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About The Role

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join the Royal British Legion as a Poppy Appeal Manager for North West Scotland. This role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate all aspects of the award winning Poppy Appeal in your area, working closely with the National Poppy Appeal Manager to meet agreed income, expenditure, and contribution targets. You will manage relationships with local supporters, partners, and volunteers, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to maximise fundraising efforts and make a lasting impact.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

In this role, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to build and nurture corporate partnerships, working alongside a passionate team to achieve shared goals. Your relationship-building skills will ensure a positive experience for everyone involved, from volunteers to corporate partners, while representing the Royal British Legion in your local community and engaging with key stakeholders.

You’ll also be responsible for recruiting and inducting new Poppy Appeal Organisers, helping them thrive, and coordinating the Poppy Appeal launch, including fun PR and media activities. As a local representative of the Royal British Legion, you’ll keep stakeholders updated and play a key part in our outreach efforts. While there will be some evening and weekend work, we’re dedicated to ensuring that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves building relationships, planning events, and is passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community. While experience in financial management is helpful, it’s not essential, we’re really looking for someone who is committed to the cause and excited to connect with others.

At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life’s other joys!

You will be expected to travel regularly in the course of your work including regularly round North West Scotland. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work, when not travelling. Occasional travel outside the county will be required, including overnight stays (typically 1–2 nights per year) to attend training or conferences.

Please be aware a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Providing a supporting statement is optional. If you decide to include one, it’s a helpful way to show how your background, whether through previous roles or transferable skills that connects with the key parts of this role. You might want to highlight things like working with budgets, building positive relationships, and juggling multiple priorities. Please also note that due to the nature of this role, we do not expect leave to be taken during the months of October and November unless in exceptional circumstances.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Very generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- A range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role and the needs of RBL.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- A range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives.
- Opportunities to volunteer.
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Responsible to: Director of Services
Based: Hybrid - The Grange, Saunderton, Princes Risborough OR Beatrice Wright Centre, Yorkshire

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a real difference to the lives of deaf people. In this role, you will design, develop and deliver high-quality, personalised support that ensures every hearing dog recipient feels valued and supported throughout their journey with us.

You will play a key role in understanding and assessing recipients' changing needs throughout their partnership, integrating Hearing Link services where appropriate to provide a holistic support experience. You will also ensure every recipient receives an exceptional service during placement and beyond, regardless of whether a successor hearing dog is identified.

Alongside delivering outstanding support, you will inspire and motivate those around you, bringing energy, positivity and a strong focus on the life-changing impact of our work to your team every day.

The full job description is available to download below or on our website.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service Payment
• Annual leave enhancements recognising long service 
• Day off for your birthday 
• Defined contribution group personal pension plan 
• Enhanced sick pay 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay 
• Eye care 
• Hearing tests 
• Learning and Development opportunities 
• Discounts on merchandise at Hearing Dog gift shops 
• Pet Dog Policy

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.

Closing date: 2nd August 2026.

National charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.

The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking 2 x Public Affairs Officers to join our Media and Public Affairs team in the Communications and Engagement Directorate, providing key support in the delivery of our public affairs function.

The role

The post-holder(s) will play a central role in the work of the Public Affairs team, at an exciting time for the British Academy as we seek to extend and deepen our reach and influence with parliamentarians, Government, policymakers and other key stakeholders.

You will own and deliver influencing activities - independently and in collaboration with colleagues - that will build the Academy’s profile and increase awareness of the value and importance of the Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts (SHAPE) amongst our audience. You will work with Public Affairs colleagues to monitor external developments, horizon-scanning and pursuing opportunities for the Academy to be bold and proactive in engaging stakeholders.

An experienced public affairs professional, you will have a good level of UK political knowledge, including of the Devolved Nations and local and regional structures. You understand the range of tactics that can be used to influence Parliament and Government and will apply this knowledge to develop and deliver public affairs strategies that engage parliamentarians and key stakeholders with the Academy’s work.

You will be able to communicate and work effectively with colleagues across the Academy and a range of external stakeholders, including parliamentarians and their staff. You will help to build and strengthen stakeholder relationships and deliver an effective public affairs function for the Academy.

You will be highly organised and able to plan and manage a varied workload. You will use your editorial and political judgement to produce high-quality outputs - from communications materials to events - that will showcase the Academy’s evidence base and policy insights to stakeholders, helping to turn engagement into influence.

About the Academy

The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1,700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas; engages the public with fresh thinking and debates; and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy.

The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing; Development; Policy; Research; and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team.

