Public engagement manager jobs in lewisham, london

 | Position  |  Communications Manager
| Salary  |  £37,000 - £40,000
| Contract type  |  Permanent & Full-Time
| Remote/Hybrid  |  Hybrid
| Days in office  |  3 days per week from Croydon office, mixed with hybrid home working

| Overview and key points on the role  | Are you a creative, unflappable communications professional with the emotional intelligence to navigate sensitive stories and diverse audiences? Do you want to lead the day-to-day delivery of bold, unapologetic communications that put survivors at the heart of everything — and help raise vital funds to support them? This is a unique opportunity to join Rape Crisis South London at a pivotal moment, as we launch our first-ever Fundraising & Communications directorate and bring our powerful new brand to life. You’ll own our external and internal comms channels — from social media and newsletters to media relations and website content — driving awareness, donations, and meaningful change. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious environment where your ideas and creative energy can shape powerful public narratives. You’ll be a natural relationship-builder who can switch tone instinctively, whether speaking with survivors, brand agencies, journalists, or senior leaders. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, bringing our mission alive with clarity, empathy, and impact.

What you’ll do: Lead the day-to-day delivery of all communications activity, ensuring every message is on-brand, survivor-centred, and bold Manage and create content for social media, newsletters, website and press, shaping compelling campaigns that grow our audience and fundraising income Work with external agencies and PR consultants to deliver creative campaigns and media opportunities Respond sensitively and swiftly to reactive media enquiries and sensitive stories Train and support colleagues to use our brand and tone of voice consistently Use insight and evaluation to continually improve the impact of our communications

Who you are: Highly organized, motivated, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment Emotionally intelligent and confident communicating about sensitive issues with empathy and care A skilled storyteller and sharp editor with a keen eye for detail and brand consistency Proactive and creative, with a knack for spotting opportunities and turning ideas into action Experienced working across digital platforms and managing media relations Passionate about ending sexual violence and committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

Why join us? You’ll be part of a bold, survivor-led organisation driving change in South London and beyond. This is a chance to help us flip the script on sexual violence — raising our profile, deepening public understanding, and bringing vital funds to support survivors. You’ll work with a passionate, diverse, and dynamic team who value collaboration and innovation. To find out more about the role and how to apply, please see the attached job description. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who bring diverse experiences and perspectives.
 
Join us to help change the conversation and support survivors — apply today! 
The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.  All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.   

| How to apply  | Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience

About SafeLives

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.    

Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start. 

Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.

About the role

Over the coming year, The Drive Partnership is looking to review, update, and design new training to offer to The Drive Project workforce. To lead this work, we are recruiting a Drive training team made up of a Training Manager, Training Lead and Training Coordinator.

This role offers a unique opportunity to support the upskilling of The Drive Project workforce and advance The Drive Partnership’s mission to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm.

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Contract: Fixed term until March 2026 with potential for 12-month extension to March 2027 - pending funding confirmation.

About Drive

The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together we have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. We also work to advocate for systems and policy change- to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Benefits

• 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
• Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Childcare vouchers
• Employee assistance programme
• Clinical supervision
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced sick pay
• Professional development fund
• Individual learning budget
• Restorative practice training
• Time off in lieu 

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday, 5th August 2025. 

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.

No agencies, please.

About the role

The Digital Marketing Manager will play a key role within the Marketing and Communications team, leading the day-to-day delivery and performance of our digital channels. This includes overseeing website content and UX, managing digital advertising campaigns, optimising SEO, and producing digital content particularly short-form video for our key audiences. The role will also work closely with internal teams to support campaign and project delivery, while contributing to a consistent and data-led digital approach across the organisation. This position reports to the Senior Digital and Marketing Manager and will work alongside colleagues and suppliers to improve brand visibility and engagement across all digital touchpoints.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a hands-on digital marketer with experience in delivering integrated campaigns across web, email, and social platforms. The successful candidate will have strong technical skills in areas such as paid media buying, analytics, and search engine optimisation, with a proven ability to drive engagement and deliver measurable results. A working knowledge of video editing and CMS platforms (particularly WordPress) is also important. The ideal candidate will be analytical, collaborative, highly organised, and bring a creative mindset to optimising digital content and experiences for our audiences.

