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Closing Date: 1 December 2025
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Save the Children UK as an exciting opportunity for a Partnership Lead to join the Government & Multilaterals team within our Partnerships for Impact.
As the Partnerships Lead, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing strategic partnerships with a range of Development banks including the World Bank Group. You'll lead and manage key stakeholder relationships, working closely with Country Offices, SCI, and other Members to ensure alignment with global partnership strategies.
This role will suit someone who is collaborative, strategic, and skilled at navigating complex stakeholder networks. You'll help champion and support the team to deliver more impactful partnerships, working across disciplines to strengthen links between our partners, Country Offices, and our Impact & Influencing priorities.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Department/Team
Through our Partnerships for Impact function, we catalyse positive change for children by partnering with governments, institutions multilaterals and the private sector. We secure flexible and restricted humanitarian and development funding for an impact focused portfolio, leverage partner expertise to design solutions for systemic change to advance children's rights and keep them safe, healthy and learning.
We focus on building sustainable partnerships for transformative programmes, promoting equitable solutions, amplifying the voices of children most affected by inequality, and prioritise locally led efforts for lasting change. Our balanced and impact focused portfolio of partners helps us catalyse impact by supporting the strategic priorities of our Country Offices and working in equitable partnerships with local partners to build evidence to influence and share knowledge for long term sustainable change.
About the Role
The Government & Multilateral Partnership Lead is responsible for leading and developing partnership strategies to secure and deliver high impact partnerships. The role will lead on managing key stakeholder relationships with our partners and will work in close collaboration with Country Offices, SCI and other Members to ensure the implementation of global partnership strategies. This role will influence and manage a wide network of stakeholders – both with our partner and across the global Save the Children movement to optimise our partnership engagement and ensure delivery against our Outcomes for Children goals.
You will champion and support the team to drive more impactful partnerships and where the opportunity merits, the role will work in multi-disciplinary teams with colleagues to support closer connections to our Country Offices and our Impact & Influencing aims. This role will be adaptable and ready to support impactful partner opportunities where needed across the Partnerships for Impact.
Key Accountabilities
In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Develop and lead the implementation of high impact Partnership strategies to secure income and deliver progress against our strategic impact goals and priorities.
• Influence and manage a wide network of key stakeholders, both within government and multilateral partners and across the Save the Children movement, to maximize engagement and ensure alignment with impact and influence goals.
• Deliver and support the team in identifying and executing opportunities for impactful partnerships, fostering innovation and strategic alignment
• Stay adaptable and responsive, providing support where needed across the Partnerships team to drive impactful partner opportunities
• Identify and explore Innovative Finance propositions as relevant to external partners with the team to drive greater impact and secure funding
• Take ownership of global account management responsibilities, expanding beyond SCUK, to support the Movement.
• Provide mentoring and support to the Partnerships Managers
About You
We are looking for someone with the following experience, competencies, and skills:
• Expertise in developing and implementing partnership strategies to secure funding and achieve strategic impact goals.
• Strong knowledge of stakeholder relationship management, particularly with government and multilateral organizations.
• Proficiency in identifying and leveraging opportunities for innovative financing solutions to drive impactful partnerships.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to align partnerships with organizational goals.
• Ability to manage wide networks of stakeholders and ensure strategic alignment with global partnership objectives.
• Experience of working in intergovernmental organisations and on development financing would be advantageous
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with an ability to inspire and support team members for impactful results.
• Excellent adaptability and responsiveness to shifting priorities and organizational needs.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to influence and manage diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Strategic problem-solving and innovation-driven mindset for maximizing engagement opportunities.
• High resilience and flexibility to manage complex partnership environments and achieve goals.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships Executive
Reporting to: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Location of work: London-based with at least three days per week required at Deutsche Bank’s London Office. Beyond partner requirements, Magic Breakfast has a hybrid approach including working from home and occasional meetings at the charity’s London office. The role may also involve some occasional travel throughout England and Scotland including to Deutsche Bank’s Birmingham office.
Contract type: Ideally full-time, 35 hours per week, although part time / flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Contract Length: This is a fixed term contract starting ASAP until 31st January 2028.
Salary: £31,500
BACKGROUND
Magic Breakfast’s mission is to end child morning hunger in the UK now and for good. The latest research suggests that 2.7 million children are at risk of hunger, meaning one in five children don’t have enough to eat. When a child is too hungry to learn, they struggle to concentrate, absorb information, and manage their emotions, causing them to fall behind in their studies.
Magic Breakfast provides a nutritious breakfast to over 300,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target children most in need without barrier or stigma.
We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma. We are now at an exciting point in our journey as we launch Nourishing Futures, our long-term strategy, which capitalises on market changes and government commitments to scale our work, while redefining breakfast spaces not just as places to eat, but as places to thrive.
JOB PURPOSE
Magic Breakfast has a motivated and high performing Corporate Partnerships team which was recently successful in securing a transformational partnership with Deutsche Bank, beginning in January 2026. We are now seeking a Corporate Partnerships Executive to support the Corporate Partnerships Manager who will together be dedicated to supporting that partnership over the next two years.
Background on the partnership:
Deutsche Bank’s UK Charity of the Year programme is a two-year partnership with Magic Breakfast beginning January 2026 with an ambition of raising £2m over that time. The partnership will be significant for the charity. Going beyond fundraising, the company aims to unlock further value by helping to build the charity’s capacity and provide access to in-house resources and expertise. Through their partnership with Magic Breakfast, Deutsche Bank is committed to enabling young people to develop life skills and emotional resilience whilst promoting social and economic equality for young people. The partnership also has the potential ensure a legacy beyond the 24-month partnership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Corporate Partnerships Executive, you will work with a Corporate Partnerships Manager to deliver one of the charity’s largest, most high-profile and multi-faceted partnerships to date. Together you will work closely with colleagues in the Corporate Partnerships Team and across the organisation, to maximise potential of this transformational partnership.
