role in helping the charity deliver high-impact campaigns that mobilise supporters, influence policy, and raise awareness of issues relating to dementia research.

Working across digital and offline channels, you will support integrated campaign planning and delivery, contribute to evaluation and insight, and coordinate activity across multiple teams.

This exciting role will tackle complex issues, offering opportunities to work on innovative public-facing campaigns, digital engagement, and translating policy objectives into compelling actions and messages that drive measurable change for people living with, and affected by, dementia.

Key Responsibilities:

Campaign development and delivery

· Support the development and delivery of campaigns aligned to the charity’s strategic policy objectives.

· Help design campaign plans, including objectives, audiences, tactics, timelines and evaluation measures.

· Deliver campaign activity across a range of channels, both digital and offline.

· Work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure campaigns are evidence-led, inclusive and aligned with organisational priorities.

· Monitor campaign performance and contribute to evaluation and learning.

· Act as a point of contact for work with external agencies and suppliers.

Influencing and supporter mobilisation

· Support efforts to influence decision-makers by mobilising supporters and amplifying public voices.

· Work with policy and public affairs colleagues to align public-facing campaign activity with political influencing messaging and objectives.

· Help build and maintain relationships with supporters, volunteers, partner organisations and coalitions.

· Assist with producing campaign briefings, messaging and supporter-facing materials.

Communications and digital campaigning

· Work closely with communications and digital teams to deliver integrated campaign content.

· Support the development of email, social media and online action tools to engage supporters.

· Adapt campaign messages for different audiences, ensuring clarity, accuracy and impact.

· Contribute to content planning and delivery to maximise reach and engagement.

Events and engagement activity

· Support the planning and delivery of campaign-related events, both online and in-person.

· Represent the charity at relevant events, meetings and conferences as required.

· Assist with coordinating meetings and briefings involving supporters, stakeholders and internal teams.

· Liaise with colleagues, supporters and external partners to ensure effective delivery of campaign activity.

What we are looking for:

· Experience supporting or delivering public-facing campaigns, advocacy or engagement activity

· Understanding of how campaigns can influence decision-makers and public opinion.

· Experience of digital campaigning or supporter mobilisation

· Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams

· Experience of building positive relationships with supporters, stakeholders or partners

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences

· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

· IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office and digital tools

· Commitment to the charity’s vision, mission and values

· Proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach to work

· Strong team player with the ability to use initiative

· Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-moving environment

· Willingness to work outside of regular office hours during busy periods (e.g. campaign launches or events)

Additional Information:

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

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

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

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits.

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

The closing date for applications is the 1st February 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

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

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

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

The role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Database and Insights Officer to take ownership of myaware’s CRM system (Raiser’s Edge) and ensure our database is accurate, compliant, and fully utilised across the organisation.

This is a pivotal role, acting as the main point of contact for all internal CRM users and our external CRM system provider. As a database super user, you will manage system settings, user access, data integrity and development, while providing expert support, guidance and training to colleagues.

Working closely with the CEO, the myaware management team and colleagues across the organisation, you will ensure the CRM system supports fundraising, communications, campaigns and wider organisational insight. You will also play a key role in identifying opportunities for system improvement, upgrades and best practice. The role will require occasional working at Derby HQ and travel for meetings.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a confident and detail-oriented CRM professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to communicate clearly with non-technical users.

You will be highly organised, solutions-focused and comfortable taking ownership of a complex database system. You enjoy supporting others, improving processes and using data to make a meaningful impact.

 You will ideally have:

• Proven experience managing a CRM system, ideally Raiser’s Edge or a similar database.
• Strong understanding of database administration, data quality and compliance.
• Experience acting as a system super user, including managing users and system settings.
• The ability to train and support colleagues with varying levels of technical confidence.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience producing data selections and insights.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and best practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in enabling myaware’s work through high-quality data, effective systems and collaborative support across the organisation.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Who are we?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

Candidates should submit their CV and tailored covering letter by: 23:30 on Sunday 1st February 2026

Provisional interview date will be week commencing: 09.02.2026.

Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams.

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

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

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

Client: Democratic Progress Institute (DPI)

Project Title: Supporting Peace Through Dialogue by Engaging the Leading Actors and Civil Society in Türkiye

Duration: 18 months

Location: Remote in UK (Flexibility to come to London office if required) 

Start Date: ASAP

Background

The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) is an independent non-governmental organisation established in consultation with international experts in conflict resolution and democratic advancement in Türkiye and the region. DPI seeks to promote peace and democracy building through strengthened public dialogue and political engagement.

Through its Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), the European Union is funding an 18-month programme on supporting inclusive dialogue and peacebuilding in Türkiye.

Purpose & Objectives

DPI is recruiting a Communication Consultant to meet key KPIs for its newly secured EU project.

The Communications Consultant will design, implement, and manage all strategic communications for the project from launch through close-out, ensuring consistent messaging, strong public visibility, and documented impact.