Role purpose

This role exists to drive the performance and quality of WorldSkills UK’s digital marketing. The postholder will be responsible for delivering high-quality, audience-focused content and campaigns that strengthen the organisation’s reach, improve the user experience across our platforms, and help generate increased awareness and participation in our programmes. By bringing key digital functions back in-house, this role will enhance efficiency, support cost savings, and ensure WorldSkills UK remains visible, competitive, and aligned with strategic priorities in the Further Education (FE) and skills sector. The postholder will also play a key role in ensuring our digital content reflects our organisational values, including accessibility, inclusion and relevance to diverse audiences across the UK.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Website management:

• Lead the day-to-day management of the website, ensuring it is fully optimised for SEO, UX, and Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) to enhance the user journey and help deliver WorldSkills UK’s strategy.
• Create, curate, and publish engaging, on-brand multimedia content, including text, images, and videos, to maintain a dynamic online presence.
• Conduct comprehensive audits focusing on CRO, usability, accessibility, and site functionality, with strategic guidance from the Senior Digital and Marketing Manager; prioritise actionable insights to drive ongoing improvements.
• Monitor and analyse website performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics and providing insights to optimise user engagement.
• Manage and update the Content Management System (CMS), ensuring functionality, security, and mobile friendliness, while coordinating with developers to troubleshoot technical issues and introduce new features.
• Take ownership of SEO and Pay Per Click (PPC) strategies, leading monthly reviews to monitor performance and increase website reach.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, providing an inclusive experience for all users.

Social media and paid advertising:

• Plan, execute, and optimise paid social media campaigns to support WorldSkills UK’s marketing objectives.
• Work with our PPC agency to increase traffic to the website.
• Align paid social media efforts with organic strategies, ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all channels.
• Collaborate with the Senior Digital and Marketing manager and external agencies to deliver high-performing campaigns, including briefing, asset preparation, and performance reviews.
• Monitor campaign performance metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations to improve effectiveness.
• Conduct A/B testing on ad creatives and targeting to refine strategies and maximise impact supported by the Senior Digital and Marketing Manager.
• Manage campaign budgets efficiently, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to meet WorldSkills UK’s Key Performance Indicators.

Video editing and multimedia:

• Collaborate with the other members of the Marcoms team to plan, produce, and deliver engaging multimedia content, including videos and photography, that aligns with campaign objectives and supports both digital and organic communication strategies.
• Ensure video content is high quality and compliant with accessibility best practices, including subtitling and captioning.
• Manage video and image content libraries, ensuring materials are properly labelled and easily accessible for cross-platform use.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives by ensuring all content reflects a wide range of voices and perspectives.
• Regularly evaluate content performance, using analytics to inform improvements and innovations.
• Edit WorldSkills UK video content for use at events, on social media and web.

Reporting and insights:

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital marketing efforts, providing regular reports to senior management.
• Analyse marketing data to identify trends, inform strategy, and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute insights from competitor research to ensure WorldSkills UK remains innovative and differentiated in its digital approach.
• Stay informed on social media trends, platform updates, and best practices to enhance campaign delivery and audience engagement.

Person specification

Key: [E] Essential / [D] Desirable.

Qualifications and experience:

• Marketing degree or equivalent experience (CIM, DMI accreditation) [D].
• Proven experience managing websites using Content Management Systems (WordPress) [E].
• Experience with Google Analytics and other digital tools to track and optimise performance [E].
• Demonstrated expertise in planning, executing, and optimising organic and paid social media campaigns across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter [E].
• Hands-on experience with CRM platforms, particularly HubSpot, including managing email and social media marketing campaigns and analysing campaign performance [D].
• Proficiency in using Adobe Premiere Pro or another video editing software [E].
• Strong copywriting and editorial skills, with the ability to adapt complex information for varied audiences [E].

Knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of SEO principles and digital best practices [E].
• Ability to produce engaging copy for a variety of channels and audiences [E].
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate as part of a team [E].
• Creativity and a problem-solving mindset, with the ability to innovate and adapt [E].
• Demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that all communications, digital and otherwise, are accessible, inclusive and aligned with equity, diversity and inclusion principles [E].

