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Location: Home based within commuting distance of either Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast
Salary: £32,750 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 19 May 2026 at midnight
Interview date: week commencing 25 May 2026 over video with possible second stage in person week commencing 1 June 2026
This is a full time fixed-term position for one year (with possible extension subject to funding).
Who we are looking for
Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer – Devolved Nations to help us build on this momentum.
The role of the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer - Devolved Nations is vital to achieving our UK-wide advocacy mission: to reduce health inequalities in type 1 diabetes, to widen access to type 1 diabetes treatments and technologies and to ensure that people with type 1 get access to emerging new treatments and future cures in the devolved nations.
You will lead on projects with key stakeholders and high-level Parliamentarians, such as our access to treatments and early detection work, as well as people with type 1 diabetes, policy makers and researchers. You will help to deliver Breakthrough T1D’s influencing plans, improving access to and choice of type 1 diabetes treatments and technology in the devolved nations.
Experience required
Experience of working successfully with politicians, their offices, Government departments, and other public affairs audiences to influence policy and to influence public/stakeholder discourse
Experience of leading public affairs delivery in one of more of the devolved nations
Experience in analysing Government policy in-depth and creating policy briefings
Experience of drafting briefings, reports and policy submissions
Experience of communicating across a range of parliamentary and professional stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrable knowledge, interest and experience of working in a public affairs and policy-based environment
Experience of organising stakeholder events
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
Hybrid working arrangements
Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
Season ticket and cycle loan
Pension scheme
Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and, ultimately, cure T1D and its complications
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The role
We are seeking an experienced Manager of Philanthropic Giving with a strong track record in securing major gifts. The ideal candidate will excel at building trusted, long-term relationships with donors and feel confident leading conversations that result in significant philanthropic support. This role will also contribute to the development and delivery of a trusts and foundations strategy, helping to grow and strengthen our portfolio.
Working closely with the CEO, senior leadership and trustees, you will develop compelling funding propositions, steward donors and funders through excellent reporting and engagement, and represent myaware at meetings, events and networking opportunities. You will also maintain accurate records through our CRM system, track performance against targets, and contribute to income planning and reporting. This is a strategic and hands-on role with real impact for people affected by myasthenia.
The Manager of Philanthropic Giving will be predominantly home based within the UK (with occasional working and meetings at Derby HQ) and will work in co-operation with the fundraising team and all myaware colleagues to deliver agreed fundraising targets and campaigns. Own transport is essential for this role as occasional travel throughout the UK will be required to attend donor meetings, events and networking opportunities, as well as the ability to travel to the Derby office. There may be the need to occasionally work during weekends and evenings and therefore there is a need to work flexibly when required.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced and motivated fundraising professional with a strong track record in major donor fundraising along with experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising. You will have experience in personal communication in asking for high level funds, and experience of stewarding high net worth individuals to maintain high levels of engagement over a significant period. You will have experience of Trusts and Foundations fundraising including pipeline management and stewardship, writing compelling funding applications and impact reports.
You will be a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal, research and organisational skills, confident managing a complex pipeline and working collaboratively across teams. You will be comfortable working independently, using CRM systems, and engaging senior stakeholders, including trustees and high-level donors. Most importantly, you will share myaware’s values, demonstrate empathy with our cause, and be committed to making a meaningful difference through philanthropy.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we?
Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia.
We are working hard to raise awareness of myasthenia, as it is a little-known condition. We provide support for people with myasthenia and their families, whilst offering advice and tips for living with the condition.
We also fund the research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors.
Members of myaware have full access to a wide range of support services and events including our specialist benefits and welfare advisor.
Myaware supports people with myasthenia and their families. We campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals.
The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or nationality. Myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are autoimmune conditions whereas congenital myasthenic syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic fault. It is thought that there are approximately 20,000 people currently living with myasthenia in the UK.
Benefits
Application instructions
Candidates should submit their CV and tailored covering letter by: 11:30pm on Monday 25th May 2026.
Provisional interview date will be week commencing: 01.06.2026
Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams.
Applications submitted without a tailored cover letter will not be considered.
This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by Myaware.
This organisation supports anonymous recruitment. That means hiding your personal identifying information, removing bias from the hiring process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team and to help grow community and events frundraising directly enables Bipolar UK to reach more people, reduce harm, and save lives. You will be trusted to lead, encouraged to innovate, and supported to do your best work.This is a management role focussed on strategic planning, enabling delivery and leading a small team to perform at their best.