Working at the Academy

Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow.

Terms and conditions

The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week, with hours and location worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy; 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.

How to apply

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, promote equal opportunity, and address under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.

To apply, and to see the full job description and our workplace values, please follow the apply link to visit our recruitment platform. 

Closing date: Midday on 24 July 2026.

Interviews for this role are currently scheduled for 17/18 August 2026, but this may be subject to change.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. In such circumstances, we will provide 24 hours' notice of the revised closing date to those who have registered their interest.

Salary: £62,415 - £64,058 (if UK based) / Competitive Birches rated salary for the
local market if based outside of the UK
Location - London, United Kingdom or the following Start Network countries of operation: DRC · Pakistan · India · Somalia · · South Sudan · Philippines · Kenya · Bangladesh
Team - Communications
Line Manager - Director of Impact and Change
Line Reports - Manage the Communications team, including line management of, Communications Manager and Digital Communications Manager.
Hours - 35 hours per week
Contract - Permanent

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Head of Communications is a senior role responsible for shaping and delivering Start Network’s communications strategy—externally and internally—to strengthen organisational influence, impact and coherence across all audiences. The role provides leadership to a global hybrid and remote working communications team, including direct line management responsibilities.

The role is responsible for ensuring an integrated, audience-led approach to communications that effectively engages key stakeholders and advances organisational priorities. The role will also oversee the delivery of key publications and act as our brand champion, ensuring that our outputs, messaging and communications are consistently on-brand, clear, compelling and aligned with our values and strategic objectives.

As part of the Impact and Change Directorate, the role will work with colleagues across Policy, Advocacy and External Affairs, Evidence and Learning, and Systems Innovation and Change in positioning Start Network as a leading agent of change, translating evidence and learning into compelling communications that influence policy, practice and funding across the humanitarian system.

The role plays a critical part in strengthening Start Network’s profile, influence and thought leadership across the global humanitarian system.

WHAT IS START NETWORK?

Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.

Our current membership is made up of nearly 145 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.

OUR VALUES

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.

WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it

WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.

WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.

WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

• Being a part of a network involved in bringing change to the humanitarian sector.
• Hybrid working with options to work from home and remotely to support your work/life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme through Smart Health (depends on the country based)
• Family friendly policies, e.g., flexible working, maternity policy, parental leave and more!
• 25 days’ holiday (if UK based) plus 2 company days over the End of Year period for all staff (depends on the country based)

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us before putting in an application.

Start Network is committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm. We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy. Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, BAME, LGBTQ+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria set out in the Person Profile.

APPLICATION

Please contact the People and Culture Team if you have any questions or need support with your application. 

We use Recruitment+ IRIS Cascade as our online recruitment platform. Recruitment+ IRIS Cascade allows you to demonstrate your skills and abilities through blind-review by our team to reduce bias.

 Closing date: 26th July 2026

Date for 1st Interview: 18th August (Subject to change)

Date for 2nd Interview: 25th August (Subject to change)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications and we may review candidates on an ongoing basis, so please apply early where possible to avoid disappointment.

Any offer of employment will be conditional subject to relevant checks. Please refer to our privacy candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data. Start Network also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The core of the scheme is that participating organisations share information about safeguarding-related misconduct (i.e., sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment) that a candidate has been found to have committed during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. For more information regarding this scheme, please visit their website.

The Company

Start Network is made up of more than 90 non-governmental organisations across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to local and national NGOs. Our programmes allow members to deliver humanitarian action around the world.

Our mission is to create a new era of humanitarian action that will save even more lives. We aren’t driven by media headlines or political will, we’re here for the communities affected by and at risk of crises.

We are an organisation committed to doing things differently. For some roles, we need more technical humanitarian expertise, but for other roles, we are looking for relevant transferable skills, the right attitude, and a passion to bring change.

Are you a dedicated communications professional who is motivated, creative and results driven?

We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and passionate communicator to join our busy media and communications team to make sure the voices of our children, young people and families are heard. You will: 

• Have great news sense and have a proven track record in developing compelling stories for hard-hitting newspaper articles and broadcast channels.    
• Work collaboratively within Barnardo's media and communications team to promote our life-changing work across the UK, with particular focus on services in the South and South-East of England.
• Be able to deliver high quality proactive and reactive communications to promote and protect the profile and reputation of Barnardo's. 
• Have experience of working in a high profile, fast-paced press office or public relations function. 
• Be required to handle sensitive, confidential issues and work out-of-hours on a duty rota.

