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The Role

This is an exciting time to join Starlight. We already have considerable expertise across influence, insight and communications and a strong platform from which to build. Recent opportunities with broadcasters, parliamentarians and other influential audiences demonstrate the potential to take Starlight's voice further. The Head of Influence, Insight and Communications will bring these strands together, working with talented colleagues to spot, shape and amplify opportunities that advance our ambition to end preventable trauma in children's healthcare.

As we enter the next phase of Starlight's development, with our new strategy to end preventable trauma for children in healthcare, our focus is on increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of our influencing work. Our aim is to build on our strong existing capability, bringing together complementary specialist teams to create greater strategic impact, stronger external influence and an even more integrated approach to delivering our mission.

This new Influence, Insight and Communications role brings together the existing influencing, insight and communications teams, recognising the significant overlap between strategic communications, public affairs, campaigns, insight and organisational influence. The role will provide strategic leadership across these disciplines, enabling Starlight to connect research, lived experience, policy engagement and communications around organisational priorities, and maximise our external impact.

The role will sit within the Play in Healthcare team, reflecting the shift in emphasis of our communications and marketing activity towards influencing, campaigning and systems change. It plays a critical part in making children's experiences visible, amplifying the voices of children and families, and building understanding of why emotionally safe healthcare matters.

Reporting to the Director of Play in Healthcare, and working closely with the Director of Income Generation & Engagement, the postholder will bring together Starlight's existing expertise in influence, insight and communications to translate evidence and lived experience into compelling narratives, policy positions, thought leadership and strategic communications that strengthen Starlight's reputation, influence decision-makers and support organisational growth. The postholder will identify, shape and amplify opportunities to position Starlight as a trusted voice on children's healthcare experiences and the role of play in supporting children's wellbeing, development and emotional safety.

About Starlight

Starlight is the national charity for children's play in healthcare.

We believe that healthcare should be a more humane and child-centred experience for every child. We work across the UK to champion the importance of play during treatment, care and recovery, supporting children, parents and carers, and healthcare professionals.

Our ambition is to end preventable trauma in children's healthcare.

Team: Regional Veterinary & Welfare 

Location: Remotely, based in East of England region 

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm 

Salary: Up to £42,182.64 per year 

Contract: Permanent 

Whilst this role will be home-based, the successful candidate must be based in (or willing to relocate to) the East of England area that stretches from Tyneside down to Bedfordshire and travel is necessary for the execution of the post holder’s duties (see map, areas 1-6 in the East). 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. 

Will you join us and make life better for cats? 

Responsibilities of our Regional Community Behaviourist: 

• Provide behaviour advice to centres and branches, designing behaviour modifications plans for behaviour cases within the region

• Work with the rest of the Behaviour team and Learning and Development team to deliver blended learning training programmes on feline behaviour for CP staff and volunteers across the UK to upskill their knowledge and expertise 

• Work alongside the rest of the Cat Welfare Department on all aspects of behaviour and other relevant areas of the department’s activities, to liaise with the Community Operations Department on husbandry and with other departments where necessary 

• Represent and promote Cats Protection’s behaviour strategy nationally and occasionally internationally, at shows and events, conferences and other meetings as required 

• Raise awareness of feline behavioural issues regionally via PR and the media and to act as a spokesperson for the charity

About the Community Veterinary and Welfare team: 

• The wider team includes the Community Veterinary team, Cat Welfare team, and Behaviour team, who work closely together to support cat cases, particularly complex cases with medical, welfare and behavioural elements.

What we’re looking for in our Regional Community Behaviourist: 

• Experience of working professionally with cats and managing behaviour cases 

• Experience of training others and producing educational materials 

• Experience in the shelter/rescue environment 

• Experience of working with volunteers 

• Ability to persuade, convince and influence others using up to date knowledge and evidence to create change 

• Degree in animal behaviour or equivalent professional qualification 

• Valid UK driving license 

What we can offer you in a role where your work helps improve cats’ lives 

• Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely 

• Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service

• A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind 

• Learn more about our full reward package:

Interested? Here’s how to apply: 

Application closing date: 30th September 2026 

In person interview date: 19th October 2026 

Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. Anonymised application form 

1. Video screening 

1. In person interview (location TBC) 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator in our Volunteers team at St Joseph’s Hospice. We are looking for someone who has experience in administration, supporting the public and working in a charity environment. The Volunteer Coordinator role will involve onboarding all new volunteers from recruitment to completion, providing a comprehensive and high-quality administrative support service to teams and volunteers across the hospice.