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and alongside the Strategic Partnerships and Trusts teams, you will be responsible for setting clear plans, developing effective fundraising approaches, and ensuring strong systems, processes and supporter experiences are in place to drive sustainable income growth.
You will lead the delivery and development of community fundraising, challenge events, individual giving through community activity, and in-memory fundraising. A key part of the role will be developing a clear and engaging events and fundraising volunteer offer, including an effective induction process that enables volunteers to fundraise confidently on behalf of Bipolar UK.
This role requires a thoughtful, organised and people-centred manager who understands how to balance ambition with compassion in a mental health charity context.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic leadership and planning
2. Community and events fundraising delivery
3. Volunteer fundraising offer
4. Digital campaigns and income growth
5. Supporter experience and stewardship
6. Team leadership and organisational contribution
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
Please submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining your suitability for the role and our experience using the essential and desirable criteria.
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Research Policy and Partnerships Officer
We’re looking for a Research Policy and Partnerships Officer to join the team.
Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
Position: CE402 Research Policy and Partnerships Officer
Location: Home-based, UK Nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: Circa £35,500 (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,457 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 8 May 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 26 May 2026
The Role
The Research Policy and Partnerships Officer monitors UK research policy and governance developments, synthesises evidence and supports preparation of clear internal briefings, policy statements and consultation responses.
Reporting to the Research Policy and Partnerships Manager, the role helps ensure the Association’s research portfolio and the Research Academy remain well aligned to national frameworks and governance standards, and that lived experience is appropriately reflected in system facing outputs.
The role also supports the Research Policy and Partnerships Manager in building and maintain partnerships with research funders, medical research charities, academic institutions and health system leaders.
Key responsibilities will include:
About You
You will:
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK
Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work.
You may also have experience in areas such as Research Officer, Research and Policy Officer, Partnerships Officer, Research Policy and Partnerships Officer, Research and Policy, Policy and Partnerships.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Job Description
Job Title: Digital Content Officer – SEND
Responsible To: Senior Parent Adviser - SEND
Team Membership: Helpline/IAS- (Information, Advice and Family Support Directorate)
Hours: 14 hours a week
Salary scale:
Scale point 26
£32,168.00 FTE
£12,867.20 – actual (14 hours a week) plus £26.00 a month home working allowance
Contract: Fixed – until 31 March 2027
Location: Home based - UK
Job Purpose:
To write engaging plain English website copy on SEND law and related education law matters in England.
To help ensure the provision of quality information, advice and support to parent carers.
Main Duties:
To write quality plain English copy for the Contact website.
To review, edit and update existing SEND and education related copy on the Contact website.
To work with the education helpline team to identify and prioritise the information and advice needs of parent advisers and parent carers.
To write and develop content to respond to common SEND and related education law concerns of parent carers.
To help ensure our information and advice reaches more families by working with the comms team to promote our IAS through social media, and digital channels.
To build positive working relationships with colleagues, contributing to a culture of mutual respect, trust, and shared responsibility.
To respect diverse experiences and perspectives within the team and contribute constructively to problem‑solving and decision‑making.
Demonstrates awareness of education legislation, statutory guidance, and good practice in England.
A commitment to the provision of quality information and advice.
General duties
In common with all Contact staff, the post holder will be expected to work in accordance with the aims of Contact and to observe the policy and procedures set out by the directors of the charity.
The post holder will be expected to assist with any reasonable duty at the request of the line manager for the post.
Staff will be expected to attend and participate in Contact staff meetings and the staff annual conference.
Staff will be expected to attend training events relevant to their specific responsibilities.
Staff will be offered supervision, support and annual review s incorporating their training needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please see attached Recruitment Pack for full job description and person spec.
We have worked in Birmingham for six years and the need and urgency for our work is greater than ever, with live grassroots campaigns across the city mobilising people to come together to save libraries, youth services and social housing. We know that a shared root cause of all of these crises is the city's economic system, and that meaningful change requires bringing people together across different perspectives and positions to build a shared understanding of how that system works and where the opportunities for change lie.