In addition, you will collaborate closely with the CSR Team at Deutsche Bank and their wider employee network.
In addition, you will be expected to support other corporate partnerships and collaborate with the wider fundraising team to deliver projects and implement processes that support Magic Breakfast’s Fundraising & Development team in achieving its income targets and wider success.
Partnership management:
- Work with the Partnerships Manager to produce compelling and timely reports for the funder.
- Work with the Partnerships Manager and Volunteering Executive to develop and coordinate a volunteering programme for Deutsche Bank’s workforce.
- Engage Deutsche Bank’s workforce through webinars, school visits and employee fundraising activity and campaigns, helping to build recognition of Magic Breakfast.
- Represent Magic Breakfast at events hosted by Deutsche Bank and brief other Magic Breakfast representatives when required.
Internal working:
- Work with the Partnerships Manager to create a partnership development plan to maximise the potential of Deutsche Bank.
- Work collaboratively with the Corporate Partnerships Team and Fundraising & Development Team to support broader departmental and organisational goals.
- Support growth by proactively identifying introductions to new prospects, whether corporate contacts or philanthropists.
- Work closely with all departments where relevant across Magic Breakfast to maximise the potential of the partnership in delivering the charity’s 2025-2028 Business Plan.
- Engage with Service Delivery team to enable school visits and volunteering opportunities to engage Deutsche Bank employees.
- Engage with the Brand and Marketing team to ensure that partnership comms and PR opportunities are optimised.
- Take part in organisation-wide working groups and projects to support the charity’s strategic goals and initiatives.
Planning, reporting and due diligence:
- Maintain accurate financial forecasting including updating monthly records.
- Ensure that Deutsche Bank and any third parties that work with Magic Breakfast as a result of the partnership adhere to our ethical fundraising policy, and flag any risks upwards for resolution if necessary.
- Ensure all partnership activity is carried out in line with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice, and that key documents such as partner contracts are saved on Salesforce.
- Taking an active role in delivering and evaluating progress against the charity’s three year business plan, Fundraising strategy and as well as Corporate Partnerships team objectives and KPIs.
- Inform and support the development of the Fundraising and Development Team budget with understanding and oversight of the charity’s overall budget and accounts.
- Effectively support the day-to-day financial management of the team.
- Take responsibility for the operationalisation of Magic Breakfast’s policies and practice in relation to safeguarding, risk management, and GDPR across the team.
General:
- Contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas, best practice and supporting team members where necessary.
- Help to maintain a positive working environment, keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast and our values at the heart of everything we do.
- Uphold a culture that keeps children and young people at the heart and encourages openness, collaboration, bravery, compassion and a solutions-focussed approach
- Work collaboratively across the organisation more widely to build good working relations and provide ad-hoc support to other teams and members of staff.
- Adhere to all Magic Breakfast policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all activity is compliant with current legislation, GDPR and child safeguarding requirements.
- Participate in occasional work-related events at external venues and perform support related activities as required be willing to undertake occasional work outside of regular office hours and UK travel.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and Experience
- Up to date with corporate fundraising landscape, particularly the financial services sector.
- Some experience of delivering corporate/charity partnerships within the charity or corporate sector. (desirable)
- Understanding of the importance of due diligence in the charity sector to ensure that all partners meet our ethical fundraising criteria.
- Experience in planning and delivering events for external stakeholders.
- Experience of income forecasting and reporting.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills.
- Proven success of good stakeholder relationship-building and management (both internally and externally), with the ability collaborate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
- Outstanding time management and organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously managing a varied workload and work under pressure to deadlines.
- A collaborative team player with the confidence to effectively contribute remotely across teams and departments and inspire others.
- High level of competency in the use of Microsoft Office packages and experience of using a fundraising database Salesforce or similar CRM for relationship management and income forecasting purposes.
- Experience of using Asana (desirable).
Other
- Passion and commitment to Magic Breakfast’s aim of alleviating morning hunger as a barrier to learning for children in the UK.
- Help to maintain a positive working environment; keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast at the heart of everything we do.
- Share Magic Breakfast’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion within the workplace.
- Experience of working for a charity, especially in the area of children and young people, within a fundraising role desirable but not essential.
- Adhere to all Magic Breakfast policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all activity is compliant with current legislation, GDPR, data protection and child safeguarding requirements.
- Participate in occasional work-related events at external venues and perform support related activities as required be willing to undertake occasional work outside of regular office hours and UK travel.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role
WHAT WE OFFER
At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work. Please find attached our job pack.
APPLICATION PROCCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr @ magicbreakfast .com
Shortlisting - w/c 8th December
Interview 1 - 16th and 17th December
Interview 2 and informal interview - 22nd December
All interviews will be held online via Teams.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Join Samaritans and help shape our communications planning during a time of transformation.
Samaritans is undergoing a significant change programme to ensure we are fit for the future and able to reach more people who need us. We are looking for a Strategic Communications Planning Lead to play a pivotal role in helping us tell the story of our future and ensure all communications activity aligns with our vision that fewer people die by suicide.
This is a unique opportunity to influence how we communicate during a critical period of transformation and make a real impact on our ability to save lives.
Contract
- £41,500 - £51,500 per annum plus benefits
- Full time (35hrs per week)
- Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
- Hybrid working with link to Ewell office
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
What you’ll do
- Drive strategic communications planning across the organisation.
- Oversee and improve planning processes, implementing tools and inspiring collaboration across teams.
- Support the development of integrated campaign planning across different channels.