About you

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Excellent IT skills such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases & internet.
• PR and presentation skills, e.g. ability to present Dept. at Induction training and meetings.
• Understanding and appreciation of the reasons why people volunteer.

Where you’ll work

St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and built on a rich Catholic heritage. Today, we are an Investors in Diversity-awarded charity, providing expert, compassionate care to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs across East and North London.

Our specialist palliative care services—delivered at home, in our in-patient unit, and through out-patient clinics—are grounded in respect for human dignity and guided by compassion, justice, and a deep commitment to quality. Our values guide us in everything that we do. We work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need, with kindness, understanding, and respect by delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families.

Why work for us?

• 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket loan
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
• Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services

Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!

For further information and to apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment page via the Apply button.

Closing date: 22nd September 2026.

Interview date: w/c 28th September / 5th October 2026.

We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Location: Central London, hybrid (3 to 4 days per week on site)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, 4 months
Salary: £24.52 to £27.25 per hour (+ £2.96 to £3.29 holiday pay) (circa £45,000 to £50,000 salaried equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP

We are delighted to be supporting a leading human rights organisation in the search for an experienced Interim Head of Communications to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver communications activity for a highly respected organisation working at the intersection of human rights, social justice, research and advocacy.

This role combines hands-on communications delivery with strategic leadership. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day communications activity while providing expert advice on the future development of the communications function, helping shape the structure and priorities of a permanent team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the organisation's communications function across digital channels, social media, website content and public engagement activity.
• Develop and deliver communications strategies to support major research projects, investigations, campaigns, films and other public-facing outputs.
• Build strong relationships with research and programme teams to identify and maximise communications opportunities.
• Oversee the promotion and public engagement strategy for exhibitions and key organisational projects.
• Create, edit and oversee compelling content for a range of audiences and platforms.
• Provide strategic communications counsel and act as a trusted adviser to the leadership team.
• Review existing communications processes, identifying opportunities to improve effectiveness, structure and impact.
• Monitor communications performance and recommend approaches to strengthen audience engagement and reach.
• Ensure communications activity maintains the highest professional standards and reflects the organisation's values and reputation.

Key Requirements:

• Significant senior communications experience gained within the NGO, human rights, advocacy, campaigning or social justice sectors.
• Demonstrable experience leading communications strategies and delivering high-profile public-facing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of the political, reputational and cultural sensitivities associated with human rights and advocacy work.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, with a willingness to take a hands-on approach when required.
• Experience building credibility and influencing a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, campaigners and senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing communications structures, processes or functions and making recommendations for improvement.
• A strong commitment to human rights, social justice and social change.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you're interested in the role, please apply ASAP with your CV in a Word format.

At Prospectus, we believe recruitment should be human-led and we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. While AI may be used to support our administrative process, all applications are reviewed by people and all hiring decisions are made by experienced recruiters.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Communications Officer to help raise the profile of International Health Partners and showcase the life-changing impact of our work around the world. Working closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, you will lead the development of compelling communications, build strong partnership stories and support the growth of an organisation dedicated to improving access to essential medicines for vulnerable communities. 

IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional who thrives on storytelling, stakeholder engagement and strategic communications. You'll collaborate across IHP to identify and develop powerful stories, create engaging content across multiple channels and lead communications activity that supports organisational priorities and partnership growth.

From developing partnership campaigns and impact stories to creating digital content and communications materials, you will help increase awareness of IHP's work, demonstrate the value of our partnerships and support our mission of improving access to essential medicines worldwide. 

For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

About you

We're looking for someone who combines excellent communications expertise with creativity, initiative and strong relationship-building skills.

You will have:

✅ Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills
✅ Experience developing communications for different audiences and channels
✅ Strong project management and organisational skills
✅ The ability to influence and advise stakeholders with confidence
✅ A keen eye for detail and commitment to producing high-quality content
✅ A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
✅ Experience evaluating communications activity and using insight to improve performance

Experience working within a charity, not-for-profit or purpose driven-organisation is desirable. 