This role leads our work across Birmingham at an exciting moment. We are developing a participatory, community-centred approach to analysing the city's economy, identifying opportunities for change and coordinating alliances to act on them. This means bringing together mixed groups, including grassroots changemakers, researchers, funders and other partners, and facilitating processes that help people make sense of complex information together, find common ground and make decisions about collective priorities. The role requires someone who can hold these processes well: strong facilitation skills, communicating complex ideas accessibly, building trust across groups, sustaining momentum over time and helping diverse coalitions move from analysis to strategy to action.
The Senior Programme Manager will develop and deliver initiatives that support a growing movement for economic justice across the city, with a particular focus on building support and engagement amongst grassroots changemakers and communities experiencing economic injustice. It will manage projects and resources, conduct programme development and delivery, oversee outreach and partnerships, changemaker recruitment and contribute to fundraising, ultimately playing a key role in shaping our regional impact. This position is crucial in coordinating our work across Birmingham and driving meaningful collaboration with local and national stakeholders, in particular working collaboratively with Economic Justice Brum, a long-standing initiative working on local economic systems change.
This is also an exciting time for our place-based work more broadly. We are developing and deepening our practice across multiple regions, and the appointed candidate will join a growing programme team with real opportunity to shape our approach, contribute to our thinking about what effective place-based economic justice work looks like, and help set the strategic direction for this area of our work.
Programme Development
Working closely with the Co-Executive Director and Senior Programme Manager (Wales), lead the ongoing translation of People’s Economy’s strategy into a programme of work in Birmingham.
Working closely with the Co-Executive Director lead outreach and relationship building with community and civil society partners.
Working closely with the Head of Community, lead the development of People’s Economy’s programme of outreach and relationship building with changemakers and grassroots groups in Birmingham.
Programme Delivery
Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the delivery of People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham and ensure it is well embedded, integrated and supportive in the local economic justice landscape.
Play a leading role in our collaborative work with Economic Justice Brum ensuring consistent coordination, support and relational working.
Lead on organising the logistics and resources required to effectively deliver People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham.
Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the monitoring, evaluation and learning of People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham.
Working closely with the Programme Team, recruit and onboard changemakers to opportunities within People’s Economy’s training and support programmes.
With support from the Head of Training, act as lead trainer and facilitator for these programmes.
Facilitate spaces and workshops for our changemakers, partners and other stakeholders.
Maintain relationships with changemakers while they are involved in People’s Economy’s programmes and act as a key point of contact.
Supporting other work strands
Feed into the development and implementation of other work strands, you are expected to be willing to travel regularly to support our place-based work in at least one other region (Hartlepool, London).
Work closely with the Senior Programme Manager (Wales) to explore how our different regional programmes intersect and can strengthen through collaboration and connected working.
Managing projects and people
Work with the Head of People and Operations to recruit and oversee freelancers for your programme areas.
Line manage freelancers contributing to People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham, and any staff roles which (in future) report to this role.
Manage (or contribute to) non-programme projects that contribute to achieving People’s Economy’s goals, as agreed with the Co-Executive Directors.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a joined-up approach across People’s Economy’s work.
Financial management and income generation
With support from the Co-Executive Directors and Head of People & Operations, develop and manage budgets for your programmes of work.
With support from the Co-Executive Directors contribute to income generation by leading the development of agreed identified opportunities, including by holding key relationships with existing and potential funders.
Working with communities across the UK experiencing economic injustice to reimagine, rebalance, and transform the economy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Interim Events Fundraising Officer
Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have employees working across four nations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to deliver our ambitious new strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Job Summary for Interim Events Fundraising Officer
We are seeking an experienced Interim Events Fundraising Officer to provide additional support to our friendly and passionate Events Fundraising team over the next 12 months.
The role will involve delivering a range of UK‑wide challenge events from our established events portfolio.
You will be passionate about events fundraising and enjoy working as part of a busy, collaborative team.
The role sits within the Events team in the Mass Supporter Giving department, which generates over £1.3 million in income.
The Interim Events Fundraising Officer will play a key role in our plans to grow and develop this area of fundraising.
We are looking for someone who:
In return, you will join a supportive and high‑performing team and make a meaningful contribution to supporting people affected by bowel cancer.
The role is managed by the Senior Events Fundraising Officer and works closely with:
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location(s)
This position is open to candidates currently based in Scotland, in line with the role’s operational requirements. The role is home-based with in person attendance to our ‘All Staff Days’ in London (5 per year), team meetings (roughly 6 meetings per year) and occasional travel to other meetings and Westminster as required. Where possible, these are combined with an overnight stay.