The job is largely home based but the successful candidate will be expected to travel around the South and South-East of England on a regular basis.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date.  We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Celebrity Campaigns Officer

Position Objective:

To advance PETA’s campaigns by securing and engaging high-profile supporters, developing creative celebrity- and creator-led initiatives, and fostering strong relationships with influential public figures

Term of Employment:

Fixed-term (12 months, with hope to extend)

Location:

London (hybrid) (1 day per week required in King’s Cross office, and as required for meetings and events)

Salary:

£33,000 - £36,000 per annum

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports to:

Senior Manager, Celebrity and Creative Projects

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Secure high-profile support for the organisation by identifying, engaging, cultivating, and maintaining strong relationships with athletes, celebrities, content creators, and other public figures

• Coordinate celebrity and influencer-led projects, including undertaking research, writing letters and scripts, and organising events, photo shoots, and audio and video projects

• Develop creative concepts and talent-driven activations that engage audiences and advance PETA’s campaigns

• Partner with content creators to produce content aligned with PETA’s campaigns 

• Collaborate with campaigns, media, and social media teams to maximise opportunities involving celebrity supporters

• Coordinate ongoing celebrity engagement, including social media interactions, supporter communications (e.g. thank-you, birthday, or congratulatory messages and merchandise gifting), and targeted outreach addressing actions that harm animals

• Monitor impact of projects and activities and adjust efforts accordingly

• Stay informed about current events and celebrity news

• Keep thorough records of correspondence between PETA and celebrities

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2.5 years’ professional experience in influencer relations, talent management, entertainment media, public relations, or a related communications field

• Experience working directly with celebrities, creators, agents, or publicists

• Thorough knowledge of the entertainment industry and entertainment media

• Thorough knowledge of social media and an understanding of the type of content that will resonate with people online

• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and campaigns

• Exceptional communication skills

• Excellent multitasking skills

• Ability to take initiative and follow through

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to think creatively and come up with new ideas for promoting PETA’s core mission through its celebrity work

• Ability to handle confidential information with the required discretion

• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred

• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

Salary: £28,150 (FTE £46,916)

Location: London Diocesan House, Causton Street.

Contract type:  21 hours per week, Permanent, Part time

Closing date: 09 August 2026

Interview date: We'll conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes

Requirements: The postholder of this role does not require a DBS

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking an Area Giving and Finance Adviser (Stepney) to play a key role within the Area Finance team, based at Causton Street.

Job Summary

The purpose of the Area Giving and Finance Adviser role is to provide comprehensive finance support to churches within the Stepney Area, aiding them in the development of their ministries, manage Common Fund giving and to support the Area Bishop’s staff team in the management of resources including monitoring clergy post numbers, curate funding, and other financial matters. As part of a small team of Area Giving and Finance Advisers, the role involves offering training, resources, and advice on parish financial management and administration, and advice on various giving methods, including online and contactless options. Additionally, the role entails promoting generous giving through training initiatives, facilitating the award of grants and loans to churches from Area funds, and fostering effective communication and relationship-building between the Area team, Finance team, and parish officers.

Job responsibilities

Financial support 

• Enable churches to develop their respective ministries, manage their finances effectively, and meet their statutory responsibilities. 
• Provide finance and other appropriate training, support, resources and advice to the clergy, PCCs and parish officers. 
• Assist the Bishop, Archdeacons and Area Deans in managing Common Fund giving by the churches in the Area. 
• Facilitate and monitor the award of grants and loans to churches from Area funds. 
• Support the Area Bishop’s staff team and Area Council in monitoring the use of Area resources, including post numbers, curate funding and other matters. 

Giving 

• Supporting parishes to encourage a culture of generosity and giving.
• Promote generous giving through training, preaching and providing resources to clergy and parish officers. 
• Support the introduction of different methods of giving, including online, contactless, and Parish Giving Scheme. 

Relationship management 

• Build relationships with, and promote effective communication between, the Area team, Finance team, parish officers and the other Area Finance Advisers.  Work with the National Giving Team on projects that support parish ministry. 

Other duties 

• The role will require regular evening and weekend working. 
• Complete other duties commensurate of the role.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of encouraging charitable giving.  
• Experience managing a wide variety of professional relationships.
• Educated to A Level or equivalent standard.
• IT proficiency (MS Office suite).
• Fluency in spoken English and ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Understanding of the ethos and mission of the Church of England, and of the role of parish clergy.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Numerate and financially astute – comfortable working with financial data.
• Strong administrative skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, as work needs to be undertaken proactively and with limited supervision.
• Attention to detail – accurate and efficient.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including relationship building and discretion.
• Christian faith with empathy to the mission and values of the Church of England.
• Right to work in the UK.
• The person will not require a DBS check.