- Support the delivery of communications plans for future-proofing projects and organisational change, ensuring sensitivity to our callers and volunteers.
- Champion consistency in narrative and scheduling across all communications activity.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in strategic communications planning and integrated campaign delivery.
- Strong ability to craft key messages for complex projects and multiple audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate, influence, and negotiate in a complex organisation.
- Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience in using data and audience insight to shape impactful communications.
- Knowledge of brand management and reputation management.
- Experience in change management and preferably working with volunteers.
Full Job Description and Person Specification below
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure (download below). You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
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If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and to upload your CV and covering letter.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close: Monday 1st December
Interviews: Monday 8th, Tuesday 9th December
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you love building relationships through networking?
Are you a gifted communicator who enjoys presenting?
Can you ignite inspiration in others to create a meaningful impact?
Are you a Christian in the North-West or North-East of England that desires to make a difference?
If so, then perhaps this exciting role is for you.
We are thrilled to partner with The Leprosy Mission (TLM). They are the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation An incredible international Christian charity with over 150 years’ experience in serving people affected by the disease. Operating across 9 countries in Africa and Asia, The Leprosy Mission brings hope and change to those affected by this disease.
They are seeking an inspirational communicator to step into the spotlight as the Community Partnerships Manager in the vibrant North of England. Joining forces with a fantastic team of 7 other Community Partnership Managers across the UK, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to growing awareness, funds, and support. You’ll also have opportunities to visit projects overseas and see the life changing work first-hand.
To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate experience of:
- Being an engaging public speaker – ideally to a range of audiences including churches, community groups, and businesses;
- Proven success in fundraising or sales;
- Being a confident networker who can build strong relationships;
- Managing volunteers;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The position is home based within either the North West Region (postcodes are BB, BL, CA, CH1-4, CH5, CH41-66, CW, FY, IM, L, LA, M, OL, PR, SK1-12, SK14-16, WA and WN) or the North East Region (postcodes are BD, DH, DL, DN, HD, HG, HU, HX, LS, NE, S1-17, S19-31, S35-39, S46-81, SR, TD (ENG), TS, WF,YO).
If this role sparks excitement for you and you reside in any of the above postcodes then we are eager to hear from you.
DBS Requirement: Enhanced
For more information and/or an informal chat, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment.
Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.
Location: Remote with travel
Closing date for applications: Rolling
Please note applications are being reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Harris Hill is working with a London based charity, who is partnering with Harris Hill to find them a Head of Communications who can start ASAP, for 6 to 12 months, on a full time basis.
We’re looking for someone with strong internal communications experience as well as leadership skills, the team have been through a lot of change and require someone who can pull them together, but also, have a lot of internal changes being planned with an internal communications strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and deliver Communications strategy to deliver strategic objectives, in particular to raise our profile and improve understanding and reach of our work.
Lead, motivate and manage the Communications team to ensure delivery of the strategy and support the professional development of individual team members.
Work with the branch network where needed to act as liaison with regional and local media outlets to ensure PR opportunities are maximised
Act as the main POC for crisis comms planning with support from Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications (DFMC) and Deputy Director of Marketing and Communications (DDMC)
Act as the main POC for the crisis comms risk register and work with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure this is kept updated.
Ensure media training needs across the organisation are met and that anyone being interviewed by a media outlet is appropriately briefed and coached.
Accountable for the development, delivery and evaluation of the internal and change communications strategy that engages, motivates and informs employees and volunteers, ensuring organisations vision, mission, values and Standards remain at the forefront of delivery
Manage relationships with the organisations Celebrity Ambassadors as well as source new ones
Respond to political engagement requests where necessary.
Ensure that the senior management team is kept up to date with the latest relevant developments in national and regional government
Ensure that any crises which affect the wider sector are coordinated with counterparts at other organisations.
Consult on policy documents and coordinate the response from across the senior management team.
Manage the out of hours press office ensuring that there is the opportunity for the organisations network to speak to a press officer 24/7
Promote, maintain and protect brand, specifically supporting the branch network with reputational management issues and complaints as they arise
Ensure that any PR and digital communications and social media channels are aligned, appropriate and ‘on point’, helping to create relevant, integrated and timely messaging for their content
Plan, monitor and control budgets and resources to achieve agreed objectives
Work closely with the Head of Marketing, Head of Design, Head of Supporter Engagement, and wider teams to develop impactful, integrated campaigns which deliver joint objectives as part of the wider marketing and communications strategy.
Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation and with key external stakeholders and partners.
Manage relationships with external agencies to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget and achieve agreed evaluation metrics.
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
If you feel you are able to deliver and add value to this list of responsibilities, please get in touch for a full JD and details about the personal specification
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The Senior Communications Officer will work closely with the Senior PR and Communications Manager (Health) to lead on proactive communication packages that position this organisation as a leader in science education and a powerhouse in cross-disciplinary scientific research, resulting in positive and impactful stories, digital content and coverage across online, print and broadcast media.
This is a fantastic opportunity to tell important scientific research stories in an engaging and compelling way. The role holder will be a confident self-starter with curiosity for scientific research and possess excellent storytelling and writing skills. They’ll have experience in newsgathering and be able to translate research into a compelling story for media and digital channels, and be able to create opportunities for engaging with the media beyond press releases.
Key responsibilities:
- Identifying and generating news and feature stories about science research that spotlight interdisciplinary and natural sciences expertise and create a range of media opportunities including and beyond press releases.
- To create engaging stories and content across website and social platforms, using video, graphics and imagery.
- To support the Senior PR and Communications Manager (Health) to proactively promote key research and strategic initiatives across faculties and departments.