London office: AdviceUK, 83 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0HW
Job Title: Policy and External Affairs Manager (Scotland)
Employment Type: Part-time
Reporting to: Head of Policy, Programmes and Media
Pay scale: £40,000 - £42,500 Full time equivalent (Actual salary £32,000-34,000)
Interview: In person interviews will take place on Friday 22nd May at our London office
Working hours: 28 hours per week (4 days/0.8) within normal operating hours. Flexible working arrangements will be considered. (Normal operating hours are 8.00am - 6.30pm, Monday – Friday.) Lunch & other breaks are unpaid.
Special conditions: Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be granted. Some travel will be required which may entail some overnight stays.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly encouraging those from underrepresented groups.
CHARITY OVERVIEW
Since 1979, AdviceUK has been supporting advice organisations by helping them to be efficient, competent and effective, and by campaigning for a policy environment that supports advice agencies and people needing advice.
We are both a membership body and charity. We support our 700+ members (109 of which are located in Scotland) to provide advice to around 2 million people every year. We are working towards a world in which every individual, regardless of means, is able to access the advice they need to exercise their rights and deal with any legal and social welfare challenges they may face.
JOB PURPOSE
To set up and manage our policy and public affairs activities in Scotland ensuring AdviceUK has a strong voice, so we can secure policy change to benefit organisations delivering advice and the communities they serve. The post holder will be responsible for establishing AdviceUK’s first policy and influencing strategy for Scotland, including through developing policy solutions informed by strong evidence and rooted in member experience, and leading effective political and stakeholder engagement which will influence change. They will work closely with colleagues across the UK to join up policy, influencing and communications work.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Strategy
1.1 Develop AdviceUK’s first policy and influencing strategy for Scotland, through consultation with members and stakeholders and analysis of the landscape and opportunities in Scottish policy making.
1.2 Put plans in place to roll out a specific programme of proactive and reactive policy work to further AdviceUK’s strategic aims in Scotland and represent the voices of Scottish members.
1.3 Devise measures to monitor the impact of our policy and influencing work in Scotland and report back to staff, trustees, members and stakeholders about the difference we are making.
2.Policy development
2.1 Collaborate with AdviceUK members, partners, sector stakeholders and
beneficiaries to develop clear, concise and authoritative policy positions on key issues.
2.2 Produce high-quality, well-argued policy materials based on data and evidence, including reports, select committee responses, evidence statements, briefings and responses to Scottish Government consultations.
2.3 Provide policy input for media statements, press releases and social media posts relating to Scotland, which are managed by the Press Officer and Digital Marketing Officer.
2.4 Develop an expert knowledge of policy issues affecting Advice UK members, keep up to date on the political and legislative environment and identify opportunities to use these to further Advice UK’s strategic objectives.
2.5 Represent AdviceUK at policy and/or sector meetings and events.
3. Public affairs
3.1 Roll out a programme of public affairs work including Scottish parliamentary engagement to promote AdviceUK’s strategic priorities.
3.2 Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the Scottish Government and parliament, local and decision makers, non-governmental bodies and other relevant stakeholders.
3.3 Champion an evidence based approach to all Advice UK’s advocacy and external relations work, drawing on research and member insight to inform our campaign messages.
3.4 Ensure regular opportunities for Advice UK members in Scotland to feed into our public affairs and advocacy work, and regular communications on our impact, to demonstrate how we amplify their voice.
3.5 Monitor and evaluate public affairs work, including collecting relevant metrics, to report back on our success and inform future campaigns.
4. Research and data
4.1 Work with Policy, Programme and Media (PPM) colleagues as well as the wider AdviceUK team to develop the evidence base needed to inform our policy and campaigns work in Scotland.
4.2 Work with the Research and Policy Analyst to carry out analysis that identifies emerging trends in the Scottish advice world and use this to provide evidence-based policy briefings and specific policy solutions.
5. General duties
5.1 Ensure you effectively communicate Advice UK’s vision, mission and objectives to staff, members and external stakeholders.
5.2 Ensure you demonstrate Advice UK’s values and behaviours in all aspects of your work
5.3 Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders including staff trustees; members, partners and suppliers
5.4 With support from your manager, deliver your agreed personal objectives and undertake any agreed development or training
5.5 Maintain a strong understanding of our members and the advice sector more generally, by reading internal reports; accessing relevant data reports; following our social media channels and, where possible, attending member and other relevant events. With the agreement of you line manager, ensure you make time to speak to members and visit their services.