Why join IHP?

This is an opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a genuine difference. You will join a passionate and collaborative team committed to ensuring more people can access the medicines they need, regardless of circumstance.

Our Christian faith inspires our mission and values, and we are committed to demonstrating compassion, integrity and excellence in everything we do. Staff regularly spend time together in prayer and, as such, there is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

We value our people and offer a supportive and flexible working environment, alongside a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover 
• Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate. 

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

Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.

Communications Officer
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: Central London, Hybrid working (2 days in office)

About the role
The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with The Henry Smith Foundation on an exciting opportunity for a proactive, creative and purpose-driven Communications Officer.
This is a hands-on communications role supporting the delivery of impactful, engaging and strategically aligned content across digital, print, events, media and internal channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement effective communication strategies to promote organisational activities and campaigns.
• Write, edit, and deliver compelling content for various channels including digital platforms, press releases, and internal communications.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure messaging is accurate, consistent, and inclusive.
• Monitor media coverage and analyse communication effectiveness to inform future strategies.
• Manage and maintain content on websites and social media, ensuring content is accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
• Support organisational initiatives by fostering positive relationships with external partners and community groups.
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines and organisational policies related to communication and accessibility.

Person Specification
We are looking for a confident and creative communications professional with:

• Proven experience in developing and delivering communication plans across multiple platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for clarity and inclusiveness.
• Experience in managing digital content, social media, and media relations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to monitor and evaluate communication outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive approach towards promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within communication practices.

• Applications close: 21st Sep
• Interviews (in person): Tue 29th Sep

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Our approach to candidates using AI in applications 
We recognise that technology, including AI tools, can be helpful when preparing job applications, and we welcome the use of tools that support you in presenting your experience clearly. However, it’s important that your application genuinely reflects your own skills, experience, and voice. We therefore recommend reviewing any AI-generated content carefully to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
 
If you are invited to interview, we’ll want to hear directly from you about your skills and experiences. Any significant differences between your application and how you present yourself in person may negatively impact your application.
 
Requesting reasonable adjustments
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application or interview stages, please let us know. You can share your needs at any point in the process. Adjustments can be tailored to suit both physical and mental health needs. Our team will work with you to ensure you have what you need to perform at your best.
 

About Global Canopy

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit delivering real transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights.

Our platforms, data and insights are relied upon by Fortune 500 companies, major financial institutions, national and regional governments, and some of the most effective campaigning organisations worldwide. 

We work globally, with a focus on both forested regions (particularly across Latin America and South East Asia), and major consumer and financial markets (with a focus on Europe, the US, Singapore and China).

About Corporate Performance

A growing number of companies and financial institutions are seeking to mitigate their impacts on nature. But many have made commitments that are not being met, and others are failing to take any action at all.

We hold the most exposed companies and financial institutions to account through our Forest 500 project, by assessing their policies and performance.

With our suite of Deforestation-free Finance Guidance and a forthcoming new tool, DEFT Pathway, we provide tools and data for financial institutions and investors to support effective engagement with high-risk companies. We support the finance sector, policy makers and other stakeholders by providing market-leading data on deforestation and ESG metrics through Forest IQ.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience in communications and/or marketing to become part of an accomplished and proactive team at the heart of the fight against market-driven deforestation and nature loss.

The Communications Officer will support the Communications Lead to deliver communications activity across the Corporate Performance programme, with responsibility for the day-to-day delivery and coordination of digital communications, including website content, newsletters, social media, webinars and media monitoring.

The role will work closely with programme colleagues, subject-matter experts and the wider Communications team to develop accurate, engaging and audience-focused content, and to ensure communications activity is delivered effectively, consistently and on time.

Finally – as we ask of all colleagues – you will contribute to a culture of kindness, collaboration, rigour and accountability in equal measure. You will share our conviction that it is not just what we do that matters in our working life, but how we do it too.

Ideally the successful candidate will be available to start in the first week of December.