- To utilise all external and internal communications channels, including social media, to amplify and enhance positive news stories in a creative and engaging way that will resonate with key audiences including students and staff.
- Work closely with the Interdisciplinary Science working group and communications network across the University to have a keen sense of what content is being produced and when, so that campaigns and media outreach can be planned accordingly.
Experience:
- Experience of working with the media either in a science communications role or as a science journalist and with a successful track record in delivering sustained national and international media coverage.
- A track record of producing content for digital channels including websites and social media.
- A proactive approach to work, knowing when to work independently and flexibly but also when best to work as part of a team.
- Excellent editorial skills and attention to detail, with the ability to engage different audiences.
- An excellent news sense and the ability to successfully brief and pitch into journalists.
- Experience in creating social media content including and not limited to: TikTok and Instagram videos, photography, LinkedIn posts.
What’s on Offer
Contract length: 4 months (January-April 2026)
Salary: £148.45+19.97 holiday pay (£168.42 per day total)
Work pattern: Hybrid 2 days per week from London
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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About Animal Defenders International
London–Los Angeles–Bogota–South Africa. Animal Defenders International (ADI) is a UK non-profit; with reg. charity Animal Defenders International Foundation & Lord Dowding Fund for Humane Research; Animal Defenders International Inc.US (nonprofit), and Animal Defenders International South Africa, PBO (charity). ADI works for replacement of animals in research and testing; legal protection to end use of animals in entertainment; wildlife trade; farming; protection of our shared environment. When governments ban the use of all, or wild animals in entertainment, or wildlife pets, ADI provides support to remove and relocate the animals, emptying all circus cages in Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala. The ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa, is home to over 30 rescued big cats from circuses, illegal pet trade, zoos.
Job Title: Director of Fundraising
Organisation: Animal Defenders International (ADI)
Location: London, Vauxhall SE11 (hybrid, remote and office)
Terms: Salary: £60-70,000/year, (commensurate with experience/qualifications). Permanent, full time. Benefits: Annual leave 20 days/year/national holidays/5 days office closure Christmas–New Year/Stakeholder pension.
Reports to: Senior directors (ADI President and Vice President)
About the Role and Objectives:
Developing and growing relations with supporters, donors, public, foundations, and corporate friends. Passionate and well organized, you will change the world for animals by ensuring every department’s work is fully funded – as well as the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa, home to our rescued lions and tigers. Duties:
- Production of annual fundraising and marketing plan: growing supporter base, increasing engagement and retention; sustained giving; digital and postal direct response; increasing donor engagement and retention; planned giving; special events/calendar dates; major gifts; foundation grants; corporate support; legacies, trusts, estates; new income research. Targets for annual, quarterly, income.
- Manages fundraising calendar, mailings, events, targets, tracking.
- Grant Applications, foundations, corporate: Identify, plan, approach, draft grant applications/letters of inquiry and collateral for foundations, trusts, corporate partnerships and gifts, major donor gifts, and other potential sources of income (collaboration with senior directors).
- Regular liaison with high donors, foundations, estates, corporate donors, sponsors.
- Reporting: income tracking, recommendations for new approaches, supervise production of data for quarterly reports. Weekly liaison with senior directors.
Publications, Social, Websites, Online & Print
- Drafting copy, editing, production; collaborates with public relations/senior directors
- Oversees production of print and online publications – liaison with external graphic designers (collaboration with public relations director)
- Websites – contribute content. New website project with public relations director
- Advertising, marketing, ADI YouTube channel – develop fundraising, marketing opportunities.
- Social media posts – contribute copy, graphics
- E-News alerts to supporters (collaboration with public relations director)
- Contributes development section to Annual Report
- Contributes development article for Rescuer (quarterly)
- Other contributions to publications as needed
Management, oversight, reporting:
- Management of UK Supporter Engagement Team.
- Oversight of Raiser’s Edge NXT, Engaging Networks, interface with financial database and records; liaison with Chief Financial Officer.
- Monitor, manage, daily: data entry, gifts, acknowledgements, income tracking, donor communications; distribution of newsletters; calls to action; appeals. Reporting.
- Monitor, manage: reconciliations, data manipulation, data-integrity projects, audits, segmentation, quarterly and other reports.
- Oversee planning, mailings, responses, data management.
- Monthly and quarterly reports: income, mailings, gifts, trusts, estates, corporate, other.
Who should apply:
You have the necessary skills and experience, with at least 4 years’ experience in fundraising planning and management for charities, including:
- Educated to degree level in a related field (or equivalent experience) (required).
- A successful track record in direct response campaign fundraising and marketing.
- Excellent written English, you can demonstrate impactful and persuasive content for high donors, foundations, corporate support, supporters, social media, marketing and legacy promotion (required).
- You can plan and deliver programs for regular and planned giving, major gifts, estates, support from foundations, corporate support (required).
- Strong technical skills, data management, manipulation; MS Office suite, Excel/Google, other; competent with digital research (NB: ChatGPT not permitted for writing ADI product) (required).
- Strong Raiser’s Edge NXT and Engaging Networks skills (or similar); segmentation, creating lists and reports, data hygiene, audits (required).
- Some knowledge of social media tools, e.g. Canva, Photoshop, or other.
- Management of external vendors for direct response campaigns, production of merchandise catalogue and other sales, marketing, collateral.
- Ensures compliance with ADI’s language, policies, communications style guidelines, editing and publications authorization process (required).
- Skilled at organization and multitasking, you can successfully handle competing priorities and deadlines (required).
- Supporter Engagement culture: strong verbal and written communication skills, you can create a friendly, welcoming approach, for supporters with their donations and advocacy.