5.6 Adhere at all times to Advice UK’s policies and procedures
5.7 Carry out any reasonable duties compatible with the post assigned by your line manager
Our purpose is to improve the lives of people in need of advice. We do this by supporting our members, so it is easier for them to help their clients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced and talented communications professional looking for your next challenge? Are you excited to take on a pivotal role which will shape the future of a national charity working on a key social justice issue? Can you use your expertise and experience to raise awareness of hygiene poverty, the charity’s work and bring critical supporters and stakeholders onboard? If this sounds like you and you’re motivated by improving the lives of people across the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
The Marketing and Communications Manager plays a key role in raising awareness of hygiene poverty and inspiring individuals and corporate partners to act in support of The Hygiene Bank’s mission. This role leads our communications strategy, creates compelling content, manages digital channels, secures regional and national media coverage for the charity, and supports national campaigns and events. You will have the opportunity to work with our exciting portfolio of corporate and brand partners, co-designing joint campaigns and initiatives, and positioning our communications to generate further support and income.You will also play an important role in our End Hygiene Poverty research and campaign partnership with the charity In Kind Direct.
Working collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners, the postholder ensures our brand integrity and messaging is clear, ethical and impactful, helping to amplify the voices of those experiencing hygiene poverty and strengthen engagement with volunteers, community partners, supporters and the public who share our mission to end hygiene poverty. It is a varied, creative and meaningful role which sits at the heart of our work to ensure everyone has access to the hygiene essentials they need to feel clean, confident, and connected.
The charity is at a critical point in its development as we work to become a major national voice, working closely with others to drive significant change. Our people must be excited by the potential of what lies ahead, enjoy, and thrive in, change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Communications Plan and Implementation
Develop and implement the annual communications and marketing plan in collaboration with senior leadership.
Design communications which meet our objectives, with particular emphasis on raising awareness of hygiene poverty and the charity, securing the support we need and championing and celebrating our partners and stakeholders
Ensure communications are accurate, impactful, and aligned with The Hygiene Bank’s mission, values, tone of voice and brand guidelines.
Translate complex or sensitive issues related to hygiene poverty into accessible, compelling stories.
Provide strategic communications support across teams and projects, including leading on National Hygiene Week, our flagship annual event and our partnerships with leading national brands, such as Boots, Unilever and smol.
Provide communications support for our fundraising campaigns and optimise our calls to action across all media.
Uphold high ethical and inclusive standards in all messaging and ensure our communications conform with accessibility standards.
2. Digital Strategy and Implementation
Lead digital planning and delivery across our website, email, social media and digital campaigns.
Manage digital advertising activity (e.g., paid social, Google Ads), ensuring strong ROI.
Lead on the development and maintenance of our website to maximised our impact with audiences, including using SEO and traffic metrics to inform improvements.
Oversee analytics, reporting and insight‑driven optimisation, using this to guide the work of yourself and the Communications Officer.
3. Content Creation
Produce high quality written, visual and multimedia content for a variety of platforms – including media communications, social media, presentations and speeches and communications collateral to support all our campaigns.
Create and update marketing collateral, including leaflets, posters and campaign toolkits.
Manage, create and edit supporter newsletters and email communications.
Commission and collaborate with designers, photographers and videographers and other external creative resources as required.
Develop and hold a library of high-quality creative assets and imagery which support our proposition and share with partners and volunteers as needed.
4. Ambassadors and Influencers
Build and nurture relationships with ambassadors, influencers and public supporters.
Develop briefs, guidance and campaign plans for influencer activity.
Ensure ambassador messaging aligns with organisational values and priorities.
Identify opportunities to amplify diverse lived experiences and voices.
5. Events
Plan and implement digital and in person events for THB audiences
Lead promotional activity for national and regional events, campaigns and awareness moments including those with our brand and corporate partners
Support branding and communications needs for in‑person and digital events.
Coordinate communications for key campaigns such as National Hygiene Week and major partnership launches.
Capture and produce event‑related content (photo, video, social).
6. External Engagement and media
Act as the point person for our collaborative campaign with In Kind Direct (IKD) End Hygiene Poverty, coordinating joint activities and working closely with peers in the charity
Collaborate and work with our corporate partners to produce co-branded communications and collateral which protects the integrity of our brand and aligns with our partners.