Desirable

• Experience of charity accounting (accounting qualifications are not a requirement).  
• Educated to degree level.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured                            
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles                      
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.

Location: Hybrid / The Grange, Saunderton, Princes Risborough
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are looking to recruit a Trusts and Foundations Officer to join our Trusts and Foundations team and support the delivery of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s fundraising strategy. The Trusts and Foundations team is working towards an income target of £1.3m in 2026 to 2027, with planned growth to £2.1m by 2029 to 2030.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your fundraising career within a collaborative and ambitious team. You will contribute to securing income from charitable trusts and foundations, building funder relationships, and supporting the wider Income Generation function. The role works primarily within the Trusts and Foundations team, whilst also working with other Officers and Assistants across the Income Generation directorate to support cross-departmental activity, projects and key administrative processes throughout the year.

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate passion for our cause, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to write compellingly about the difference Hearing Dogs makes to the lives of deaf people. You will be confident communicating with a wide variety of people, including funders, volunteers, and senior colleagues, and will bring a proactive and positive approach to everything you do.

Key Responsibilities

• Funding Applications & Funder Communications
• Relationship Management & Stewardship
• Systems & Data Management
• Income Generation Directorate Cross-Working

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• At least 1 year's experience of working in a fundraising role
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly, accurately and compellingly
• Strong attention to detail and good numeracy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Creative thinker, able to spot opportunities and use initiative

Desirable:

•  Experience of working within Trusts and Foundations or Philanthropy Team
•  Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a similar CRM database

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service Payment
• Annual leave enhancements recognising long service
• Day off for your birthday
• Defined contribution group personal pension plan
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Eye care
• Hearing tests
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Discounts on merchandise at Hearing Dog gift shops
• Pet Dog Policy

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 17th July 2026.

Please note: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 due to its duties involving the protection of children and/or adults at risk. Applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands, as well as any relevant non-conviction information. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Police Act 1997 (Part V).

St Peter’s Walworth is seeking an experienced freelance communications consultant to support the development of messaging and content for our Building Beyond: Soane Reimagined project. This Heritage Lottery-supported programme will support the restoration and future development of one of Sir John Soane’s most significant parish churches.

We are looking for a strategic communicator with strong copywriting and storytelling skills who can help articulate a compelling case for support across fundraising and digital channels. The successful consultant will have experience of developing communications for charitable, community, heritage or faith-based organisations and a strong understanding of donor audiences, including trusts and foundations, individual supporters and major donors.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience developing fundraising and campaign messaging
• Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills
• An understanding of philanthropic and donor communications
• The ability to translate complex projects into clear, engaging narratives
• A collaborative and responsive approach to working with stakeholders

 Contract Details

• Freelance consultancy contract
• August–September 2026
• Budget: £2,500–£3,000
• Final deliverables required by 30 September 2026

A full project brief is available 

How to Apply

Please send:

• A CV or professional profile
• Examples of relevant work
• A brief outline of your approach
• Your fee proposal and availability

Applications should be sent to Nina Swann, Heritage Manager

 Closing date: 9am Monday 27 July 2026

Online Interviews: Week commencing 4 August 2026

The Senior Marketing Officer is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the charity's day-to-day marketing activity, campaigns and fundraising appeals to support the delivery of the charity's strategic objectives and income targets. 

The post holder will have excellent project management and communication skills, be highly organised and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail. They will work collaboratively across teams to deliver high-quality marketing activity that engages supporters, strengthens both charity brands and drives fundraising performance. 

The role is a 12-month FTC, with the potential to become permanent, and is primarily based at the charity’s head office at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, with the requirement to also occasionally work from Birmingham Women’s Hospital alongside some remote and out of hours working. 

The Senior Marketing Officer plays a key role in delivering successful fundraising products and offline marketing campaigns which increase public awareness of both charities, strengthen brand identity, grow supporter engagement and maximise income. 

This is a hands-on role suited to an ambitious marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple projects simultaneously. 

Your skills and passion will see you: 

Plan, deliver and evaluate day-to-day fundraising campaigns and products alongside the Marketing Manager, maximising reach, supporter engagement, brand advocacy and income generation.

Support the development, delivery and evaluation of major fundraising campaigns and appeals alongside the Marketing Manager, ensuring they maximise engagement, stand out from competitors and drive income. 