The consultant will:

1. In line with the approved project proposal and logframe, develop and operationalise a comprehensive communications strategy in close collaboration with the Programmes team.
2. Lead external communication throughout project lifecycle.
3. Provide continuous communications support and reporting on communications and donor visibility activities throughout the project implementation.
4. Produce end-of-project visibility and impact documentation.

Key requirements

- At least 5+ years’ experience in a mid-level communications role for NGOs.

- Additional 2+ years’ experience working as an independent consultant.

- Strong knowledge of the EU communications guidelines and experience working on EU projects.

- Experience working in peace building, conflict resolution etc. desirable.

- Turkish language a plus.

UK-based remote role. Should be flexible to come to London office if required. (TBC with Head of Programmes)

Charity Operations Manager

Location: Remote / Cambridge (1 days per week in the office)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
Reporting to: Managing Director
Term: Permanent

Aquilas is delighted to be partnering with Royal Papworth Charity to recruit a Charity Operations Manager to play a key role in the delivery of the charity's strategic objectives, ensuring effective governance, operational oversight, and stakeholder engagement across a diverse portfolio of grant-funded hospital projects.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated person who wants to drive transformational change across the entire charity. If you have Charity, Operations, Governance or NHS grant giving experience please take a look.

About the Charity:

Royal Papworth Charity plays a vital role in ensuring that Royal Papworth Hospital is able to offer superior facilities, exceptional patient care and an enhanced patient experience thanks to the generosity of our supporters. We provides grants to support transformational projects across the hospital, many of which have a direct and immediate impact on our patients, their families and our staff. 

Royal Papworth Hospital is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge.

About the role:

This is a leadership role responsible for the operational delivery of a diverse portfolio of grant-funded projects across the Trust, driving innovation in patient care and clinical excellence.

The postholder will oversee the charity's governance, compliance, and financial operations, ensuring robust systems are in place to support effective decision-making and strategic delivery. Working closely with clinical teams, senior managers, and external stakeholders, the Charity Operations Manager will play a central role in translating strategic priorities into impactful, well-governed programmes.

Person Specication:

• Demonstrates good levels of financial acumen including the management of financial budgets.
• Experience of leading or working in complex project teams within an organisation.
• Proven ability to influence, inspire and effectively manage staff.
• Experience of working across organisations on projects.
• Understanding the significance of national developments and their impact at a local, regional level.
• Sound knowledge in the use of information technology and its application in practice.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Experience in writing development propositions.
• Experience presenting complex, sensitive or contentious information to a wide range of stakeholders with varied backgrounds.
• Analyses multiple demands on the service and resources, while balancing needs against available resources. Assesses likely impact on local service of national developments.
• Ability to provide and receive highly complex and sensitive commercial information. Experience working with complex facts or situations which require analysis, interpretation and evaluation of a range of options.
• Plan and organise broad range of complex activities; formulates, adjusts plans or strategies.
• Ability to communicate across organisational boundaries effectively.
• Excellent oral and written skills, with experience in using PowerPoint for report writing.
• Excellent attention to detail. Ensuring data and reports are presented to a high-quality standard.
• Presentation skills and the ability to present to a range of groups and individuals.

To Apply:

To receive a candidate pack or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact:

Kieran McGorrian, Head of Not for Profit Appointments, Aquilas 

Role outline and purpose

The Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager will be accountable for overseeing public affairs activities, policy development and supporting influencing activity to advance the goals of the Supportive Communities programme.  The role will plan and lead public affairs activities, policy development and support influencing strategy and activities, providing in-depth expertise across the programme with a specific focus on our emerging community design priorities and our work with a range of stakeholders, local/regional decision-makers and national policy-makers in the communities space.

This role is part of Trussell’s Supportive Communities programme, the goal of which is to enable local communities to become places where people at risk of needing to use a food bank are supported and are using their agency to bring about meaningful changes that prevent anybody from needing emergency food.  This role is focused on the successful delivery of the overall programme outcomes, contributing to the fulfilment of our long term vision of a UK without the need for food banks.

Role responsibilities

· Lead public affairs activities linked to the Community Design portfolio within the Supportive Communities programme, including developing and delivering an effective public affairs strategy reaching key decision-makers including parliamentarians, mayors and local authority leaders.

· Work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders from the sector and among policymakers to shape and deliver the programme’s policy strategy.

· Lead policy development to achieve the goals of the Supportive Communities programme.

· Establish and maintain momentum in policy development across the programme, ensuring the creation of credible proposals and building a strong case for policymakers to implement asks.

• Support with wider strategic development as part of Trussell’s policy and influencing strategy, including working with colleagues to align policy development and asks within the programme across the UK, nations and regions.

· Provide advice and line management, including regular 1:1s and assessment against objectives, and identify development needs.