- Oversight and Management of staff and supporter relations (required):
o Create friendly, positive, service-oriented approach to help supporters donate and advocate for animals.
o Diligent processing/handling of donations, acknowledgements, correspondence, phone calls.
o Integrity and confidentiality in the handling of sensitive and confidential information
o Integrity of financial records with finance database; liaison with Chief Financial Officer.
- You are reliable, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
About Us:
ADI is Great Nonprofits Top-rated; Charity Navigator 4-star. Operating from London, Los Angeles, Bogota and South Africa. Exposes animal suffering and works for legal protection; replacement of animals used in research; ending the suffering of animals in entertainment; movies, advertising, circuses, sport. Wildlife trade, environment. Once animal circuses are banned ADI helps governments with implementation and relocation of the survivors to ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa: ADI has featured in CBS 60 Minutes, Animal Planet Discovery features and made award-winning documentary, Lion Ark (broadcast in over 40 countries).
ADI internal policy:
ADI is dedicated to ending the suffering of animals and works for their legal protection. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment, and a plant-based lifestyle is preferred. ADI is also committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability or other.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're looking for a dynamic, community focused manager to lead our Hub operations, staff and volunteers. You'll shape service, connect wityh local groups and ensure the highest standards of hospitality and care. As the manager, you will report to the Trustees and have the opportunity to develop the centre to cater for needs in the community.
This is a full-time (38 hours per week) position with the usual holiday/pension benefits with the full job description detailed on the Application Pack available on request from the Hub.
Application Pack and any other additional information is available from the New Ingrebourne Trust.
To provide a community resource for service, activities and meeting space for people of all ages in the local community.


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As a cross-border, cross-culture children’s charity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace that promotes mutual respect and allows equal opportunity for all. We seek applications for candidates with diverse backgrounds including, but not at all limited to, family overseas, experience being raised by non-biological parents, ethnic minority communities and people with health conditions or impairments.
Job Outline:
CFAB supports children on the move between the UK and other countries and children who are separated from their family in another country. The complexities of migration and international separation can make many of these children particularly hard to support and particularly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. We ensure that children in these circumstances enjoy the same care, protection and right to a family life as we would want for any child.
We are the only UK representative of the International Social Service network, and the only charity in the UK with a dedicated international social work team. We are proud to have royal patronage from HRH, Princess Alexandra.
You will lead CFAB’s programme of campaigns, research and advocacy. You will raise awareness of our work to protect children who are separated from their families across international borders by developing key relationships with Government departments, drafting policy briefings, developing campaigns and leading on our public affairs work. You also will produce newsletters, create compelling content for our social media channels, maintain our website and promote our campaigns to key stakeholders.
We are looking for a highly motivated, creative individual who has excellent written skills and is positive, proactive and eager to learn. You will be working in a small team so a hand-on, solution focused approach is a must.
Key responsibilities:
Policy
- Draft policy positions, briefings and internal and external reports as appropriate.
- Identify and cultivate parliamentary and ministerial contacts sympathetic to our cause.
- Monitor Parliamentary inquiries, Bills, debates, parliamentary questions, and government consultations and draft submissions in a timely manner.
- Monitor and analyse government statistics.
- Work with Experts by Experience to shape advocacy and amplify the voices of those with lived experience of our work.
Campaigns & Communication
- Lead on developing our public-facing campaigns, tailoring our key messages for different audiences and identifying ways to push forward our issues through presentations, meetings, social media and other channels.
- Lead on our Public Relations work, maintaining our database and relations with relevant media, trade press and sector leads to raise awareness of our work and our policy campaigns.
- Write and produce CFAB's digital newsletters.
- Produce and track the efficacy of email marketing campaigns.
- Responsibly use digital and AI tools to enhance communication strategies, ensuring alignment with organisational values and safeguarding data privacy and integrity.
Marketing
- Contribute to the updating and maintenance of CFAB’s website as required.
- Design and produce other marketing materials as needed.
Social media
- Manage all activity on our social media channels including the creation of posts, videos and images and ad hoc engagement.
- Track online engagement with CFAB and regularly monitor performance to enable an effective assessment of our communication tools and outputs.
Other duties commensurate with the role as required by CFAB.
Person specification: (Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Experience)
Essential:
- Excellent written English, with proven ability to research and write accessible, clear policy documents and reports for a range of audiences.
- Passionate about CFAB’s mission.
- A ‘self-starter’ with a willingness to learn about CFAB’s complex cause. • Sound knowledge of the political system and policy making in the UK.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. • The ability to engage and build relationships internally and externally to CFAB
- A clear commitment to CFAB’s values and beliefs, including the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Desirable:
- Educated to degree level.
- Experience of providing strategic and tactical political and/or policy advice, including to senior management.
- Experience in a marketing or communications role, preferably within the third sector. • Experience using Mailchimp and website management.
- Sound working knowledge of window-based software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the internet.
- Graphic design skills and experience working within brand guidelines. • Experience in building relationships with journalists and placing stories.
- Familiarity with Salesforce.
Additional Requirements
- Ensuring adherence to necessary legislation e.g. Data Protection Act, Health and Safety Act
- Participation in evening and/or weekend events, networking and meetings
This job description is a non-contractual document and may be changed at any time by CFAB. All employees are expected to be flexible over the tasks/duties and responsibilities of their roles in order to meet the needs of both of CFAB and our service users/partners.
CFAB exists to ensure that every child in the UK has the right to care, protection and family life, no matter where they come from.



We are looking for a new Head of Influencing to lead Switchback’s work driving change across the justice system, with the voice of young prison leavers at its heart.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team of an organisation delivering sector-leading impact. You will be growing Switchback’s work to tackle social and racial injustice through creative policy influencing and media campaigns based on insights from our frontline delivery, as well as overseeing our work co-producing research and policy solutions with our Experts by Experience Board and partners across the sector.