Personal qualities and attributes:

• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to improving processes [E].
• Strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills. [E].
• Respect for diversity and inclusion, ensuring content reflects these values [E].

How to apply

Please view the full Application Pack for further details on how to apply.

This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected that the postholder will attend the office once or twice a week.

Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, with suitable candidates.

25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.

Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates and every stage of the recruitment process.

Battersea has an exciting new strategy and the care of our cats and dogs is at the heart of this. Over the next few years, we aim to continuously improve how we can help more cats and dogs through our centres, extend our support more widely to those that need help, and improve our customer experience.
We have recently introduced a new CRM system for the animal journey and now want to introduce changes that will improve how our teams work together better across animal care and how we can make best use of the tools and system we now have.

This leadership role will play a critical part in leading the strategic change programme for animal care, by planning, co-ordinating and monitoring all the change projects as one overall plan needed to drive the continued transformation of our animal care and teams. They will also oversee the regular planning and monitoring of Operational business plans to ensure they are on track and in synchrony with the change plans.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 3rd August 2025
Interview date(s): 13th August 2025 and 14th August 2025

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack.

About PBE

We use economics to improve lives. Through analytical expertise and our close connection with the social sector, we help charities, funders, firms and policymakers tackle the causes and consequences of low wellbeing.

Right now, around 3 million adults in the UK are living in wellbeing poverty. We want to change that. 

Our team of analysts, researchers and economists work on a wide range of issues related to low wellbeing, including mental health, education, employment, financial security, poverty, disability, inequality and civil society. Our current focus areas are loneliness, children and young people’s mental health and private rental housing. We have changed national government policies on charitable giving, data about charities and volunteering and the relationship between civil servants and charities. Our research and insights helped secure over £1 billion of government funding for children’s services, numeracy education and charities struggling with the cost of living. The government has committed an additional £250 million for children’s social care in 2025-26, partially due to our research into the state of children’s services funding

About the role

From our ‘Labour and Civil Society Summit’ in Westminster with Sir Keir Starmer, to our ‘Diversity in charity leadership webinar’ with the Charity Commission, to our ‘Reversing the decline in children's mental health’ event chaired by Channel 4’s Cathy Newman, PBE events are high profile, high impact and varied. We are looking for someone who is passionate about using the power of events to bring people together to challenge, influence and engage on the issues our audiences care about. You will create and lead an exciting events strategy, and deliver a wide range of events, collaborating with senior staff, trustees, external organisations.

Post type: Permanent

Reporting to: Head of Communications

Staff benefits

• 28 day annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays)
• 7% employer pension contributions
• Group life assurance scheme and sickness cover
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Generous personal development budget
• Discounted university gym membership
• A flexible work environment committed to employee wellbeing

Main duties and responsibilities

Leading PBE’s public events strategy and delivery

• Work with our Head of Communications and senior team to design and implement an events strategy as part of the communications and fundraising strategies.
• Event strategy and programme planning: drawing on expertise of PBE colleagues, trustees and relevant stakeholders to plan, market and deliver an engaging and innovative programme of online and in person events to budget and deadlines.
• Event design, delivery and follow-up: planning and managing operational delivery.
• Responsibility for logistics of events including guestlist development, speaker invitations and stewardship, ticketing, internal briefings, contractors, venue liaison, event marketing and follow up.
• Active communications with speakers and attendees before and after events to maximise impact.
• Stakeholder engagement with events: Researching and drawing on advice from colleagues on interesting, engaging and diverse speakers relevant to PBE’s strategy, and drawing on PBE’s research and analysis projects as well as the wider media landscape to actively identify opportunities and agendas for future events.
• Supporting the organisation of joint events with charities and social sector organisations, working as part of a small and dynamic communications team to maximise the impact and visibility of PBE’s projects and publications externally, and the organisation of private research roundtables.

Supporting development and income generation

• Work with the Director of Development to ensure our events programme supports PBE’s fundraising approach by engaging funders, helping to identify new business opportunities, and contributing to funding applications. 
• Working with the Development team to manage the design and delivery of fundraising and stewardship events including small private dinners, roundtables, panel sessions in person and online.
• Collaboration with the Development Director to identify mission-related commercial opportunities from our events, such as sponsorship.