Person Specification

Technical skills and minimum knowledge:

· Significant experience of developing and delivering effective public affairs strategies and interventions with evidence of securing local or national policy-change

· Significant track record of successfully developing policy solutions and influencing politicians and/or key decision-makers to achieve policy change

· Strong communication skills (written and oral) with impact and for a range of audiences

· Experience of providing strategic input to support senior leadership

· Experience of line managing, including dealing with performance issues and supporting team development

· Self-sufficient use of IT, including proficiency in Work, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience in project management processes and software

Behaviours and competencies:

· Works collaboratively, managing challenges in a constructive manner

· Balances competing priorities and work to tight deadlines

· Demonstrates a dedication to the values of Trussell

· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds

· Role models inclusive behaviour, values and leadership

Campaigns and Communications Manager - Wales

Homeworking, with regular travel required to London, Liverpool and throughout Wales to meet the requirements of the role.

£45,000 - £47,391

Working hours: Full time (35 hours a week) - you’ll agree your working pattern with your manager

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference? We’re looking for a new Campaigns and Communications Manager Wales at the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) to grow the profile of RCP Cymru Wales in the Senedd and in the media.

You’ll be part of the policy and campaigns team, responsible for ensuring the RCP maintains its position as a credible, influential stakeholder in the eyes of government, political stakeholders, the sector and our physician members.

You’ll be driven by growing the RCP’s voice and reputation as a leading health organisation in Wales. You’ll develop and deliver campaigns on a range of high-profile topics, including the NHS workforce, health inequalities, integrated care and clinical leadership. You’ll work with members in Wales to turn their views and experiences into campaigns and media work that effectively influence the national agenda.

You will work with the RCP Vice President for Wales and Wales Regional Advisers to develop bespoke Wales campaigns content, as well as translating RCP UK policy reports into Wales-specific campaigns and communications outputs. You will have strong experience of analysing policy developments in the external national landscape and evolving and developing campaigns and lines to take in response. You will be as comfortable speaking to government officials, journalists and Senedd members as you are drafting media comments, blogs, consultation submissions and short policy briefings and reports.

You’ll need a sharp eye for detail and be able to quickly and accurately interpret and communicate complex information. You will brief the vice president for Wales, Welsh regional advisers and senior staff for media interviews and influencing meetings, as well as proactively engaging external stakeholders in the NHS and health sector yourself. You will play a critical role in ensuring RCP Cymru members are kept up to date with developments in Welsh healthcare and on RCP campaigns, including through a monthly blog and member newsletter.

Representing around 1,200 members in Wales, RCP Cymru Wales aims to educate, improve and influence for better healthcare. Our members and fellows work across over 30 medical specialties such as cardiology, neurology, infectious diseases, geriatric and respiratory and acute internal medicine, working in hospital and community settings.

You’ll join the organisation at an exciting time as it finalises its new strategy. The policy and campaigns team – which is part of the wider communications, policy and research directorate – is a fast paced, collaborative and innovative environment. You will help us shape our objectives and continuously improve how we work.

Responsibilities

• Raising the profile of RCP Cymru in the media and Senedd by developing and delivering campaigns across a range of topics within the RCP’s policy portfolio.
• Working with Westminster policy colleagues to translate UK RCP policy reports into Wales-specific campaigns outputs and with VP Wales, Regional Advisers and members to develop bespoke Welsh policy content.
• Delivering robust horizon scanning and proactively identifying key issues and opportunities to evolve our work on high-profile issues and to deliver media, campaigns or influencing activity that furthers our aims.
• Building, owning and developing relationships with journalists, government, MSs, sector stakeholders, arms-length bodies and other organisations relevant to the RCP’s campaign aims.
• Supporting senior officers and staff in stakeholder meetings, including researching and drafting briefings and yourself representing the RCP at meetings and events.
• Working flexibly and proactively without close supervision, undertaking a range of work such as writing briefings, policy positions, reports, committee papers, consultation responses and website content.
• Working strategically and proactively to identify opportunities for parliamentary engagement, using a range of tactics to grow our presence in the Senedd including briefings, meetings and events.
• Drafting media releases, comments, statements and opinion pieces to develop our voice and ensure high impact for our campaigns work. 
• Owning processes to ensure RCP Wales members understand the work of RCP Cymru, including drafting and delivering a monthly blog and newsletter from the VP Wales.
• Providing lead support to the VP Wales, Regional Advisers and an RCP committee of Welsh physicians to develop and deliver policy work.
• Establishing effective and collaborative working relationships with VP Wales, Regional Advisers, members, fellows and colleagues in Wales, London and Liverpool.
• Any other duties commensurate with your post including deputising for the vice president for Wales, the head of policy and campaigns and other staff as required.

Experience

You will 

• have a strong background in campaigns and communications, with a demonstrable experience of delivering campaigns that make use of integrated public affairs and media tools.
• strong experience of working with journalists and political stakeholders with a demonstrable understanding of how to influence national and/or arms-length body policy processes. 
• be able to quickly develop positive and effective working relationships with a diverse range of people, including those in senior positions.
• have a thorough understanding of devolution and political structures in Wales.
• have excellent writing skills and strong experience of producing policy outputs, briefings, newsletters, press releases, media statements, consultation responses, blogs and other external communications on behalf of an organisation and senior people.  
• have experience of successfully managing high profile issues, relationships and events.
• be able to quickly and accurately interpret complex information to aid understanding and decision making. 
• have experience of successfully managing competing views, priorities and interests to achieve your aims. 
• have experience of giving advice to senior people, including getting buy-in for your ideas and influencing opinion.  
• act on your own initiative to develop new work, proposing reasonable and realistic solutions.
• understand the importance of and be committed to involving a diverse range of organisations and people in developing and delivering policy, media and campaigns work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual with a commitment to our core values – collaboration, learning and taking care. 