Responsibilities

• Manage and publish content across Global Canopy’s websites, keeping content accurate, up to date, accessible and aligned with programme and organisational objectives.
• Coordinate and deliver newsletters and email communications, including drafting, building and sending Mailchimp campaigns, advising on email tactics and best practice, and monitoring campaign performance.
• Draft, edit and proofread communications content, including website copy, newsletter content, social media copy, webinar materials and other digital communications, working with subject-matter experts to translate technical information into clear and engaging content.
• Coordinate and support external Communications webinars, including publicity, invitations, communications materials, technical hosting, moderator and housekeeping materials, liaison with speakers and interpreters, and preparation and publication of webinar recordings.
• Monitor relevant communications, digital and sustainability trends and the external news landscape, identifying opportunities and recommending approaches that could strengthen Global Canopy’s communications.
• Support social media communications, including drafting copy, creating social share kits and maintaining communications resources, in collaboration with Communications Leads and the Digital Communications Designer.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly monitoring across media coverage, webinar engagement and Mailchimp analytics – maintaining media records, evaluating coverage and actively contributing as part of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) working group.
• Support the management of journalist lists, undertaking research for media outreach, and logging and evaluating media coverage.
• Maintain communications resources, including relevant website content and image banks, ensuring content is well organised and consistent with Global Canopy’s brand.
• Work collaboratively across the Communications and programme teams, providing communications support and expertise as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:

• Strong editorial judgement and a good eye for design and visual presentation
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, accurate and engaging content tailored for specific audiences
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Good understanding of digital communications and social media

Essential behavioural competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues across different teams
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage day-to-day communications activity while knowing when to seek advice or approval
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Skills and experience:

• At least three years’ experience working in a communications, marketing, digital communications or related role or equivalent experience
• Experience working with technical or complex subject matter and translating it for non-specialist audiences.
• Experience managing and publishing content through a website content management system and using email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp
• Experience supporting webinars, online events or other external-facing events

Desirable

• Interest in how data can illuminate stories and change minds
• Knowledge of the external news and media landscape, especially on sustainability, deforestation and the finance sector
• Experience and/or interest in working with a global team
• Knowledge of languages spoken in forest-rich regions (e.g. Brazilian Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia, Spanish, French)

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £33,000 full time equivalent. This role sits within Band E on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.

Nature of contract: Full-time, 14-month maternity cover. Our office is in Oxford, with flexible home-working arrangements in place. Attendance at the office would be required once a month at minimum, with additional attendance for Corporate Performance quarterly meetings. 

Holidays: 36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave.

Pension: Employer pension contribution of 8%.

Healthcare cashback plan: Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children.

Employee Assistance Programme: Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.

Other: Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, please use follow the link below and submit an up-to date CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the role (please no more than one side of A4).

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 29 September at 9am BST. Early application encouraged. We may close applications early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

The recruitment process for this position is intended to be as follows:

1. First-round interview of 30 mins (to be held 5-7 Oct)

2. Written assessment to complete in your own time

3. Final interview of 1 hour (to be held 20 & 21 Oct)

Applicants are required to disclose if and how they have used AI in their application. Right-to-work in the UK is required for this position.

This recruitment process will take place online via video. The entire process is likely to take 4 weeks to complete from the closing date of this advert. Due to the volume of interest, we are unable to provide all applicants with individual feedback. 

Thank you for taking an interest in applying for this role at Imperial Health Charity. We’re looking for a thoughtful, creative and enthusiastic Communications Officer to join our team.

In this varied and versatile role, you’ll work as part of the communications team to raise the charity’s profile and celebrate its positive impact for patients and NHS staff. You’ll also work closely with the charity’s grants, arts, volunteering and fundraising teams to promote key activities.

You’ll play an active role in ensuring the team’s aims and objectives are met, using a range of communications approaches including internal comms, digital marketing and public relations.

You’ll also work collaboratively with our partner NHS Trust’s communications team on a day-to-day basis. This will include building close links with members of the team in order to utilise the Trust’s internal channels and build engagement with its staff and external stakeholders.

You’ll take the lead in creating written, photographic and video content for a range of communication channels. This will include updating the charity’s website, co-ordinating social media content and producing printed and digital marketing materials, as well as supporting other charity teams with events and activities as required.

Finally, you’ll support the wider team by representing the charity at events, monitoring and evaluating performance, gathering feedback from surveys and helping to measure the impact of our work.

£33,964 per annum  

Fixed term (12 months)  

Part home/Part office (London) based 

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children. 