We are looking for someone to build on our fantastic progress shifting policy and perceptions – such as our most recent work influencing government policy on recall with insights from our participatory action research and through convening a third sector Recall Reform Coalition to build momentum and a compelling evidence-based case for change.
As Head of Influencing you will work closely with the CEO and your small but mighty Influencing team to campaign for a more human, more effective approach to resettlement. You will harness the powerful insights of Switchback Trainees, alongside the rich evidence from our delivery programme, and grow our collaborative influencing partnerships, including our ambitions to build a national participatory research programme building the business case for a national resettlement framework.
We are looking for a highly creative and collaborative individual with a strong strategic mindset and ability to see the bigger picture, helping Switchback punch even further above our weight. You will bring engaging communication skills and a strong track record of securing policy change through targeted policy work and public campaigning with lived experience at its heart.
You will see the value in shifting wider narratives about young people from poor or ethnic minority backgrounds and understand how to influence decision-makers. Above all, you will be driven to do this by centering the powerful voice and experience of the young men we support and working in collaboration with others across the sector to achieve our aims.
We support young men to find a way out of the justice system and build a stable, rewarding life they can be proud of.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Terms: 30 hours per week / 0.8 FTE, 4 days per week; two year contract with possibility for extension
Salary: £41,200 - £56,650
Location: Remote working and quarterly in-person team away days.
Start Date: 5th January 2025
Line Manager: Executive Director
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing Date: 14 December 2025
About BASIC
BASIC is an independent, non-profit think tank working to safeguard humanity and Earth's ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come. Our vision is for a global security consensus founded on multilateralism, the recognition of the indivisibility of security, adherence to Earth's planetary boundaries, and consideration of future generations.
For nearly 40 years, we have built a global reputation for groundbreaking dialogue and incisive thought leadership to strengthen international peace and security. We are an intellectually and culturally diverse team of 20 expert-practitioners with deep institutional experience, headquartered in London with additional presences in Berlin and Rome. We are independent, receive no core funding from any state, and our project work is funded transparently.
BASIC's approach to resolving contemporary nuclear dynamics is centred on dialogue as both a practice and a philosophy. We interpret dialogue broadly, recognising that meaningful engagement takes many forms: from facilitating direct strategic conversations between adversaries grounded in conflict resolution principles, to developing networks and diplomatic initiatives that build consensus around shared objectives, to shaping the intellectual foundations of policy discourse through rigorous research and thought leadership.
BASIC is a fast-paced and rewarding environment with an exceptionally positive and inclusive team culture. We have experienced rapid growth over the past decade and are well-suited to people who are motivated by our mission, able to work at a sustained pace, keen to develop professionally, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team working on consequential issues.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary with room for growth
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30 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and closure days over the December festive period
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Employer pension contributions of 5% (above the national minimum)
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Flexible working arrangements, with set days (Wednesdays required) but flexibility on hours
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Remote working with option to use co-working space
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1-2 all-staff in-person team away day per year, as well as other in-person working opportunities
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Opportunities for professional growth and development
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Excellent team culture built on respect, openness, and inclusion
The Role
BASIC is seeking an experienced and strategic Communications Manager to lead and implement effective communication strategies that amplify our mission, enhance our brand identity, and strengthen engagement with key audiences. The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a proactive approach to storytelling, and the ability to collaborate across the organisation to ensure clear, consistent, and impactful messaging.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Manager will play a central role in shaping BASIC’s external presence, working across programmes to craft compelling narratives for social media, the website, and other digital platforms, as well as press contacts.
The Communications Manager will be the point of contact for all communication activity and will be responsible for setting the strategy and communicating this to the team. As an organisation, BASIC is keen to develop brand identity, particularly amongst our programmes and the Communications Manager will be instrumental in developing this work.
Key Responsibilities
Organisational Communications & Strategy
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Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with BASIC’s mission and objectives including a strong link to impact.
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Lead the evolution of our social media strategy, ensuring increased engagement and impact.
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Develop and implement strategic online communication plans to enhance BASIC’s digital presence, ensuring consistent and engaging messaging across all platforms.
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Oversee BASIC’s branding and identity development, ensuring consistency across programmes and platforms. This includes: organisational brand asset, image, review and refresh.
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Act as BASIC’s press officer, managing media engagement, journalistic contacts, and public relations.
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Plan and execute BASIC’s website redevelopment strategy, including better functionality for fundraising efforts and overseeing all aspects of website content/management.
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Draft, edit, and manage organisational newsletters using MailChimp/MailerLite, ensuring clear, engaging, and audience-focused content that aligns with BASIC’s communications strategy.
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Provide communications training to staff, fostering a culture of shared responsibility for communications.
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Create promotional materials to advance BASIC’s initiatives.
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Strengthen BASIC’s internal and external communications, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders.
Programme Responsibilities
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Develop and execute tailored communications plans for specific programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and effective audience engagement.
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Collaborate with programme teams to create and distribute engaging content that highlights programme achievements and key messages
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Work with programme teams to define the strategy, vision and purpose of newsletters
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Coordinate programme events (virtual and in-person), in terms of communications outreach to increase visibility and structuring of success stories
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Support the creation of digital content (social media posts, website updates, videos, etc.) to promote programme activities and initiatives
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Assist with publishing programme reports including proofing and providing guidance for branding and imagery
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Provide communications support for programme fundraising activities
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Monitor and analyse communications impact across programmes, using feedback and data to suggest improvements and ensure messaging is reaching the right audiences
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Help to manage relationships with key stakeholders for each programme by ensuring ongoing engagement and support for programme objectives
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Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all programme communications to maintain coherence with the organisation's overall identity
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Marketing, Education, Business, Fundraising)
- 8+ years of working in a communications role
- Knowledge of global security or related issues with linkage to UK policy
- Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies aligned with organisational goals and objectives
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages
- Ability to generate innovative ideas and content that engage target audiences and enhance brand visibility
- Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating communication impact through media coverage, engagement metrics, and analytics. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and identify areas for improvement.
- Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively across teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation.
- Keen eye for detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all communications materials
Desirable:
- Experience in crisis communications, including drafting statements and managing sensitive issues.
Why Join BASIC?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the communications strategy of a respected international security think tank. If you are a creative, strategic, and proactive communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats
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About us
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation (LFF) is a UK-wide charity that exists to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation. We’re here for everyone who needs us. We protect children by working with people who pose a risk and diverting them from causing harm. We support individuals and families who have been affected by abuse. And we help professionals who work with families to create safer environments for children through delivering risk assessments, interventions, training and consultancy.
About the role and you
We are recruiting for a Policy Officer within the Advocacy and Communications Team. You will report to the Director of Advocacy and Communications and work closely with all others in the team.
The purpose of this role is to strengthen LFF’s policy and advocacy efforts. You will be crucial in helping to develop strategic engagement, influence change and strengthen LFF’s impact on public policy, and in doing so, make a significant contribution to the prevention of child sexual abuse.
Bringing together your knowledge and experience engaging with various stakeholders, you will effect change by identifying opportunities to influence decision-making, analyse data to develop policy positions for the organisation, contribute to consultation submissions and provide advice on various policy matters.
Advocacy is one of three guiding principles in our 2025-2030 organisational strategy. It underpins all of our work – we advocate for a greater focus on preventing abuse before it happens, not just within the halls of parliament but through all aspects of our work from frontline practice to influencing national policy.
This role sits within the wider Advocacy and Communications Team which supports the promotion of all areas of our work across various channels: websites, social media, press and PR, marketing and digital advertising. Working with the wider team, we are striving to better showcase our advocacy work both internally and externally.
Our ideal candidate will have a strong track record of policy development, an understanding of the UK legislative process and a commitment to our mission to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation.
For a more detailed job description, please request a job pack.
What you’ll get from us
We offer the following benefits:
- Hybrid working (with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week; we ask for 3 days in the office per week for the first month)
- NEST pension
- 33 days’ annual leave rising to 38 days (inclusive of statutory bank holidays following qualifying period)
- Up to 5 days’ learning and development per year
- Flu jabs & eye tests
- Season ticket loans
- Charity discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Option of private healthcare with Benenden
How to apply
We really welcome informal conversations with prospective candidates about the role and the charity in advance of the deadline.
To apply, please download the job pack and return your completed documents by Monday 24th November. Stage 1 interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 3rd December and stage 2 interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 10th December for shortlisted candidates.
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful with your application. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check for this position.
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To prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation
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Liberty and its supporters have been a force for fairness, dignity and respect in our society for more than 90 years. Now, at this crucial turning point in British political history, we’re seeking an experienced comms professional to lead our external media and digital output as Media and Communications Manager.
The Communications Team tells people who Liberty is, what we do and how they can get involved – helping to shape the narrative of the media debate and influence decision makers. This role requires proven experience of line managing colleagues and devising and executing strategic national media and digital comms plans.
Liberty is a small organisation, which punches above its weight. The Media and Communications Manager will combine strong project management and hands-on day-to-day delivery, line managing a team of three in a fast-paced environment which includes a 24-hour press office.
This is an important leadership role. The post-holder will advise senior colleagues, set messaging, lead projects across earned and owned channels, brief and train spokespeople, build and maintain relationships with journalists and other external stakeholders, and draft and edit media materials.
Success will see integrated, collaborative and ambitious project planning to support policy, campaigns and legal cases to engage key audiences with impactful communications and enhance Liberty’s reputation and influence.
Liberty’s first president described our work as “the fight that is never done”. This is a great opportunity for an experienced comms professional to lead a dynamic team in that fight at a time when changing the narrative on human rights has perhaps never been more important.
Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum office attendance two days per week in the Westminster office.
The deadline for applications is 9am Tuesday 25 November 2025.
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.
First round interviews will be held on Tuesday 9 December.
Second round interview will be held on Tuesday 16 December
More information and details on how to apply can be found on our website.
Liberty challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of External Engagement
Clergy Support Trust is an organisation which “punches above its weight”, in terms both of the help provided to hardworking clergy households, and the influence we seek to have on Church culture. We are looking for an experienced communications professional, able to lead a broad function encompassing all aspects of our external engagement: media engagement, strategic communications, events and fundraising, so we are looking for someone with strong experience across these areas.
As member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of External Engagement will be joining the leading Anglican wellbeing charity, supporting thousands of households each year, as we embark on a new strategic period (2026-30) and at a pivotal point in our mission.
Key responsibilities include:
• To lead, manage and report on the work of the External Engagement team.
• To design and deliver communications relating to the charity’s 2026-28 Strategy, ensuring appropriate, informative content for colleagues, applicants, supporters, partners and stakeholders.
• To oversee delivery of our first ever Fundraising Strategy.
• To be the charity’s principal Press Officer, and to support the Chief Executive
• as the charity’s principal spokesperson.
• To oversee the charity’s growing programme of events.
If you have significant experience in a comparable role, with exceptional writing skills and an excellent understanding of strategic communications together with previous team and budget management experience, we would love to hear from you!