• Act as a brand champion for both charities, providing internal and external guidance on brand identity, messaging and the application of brand guidelines across all marketing materials. 
• Drive marketing innovation by collaborating with colleagues across the charity to develop, deliver and evaluate new campaigns and fundraising products, ensuring they meet agreed objectives and attract and retain target audiences.
• Produce and manage creative briefs for external agencies, while overseeing the internal creative briefing process to ensure projects are prioritised, scheduled and delivered on time and within budget. 
• Manage ad hoc design requests using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Canva, ensuring all assets meet brand standards and organisational requirements. 
• Represent Marketing on cross-departmental project groups, ensuring donor stewardship is maximised across campaigns and that all marketing materials are approved in line with brand guidelines, key messages and strategic direction. 
• Work closely with the PR team to develop and maintain a high-quality case study database, ensuring appropriate consent, confidentiality and safeguarding procedures are followed. 
• Analyse marketing performance against agreed KPIs, preparing reports and recommendations to inform future activity and drive continuous improvement. 
• Coordinate supporter surveys and focus groups to gather insight, evaluate marketing effectiveness and inform the development of new fundraising products and campaigns, working collaboratively with the wider Marketing and Communications team.

What we offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service  
• Enhanced sick pay 
• Enhanced Maternity Pay 
• Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings
• Free flu jabs 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Charity events throughout the year 
• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution 
• Ongoing commitment to education and professional development 

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.  

Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.  

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet all or part of the criteria for the role, making clear why you would like to be considered for it. 

About the Role

We are looking for a creative, organised and strategic Social Media and Communications person to lead and deliver engaging communications across digital and traditional channels. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing compelling content, managing social media platforms, increasing audience engagement, and ensuring consistent m essaging across all communications.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about storytelling, understands how to grow online communities, and can confidently manage communications campaigns that support organisational objectives

We are looking for a warm and proactive members of staff to help us deepen and expand relationships with our members and supporters. This role is central to building a sustainable income base that allows EDS UK to continue providing vital support, information and advocacy for people living with EDS and HSD.

As part of a small team, you’ll enjoy a varied role that blends hands strategic thinking. You’ll lead on our communications , grow on delivery with followers , and ensure every supporter feels valued, understood and connected to our mission. You’ll bring empathy, clarity and creativity to supporter communications, recognising the diverse needs of our community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible difference every day and help shape the future of EDS UK’s member experience.

Key responsibilities

Social Media Management

• Develop and implement a social media strategy aligned with organisational goals.

• Manage day to day activity across all social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube

• Create engaging, accessible and audience , but not limited focused content including graphics, videos, reels, stories and written posts.

• Schedule and publish content using social media management tools.

• Monitor engagement, respond to comments and messages, and build positive online communities.

• Track trends, emerging platforms and digital opportunities.

• Monitor analytics and prepare monthly performance reports with recommendations.

Communications

• Develop and deliver internal and external communications campaigns by writing and editing high quality content.

• Ensure all communications reflect the organisation’s tone of voice and brand identity.

• Support awareness campaigns, fundraising initiatives, events and service promotion.

• Manage media enquiries and assist with public relations opportunities.

• Coordinate communication plans for campaigns, launches and events.

Website and Digital Content

• Maintain , map and update website content on our CMS to ensure information is accurate and engaging.

• Support SEO and AI  and digital marketing activity to improve reach and visibility.

• Work with designers, external suppliers or internal teams to create multimedia content.

• Keeping the database s clean and up to date including Mailchimp and CMS

Brand and Audience Engagement

• Maintain brand consistency across all communications.

• Build relationships with stakeholders, supporters, partners and influencers.

• Identify opportunities to grow audiences and increase engagement.

• Promote inclusive and accessible communication practices.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Analyse campaign and social media performance using analytics tools.

• Produce reports demonstrating impact, engagement and growth.

• Use insights and data to improve future communications activity.

Collaboration and Representation

• Represent the charity at occasional events, meetings or online sessions.

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative culture within a small team.

• Undertake any other reasonable request from the requirements of the role. Head of Services to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

▪ Proven experience managing social media platforms for an organisation or brand.

• Strong copywriting, editing and storytelling skills.

• Experience creating digital content including graphics and short form video.

• Excellent understanding of social media trends, analytics and best practice.

• Experience using scheduling and analytics platforms.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Good understanding of brand management and audience engagement.

• Experience working within the charity, healthcare or non profit sector.

• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive communications.

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or video editing tools.

• Experience managing paid social campaigns.

• Understanding of AI, SEO and email marketing platforms.