Delivering effective communications

• Collaborate with wider communications team to deliver greater reach and impact for PBE through our multi-channel communications strategy.
• Support communications colleagues to create and deliver compelling digital communications to support our events programme
• Managing data, reporting and insight to improve our events: Maintenance of all records of activity in the CRM Salesforce, and liaison with the Head of Systems and our Operations Team to improve systems and processes.
• Perform additional duties as required to ensure the smooth running of PBE and the communications team.

About you

The role would suit candidates from an events agency or in-house events/communications background, able to work operationally and strategically, working with and advising senior staff internally and externally.

Candidates should be able to point to a strong track-record of creating and delivering events and stakeholder engagement, with sufficient experience to lead and co-ordinate a diverse programme of in person and online events to reach policymakers and the wider social sector.

Skills/Competencies

Ideal characteristics include:

• Event strategy, programme planning and operational delivery and management of in person and online events.
• Creativity, innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including strong writing and relationship building ability.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills, including managing budgets.
• Collaborative working style with internal and external colleagues.
• Project management: ability to manage and oversee multiple simultaneous projects 
• Self-sufficiency and resilience to manage operational delivery of high-profile events and advise internal colleagues on strategy and positioning.
• Confident use of digital systems and software, able to pick up and adapt to use of different platforms and products including core applications and platforms, e.g. webinar technology, CRM (Salesforce), online booking applications, spreadsheets.
• Interest in social and economic policy issues and issues that impact the social sector.

Desirable characteristics include:

• Experience of and interest in the social sector or think tank sector 
• Experience in health and safety, GDPR and the legal aspect of events, such as risk assessments and charity tax. Familiarity with the Fundraising Regulator’s codes of practice
• Experience of WordPress and wider experience in Content Management Systems and content design.
• Experience of major donor and/or corporate relationship management.

Timelines

Closing date for application: Wednesday 30 July @ 10.00am

First round of interviews (online): Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 August 2025

Second round of interviews (online / in person): Thursday 21 August 20

PBE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community, and we give all applicants and employees fair and equal treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We also guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who show evidence that they can meet the role’s ideal criteria.

For details of our applicant’s privacy policy, please see our website.

At PBE, we acknowledge the value of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and search engines in supporting work-related tasks. However, we advise against relying solely on AI-generated answers when responding to the sift as well as interview questions for this role. Our goal is to assess your personal understanding and your capability to perform the role. Therefore, we expect your answers to be thoughtful, personalised, and appropriately referenced. Please note that we utilise commonly available AI tools, detectors, and platform features offered by Applied to identify AI-generated responses and ensure authenticity during the shortlisting process.

Flexibility Policy:

We value the ability to work flexibly and to support employee needs. We have an office in Elephant and Castle, London that is available to staff every day, but we also work to a 0% requirement to be in the office. We do ask that staff travel to the office once every six weeks for our collaboration days, and for meetings and events as required. Travel costs to London are not covered by our expenses policy, as our pay policy is based around paying staff a salary based on London weighting that is not dependent on where people live.

Please note that sponsorship cannot be provided for this role so applicants must have full working rights to work in the UK.

About the role

We are looking for a proactive self-starter to sit within a high-performing team working to raise awareness of SSAFA’s support in the South West Region of England to those in the Armed Forces Community who need it most.

With the ultimate objective being to grow SSAFA’s presence, profile, and identity, the role is responsible for all marcomms activation in the region. The role holder will work to deliver the central Fundraising, Marketing & Communications strategy.

This role reports to the Head of Communications with close alignment with colleagues across the marcomms directorate. The marcomms manager will be responsible for managing marketing campaigns in the South West Region of England and promoting SSAFA’s fundraising initiatives and services. You’ll identify the areas of greatest impact and cut through, deliver integrated awareness campaigns and secure media coverage of fundraising events. Crucially, you’ll be able to identify stories which resonate with our target audience and write calls to action.

With a heavy focus on media and PR activity, key to the role is building strong relationships and contacts with relevant stakeholders in your region including media representatives, employees, volunteers, and case study beneficiaries.