Closing date: 26 January 2026

The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

The RCP is all about our people – our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.

• Accelerate building decarbonisation, support Paris goals & resilient buildings
• Strategic communications leader for new global hub shifting climate narratives
• Europe/UK-based, remote; built environment/climate expertise ideal

The Organisation
  
The Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), hosted by Meliore Foundation and funded by philanthropy, is a network of communications professionals in the fields of climate, energy, and nature. A collaborative network in over 20 countries, across 6 continents, GSCC covers themes including climate science and impacts, food and nature, finance and economics, energy, transport, industry, and multilateral climate processes.

With a focus on media debate and public discourse at the global level, and in major economies across Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Americas, GSCC supports partners in a variety of sectors and geographies via unbranded strategic communications strategies to support the goals encapsulated by the Paris Agreement.

Decarbonising the built environment is among the most urgent and under-communicated climate imperatives but is often framed as costly, bureaucratic, or politically challenging. To address this, GSCC is establishing a dedicated Built Environment Strategic Communications Hub, within the broader GSCC network. The hub will bring together strategic communications expertise and campaign delivery to support the transition to near-zero and resilient buildings.

Benefits & Culture

• Build and manage a new team of international climate communications professionals across Europe and Asia.
• Huge growth potential. Collaborates with the global climate network and ecosystem partners.
• Competitive remuneration, generous holidays.
• Full time 24-month fixed-term contract with possible renewal subject to performance and funding.
• Global, remote, ideally in Europe, work/visa sponsorships and relocations are not provided.

• Shape and implement the overall vision and strategy of the Hub.
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing, cross-cultural team of up to 7 communications professionals in the initial phase, fostering strong collaboration across countries, disciplines, and political contexts.
• Identify policy issues to shift via strategic interventions for maximum impact.
• Oversee effective national campaigns, ensuring they are achievable and evidence-based.
• Manage the budget, financial reporting, and stakeholder relationships.

• Leadership of campaigns, media, and digital teams across European geographies, with experience collaborating across global markets.
• Strong geopolitical nous and political strategy expertise to influence change.
• Budget management (€1M min), compliance, and reporting experience.
• Ability to operate successfully — and lead others effectively — in complex, dynamic, political, and cross-cultural contexts.
• Excellent English communication skills: a European language is a plus.

If you are a skilled strategic communications leader in Europe, with the decarbonisation expertise to drive the visibility, ambition, and action needed to place buildings at the centre of the climate transition, then please  apply by submitting a CV and cover letter, responding to the skills and experience required, quoting # 1408448. 

Alternatively, request a full information package call Lois Freeke in Melbourne on +61 (0) 3 8080 8978 for a confidential discussion.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.

Fauna & Flora is seeking a highly experienced Programme Development Manager to build excellent donor relationships, support pipeline development and coordinate and develop high-quality and winning concept notes and proposals for government and multilateral donors, with funders such as Defra, FCDO, EU, AFD, and climate and environment multilateral funds etc.

About the Team

The Institutional Funding Team works with the wider organisation to cultivate donor partnerships to generate programme funding to support the delivery of Fauna & Flora’s strategy.

About the Role

This role will support colleagues and partners to engage with and develop high-quality proposal packages for priority donors. The role will coordinate the development and submission of high-quality and donor aligned proposals and reporting. There is a strong capacity development and learning element to this work, and the role will share knowledge, learning and resources across Fauna & Flora to maximise success rate and promote best practice in grant management and donor stewardship.

About You

Experience of working with institutional and government funding sources, be they bilateral and/or multilateral, is essential for this role. You will have proven experience of securing programme funding from government sources, and a good understanding of how institutional donors and funding programmes support the achievement of international targets and government priorities.

You will also have excellent relationship-management and communications skills and be able to develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regional teams, non-governmental partners, and government agencies. You will be diplomatic and persuasive, and your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to coordinate people and processes to meet timelines. As an excellent team player, you’ll enjoy working in a dynamic and friendly environment.

What We Offer

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation delivering over 130 projects in more than 40 countries. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. Our current hybrid working policy offers partial remote working within the UK, the current expectation for this role is one day per week or one week per month in the office.

Other organisations may call this role Programme Funding Manager; Institutional Funding Manager or Business Development Manager.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply

The closing date for applications is 23:59 Sunday, 25 January 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the first two weeks of February 2026.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa

Relationship Fundraising Manager – Wales 
Permanent
Full time (34.5 hours per week), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location - Mobile worker in Wales 
Salary Range - £35,200 to £39,200 + benefits + car allowance. Please note that we typically offer at the start of the range, unless candidates demonstrate exceptional skills and experience. 

