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Job Title: Communications Manager
Location: Remote
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Responsible for: Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full time, permanent
GFS is seeking a strategic, proactive and values-led Communications Manager to lead the delivery of our communications function and elevate our profile across audiences and platforms. The role will support the shaping and delivery of a communications strategy that amplifies our voice, showcases our impact, and builds trust and engagement with our community. You’ll work across all areas of the organisation to coordinate messaging, manage risk and lead communications activity that reflects our feminist values and purpose.
The Communications Manager will oversee digital content, media relations, marketing and digital fundraising campaigns, working in close collaboration with the CEO, Leadership team and wider team. You will line-manage the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, ensuring high-quality content, storytelling and messaging are delivered consistently across all channels.
Please see the attached documents for more information and details on how to apply.
Timeline
- Closing date for applications midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026
- First stage interviews w/c 11 May 2026
- Second stage interviews TBC May 2026
How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit the following documents:
- An anonymised CV Please remove your name and any other personal identifying details.
- A personal statement Your personal statement should respond directly to the three application questions listed below. Please keep within the stated word limits.
- The optional diversity monitoring form This is not seen by the hiring panel and is entirely voluntary.
Please send all documents by midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026
Your personal statement should address the following three questions:
- GFS is a feminist, values led organisation. Please tell us about a time you shaped or delivered a communications approach that reflected specific organisational values. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what impact did it have?
(300 words max) - Describe a situation where you identified or managed a communications risk (e.g., media issue, sensitive messaging, reputational challenge). What steps did you take, who did you work with, and what was the outcome?
(300 words max) - Tell us about a digital communications or fundraising campaign you developed or led. How did you use audience insight to shape it, what channels or methods did you use, and what results did it achieve?
(300 words max)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This vacancy is restricted to Black and minoritised women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
We reserve the right to close these adverts early if we have sufficient interest, so early applications are encouraged.
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Why work with Southall Black Sisters?
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- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Enhanced sick pay
- Subsidised public transport season ticket
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists
- Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore issues arising from casework
- A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
- Organisation-wide away days
- Career development pathways and support
- The opportunity to learn and grow within an organisation renowned for inspiring political activism and campaigning successes
- Employer eye care scheme
To Apply
Submit a completed application form along with the optional equal opportunities monitoring form by the application deadline. Please do not send us your CV as this will not be considered.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.
Deadline: Monday 27th April 2026 at 9:00 am
Interview dates: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th May 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Brief role description:
The HR Manager will provide end-to-end, operational and strategic human resources support for the charity's international workforce (excluding APAC). Acting as a trusted advisor to leadership and line managers, the role will ensure that people practices are compliant, values-driven, and aligned with our strategy. The postholder will lead on talent acquisition, employee lifecycle management, employment relations, policy development, total rewards, and HR vendor management, delivering a pragmatic and high-quality HR service appropriate to a small charity environment.
Main responsibilities:
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Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
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Lead on talent and succession planning, along with the full recruitment lifecycle, including workforce planning, role design, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding with the support of the HR Coordinator
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Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and job boards as required.
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Work with the Head of Finance & HR on the annual headcount plan.
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In partnership with Health & Inclusion lead seek to diversify our staff team in line with our commitments in the Diversity Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP)
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Support nominations committee with Trustee Recruitment as required
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Support the set up of new international legal entities where required
2. Employee Lifecycle Management
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Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through probation, development, performance management, and exit.
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Oversee accurate and compliant employee records and HR systems.
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Lead on performance management process, supporting a culture of accountability, development, and feedback and development and utilisation of supporting tools.
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Manage leavers, including resignations, retirements, and departures where applicable.
3. Employment Relations
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Act as the lead point of contact for employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance issues.
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Provide expert advice to managers on employment law, best practice, and risk mitigation.
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Support formal processes, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance.
4. Line Manager Support & Capability Building
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Coach and advise line managers on people management responsibilities and decision-making.
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Build manager capability through guidance, toolkits, and targeted training.
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Promote consistent people management practices across the organisation.
5. HR Policies, Compliance & Governance
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Develop and Implement the annual “People Plan” in line with Sport England Guidance
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Develop, implement, and regularly review HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with organisational values.
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Ensure compliance with employment legislation and charity governance standards.
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Maintain an external network to stay up to date and abreast of new developments in the sphere of HR.
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Support organisational change initiatives, ensuring appropriate consultation and communication.
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Provide information to the Nominations and Remuneration Committee as required
6. Total Rewards & Benefits (Including Vendor Management)
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Manage the organisation’s total rewards framework, including pay structures, benefits, pensions, and non-financial rewards.
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Act as the primary liaison with external vendors (e.g. payroll providers, pension administrators, benefits suppliers).
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Oversee payroll processes carried out by People & Culture co-ordinator
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Benchmark reward practices to ensure competitiveness within the charity sector and affordability.
7. Learning and Development:
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Conduct organisational capability assessment and training needs analysis and develop annual training plan within budget
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Design, source, and manage cost-effective learning solutions, including internal training, external providers, pro-bono support, e-learning platforms, and charity-sector resources.
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Support the development of managers through targeted people-management and leadership development initiatives.
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Manage L&D budgets and relationships with external training providers where applicable.
Expectations of line managers at parkrun:
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Will have regular 1:1s with direct reports.
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Will set objectives for direct reports / team.
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Will provide regular feedback and developmental guidance.
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Will plan teams’ workload and availability.
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Will play a role in recruitment and selection and work with the People & Culture team to understand the roles required.
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Will cascade messages to the team as appropriate.
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Will be able to assign responsibilities and authority to the right employees, taking their interests, ambitions, development and competency into account.
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Will deliver any disciplinary sanctions in line with our policies and processes.
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Will provide support for team members and promote health and wellbeing at work.
Essential experience requirements:
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Proven experience delivering end-to-end HR support
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Strong working knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
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Experience managing vendor relationships.
Desirable experience requirements:
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International HR experience
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Experience within a small organisation or charity/non-profit setting
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Experience writing and delivering training interventions
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Line management experience
Professional certification requirements:
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Chartered Member (Chartered MCIPD)/ CIPD Level 7 qualification Desirable
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Associate (Assoc CIPD)/ CIPD Level 5 Essential
Most relevant skills:
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Accountability: Will be accountable and pass on accountability for one’s own actions and those of colleagues and the organisation.
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Communication: Able to talk and work with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner across the whole parkrun network.
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Initiative: Able to be proactive, take initiative and take steps to improve ways of working seeking support where necessary.
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Organisation: Able to determine goals and priorities and to accurately assess the actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals.
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Presentation: Able to deliver engaging and informative presentations with excellent public speaking skills.
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Priority Management: Able to manage competing priorities with resilience and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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Problem Solving: Able to detect problems, recognise important information and link various data; to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.
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Teamwork: Accountable for team and individual responsibilities and deliverables.
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Resilience: Demonstrates the ability to remain focused, composed, and effective in the face of challenges, setbacks, or ambiguity and public scrutiny.
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Project Management and associated supporting tools.
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Able to use a variety of IT systems and tools, such as google workspace.
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Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
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Demonstrates a growth mindset, with a desire to improve and learn new skills.
parkrun Limited is the company responsible for delivering parkrun in the UK.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.