About the team

The Communications team is a small but dynamic group of individuals with strong skillsets across Public Relations, Storytelling (case studies) and Internal Communications. The team is a mix of ex-forces and civilians, and they are always sharing knowledge and expertise with each other.

You will work closely across all directorates within SSAFA, with a focus in South West, to garner information and create compelling marcomms campaigns and activities to raise awareness of SSAFA’s work.

About you

You will be a highly motivated and creative communicator with a proven track record of delivering impactful PR and marketing campaigns. As a natural storyteller with strong media instincts, you will excel at securing high-profile coverage and elevating our brand presence. You will be a confident relationship builder, skilled at engaging stakeholders across the region, from media contacts to volunteers and case study beneficiaries. You will also be able to work independently while staying closely aligned with teams across fundraising and communications, demonstrating proactivity and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Interviews: TBC

This new role is an exciting opportunity to drive the growth of Family Fund’s high value giving, helping more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child access the support they need. 

As a key member of the fundraising team, you will play a vital role in securing transformational income from high-net-worth individuals building strong, lasting relationships that fuel our mission and increase our impact.

The role

As Philanthropy Manager, you will shape our philanthropic strategy, develop a new prospect pipeline and secure long-term support from individuals, family foundations, and wealth intermediaries. 

You will work closely with internal stakeholders across the organisation, to identify funding priorities and opportunities for donors. You’ll ensure we develop and deliver a long-term philanthropy strategy, building and managing relationships with wealth managers, private client advisers and networks that can introduce and connect donors to Family Fund. 

You will accurately record prospect and donor activity on our CRM system, maintaining clear pipelines and forecasts, and producing high-quality reports to monitor progress and impact. 

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to drive our philanthropy strategy forwards. You will be a brilliant communicator, able to influence and inspire, representing Family Fund externally as a compelling ambassador for our work. You will be results driven with a solid track record securing major gifts from donors and demonstrable success in building new relationships. You will be entrepreneurial and self-starting, with the confidence to build a new programme from the ground up.

About us

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.

We’re growing our collaborative and ambitious Fundraising Team at Family Fund, with exciting roles that will play a key part in helping us reach more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child.

We’re also recruiting for: 

Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) – to build strategic new corporate partnerships that support our mission. 

Community and Volunteering Fundraisers – to drive local engagement and inspire community fundraising.

Each role offers the chance to make a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues in a values-driven organisation. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where your fundraising expertise can truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you. 

We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.

We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

How to apply

Please complete the online application and submit your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.

For more information, please read and download the job description.

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a right to work check and employment history verification.

Information

Closing date: 01 August 2025
Interview dates: 22 August 2025

Join us in transforming how we use data to change young lives!

We’re on the lookout for a confident communicator and change-maker to lead engagement and adoption across our exciting new CRM programme.

As our Fundraising CRM Change Manager, you’ll play a key role in making sure our teams are ready, informed, and inspired to get the most out of our new system. You’ll work with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and beyond, training, guiding, and supporting them to embrace new tools and processes that help us connect even better with the young people and supporters at the heart of our mission.

You’ll help build a culture of confidence around data, drive adoption through clear communications and creative engagement initiatives, and ensure that the real benefits of the project are being tracked, reported and realised. From building training programmes and user guides to championing our data transformation team, you’ll be at the centre of it all.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s excited to work collaboratively on a project that truly matters.

If you’re passionate about helping teams succeed through change, and want to use your skills to empower young people into work and education, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don’t tick every box, your experience might still be just what we need.

Do you want to work with a vibrant, dynamic and youth driven organisation that is committed to creating healthy futures for British children by improving the food system?

Be part of the creative, agile and growing team behind Bite Back 2030’s exceptional teenage activists. Join us as our Senior Programmes & Policy Manager, Scotland and contribute to our journey to help make the food system healthier and fairer.

About the Role

This exciting and varied role will kick-start Bite Back's work in Scotland. Suiting a self-starter, this new role will lead our schools and local authority programme work in Scotland, whilst also seeking opportunities for young people to influence national food system policy in Scotland.

