Senior communications manager jobs in oxted, surrey
The Organisation
The Difference is an education charity, founded to change the story on lost learning. Our vision is to see lost learning falling nationally by 2030 and for schools to be better equipped to support all children, particularly those most vulnerable. We are a small, growing charity delivering many school leadership programmes, with a growing research and policy arm. We have had excellent early impact but there is work ahead to capture this, share learning with schools and policy-makers, and campaign to lower exclusions across England.
The Role
This is an exciting time to join The Difference as we increase our impact, reach more schools, and develop our influencing strategy. As Communications and Events Officer you will:
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play a crucial role in influencing change-makers
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work across the whole organisation to deliver high-impact content
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support the delivery of our annual inclusion conference
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support the delivery of smaller events including publication launches and symposiums
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lead our social media content to drive sales of our programme and influence change-makers
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produce engaging graphics, posts, and persuasive story telling social media content, working across the team and with external partners to produce blogs and other content
Our work is fast-paced, our roles are broad, and there is a culture of being highly autonomous, reactive and flexible. If this sounds exciting rather than daunting, then this could be the role for you!
The Candidate
We are seeking a combination of the following skills, aptitude and experience:
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Experience of producing and monitoring a broad range of communication and marketing functions
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Skilled written communicator with a creative flair for storytelling
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Experience in planning and executing successful events
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team
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Passion for The Difference's mission and improving the lives of vulnerable children
You are more likely to be successful in your application if you have either/both:
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Experience giving strategic and tactical political advice to senior leadership on how to create change in the educational sector
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Lived experience of the school experiences of marginalised young people, including those with experience of the care system, mental ill health, special educational needs, and racism
The Difference exists to improve the life-outcomes of the most vulnerable children by raising the status and expertise of those who educate them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to take the next step in your fundraising career by leading a new business team that creates impactful partnerships and raises vital funds to support St Mungo’s mission to end homelessness?
We are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager – New Business to join our high performing Corporate Partnerships team.
Over recent years, St Mungo’s has seen significant growth in corporate partnerships. We are proud to have a number of long-term relationships with companies from a range of sectors including, Bloomberg, Taylor Wimpey and The Deposit Protection Scheme who share our commitment to ending homelessness and rebuilding lives. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager this role will be responsible for leading the new business team and adopting a strategic approach to new business across the corporate partnerships and wider fundraising team.
The role of Corporate Partnerships Manager – New Business, offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth, with support to develop your skills and make a real impact on the lives of people we exist to support. In this role, you will:
- Lead and oversee new business activity (strategic, COTY, commercial and brand partnerships)
- Develop relationships with prospective partners from proactive outreach
- Develop high quality pitches and proposals to secure partnerships
- Use a relationship led approach to build the new business pipeline, maximising potential for high-value, strategic, multi-year, multi-faceted partnerships
- Develop and implement resources and processes for new partnership opportunities
- Ensure St Mungo’s strategic priorities are addressed through our partnerships and that the brand is protected and appropriately valued
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our head office in Tower Hill, London. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s locations.
About you
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience.
- Proven eexperience of securing new multi-year, high value partnerships, as well as brand and commercial partnerships.
- Demonstrable experience of negotiating, influencing and creating partnership agreements.
- Experience of leading, motivating and managing people to achieve team and organisation objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in IT, especially Microsoft Office and databases such as Raiser’s Edge.
We are creating a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
We will review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early. If this role interests you, we encourage early applications.
Closing date: 10am on 29 May 2025
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Competitive salary and other Benefits
Location: Diocesan House, Causton Street, London (Hybrid)
Contract: 12-month Fixed-term Contract, Part-time/ 4 days per week (28 hours)
Salary: £36,440 (£45,550 FTE)
DBS requirement: No DBS Required
The Diocese of London is looking for an experienced and flexible HR Partner to join our People Directorate for a 12-month maternity cover.
The Diocese of London is the group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 Boroughs.