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) for someone looking to develop their career in high-value fundraising within one of UNICEF UK's most ambitious growth areas. Working alongside experienced relationship managers, you will help steward major philanthropic partnerships and contribute to securing transformational seven-figure gifts that create lasting impact for children worldwide. 

The ideal candidate will be supporter-driven and mission-aligned, with the ability to build positive relationships that balance supporter needs with the best interests of children. They will be an effective communicator who can manage competing priorities, convey complex information clearly, and collaborate confidently across teams and with high-value supporters. 

They will also be results-focused and resilient, using insight and learning to improve performance, adapting to challenges, and taking a proactive, solution-oriented approach. Experience in donor communications, relationship management, event delivery, and the confident use of systems such as Salesforce and Microsoft Office will be important to success in the role. 

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.  

Closing date: 9am, Friday 25 September 2026. 

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 12 October 2026. 

In return, we offer: 

• excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools) 

• outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role 

• impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 

• an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

• the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world 

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process. 

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances. 

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children. 

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. 

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. 

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences. 

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours. 

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland).

We’re hiring: Communications and Marketing Lead

We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic Communications and Marketing Lead to join the Youth Focus North West team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves creating engaging content, telling stories and finding different ways to connect with people.

You’ll help us share the impact of our work with young people and the youth sector across the North West, developing campaigns, creating content for social media, websites and publications, producing graphics and video, ensuring our communications are clear and engaging.

You’ll also help us understand what’s working by using insight and analytics to improve our communications and reach more of the people we want to connect with.

We’re looking for someone with experience in communications, marketing, media or PR who can write well, think creatively and manage a range of projects and priorities. If you are not familiar with the youth sector, dont worry, what matters is that you’re interested in our work, keen to learn and excited about using communications to help us make a difference.

You’ll be joining a small, friendly team, with the tools and support you need to do the job.

Some regional travel and occasional evening/weekend working will be required.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday

• Contributory pension scheme

• Training and development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing package

• Free parking at our St Helens office

• Flexible working

The Role

This is a hands-on communications role sitting at the centre of a small, ambitious and growing charity.

The Communications Manager will take responsibility for planning, coordinating and delivering communications across Not A Phase. You will bring together communications from across our services, campaigns, fundraising, partnerships and events, ensuring that what we communicate is engaging, accessible, consistent and recognisably Not A Phase.

This is not simply a social media role. We are looking for someone who can see the bigger picture of the charity's communications while also being comfortable doing the work themselves - writing copy, developing campaigns, briefing creatives, producing content, updating the website, coordinating photography and filming, creating newsletters and making sure projects actually get delivered.

You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to understand what is happening within our services and turn that activity into compelling communications for our community, supporters, partners, funders and the wider public.

You will also play an important role in protecting and developing the voice of Not A Phase: positive, confident, human, community-led and grounded in the lived experiences of trans+ people.

What We Offer

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (33 days total)

• Festive Period break (avg 7-10 working days)

• Flexible working hours

• Mostly remote working with in-person attendance for relevant events

• Travel expenses covered

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy, Planning & Coordination

• Own and deliver an organisation-wide communications plan aligned with Not A Phase’s strategy and priorities.

• Maintain a forward calendar covering services, campaigns, events, partnerships, fundraising and key dates.

• Work across teams to identify opportunities, coordinate activity and ensure projects are supported from launch through to impact.

2. Content, Storytelling & Brand

• Lead on writing and editing clear, accessible content for web, email, campaigns, reports, fundraising, partnerships and organisational updates.

• Tell compelling stories that reflect the breadth of our work and celebrate trans+ community, creativity, achievement and joy.

• Protect and develop the Not A Phase brand, messaging and tone of voice, helping colleagues and partners communicate consistently.

3. Digital, Social & Campaigns

• Lead our digital and social media communications, representing our programmes, locations, communities and partnerships.

• Plan joined-up campaigns across social media, email, web and partner channels, including relevant LGBTQIA+ and diversity calendar moments.

• Keep our website and email communications current, grow audiences and use performance data to improve activity.

4. Content Capture & Creative Production

• Plan photography, video, testimonials and other content across services and events.

• Attend selected activities to capture or coordinate content, managing external creatives where needed.