Responsibilities

The Senior Programmes & Policy Manager is responsible for:

Programme Development and Delivery

● Launching our two popular, fully funded, social action programmes in Scotland: Bite Back in Schools and Shape Your Streets; working with and visiting schools and local authorities across Scotland

● Supporting school pupils and communities to drive improvements to their local food environments and school food environments

● Helping facilitate youth-led events, workshops, and campaigns focused on food system change

● Working with our Scottish partners and building strong working relationships with participating schools, local authorities and other stakeholders

● Supporting with the monitoring, reporting and evaluation of these two programmes Youth Engagement and Voice

● Seeking out meaningful opportunities for young people to engage with and influence decision-makers in Scotland

● Ensuring youth voice is embedded across all programmes and policy work

Policy and Advocacy

● Actively seeking out opportunities to champion Scottish policy developments in health, education, and food systems

● Working closely with other organisations via established coalitions and more informal coordination around key issues, working collaboratively with values-aligned organisations to achieve our goals

● Developing briefings, consultation responses, and policy proposals, ensuring they are evidence-based and amplify youth perspectives

● Translating young people’s insights into campaign messaging for policymakers and distil policy detail into key points for young people to engage with and campaign on

● Working with the Senior Public Affairs Manager to conduct stakeholder mapping and build a network of supportive Scottish MPs and MSPs

● Ensuring the Bite Back staff team is kept up to date on the Scottish policy and public affairs context

Skills and Experience

We recognise that the list below is broad and we realise that the “ideal candidate” doesn’t really exist. What we will be looking for as we evaluate applications is demonstrable experience in at least some of these, and evidence of capacity to build skills in other areas. Please don’t be put off applying for one of our jobs because you can’t demonstrate every skill.

If you're passionate and excited about working for us, and possess the main skills and experience we are looking for, go ahead and apply. You could be just what we are looking for!

The ideal candidate would have the following:

Essential

● Proven experience in policy development or influencing, ideally within the Scottish context

● Track record of delivering youth voice, community or school-based programmes

● Experience working with schools or local authority settings in Scotland

● Facilitation and youth engagement skills, with experience in co-creating with young people

● Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage policymakers and partners with confidence

● Deep motivation to create a fairer food system and improve outcomes for children and young people

● Knowledge of Scotland’s political and public sector landscape, ideally in health or education

● A self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive new initiatives from the ground up

● A commitment to Bite Back’s values: Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, Real

Desirable

● Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting in programme or policy contexts

Approach to Work

You will be able to show the following qualities:

● A bold and open mind - you will be prepared to think differently about issues.

● A level head - you will be comfortable working both reactively and proactively.

● A sense of humour - we believe work should be fun and that we all perform at our very best when we enjoy what we do.

● Creativity - you will come at issues from new and surprising angles

• Salary: £36,500 - £41,500 gross per annum (depending on experience)

• Working pattern: 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours per week), or 0.9 or 0.8 FTE. Flexible working requests will be considered.

• Contract: Permanent with a 6 month probationary period

• Team: Campaigns Team

• Location: This role can be hybrid, or office based. At a minimum, candidates will be required to work from the London office at least 2 days a week, as well as be able to attend ad hoc events and away days in person.

• Reporting to: Head of Campaigns and Communications

Safe Passage International (SPI) is recruiting a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead a core area of our campaigns work, by building on the organisation’s strong record of creating diverse coalitions of public support and delivering systems change for our beneficiaries. This will support the continuing and sustainable growth in our ground-breaking work to ensure that safe routes to sanctuary exist for all people seeking asylum, and that the young people and families we work with have dignity and safety on arrival.

As a vital member of the Campaigns and Communications team, the Policy and Public Affairs Manager will work closely with press, digital, grassroots campaigns and youth advocacy colleagues to campaign for change. Key priorities for the role will include developing policy positions and recommendations in this fast-moving area of policy which will underpin all our campaigns and communications and developing and delivering a political engagement strategy to influence the new UK Government and parliamentarians.

The successful candidate will be passionate about ensuring that those with lived experience of seeking sanctuary and/or directly affected by the issues we campaign on, lead, and shape our policy positions and political campaigning.

This is a challenging and rewarding role for candidates with a good understanding of the challenges young people and refugees face on arrival to the UK.

We are looking for candidates with strong policy and public affairs skills, as detailed in the Person Specification. Experience in a similar role would be welcome, but this position will have a dedicated training budget, and you will be supported to grow and develop within your role.