About the London Diocese Fund (LDF) and the Diocese of London
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services and paying and housing its clergy. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that truly supports and engages with the communities that it serves.
Working as part of a wider HR team, you will be supporting dedicated business units across the full employee lifecycle. Working as a strategic partner, you will act as a trusted advisor, working closely with senior stakeholders such as Bishops and Archdeacons, to embed the people strategy within your business unit. Alongside this, you will also provide operational HR support in areas such as ER management, recruitment, organisational development and wellbeing.
Candidates should be experienced practitioners who can learn quickly, communicate well and inspire supportive best practice. You should share our values and be passionate about creating an environment that supports the work of the Diocese of London.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Establish and develop a responsive Business Partner type relationship with stakeholders and Senior Leadership Teams
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Provide professional advice, support and coaching to Archdeacons and Senior Managers on the interpretation and application of all Ecclesiastical measures, HR policies, processes and procedures, ensuring these are applied fairly and consistently
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Advise the Senior Leadership on the people management implications of church policy and people strategy
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Effectively and efficiently manage a portfolio of HR casework and staff recruitment
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Advise and recommend appropriate courses of action in line with relevant best practice, policies, employment legislation and statutory frameworks
Who We’re Looking For:
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At least 3 years’ experience of working at HR Partner or Adviser level in a generalist role covering HR practice
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Experience of working in an HR role carrying out a range of HR duties, ideally in the church or charity sector
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Experience of supporting managers in all areas of people matters, including recruitment, disciplinary, grievance, absence and sickness casework
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Experience of working within a customer focused environment with the ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of people e.g., senior leaders, job applicants, employees
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
This is a hybrid role with 3 days at our office in Causton Street, Pimlico. Although this role is 4 days a week, we would be willing to consider 5 days a week for applicants who have specific experience within clergy HR. Interviews are happening as soon as suitable applicants are identified, please do apply now if you are keen to be considered.
Safeguarding Statement
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all our recruitment campaigns are run using safer recruitment procedure
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
To apply:
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.
Interviews
Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 4th June.
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Communications and Social Media Manager (Maternity Cover) to join the dynamic communications team at London's historic food market. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of Borough Market's communications function in a hands-on and creative role which directly shapes how people see and feel about the most famous market in the UK.
Reporting to the Head of Communications and Marketing, the key focus of this role is to develop and manage Borough Market's social media and communications functions to enhance the Trust's overall reputation and build support for the Market's corporate and societal aims, in addition to working alongside the Head of Communications and Marketing to support generalist communications activity.
Interim Communications and Social Media Manager
Contract: One-year fixed term maternity cover contract
Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 dependent on experience
Location: Hybrid based between Borough Market and home with ideally three days per week on site, potentially two
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd May
Interviews: Interviews will be held in person week commencing 2nd June
Core responsibilities within your role will be to:
- Develop, manage and execute BM's organic social plans to help to deliver BM's purpose and key messages to customers and audiences
- Deliver social and traditional PR content and influencer marketing to communicate the Market's key messages
- Manage and implement the Market's social media and communications activities in line with the Trust's strategic plan
- Manage external filming requests and report internally on press and social media coverage
- Develop and manage collaborative and partnership working arrangements with a wide range of external stakeholders; ensuring BM's purpose and aims are communicated effectively and consistently to influencers, supporters and the media
- Manage relationships with relevant agencies including social media and content creation
- Support the Head of Communications and Marketing in the development of a communications strategy and purpose in line with the Market's 2030 Strategy ensuring Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all outputs
- Support the Head of Communications and Marketing in the execution of the corporate and crisis communications strategy
- Support the Marketing and Events Manager to develop an external and internal events programme to assist in the delivery of the BM's societal and charitable aims for visitors, traders, tenants and staff
- Champion the Borough Market brand including across all social media channels
- Support the Board and Senior Management team (SMT) to build the organisation's brand and values
- Deputise for the Head of Communications and Marketing as required
- Provide guidance and advice to SMT on social media issues
You will need to be a talented and creative social media expert who can help cultivate a thriving culture of engagement across the Market's community of staff, traders and visitors. You will be a team player collaborating with the wider team on creating engaging content to ensure that Borough Market's story is as visible to priority audiences as possible.