• Maintain an organised asset library and ensure consent, safeguarding and privacy processes are followed.

5. Community Reach & Service Communications

• Clearly communicate our services, who they are for and how to access them.

• Develop targeted communications to increase participation and reach new and underrepresented audiences, including people outside major cities.

• Use feedback to make communications clearer, more accessible and effective.

6. Partnerships, Fundraising & Impact

• Support fundraising and partnership communications, clearly showing the value and impact of support.

• Create materials, stories and case studies using service data, feedback and testimonials.

• Work collaboratively with external partners on developing and promoting partnership communications.

• Help communicate organisational progress and strengthen relationships with supporters, funders and partners.

7. Media & Responsive Communications

• Support our external profile through press releases, statements, briefings, media relationships and spokesperson preparation.

• Work with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on sensitive or fast-moving communications, using sound judgement and keeping responses grounded in our mission.

• Prepare appropriate messaging where public or reputational issues arise.

8. Insight & Improvement

• Monitor performance, set practical communications KPIs and report useful insight to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.

• Use audience data to improve communications, systems and processes, while keeping up with relevant charity and digital communications practice.

Person Specification

Essential

• UK Based 

• Experience in a charity, community or purpose-led organisation.

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging.

• Strong communications, marketing or content experience, including multi-channel campaigns.

• Strong digital and social media experience, including websites, email, audience growth and performance insight.

• Excellent organisation and project-management skills, with the ability to plan ahead and manage competing deadlines.

• A strong understanding of brand, tone of voice, accessibility and inclusive communications.

• Sound judgement when communicating about sensitive or contentious subjects.

• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work independently and own projects from idea to delivery.

• Experience managing external creatives, freelancers or agencies.

• A hands-on approach and willingness to personally produce much of the charity’s communications.

Desirable

• Experience communicating with LGBTQIA+ communities and an understanding of issues affecting trans+ and gender-diverse people in the UK.

• Media relations or PR experience.

• Experience producing or commissioning photography and video.

• Experience supporting fundraising, partnerships or impact communications.

• Experience managing staff, freelancers or volunteers.

The Person

We are a small team delivering a growing UK-wide programme, so we need someone comfortable taking ownership.

The role is varied: you might plan a national campaign, update a Trans+Connect webpage, coordinate content at a Misfits session or prepare communications for a new partnership.

You will spot strong stories across the charity and turn them into effective communications.

You will understand that good communications are about reaching the right people, telling meaningful stories, building trust and demonstrating impact.

You will bring structure and forward planning while retaining the personality, creativity and community-led approach that makes Not A Phase distinctive.

What You'll Help Us Achieve

Over the next five years, Not A Phase aims to deepen its impact and reach more trans+ adults across the UK.

• Reach more trans+ people who could benefit from our services.

• Tell our story and demonstrate impact.

• Strengthen relationships with supporters, funders and partners.

• Grow national recognition of Not A Phase.

• Improve communications across the organisation.

• Celebrate trans+ diversity, creativity and achievement.

• Ensure our work is seen, understood and valued.

Please be aware that we use AI detection software will not be moving ahead with applcations or CV's that are written by AI.

About This Job

The role requires a strong communicator who can translate complex information into accessible content and build trusted relationships across key stakeholder groups, particularly within the ACF. As well as a requirement to attend events across the UK to promote the charity.

Essential Skills

· GCSE English or equivalent experience

· At least two year’s experience of drafting award citations or funding applications

· Experience of working with partners, internally and externally

· Ability to extract information from people with varying powers of written expression

· Information gathering and analysis skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

By joining the charities, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.

· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible).

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs by Sunday 4th October 2026.

Interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams shortly after the closing date.

While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up with references.

Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.

If you have spent years in the creative industries building capital and are looking for somewhere to bring that expertise to bear, this is a route into the NGO world that does not ask you to leave your sector behind.

This role is for someone working anywhere across the creative industries - music, film, art, gaming, sport, literature - who wants to put their skills and connections to work for the planet, and to develop a specialism at the intersection of culture and environmental advocacy.

The legal work is at the centre of what ClientEarth does. The cultural work builds the understanding, the pressure and the relationships that help it land. This role sits in that space.