Collaborate with sector organisations to amplify other campaigns and activities in pursuit of shared goals
Support media relations through press releases, statements, case studies and briefing documents.
Work with our external broadcast agency to create compelling broadcast opportunities to amplify our messaging and campaigns
Secure local, regional and national coverage for the charity online, and in print
Represent The Hygiene Bank in external meetings, partnerships and sector collaborations.
Build relationships with community groups, corporate partners and volunteers.
Provide campaign assets and messaging for partners to support wider engagement.
7. Data and Monitoring
Monitor communications performance using analytics tools.
Prepare monthly reports and recommendations based on performance data.
Maintain accurate records of communications outputs, engagement and media coverage.
Ensure GDPR‑compliant data handling and responsible content management.
Prepare an annual review of communications and learnings as input to future plans.
8. Administration
Manage communications timelines, schedules and project documentation.
Coordinate with suppliers, agencies and freelancers, including managing budgets where required.
Oversee approval processes for communications materials.
Maintain organised filing systems and brand resources.
9. Team
Work collaboratively across teams and with volunteers to support organisation‑wide communications needs.
Line manage the Communications Officer, empowering and championing them in their role
Provide guidance on messaging, brand use and digital best practice.
Adopt a ‘can do’ and responsive attitude to requests from team members.
Contribute to an inclusive, supportive and mission‑driven team culture.
10. Internal Communications
Support internal newsletters, updates and team/trustee communications.
Working with relevant colleagues, ensure staff and volunteers have consistent, clear and accessible information.
Strengthen internal cohesion by supporting cross‑team information flow.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
With a strong alignment to The Hygiene Bank’s values, you will have:
Outstanding written communication skills across a variety of media, from crafting social media content to producing case studies.
A creative mindset, generating new and innovative ways to communicate our work.
An appetite for change and continuous learning and improvement.
Excellent organisational skills: self‑motivated, disciplined, able to work without close supervision.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to represent the charity and its mission in a clear, emotive and factual way.
Strong interpersonal skills: able to build and nurture relationships with volunteers, corporate partners and community groups.
An enthusiastic, can‑do attitude; a self-starter and a team player with a flair for building relationships.
This job description and person specification outlines the major components of the role but is not intended to be exhaustive.
EXPERIENCE
With a strong track record of roles in communications and/or marketing, you will be able to demonstrate:
Proficiency in a range of communications tools, such as Canva, MailChimp, Wordpress, Google Adwords, Adobe, Microsoft Suites, Hootsuite, etc.
Strong copywriting skills for a variety of audiences and formats.
Ability to produce marketing and communications materials for multiple audiences across different platforms.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Strong IT skills including CRM systems, PowerBI, social media channels, Wordpress, Google Analytics and related tools.
Please note that applicants need to be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
The Hygiene Bank is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among our staff and volunteers. We actively welcome applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce, welcoming applications from those with disabilities and from minority groups and from different backgrounds and experiences.
How to apply
Closing date: Thursday 30th April @9am. Please note that we are a small team and will be reviewing applications as they are received. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Interview dates: from 8th- 15th May 2026
We believe it is not right that feeling clean should be a luxury or a privilege for anyone in our society


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Job Description:
We are seeking a Health and Science Information Manager to lead the development of highquality health information and research communications for people affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD). This is an exciting opportunity to shape how individuals access, understand and engage with trusted information throughout their journey, from diagnosis and day-to-day management, to the latest scientific and clinical research developments. In this role, you will oversee our extensive portfolio of patient information resources, ensuring all content is accurate, accessible, evidence-based and aligned with the PIF TICK quality standard. You will identify opportunities to create new and engaging resources that meet the evolving needs of the PKD community, using innovative approaches to improve how information is delivered across multiple channels. A key part of the role will be translating complex scientific and medical research into clear, compelling and patient-friendly content. You will help increase awareness of clinical research opportunities, communicate emerging developments in PKD science, and support greater understanding of how research can shape future treatments and care. We are looking for someone with strong strategic thinking, excellent editorial judgement, and the ability to communicate complex health and scientific information with clarity and empathy. This role would suit someone passionate about improving lives through trusted health information while helping connect people to the future of PKD research.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Health information management and quality:
• Support the development and management of the PKD Charity’s health information portfolio across digital and print platforms
• Ensure all content meets PIF TICK standards, including robust processes for development, review, updating and governance
• Maintain oversight of the full information catalogue, ensuring content is accurate, consistent and aligned with current clinical guidance
• Work with clinicians, researchers, and people with lived experience to co-produce and review content Content development and user need
Content development and user need:
• Identify gaps in current provision and lead the development of new information resources
• Ensure content is clear, accessible, inclusive, and tailored to the needs of different audiences
• Use patient insight, feedback and data to continuously improve the quality and usability of information Innovation in information deliver.