• Experience of using wordpress or other CMS

Skills and Attributes

▪ Strong organisational and strategic skills, with attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire through content.

• Creative and proactive.

• Empathetic and audience focused

• Highly organised and detail oriented.

• Adaptable and solutions--focused.

• Passionate about meaningful communications and community engagement.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a small, fast paced team.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

• Comfortable working remotely with occasional travel to London.

• Flexibility in working hours – some evenings and weekends may be required.

• A commitment to the policies and aims of EDS UK.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a fully enhanced DBS check, prior to commencing employment with EDS UK.

Application process

Please send your CV, together with a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role .

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £65,000 per annum

Hours per week: 35 hours

Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays

Role Description

The COO is the Cathedral’s principal member of staff and has responsibility for the overall operational performance and administration of the organisation, its assets and its people. Appointed by the Chapter and accountable to them through the Dean, the COO works with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to develop and implement strategy and policy, ensure effective governance and compliance, manage the business functions of the Cathedral and monitor its overall progress and development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development of the Cathedral’s overall strategy to reflect the Cathedral’s Vision and Values.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the Cathedral’s masterplan and successfully deliver outcomes through the effective performance management of goals and objectives.
• Secure financial sustainability, achieve growth and optimise the efficient use of resources through effective short, medium and long term planning.

Safeguarding

• Work closely with the Dean, the Cathedral Safeguarding Committee, Chapter Safeguarding Lead and the Safeguarding Officer to develop and deliver the Cathedral’s safeguarding strategy.
• Act as a role model in upholding safeguarding policies and embedding a healthy safeguarding culture across Cathedral life.
• Negotiate, implement and continually review the Service Level Agreement with the Diocesan Board of Finance and the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.
• Ensure compliance with current safeguarding legislation and national guidance, fostering an environment where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Staff and Volunteers

• Ensure recruitment, training and HR management of staff and volunteers adhere to the Safer Recruitment policies of the Church of England and meet the needs of the Cathedral.
• Develop a workplace culture and ethos that reflects the Cathedral’s values and enables and empowers staff and volunteers.
• Act as a role model for effective people management, supporting, developing, and constructively challenging others while encouraging continuous professional development.
• Foster a collegiate, open, and collaborative environment across the Cathedral.
• Champion diversity and inclusivity within the Cathedral community, providing opportunity and support for all.

Cathedral Compliance and Operational Management

• Ensure the effective running and forward planning of Chapter and other governance committees, including compliance with the Constitution and Statutes.
• Ensure trustees and others in governance positions are properly inducted and trained including in safeguarding.
• Ensure that the Cathedral meets all legislative regulations and complies with ecclesiastical and charity laws.
• Be accountable for reporting to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Work with the Chief Finance Officer to ensure that the strategic plan is supported by a robust, multi-year financial plan aligned with long-term objectives.
• Work with the Visitor Experience Manager to increase income generation, establishing a growth plan with the Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn Project.
• Work with the Architect and Facilities Manager to ensure the Cathedral meets its statutory and legal obligations relating to heritage, ecclesiastical and listed buildings in its care.
• Work with the Facilities Manager to ensure the Cathedral meets its statutory and legal requirements in relation to its properties and responsibilities as a landlord.
• Ensure effective management of Health and Safety across the Cathedral ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and best practice; ensure emergency procedures are up to date.
• Ensure all data is protected and processed in full compliance with GDPR legislation.
• Ensure that the Cathedral is complies with all legal requirements, interpreting and communicating changes in compliance to the Chapter and Cathedral staff.
• Support the Church of England’s Net Zero targets and ensure the Cathedral has a plan for reducing carbon emissions; adhering to statutory requirements relating to Net Zero.
• Ensure suitable IT provision is in place, to support Cathedral operations, is secure and regularly review software and hardware requirements.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to oversee public relations, ensuring appropriate management of reputation, branding, and media activities; act as Cathedral spokesperson as appropriate.
• Review working methods, office accommodation and administration support to ensure arrangements are fit for purpose.
• Promote open and transparent ways of working throughout the administration, with effective communication and engagement at all levels.
• Oversee the effective planning and management of key projects and the implementation of delivery programmes to achieve operational and strategic objectives.
• Support the Dean in managing relationships with the 1327 Club.
• Ensure the effective management, use and future development of all the Cathedral’s assets.
• Be responsible for contingency planning, including the management of insurance, disaster recovery and salvage planning and oversee the Cathedral’s risk register.
• Develop for approval, maintain and regularly review policy and procedure documents of Chapter and ensuring they are embedded across the organisation.
• Chair staff and management meetings.
• Manage the business operations of the Cathedral in accordance with the values, standards and budgets agreed by Chapter.
• Lead, manage, motivate and empower staff and volunteer teams through effective structures, training and professional relationships.