About the role

It’s an exciting time to join Macmillan Cancer Support as we launch our new five-year strategy and work towards delivering our vision to do whatever it takes to get every person the best support today and spark a revolution in cancer care for the future.

In this rewarding role, you will be within a team of Relationship Fundraising Managers and play your part to drive income growth across the region by building valuable relationships with supporters and delivering tailored stewardship to a variety of audiences. You will boost Macmillan’s presence in communities, raising awareness of our vital services and the difference they can make.

Your innovative ideas, personalised guidance and support will help supporters achieve their fundraising goals while acknowledging each person’s individual journey, and highlighting the profound impact their contributions will make for people living with cancer.

About you

The skills and experience we are looking for in the role are:

• Solid account management experience with the proven ability to build rapport and develop relationships while understanding the needs of a variety of individuals, organisations and groups. You will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by creating personalised and thoughtful solutions to deliver a first-class supporter experience.
• Strong planning, organisational, and multitasking skills to meet deadlines and achieve both team and individual goals, including managing relationships with Macmillan supporters, volunteer groups and meeting key metrics such as, supporter retention and increasing fundraising targets.
• Impactful written and verbal communication and influencing skills to enable you to engage, inspire and deliver key messages combined with experience of collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively acquire new business and new relationships through targeted acquisition including research, completion of applications, and presentations to supporters/companies/groups to secure new income and/or relationships.

This role is home-based with mobile working. Your home base needs to be in Wales (or close to the border - e.g. in Chester) as on a weekly basis you can expect to work across Wales to meet with supporters face to face approximately 2 to 3 days a week. As such, you must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle or the ability to travel frequently across the region. 

There will be a requirement to attend in-person team meetings based in the area on a quarterly basis and other parts of the UK when our wider fundraising territory and department get together. 

There will also be a requirement for flexible and out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity and you will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days 
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
• Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
• Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more

About us

At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. 

Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good. 

Recruitment Process

Application deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 29th January
First stage interviews: Thursday 5th February
Second stage interviews - Tuesday 10th February or Friday 13th February

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.

So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments. 

Rheolwr Codi Arian Perthynas – Cymru
Parhaol
Llawn amser (34.5 awr yr wythnos), rydym yn agored i sgwrs am sut rydych chi'n gweithio'r oriau hyn
Lleoliad - Gweithiwr symudol yng Nghymru
Ystod Cyflog - £35,200 i £39,200 + buddion + lwfans car
Sylwch ein bod fel arfer yn cynnig ar ddechrau'r ystod gyflog, oni bai bod ymgeiswyr yn dangos sgiliau a phrofiad eithriadol.

Ynglŷn â'r rôl

Mae'n amser cyffrous i ymuno â Chymorth Canser Macmillan wrth i ni lansio ein strategaeth pum mlynedd newydd a gweithio tuag at gyflawni ein gweledigaeth i wneud beth bynnag sydd ei angen i gael y gefnogaeth orau i bob person heddiw a sbarduno chwyldro mewn gofal canser ar gyfer y dyfodol.

Yn y rôl werth chweil hon, byddwch o fewn tîm o  Rheolwr Codi Arian Perthynas ac yn chwarae eich rhan i yrru twf incwm ar draws y rhanbarth trwy adeiladu perthnasoedd gwerthfawr â chefnogwyr a darparu stiwardiaeth wedi'i theilwra i amrywiaeth o gynulleidfaoedd. Byddwch yn hybu presenoldeb Macmillan mewn cymunedau, gan godi ymwybyddiaeth o'n gwasanaethau hanfodol a'r gwahaniaeth y gallant ei wneud.

Bydd eich syniadau arloesol, eich canllawiau personol a'ch cefnogaeth yn helpu cefnogwyr i gyflawni eu hamcanion codi arian wrth gydnabod taith unigol pob person, ac amlygu'r effaith ddofn y bydd eu cyfraniadau'n ei chael ar bobl sy'n byw gyda chanser.

Amdanoch chi

Y sgiliau a'r profiad yr ydym yn chwilio amdanynt yn y rôl yw:

• Profiad cadarn o reoli cyfrifon gyda'r gallu profedig i feithrin perthynas a datblygu perthnasoedd wrth ddeall anghenion amrywiaeth o unigolion, sefydliadau a grwpiau. Byddwch yn rhoi ein cefnogwyr wrth wraidd popeth a wnewch trwy greu atebion personol a meddylgar i ddarparu profiad cefnogwr o'r radd flaenaf.