We value equity and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, working ages, genders, sex, sexual orientations, faiths (or none), marital statuses (or none) and pregnancy status. We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.

As a refugee charity, we offer a guaranteed interview for people with direct lived experience of seeking asylum who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. If you have first-hand experience of applying for asylum in any country, please let us know in your application.

We respect that people’s identities is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to.

If you are excited by this role and working at Safe Passage International but do not have all the experience you think is needed, we would encourage you to apply anyway and reach out for an informal chat beforehand to discuss why you would like to apply for the role and what skills or experiences you think are relevant.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please visit the advert on our website.

How do I apply?

Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification and our ‘Application Questions and Guidance’ document.

The ‘Application Questions and Guidance’ asks candidates to submit a CV and Cover Letter answering sevenspecific questions linked to the Person Specification. Applications can be submitted via email in written form or as digital audio or video files.

For information on further application guidance, FAQs and an insight into what it’s like working at Safe Passage, please visit the ‘Working at Safe Passage’ section of our website

Closing date: Sunday 3rd August 2025 at 11:59pm

The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is a Charity and Company Limited by guarantee and is the representative body for Directors of Public Health (DPH) in the UK. The Association has a rich heritage, its origins dating back more than 160 years. It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice. 

We are now looking to appoint to the full-time, permanent position of Development Programme Manager. The successful candidate will work with our Head of Development and Engagement to develop and deliver our comprehensive membership offer to our range of members.

In addition to managing their work programme they will act as Project Manager for some ADPH events, participate and lead cross team projects and line manage and oversee the work of our Project Administrators and Coordinators.

Candidates will be required to demonstrate experience of working in a training and leadership development environment, as well as a background in event and workshop management. Working with our senior stakeholders will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside a proven ability to prioritise a busy and varied workload.

The Association operates a hybrid working model, with an office in central London for staff who wish to attend, and welcomes candidates from across the UK. There is however a requirement that all staff attend our regular ‘face to face’ team meetings, further details of which can be provided ahead of any application by contacting the address shown in this posting.

We reserve the right to interview candidates ahead of the quoted closing date so do urge those wishing to apply to do so as soon as possible.

All applications must include a current CV and a covering letter outlining why you believe you are a strong candidate for the role to be considered for interview.

Applications should be sent to no later than noon, Friday 11th July. 

To develop and deliver the charity’s policy and campaigning strategy and the charity’s programme of health projects to ensure the charity achieves its key objectives.  To build engagement with the NHS, Department of Health, Parliamentarians, policy makers, think tanks, charity and patient groups to develop and deliver our campaigning strategy.  Build engagement with HCP networks and related organisations to inform and support delivery of our health information work.

To be the owner and primary point of contact for FBC’s health policy and campaigning activities, working closely with the CEO to represent the interests of the charity with decision-making bodies such as UK government and Parliament, NHS, devolved health and social care bodies and other stakeholders.  The postholder will Influence key decision makers, collaborate in initiatives and comment on policy decisions to press for higher levels of research funding, organisational changes to drive earlier diagnosis and improvements in patient experience.

The post holder will have the ability to meld impactful campaigning, political astuteness and evidence-based policymaking to drive change with demonstrable sensitivity to health inequalities and other issues that affect bladder cancer patients and their families.

They will be organised and will be able to manage several tasks at once, meeting strict deadlines.

Changing Markets is looking for a skilled and driven Research Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a new position and a unique opportunity for a seasoned researcher to help us build evidence base to accelerate climate solutions and hold big corporate polluters accountable. The position is full-time with flexible working environment and at least three days a week in our London office, based close to Liverpool Street Station. Initially, the focus of the work will mostly be on food system transformation, so experience in that field is a plus.

The Role:

We are looking for a Research Manager with at least seven years of professional experience in developing high impact research and a track record of producing high-quality publications. All our campaigns have a strong research focus, whether market research, investigating corporate sustainability claims, supply-chain links or product-testing. Over the years, we have worked with a range of scientists, external consultants, investigators and laboratories to develop our research reports and briefings. We are now in position where we would like to bring elements of this in-house, by expanding our small team to include someone with strong technical research and writing skills, numerical and data analysis experience and someone who is confident with Excel and other more advance data processing platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the design, implementation, and management of high-impact research projects, including writing the technical parts of our reports and helping to analyse data.