There is real ownership here: your own projects, your own relationships, your own contributions.  The work will regularly take you to events, evenings, industry forums and there is a generous time off in lieu policy to reflect that. Office attendance in our London office is 20% of the month.

Full time preferred but we may consider 4 days a week, with salary adjusted on a pro rata basis.

Important dates to note:

• Deadline to submit an initial application: 27th of September
• If your profile passes initial screening, you will be asked to submit additional information in the form of three additional questions. 
• The deadline to submit your answers is the 29th of September
• If we do not receive a response to these questions by the deadline we will assume you are no longer interested in the role. 
• Interviews will take place on the 17th, 19th and 20th of October.

Please also review the "Our Hiring Process" section at the bottom of this advert to learn more about the stages involved for this specific role. 

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop a broad portfolio of cultural relationships and supporters across music, arts, film, TV, gaming, literature, books and sport, drawing on your own network and ClientEarth's existing relationships, working in close collaboration with the team lead
• Project manage the Music & Culture team's contribution to major international advocacy and campaigning moments across the year (e.g. COP, Climate Week NYC, London Climate Action Week, individual and innovative campaigning moments around case launches and similar)
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to identify how cultural engagement, partnerships and influential voices can help advance advocacy, communications, fundraising and programme objectives, agreeing priorities with the team lead.
• Represent ClientEarth in discussions with senior cultural leaders, talent representatives, institutions and strategic partners, consulting the team lead before significant negotiations or commitments and exercising judgement and diplomacy in managing sensitive stakeholder relationships

See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A career background in the creative industries with your own established network and contacts in the sector
• Strong written communication skills: experience producing clear, compelling copy for a range of audiences and formats, whether internal reports, external communications, brochures, proposals or editorial content
• Proven track record of building and managing relationships with senior or influential figures in the creative industries
• An understanding of how creative industries work from the inside and knowing how to make the right people feel this organisation is worth their time

See the job description for a full list of requirements for this role.

Job Benefits

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
 

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
 

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Head of Marketing and Communications will strategically lead Trees for Cities’ marketing and communications to grow reach, influence and engagement, delivering agreed organisational objectives, OKRs and KPIs.

This role leads the strategic direction and delivery of Trees for Cities’ marketing and communications function, ensuring campaigns, communications and audience engagement activities support organisational objectives and deliver measurable growth. The postholder oversees team performance, external partners, media relations, fundraising communications and marketing for the Trees for Streets programme, while driving audience development, supporter stewardship and digital innovation. As a senior leader, they contribute to organisational strategy, provide expert communications counsel, manage budgets and resources, and foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture that strengthens the organisation’s profile, reputation and long-term impact.

ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES

Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.

Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban trees across the UK. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.

ABOUT YOU

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, creative and purpose-driven marketing and communications leader who wants to use their skills to help our vital work to plant and establish urban trees where they are needed the most.

As our Head of Marketing and Communications, you'll be a confident and inspiring leader with a proven track record of growing audiences, building influential brands and delivering impactful multi-channel campaigns. You'll be equally comfortable shaping long-term strategy as rolling up your sleeves to make things happen, bringing energy, creativity and commercial awareness to everything you do.

We're looking for someone who can spot opportunities, tell compelling stories and build meaningful engagement with supporters, partners, policymakers and the public. You'll have strong experience across marketing, communications, PR, digital engagement and brand management, alongside excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.

Most importantly, you'll be motivated by our mission. As the climate and biodiversity crisis intensifies, urban trees have never been more important. They help cool our cities, improve health and wellbeing, support biodiversity and create greener, more resilient communities. We need an ambitious communications leader who can raise our profile, inspire action and help grow a movement that puts trees at the heart of healthier cities for everyone.

Key skills and experience:

• Strategic marketing and communications leadership
• Audience growth, brand development and campaign delivery
• Media relations, PR, thought leadership and reputation management
• Digital marketing, audience insight and data-led decision making
• Team leadership, coaching and people development
• Stakeholder, partner and agency management
• Budget and project management
• A passion for creating positive environmental and social impact

Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our website to view full job description. To apply, use the application link on our website to submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification.

Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.

The deadline to apply is: 11.59pm on 30th September

Interviews are scheduled for: w/c 12th October

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, early submission is encouraged.

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period, then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.

Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value management certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.

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