• Sgiliau cynllunio, trefnu ac amldasgio cryf i gwrdd â therfynau amser a chyflawni nodau tîm ac unigol, gan gynnwys rheoli perthnasoedd â chefnogwyr Macmillan, grwpiau gwirfoddol a chyflawni metrigau allweddol fel cadw cefnogwyr a chynyddu targedau codi arian.
• Sgiliau cyfathrebu a dylanwadu ysgrifenedig a llafar effeithiol i'ch galluogi i ymgysylltu, ysbrydoli a chyflwyno negeseuon allweddol ynghyd â phrofiad o gydweithio â rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol.
• Mynd ati i ennill busnes newydd a pherthnasoedd newydd yn rhagweithiol drwy gaffael wedi'i dargedu gan gynnwys ymchwil, cwblhau ceisiadau, a chyflwyniadau i gefnogwyr/cwmnïau/grwpiau i sicrhau incwm a/neu berthnasoedd newydd.

Mae'r rôl hon yn seiliedig o gartref gyda gweithio symudol. Mae angen i'ch cartref fod yng Nghymru (neu'n agos at y ffin - e.e. yn Chester) gan y gallwch ddisgwyl gweithio ar draws y rhanbarth yn wythnosol i gyfarfod â chefnogwyr wyneb yn wyneb tua 2 i 3 diwrnod yr wythnos. O'r herwydd, rhaid bod gennych drwydded yrru lawn yn y DU a mynediad at gerbyd neu'r gallu i deithio'n aml ar draws y rhanbarth.

Bydd gofyniad i fynychu cyfarfodydd tîm wyneb yn wyneb yn yr ardal yn chwarterol a rhannau eraill o'r DU pan fydd ein tiriogaeth a'n hadran codi arian ehangach yn dod at ei gilydd.

Bydd gofyniad hefyd am weithio hyblyg a thu allan i oriau i gefnogi gweithgaredd achlysurol gyda'r nos a phenwythnos a chewch eich digolledu am hyn gydag amser i ffwrdd yn lle.

Yn gyfnewid, rydym yn cynnig amrywiaeth o fuddion gan gynnwys:

• 25 diwrnod o wyliau ynghyd ag opsiynau gwyliau banc hyblyg, gan gynyddu 1 diwrnod bob blwyddyn o wasanaeth hyd at 30 diwrnod
• Pensiwn cyfatebol hyd at 7.5%
• 120+ o gynigion dysgu a datblygu, gyda mynediad at gymwysterau proffesiynol allanol
• Patrymau gwaith hyblyg, fel oriau cywasgedig, hyblygrwydd i weithio'n gynharach neu'n hwyrach o amgylch ein horiau gwaith craidd o 10am-4pm
• Cynllun prynu a gwerthu gwyliau, yswiriant bywyd, ewyllysiau rhydd, disgowntiau manwerthu a llawer mwy

Amdanom ni

Yn Macmillan fe welwch bobl dalentog yn gweithio gyda'i gilydd i wneud beth bynnag sydd ei angen i gefnogi pobl sy'n byw gyda chanser. Rydym yn mynd ati i ddod o hyd i ffyrdd hyd yn oed yn well o helpu hyd yn oed mwy o bobl sydd angen ein cefnogaeth. Mae ein gwerthoedd wrth wraidd pwy ydym ni a phopeth a wnawn, gan ysbrydoli ein meddwl ac arwain ein gweithredoedd.

Mae ein strategaeth sefydliadol newydd yn nodi sut y byddwn yn ymladd hyd yn oed yn galetach i wneud i bob punt a godir gyfrif am hyd yn oed mwy. Gyda'ch help chi, byddwn yn trawsnewid gofal canser am byth.

Proses Recriwtio

Dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau: 23:59 ar dydd Iau 29 Ionawr
Cyfweliadau cam cyntaf – Dydd Iau 5 Chwefror
Cyfweliadau ail gam - Dydd Mawrth 10 Chwefror neu ddydd Gwener 13 Chwefror

Er mwyn sicrhau tegwch a chysondeb wrth ddewis yr ymgeisydd gorau ar gyfer y rôl hon, mae ein holl geisiadau yn cael eu hanonimeiddio hyd nes y bydd cyfweliad wedi'i gadarnhau.

Er mwyn i ni allu eich cefnogi i fod ar eich gorau yn ystod y broses ymgeisio neu gyfweld, cysylltwch â Thîm TA Macmillan am gyngor ac addasiadau rhesymol.

Job Description

Purpose of the role

Our PR & Media Manager is crucial to guiding our public story and scale up our media reach as we enter the final stages of our campaign to end bear bile farming in Vietnam and develop the profile of our founder and CEO Jill Robinson MBE. As the internal lead for global PR and media, you will cultivate strong relationships with colleagues in our Programmes and Fundraising teams to amplify their work through celebrity support, thought-leadership and media engagement.

Your main areas of responsibility include press office management (managing the media inbox, journalist and influencer liaison, writing press releases, and media monitoring , working with our international network of external PR specialists to prepare and deliver PR & Media plans for each of our key fundraising markets (UK, US & Aus.), preparing pitches, media releases and content for media outreach and building a library of case studies and fact files to demonstrate our impact. 

Working closely with our Celebrity Manager, your other key area of responsibility is developing and implementing creative media opportunities for our celebrity supporters to raise Animals Asia’s profile through earned, owned and shared digital platforms, print and broadcast media. You will possess the knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of Animals Asia and what we stand for, helping us grow our supporter base and meet our brand goals. You will be managed by our Global Director of Strategic Communication. 