Clergy Support Trust is the largest charity focused on the wellbeing of Anglican clergy and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our team as Director of Education, helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession. The Director of Education will advocate for the need for a strong professional body and its importance to teachers and leaders. The role will articulate the vision and ethos of the Chartered College of Teaching and inspire and empower internal and external stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the vision. The role will lead the growth of three core income streams: Chartered Status, membership and funded projects, and will represent the Chartered College of Teaching externally and grow our strategic networks. The role will advise on the education content of our external communications. The Director of Education will work with the Executive Leadership Team to develop and oversee implementation of the organisation’s strategy and to lead the Education Directorate to deliver the strategy. In association with other members of the Executive Leadership and Senior Management teams the role will advise on partnerships, funded education projects, policy, events, publishing and content, marketing and communications.
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants based outside of the UK at this time.
For a short audio description of this role and the full application pack, please visit our website.
The Organisation
The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.
We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.
Our activities mainly focus on four key areas:
● membership
● Chartered study, professional learning and accreditation
● research, policy and events
● online and print resources
Since opening membership in 2017, we have grown rapidly. In total our work reaches over 40,000 teachers and more than 3.6 million young people. We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status, strategic positioning of the College in the education sector, and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact. You will have overall accountability for the Education and Research directorate, including accreditation, partnerships, research, events and policy, funded projects, publishing and content and marketing and communication. We are recruiting a dedicated individual who believes in the Chartered College of Teaching’s mission and is committed to leading our growth.
This would be an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual to inspire and empower stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the Chartered College of Teaching’s mission. You will:
- have autonomy for leading the Education and Research Directorate;
- enjoy speaking at events and advocating for the need for a strong professional body;
- work collaboratively with many of the team across the charity, supporting the growth of partnerships in the sector;
- be part of the team driving the organisation forward at an exciting time for the future of the College.
Lead the growth of Chartered Status and membership; advocate for and represent the College; grow strategic networks
- Provide keynote speeches as required for the Chartered College of Teaching, building on teaching experience and practice. Attend and contribute as required at speaking events, important functions, sector events and meetings across the country
- Develop and manage senior strategic relationships with the DfE, devolved governments, other sector bodies as directed by the CEO
- Exemplify the importance of professional learning, especially sustained enquiry leading to validation e.g Masters, PhD study, Chartered routes
- Maintain detailed understanding of the wider education policy landscape and support our Public Relations dept in commenting to the media
- Lead the College’s income growth from funded projects, seeking new opportunities and work with the Deputy CEO and Director of Finance to ensure that new opportunities have robust commercial model
- Support management of relationships with funders at the highest level in partnership with the CEO and Deputy CEO
Organisational Planning & Strategy
- Work with the Executive Leadership Team to shape the organisational business plan, in partnership with Executive Leadership Team colleagues and Council, supported by a clear budget and plan for income generation
- Lead the implementation of the strategy, ensuring that KPIs are met / action is taken to course correct, and provide day-to-day guidance and long-term strategic direction for all employees within the College
- Oversee the College’s existing and new products and services, ensuring that they are of the highest standard, and are informed by research and impact evaluation
Leadership
- Advise on the education content of external communications
- Provide overall accountability and leadership in a range of areas including membership, publishing, content, research, Chartered status and other professional learning and accreditation
- Report to the Council as required and be the Executive Leadership Team representative for relevant committees, and ensure they have the reports and data needed to make informed decisions for the College
- Provide leadership and development of individuals within the team, including setting clear objectives, responsibilities, performance standards and development goals and managing these accordingly – through informal coaching and feedback and formal discussions including regular one to ones and appraisals
About You
The Director of Education will be passionate about the purpose, vision and mission of the Chartered College of Teaching, including the growth of membership and accreditation, and the importance of high-quality education and research content. You will understand the importance of the College taking a balanced position (beyond ideology) and be able to link our existing content to our members’ needs. You will have gravitas with external stakeholders and be energised by developing and maintaining strong external networks within the education sector and with new and existing funders.
You do not need to have expertise in absolutely all areas, let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applications from global majority candidates to diversify our workforce. We’re looking for someone that is motivated by our vision and is passionate about leading our growth.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Teaching expertise - experience of working with teachers and school leaders in a range of contexts, ideally with a focus on professional learning
- Highly credible, increasingly respected profile (including in public speaking) and a strong network within the education sector
- Experience of building and maintaining strong external relationships
- Significant professional experience including a senior leadership role and interactions with board level executives or equivalent
- Ability to motivate and inspire the whole staff team to consistently deliver quality services and develop a high-performance culture
- Be future focused able to make strategic decisions and deliver capabilities ahead of business requirements as well as in response to them
Desirable
- Strong academic skills e.g. at PhD / Masters level or Chartered Teacher Status
- An appreciation of the drivers of company profitability and cost management
- Experience of financial management, risk management and strategic business planning
- Experience of successfully identifying and securing funding bids
- Experience of successfully leading the delivery of multidisciplinary projects, programmes or organisational initiatives of significant size or impact
- A publication portfolio
Skills
- Excellent and adaptable communication skills
- Strong autonomy and accountability
- Strategic thinker and results-driven
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good attention to detail
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
- Articulate, and literate – able to express complex concepts both verbally and written down
- Highly effective organisational skills, with ability to manage a very demanding and varied workload
- Calm and resilient with a warm sense of humour and ability to work well under pressure
- Highly numerate (desirable)
Why Us?
As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to:
- Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working
- Professional development, including formal and informal training and support
- Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction
- Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.
Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College
As a growing organisation we are committed to:
- Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
- Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values
- Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team.
What to expect from the recruitment process
- All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
- Line Managers trained in recognising bias
- We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
- Online interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.
For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).
Your Personal Data
As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Pre-employment checks
All conditional offers of employment are subject to:
- Two satisfactory references
- Proof of qualifications
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
Please include a CV and cover letter
Our mission is to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