Direct Reports

• Chief Finance Officer
• Cathedral Safeguarding Officer
• Human Resources Officer
• Visitor Experience Manager
• Volunteer Manager
• Marketing and Communications Manager
• Facilities Manager
• Shop Manager
• Pilgrims’ Kitchen Manager

Attendance Required at:

• Chapter Meetings
• Finance Committee
• Nominations Committee
• Risk, Audit and Review Committee
• Safeguarding Committee
• Health and Safety Committee
• Information Protection Group
• The Guild of St Edmund Committee
• Forum
• Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
• Enterprises Ltd Meetings
• Eco St Eds Committee
• Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn CIO
• Cathedral Administration and Finance
• Association (CAFA)conferences

Person Specification

Essential Qualities

• A proven track record of strategic leadership with successful
• delivery of projects and outcomes within an organisation of a similar size and complexity.
• Experience of working at board level or closely with boards.
• Significant leadership capability, with the ability to influence, inspire, and engage the Cathedral Community and external stakeholders.
• An empowering management style that fosters teamwork, trust and collaboration, with a strong understanding of HR best practice.
• Successful experience of leading significant change and of fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development within a complex organisational environment.
• Proven experience in managing operational performance within tight financial constraints in a complex, multi-faceted environment.
• Effective delivery of financial strategy and budget management, demonstrating strong commercial acumen.
• An understanding of safeguarding and the critical role it plays in protecting all people.

Desirable Qualities

• Previous experience as a COO or at a similar senior leadership level.
• An understanding of the complexities in managing wide-ranging cathedral operations or previous experience within a Church of England setting.
• A good understanding of best practice in charity governance.
• Experience of managing a heritage site.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Experience in safeguarding best practice.

Knowledge and skills

• Ability to understand complex operational issues and develop creative and innovative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to share information effectively at all levels internally and externally.
• Commitment to working efficiently and effectively, utilising technology and software as appropriate.
• Ability to develop and encourage a strong team ethos among staff and volunteers.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Experience of managing budgets.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage comfortably with all users of the Cathedral.

Other criteria

• Empathy with the beliefs and ethos of the Christian faith.
• Comfortable working within a team of staff and clergy with a range of different skills and gifts, understanding their different roles and working patterns.
• Commitment to the Cathedral’s purpose and vision, and to taking an active role in the Cathedral’s community, mission and outreach.
• A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post. The appointment is subject to a six-month probation period.

Additional Information

The role requires the post-holder to work occasional weekends, evenings and non-working days, as required for which time off in lieu will be given. The post-holder will undertake such other duties as may reasonably be expected. This document is accurate at time of publication but is subject to regular review and may change in line with the Cathedral’s requirements.

Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 3 July 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 12 August 2026

Charity People is delighted to be partnering once again with Maudsley Charity to recruit an External Affairs and Influencing Manager.

A hugely exciting new role within the Communications team at the charity, the postholder will work across media, external affairs and influencing to engage with key stakeholders, boost the charity's profile, and promote learning and adoption of the solutions the organisation funds. You will be responsible for sharing evidence and learning in order to influence the people who fund, adopt and commission mental health care and services, and will work closely with the CEO to increase engagement with policy work which the Maudsley Charity undertakes through it's work in coalitions.

External Affairs and Influencing Manager
Contract: Full time, permanent role
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid role between home and London office, with two days per week in the Denmark Hill office
Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 28th July

First round interviews will be held remotely on: Thursday 13th August
Second round interviews will be held in person on: Thursday 20th and Friday 21st August

About Maudsley Charity

Maudsley Charity funds and supports clinical, academic, and community partners to ensure that everyone experiencing mental illness can access the right care, while using insights from their work to drive wider improvements across the UK.

Recognising the profound impact of mental illness and the inequalities in access, experience, and outcomes - particularly those linked to social deprivation and racism - the organisation focusses on addressing gaps in care.

With an approach that combines evidence, lived experience, and a commitment to equity, the organisation backs impactful, evidence-based solutions, ensuring services are shaped by real-world insight, and prioritising support for those most underserved to drive improvements that benefit all.