Key duties:

Strategy and planning

• Development of creative campaigns that deliver high quality coverage to reach target audiences in line with Animals Asia’s organisational and communications objectives including fundraising, brand awareness, policy influencing and behaviour change.
• Utilise a range of appropriate tactics such as celebrity and influencer support, CEO profile building and subject matter expert thought leadership.

PR delivery

• Participate in the development and implementation of our thought leadership program, supporting our internal subject matter experts to publish on Linked In, contribute to earned media and participate in speaking opportunities.
• Preparing, publishing, moderating and reporting on social media content for PR and media purposes, including the identification and targeting of key influencers to support our campaigns share our content.
• Support and promote global campaigns, appeals and events with PR, including the development of press materials and media targeting and liaison.
• Participate in a program of activity to develop and build the profile of our CEO, Jill Robinson, as a key ambassador for Animals Asia.

Press office management

• Day to day running of the press office, including responding to media enquiries, drafting media releases, undertaking proactive pitch development, outreach to journalists and influencers, maintaining our database of media contacts and other general press office management.
• Leading on the creation and maintenance of our external events and key dates calendar to identify opportunities and clashes for PR.
• Keeping abreast of external events and news stories for reactive response and future planning.
• Identifying, monitoring and responding to any reputational and other reactive issues, including anything related to our celebrity ambassadors, in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Coordinate the monitoring, reporting and evaluation of all PR and media related activities, to assess and learn from the success of activities to feed into future plans as well as build the positive profile of the PR function across the organisation.
• Management of PR suppliers, such as Meltwater and MuckRack, to ensure a smooth and well-functioning press office with timely reporting and access to information.
• Maintaining the news and media sections of our website and media packs.

Content production and asset coordination

• Lead on the internal coordination of information, asset gathering and content production for proactive and reactive media activity, delivering outputs in an engaging, accessible and media appealing way, including with the development and maintenance of a case study and fact file library and the production of media-ready content, including with video, images, audio and copy.
• Develop and craft key messages that get cut through, in support of our campaigns.
• Draft high quality materials such as press releases, opeds, blogs, briefings, pitches and bios across all PR, including in close collaboration with our internal subject matter experts to develop our reputation and thought leadership in animal welfare.

Relationship management

• Day to day management of PR suppliers and partners, including our international network of external PR specialists to deliver PR campaigns.
• Internal liaison with colleagues throughout Animals Asia to gather information, check facts and develop content and pitches for earned media.
• Build relationships with key journalists, celebrities and social media influencers.

General

• Proactive attendance at meetings.
• Proactive in keeping up to date with developments in PR & Media.
• Represent Animals Asia at internal and external functions and events as required.

Person Specification:

• Minimum of three years’ experience of working in a busy press office or PR agency, including drafting key messages, press releases and responding to media enquiries.
• Strong news sense, knowledge of biodiversity and animal welfare is a plus.
• Strong experience of using a range of proactive and creative PR tactics to generate high quality and on message PR coverage, such as with celebrities, individual profile building, fundraising and policy influencing campaigns.
• Excellent experience and understanding of different types of PR opportunity and outlet and how to target them, such as broadcast, opinion, news, features and letters.
• Experience of working with celebrities, their managers and agents.
• Experience in measuring and reporting on press coverage, including using media monitoring software to track media engagement, journalists and coverage.
• Excellent understanding of reputation management and associated risks.
• Experience in using media monitoring software to track media engagement, journalists and coverage.
• Extensive experience of writing and publishing to social media.
• Competent video editing skills.
• Excellent written English. including writing for journalists and a public audience.
• Demonstrable experience of prioritising and delivering against multiple deadlines in a time pressured environment.
• Confident in building relationships with journalists, colleagues and stakeholders and being a credible representative for the charity and the cause.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to work early/late flexible hours (due to the global nature of the role) and occasionally on weekends.
• Commitment to the objectives and values of the organisation.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.

Communication / interpersonal skills:

• Strong people skills with a high level of organisational awareness and demonstrated ability to liaise with a broad and diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proactive, with a “can-do” attitude. Results-driven to improve performance.
• Ability to display initiative, common sense and diplomacy.
• Commitment to professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Well-presented, articulate and polite.

Conditions and Benefits:

Place of work:

Home-based (Global).

Working hours:

Full-time. Standard hours are 37.5 hours per week from 9am to 5pm, with good flexibility.

You will be required to work such additional hours as are necessary to fulfill your role which may include evenings and weekends. You will be expected to manage your hours, responsibilities and workload accordingly.

Reports to:

Global Director of Strategic Communication.

Manages:
N/A.

Budget responsibility:
N/A.

Probation: 6 months.

Annual leave:

Commensurate with the country of residence. 

The holiday year runs from January 1st to December 31st.

Other benefits:

Standard Animals Asia benefits plus training will be provided as required with opportunities for growth and development.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for this role to us.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Find out more, please visit our website.