Research and science communication:
• Explore new ways of delivering information beyond written formats (e.g. video, audio, webinars, digital tools)
• Improve how information is presented and accessed across the website and other platforms
• Stay up to date with best practice in health information and digital engagement Research and science communication
• Monitor developments in PKD research, treatments, and clinical trials
• Translate complex scientific and medical information into clear, engaging, and accurate content for non-specialist audiences
• Work with the Communications Manager and wider colleagues to plan integrated campaigns, awareness activity and audience engagement.
• Develop compelling stories, updates and features that bring research to life and show its relevance to people affected by PKD.
• Work with colleagues to increase awareness, understanding and interest in PKD research.
Building engagement with research:
• Help create a culture of interest and engagement in research across the PKD community
• Develop content that builds understanding of how research works and why it matters
• Support communication around studies and clinical trials to ensure patients feel informed.
Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure consistency and alignment in messaging
• Build relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and external partners
• Involve patients and volunteers meaningfully in content development and review
Quality, monitoring and impact:
• Monitor the reach and effectiveness of health information and research communications
• Maintain accurate records of content review cycles and updates in line with PIF requirements
• Use insight and evaluation to continuously improve content and delivery
ABOUT YOU:
• Strong Content and Editorial Skills: You have experience producing high-quality written content, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to present complex topics clearly and accurately.
• Health or Science Communicator: You have experience working with health, medical or scientific information and can translate technical material into accessible language for public audiences.
• Collaborative Relationship Builder: You work well with others, build positive working relationships quickly, and enjoy partnering with colleagues across different functions to achieve shared goals.
• Confident Team Player: You are comfortable working closely with colleagues such as communications, fundraising, support and leadership teams, contributing ideas and supporting collective priorities.
• Strategic and Proactive: You can see the bigger picture, identify opportunities for improvement and take initiative to drive projects forward.
• Organised and Self-Motivated: You are comfortable managing your own workload, balancing priorities and delivering high-quality work in a remote setting.
• Values-Driven: You are motivated by improving lives, empowering patients with trusted information and supporting progress in PKD research.
HOW TO APPLY:
For information on how to apply, please read the job pack for further details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Remote · Multiple locationsIreland · UK
Salary: £62,000 - £72,000 (GBP)25 days holiday plus other benefits.
Seniority: Senior
Closing date: 9:00am, 4th May
About GLAN
GLAN is an independent non-profit organisation made up of lawyers, investigators and campaigners. We pursue legal action against powerful actors involved in serious human rights violations and environmental harms, working across borders with international and local grassroots organisations.
Our vision is justice across borders.
We are a fully remote team - our committed colleagues are spread across multiple countries, and we have offices in Ireland and the UK.
We currently work across three key focus areas:
About the role
The Chief Operating Officer at GLAN will play a crucial role in steering the team in the successful implementation of the charity’s organisational strategy, and will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the organisation – in order to build a sustainable, compliant, resilient and well-governed organisation.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track-record of delivering financial oversight and overseeing complex budgets and projects to completion in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who possesses excellent people skills, who is emotionally intelligent and can guide a dynamic team remotely.
The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for the delivery of core services and will manage a core team of staff to deliver Finance, HR, Fundraising, Communications and Governance.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a similar role, with in depth understanding of how charitable, purpose driven organisations operate. You must have excellent leadership skills, a solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics, financial planning and budgeting skills, and an advanced understanding of business planning, budget and project management.
Key Responsibilities
Senior Leadership
Operational oversight
People and culture
Governance and Board relationships
Financial oversight
Operations
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of the issues that GLAN works on. We strongly encourage applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. We use an anonymised recruitment process to ensure fairness. Each applicant will be individually assessed against the essential criteria regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or belief. We will use positive action on the basis of race and/or disability in case of a tie break situation.
Our values
Decolonial - We are committed to building decolonial, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive approaches at GLAN.