About the role

This is a core role within the organisation's influencing strategy, and your primary responsibilities will include:

External Affairs & Influencing:

• Develop and deliver influencing plans to promote adoption of effective mental health care initiatives being funded by the charity
• Develop productive relationships with key stakeholders (journalists, NHS trust leaders, ICBs, ICSs, VCSE orgs) to gather intelligence and shape strategy to inform the charity's positioning
• Lead the charity's thought leadership development providing strategic advice to senior leadership on political, NHS and mental health policy developments
• Strengthen the charity's role in mental health policy and advocacy coalitions, by contributing to collaborative advocacy, media and communications outputs
• Lead the charity's response to government mental health care consultations and calls for evidence
• Monitor funder sector trends and conversations, and actively seek out opportunities for the charity to strategically engage and influence by sharing learning from its grant making practice

Media management

• Develop and implement integrated external affairs campaigns that support the charity's influencing work
• Create persuasive materials, including press releases, op-eds, spokespeople briefings, comment pieces, and digital content and pitch to relevant outlets
• Maintain and grow relationships with journalists, broadcasters and sector media to secure relevant high-quality coverage of the charity's activities, grant holders and their projects
• Act as first point of contact for media enquiries, managing proactive and reactive press activity
• This role is expected to grow and develop and the postholder will be fully supported from across the organisation as the position evolves, within an organisation that offers a friendly, values led culture.

We would love to hear from individuals with the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrable track record of developing and implementing successful influencing strategies in the mental health sector
• Experience of stakeholder management within mental health care, including NHS Trust leaders, Integrated Care Boards, commissioners and senior clinicians, and with academics and researchers
• Strong experience in media relations, including briefing senior spokespeople, drafting press releases, media handling, and securing media coverage with a good understanding of the needs and expectations of different outlets and publications
• Keen understanding of the NHS, mental health policy landscape, and the related environment, key stakeholders and sector drivers
• Understanding of the key components and considerations of successful external affairs media and influencing
• Understanding of the sensitivities around mental illness, including working in an empathetic manner with people with lived experience
• Understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles and a commitment to apply them in your work and as an organisation
• Influencing skills including confidence and credibility in working with stakeholders,
• Communication skills and the ability to produce clear and effective communications and the ability to confidently and accurately represent the organisation externally
• Written and editorial skills including the ability to craft narratives for different external audiences and communicate the charity's work in press releases, articles, policy briefs

How to apply

Maudsley Charity is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented backgrounds. We welcome applications from non-graduates.

Applications are managed via Charity People and involve a structured, anonymised process focusing on your experience and potential. Please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.

Please see full job pack and job description attached.

There is also an optional 'Ask Us Anything' Webinar via Zoom on Thursday 16th July at 12.30pm where the Maudsley staff will answer questions. Please get in touch with Reception at Charity People if you'd like to register for this and they will send you the link. Please submit questions in advance to reception at Charity People before 9am on Wednesday 15th July 2026 in order that we can ensure all of your queries are answered.

Equal Opportunities monitoring

We ask that applicants complete our DEI monitoring form when submitting their CV for this role.

Maudsley Charity is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sex. Specifically, we will also oppose unfair discrimination of those with mental health issues.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

· Birmingham Hospice is looking for a talented Retail Communications Officer to join our Income Generation and Marketing Team.

· With 26 charity shops and more on the way, retail is vital to how we fund our care - and we need brilliant communications behind it.

· This is a brand-new position with scope for a keen digital marketer to shape the role as their own.

· It’s a hybrid role split between our offices in Selly Park and Erdington, our shops and home.

What you'll be doing

· Producing compelling content for all social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram.

· Under the guidance of marketing and retail managers, coming up with ideas for campaigns that help drive retail income, donations and footfall.

· Marketing house clearances, furniture collections and new shop launches.

Who we're looking for

· A creative, enthusiastic communicator with a passion for social media and an ability to confidently produce content that connects

· A candidate with experience as a digital marketing executive, digital content creator, marketing assistant or similar.

Essential

· Excellent written communication, organised, with attention to detail

· Experience creating graphics, reels and editing in-app and in Canva and InDesign (or similar)

· Full driving licence, access to car and happy to travel between shops.

· Happy to bring a selection of best social media content to interview.

Why work at Birmingham Hospice

Every pound raised in our shops helps fund free care for local patients and families facing terminal illness. You'll work alongside people who genuinely believe in what they do, with flexible working, real autonomy, and the chance to see your content directly drive something that matters.

Important details

£30,484 - £33,037, depending on experience

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 19th July 2026

Stage one interview (Teams) – 23rd or 24th July 2026

Stage two interview – in person – 30th July 2026