Animals Asia values candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants of every ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an organization that creates an inclusive environment for all. 

Using AI During Interviews:

Animals Asia is committed to ensuring a fair and authentic interview process. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to real-time transcription, automated response generation or assistance in formulating interview answers, is strictly prohibited during any stage of the interview process.

We will take a candidate's agreement to participate in an interview with us as confirmation that they will not use AI tools in any form during the conversation. If it is discovered or reasonably suspected that AI has been used, the interview will be terminated immediately, and the candidate will no longer be considered for the role.

We appreciate your understanding and adherence to this policy, which is in place to maintain the integrity, professionalism and reliability of our recruitment procedures. 

Application Deadline on 26th January 2026

Open Rights Group (ORG) is recruiting for a Pre-Crime Programme Manager

The Pre-Crime Programme Manager leads our work on predictive policing and surveillance within the criminal legal system and counter-terrorism policy, with a particular focus on raising awareness of, and challenging, the impact on over-policed and over-surveilled communities.

They are responsible for the development and implementation of the Pre-Crime programme, working with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and other staff to expand the programme’s profile, network and funding opportunities.

As a Programme Lead, they will also be responsible for working with the SMT and other Area or Programme leads to further develop and uphold ORG’s values and collaborative working culture. They will be recognised as an issue-expert and senior leader within the organisation.

Activities

This is a permanent position at Open Rights Group, and we have secured a number of project grants to deliver the following activities:

• Lead and manage the Safety Not Surveillance (SNS) Coalition, the UK’s only coalition fighting to prohibit AI- and data-driven predictive policing. SNS brings together grassroots partners with national organisations to build power in communities, secure media coverage, engage decision-makers and mobilise those with lived experience.

• Develop detailed policy positions on the deployment of AI and data-driven technologies by private and public actors in criminal justice, immigration and national security.

• Advocacy to encourage decision makers, including MPs, Lords, Government departments and the Information Commissioner’s Office, to adopt ORG’s and the coalition’s recommendations.

• Conduct campaigns that raise awareness of the threats posed to people’s digital rights by the data-driven technologies in policing and counter-terrorism, as well as more broadly.

• Through research and FOIs, help build a legal case with our partners against covert Police-led pathways under Prevent, the UK’s counter-terrorism programme.

• Opportunities to campaign against digital ID, the Online Safety Act and to protect freedom of expression.

What we’re looking for

Above all else, we need a passionate and effective advocate. And as regards the rest, we’re more interested in your skills, rather than your knowledge.

You might be knowledgeable on the current and emerging technologies impacting policing and the criminal justice system.

You will likely have experiencing managing multiple projects addressing harms impacting communities that are marginalised and made vulnerable by society.

You might have a strong policy background with an interest in human rights, policing, surveillance or draconian technology.

You will have the capacity to perform simultaneous roles such as research, project planning and creating communication outputs and have the creativity and lateral thinking skills to ideate interventions and disrupt harms.

You may be bringing a wide range of contacts to the role or have the skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders with sensitivity to their aims and values.

What the job will involve

• Research: for example on the impact of current data processing practices under the Prevent Duty on individuals and targeted communities.

• Drafting policy documents: including public-facing documents such as consultation responses and reports.

• Outreach to policy-makers: including engagement with UK MPs, Lords and councillors.

• Feeding into our campaigning work: through collaboration with our Campaigns Manager, to ensure that your policy research is fed into our campaigning and grassroots activism.

• Coalition building: through collaborating with other team-members to expand our coalition of cross-sectoral allies.

• Creating comms outputs: such as blog and video posts summarising policy submissions and campaign materials.

• Some public speaking: such as giving press quotes and interviews, as well as representing ORG at external events.

• Programme management: for example, setting goals, objectives and key performance indicators for the programme to deliver.

• Project planning: including identifying further opportunities and partnerships for programme growth.

What we’re like

ORG is a vibrant digital rights campaigning organisation. Founded in 2005, we have over 20,000 members and supporters and 10 local groups across the UK.

We uphold our human rights to free expression and privacy. We condemn and work against repressive laws or systems that deny people these rights.

We campaign, lobby, go to court – whatever it takes to build and support a movement for freedom in the digital age.

Our remote team is spread across the UK. We’re a supportive, flexible group with high standards. We’re innovative and agile. You’ll work hard but be rewarded by the impact you collaboratively achieve.

We take staff well-being seriously and meet up regularly for in-person work and social events.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a CV and a completed application form (downloadable when you click 'how to apply') by 9am on Monday 2 February 2026.

Please ensure that your email has the subject heading ‘Pre-Crime Programme Manager Application’ and that all attachments are sent in PDF or ODT format.

Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held online in the week commencing 9 February 2026, with the second and final interview taking place in-person the following week, starting from the 16 February 2026.

If you require any of these documents in an alternate format please contact us.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

ORG is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team working in a supportive environment is vital to the success of our work. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from marginalised and racialised backgrounds, as well as applications from disabled and LGBTQIA+ candidates.