Collective Power - We believe lasting change is built through collective action and power sharing.
Responsive - Working across interconnected global systems that are ever in flux, we aim to be adaptable, nimble and responsive to make the biggest impact we can.
Steadfast - We know the kind of change we want to see won’t happen overnight, that’s why we strongly value patience and persistence.
Self-Reflective - We recognise the power and privilege we hold as an organization. We’re committed to fostering a culture of honesty, reflection, and continuous learning, constantly examining how we work within the system and why to help us strengthen both our organisation and the movements we support work within the system.
How to apply
To apply, please use our application portal. Applications are due by 9am 4 May 2026. We will not review applications sent via LinkedIn or email.
GLAN does not use AI to review applications, and we ask candidates to avoid its use in this process. We want to read about people’s experience in their own words.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, including this job pack to be sent in a larger font, in order to apply for this role, please contact us.
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Digital Marketing Specialist (Paid Media)
Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have employees working across four nations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to deliver our ambitious new strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Job Summary for Digital Marketing Specialist (Paid Media)
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working patterns and are happy to discuss this at interview.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be held before the closing date.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a dynamic, values-led, strategic leader to drive our mission for migration justice and social work solidarity. The role entails oversight of the operations and strategy of the organisation, responsibility for financial management and fundraising, maintaining the health of the organisation and embedding anti-racist and anti-opressive values into every aspect of the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Commercial Marketing Assistant
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £29,000 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location: Homebased, with a willingness to travel to CCT’s office in Northampton when required
Overall job purpose
This role presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated early‑career marketing professional with a strong interest in culture and heritage.
As we continue to diversify and grow our commercial revenue streams, we are seeking a proactive Commercial Marketing Assistant to support the promotion of key income‑generating initiatives. These include Champing (unique overnight stays in historic churches), filming, venue hire, and an expanding portfolio of leased or licensed properties. The role also offers scope to contribute to new commercial opportunities in the future.
Working within the Initiatives and Partnerships Team and alongside the Communications Team, the role supports marketing activity across a broad range of commercial initiatives, including Champing, filming, venue hire and regional commercial activities.
The postholder will develop marketing content, manage commercial marketing channels, support campaigns and respond to enquiries to help grow audiences and revenue.
The role also contributes to research, reporting and operational support for commercial activity.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Sunday 10 May 2026.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Thursday 28 May 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Country Director – Scotland
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Leadership team and help sustain and expand our programmes across Scotland.
Position: Country Director – Scotland
Salary: £53,836 - £59,012
Location: Hybrid with travel to Glasgow office at least once a week
Hours: 35 hours per week, full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Interview Dates: 13th May (online) and 18th May (Glasgow)
About the Role
This is an exceptional opportunity to join The Fostering Network as one of four Country Directors, working closely with the CEO to deliver organisational strategic objectives.
You will lead and manage our work in Scotland, making a vital contribution to improving the lives of foster families, children and young people in foster care, while supporting fostering services across the country.
Key responsibilities include:
· Overall management and leadership of our work in Scotland
· Driving forward the monitoring, impact and evaluation of our work
· Developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships including government, fostering services and sector partners
· Overseeing the development and delivery of sustainable, impactful programmes
· Securing grants, fundraising and promoting our work across the sector
· Budget management and financial oversight
· Identifying opportunities for innovation and collaboration
· Growing membership and maintaining our position as the leading fostering charity in the UK
· Acting as safeguarding lead for Scotland
About You
We are looking for a strategic, collaborative leader with extensive experience of the fostering sector.
You will bring:
· In-depth knowledge of foster care practice and children’s social care
· Experience working within statutory local authority social services
· A track record of leadership, line management and delivering change
· Experience of strategic planning, programme delivery and budget management
· Strong experience working with government officials and key stakeholders
· Excellent communication and relationship management skills
· The ability to inspire trust and credibility across a wide range of audiences
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
You will also demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and the organisation’s mission and values.
About the Organisation: The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.
They work across all four nations of the UK to improve outcomes for children and young people in foster care and to support foster carers and services.
What’s on Offer
· 38 days leave including bank holidays
· Flexible and hybrid working
· Enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Pension and life assurance
· Family friendly policies and fostering friendly leave
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Director of Services, Head of Fostering, Assistant Director Social Care, Service Director, Head of Operations, Programme Director, Children’s Services Manager
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.