· Collect and process data that will be used to produce authoritative reports and briefings to support campaign goals and policy engagement.

· Conduct in-depth investigations into corporate sustainability and climate reporting practices, identifying greenwashing and gaps in corporate accountability.

· Collaborate with campaigners, communications specialists, and external partners to align research outputs with strategic goals.

· Oversee and quality-assure research from external consultants and collaborators.

· Track emerging trends in corporate climate and ESG disclosures to inform the organisation’s strategy.

Essential Requirements:

· Minimum 7 years of professional experience in research, with a proven track record of producing high-quality reports and publications.

· Excellent analytical skills, demonstrable aptitude for numerical work, data collection and processing

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other such programmes, including data analysis, pivot tables, and managing large datasets.

· Demonstrated expertise in corporate climate reporting, sustainability disclosures, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CSRD, SFDR, TCFD).

· Experience working within or alongside campaigning organisations or NGOs, with an understanding of how research can drive public and policy impact.

· Strong investigative skills and ability to critically assess complex corporate data and narratives.

· Excellent writing skills, with the ability to translate and interpret technical findings into compelling content for a variety of audiences.

· A self-starter with collaborative spirit and good communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in multicultural teams across geographies.

Desirable:

· Post-graduate degree in a technical and/or scientific discipline

· Experience in managing cross-border research collaborations or investigative projects.

· Passion for environmental and climate issues, with in-depth knowledge of climate science.

· Familiarity with communications strategies or media engagement related to environmental or social campaigns.

· Experience in managing research projects and outputs within the confines of grant-funded activities.

What We Offer:

· A meaningful role in a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation.

· Flexible working environment.

· A supportive and passionate international team.

ABOUT CHANGING MARKETS FOUNDATION

The Changing Markets Foundation was formed to accelerate and scale up solutions to sustainability challenges by leveraging the power of markets. We create and support campaigns that expose irresponsible corporate practices and shift market share away from unsustainable products and companies towards environmentally and socially beneficial solutions. We work on a range of different topics at the intersection of environmental and social issues and have a strong track record of winning campaigns.

Changing Markets Foundation is a Dutch-registered foundation (Stichting) with offices in Utrecht, Brussels and London. This role is based in London.
 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

50,000-55,000 £/year depending on experience. We also offer benefits, such as health and life insurance, and an annual sports and wellbeing allowance. Annual leave is 25 days per calendar year (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.

HOW TO APPLY?

Please submit your CV and a cover letter demonstrating the experience and skills listed in the job description by close of business on Thursday, 7 August 2025. Because of the large number of applications we receive, we will only contact selected candidates to arrange an interview.

We will hold the first round of interviews in early September.

Changing Markets is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Changing Markets Foundation – Research Manager

Job Title: Research Manager

Location: Hybrid (UK) with three days in the office

Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: This is a Regional role acting as a single point of contact for Northern Ireland, Wales, Central and South England, so you can be based at a Trust Centre in Birmingham or London. You will need to be in the office 2 days per week and be willing to travel to other offices as and when required.

1st stage interviews: 04/08 face-to-face in our South London Centre

For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional ready to make a real difference? Join The King’s Trust Health & Safety team as our Health & Safety Manager and help us build a culture where safety enables, not hinders, life-changing work with young people. In this  solution-focused role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, ensuring that our programmes, buildings, and events are safe, compliant, and empowering for colleagues, volunteers, young people and partners alike.

We're looking for someone with a Level 6 qualification (or equivalent experience) in occupational safety and health, chartered IOSH membership (or working towards it), and a strong grasp of UK H&S legislation and risk management, particularly in events and food safety. You must be confident delivering bespoke training, leading investigations, audits, and behavioural safety initiatives independently, with experience advising senior leaders in large or complex organisations, ideally in the charity or youth sector.

If you’re proactive, people-focused, and ready to take the lead on creating safer workplaces across the UK, we want to hear from you. This is more than compliance, it’s a chance to enable our teams to do their best work safely, every day.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Health & Safety Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Health & Safety Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 3584