Applicants will need to have a strong social media background and creative digital skills. Experience in a similar role or environment as well as outstanding communications skills, a self-starter approach and a keen interest in food and drink are essential.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience of working in a PR and social media role with strong creative flair
- Up to date knowledge of all current social media channels for consumer and business audiences
- Extensive social media management experience including experience of working with influencers
- Ability to create and edit persuasive and compelling copy
- Ability to brief external creative resources as well as to film, photograph, and edit required content
- Engagement and networking skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience of proactively handling of press and media requests
- Solid skills across social media software including video editing and design software such as Adobe and Canva
- A demonstrable passion for and knowledge of the good food sector and sustainable production is extremely desirable and would be a considerable advantage within the role
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Who are Spinal Research?
We are Spinal Research, the UK's leading medical charity focused on the repair and restoration of the spinal cord. Every two hours, someone in the UK will become paralysed. Globally, it is estimated that 15.4 million people are living with paralysis. It can happen to anyone at any time, changing lives instantly. We fund groundbreaking research that will cure paralysis, ensuring people living with spinal cord injuries will get life-changing treatments.
The Role:
The Office Manager and HR Admin will be responsible for overseeing onboarding, health & Safety and human resources functions pertaining to all employees. The role holder will also be responsible for maintaining the office space, administration and any related governance. This role will provide administration support to the Board of Trustees and act as Company Secretary to the Trust.
Responsibilities:
Office:
- Develop and implement office policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations and compliance with company standards.
- Ensure the office space meets all Health & Safety regulations, including correct up-to-date H&S information made available to staff via noticeboard or similar.
- Owns and maintains positive and productive relationships with property management and third-party vendors and is point of contact for the building management team in case of any issues and for building information sharing.
- Perform other administrative or office-related duties as required to support the effective running of the organisation.
Health & Safety:
- To assume the role of the Health & Safety Officer.
- Responsible for all Health and Safety matters, ensuring that up-to-date legal requirements are met and put in place to ensure the Charity meets the criteria for the yearly Health & Safety assessment.
- Liaise with building management, contractors, and suppliers and escalate any risks or issues as appropriate.
- Provide up to date information and documentation to the team confirming First Aiders and Fire Wardens, ensuring this information is kept up-to-date on SharePoint, in the office and relevant documentation
- Attend training regularly as necessary in keeping with any new legislation.
Human Resources:
- Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communication.
- Create and maintain employee HR accounts.
- Onboard and offboard employees adhering to correct processes & procedures, ensuring payroll and benefits information is shared with respective external companies.
- Responsible for sharing all updates relating to new employee training and employment law updates.
- Responsible for ensuring correct relevant policies are in place and filed away correctly.
- Working alongside the legal team to instigate and resolve any employment disputes.
- Responsible for the Charities' insurance renewals & cost reviews, ensuring adequate cover is always in place.
- Keeping up-to-date with employee benefits, reviewing the team’s needs and providing a plan of any recommendations.
- Managing the in-house learning portal and ensuring all employees training is up to date and relevant.
Company Secretarial:
- Administrator to the Board of Trustees.
- Field and action all incoming emails relating to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
- Provide support to ensure all submissions are made ahead of deadlines and recording of tasks in the allocated SharePoint areas.
- Coordinate and schedule all Trustee meetings ensuring all documents are returned ahead of deadlines.
Skill set requirements:
- Proven experience as an Office Manager or similar senior administrative role.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) SharePoint and other relevant software applications.
- Knowledge of HR processes, resourcing, and Health & Safety regulations is desirable or the willingness to train in these areas.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- This role requires a proactive individual with excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Flexibility to work occasional additional hours as business needs require.
Benefits:
- Five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (adjusted for part-time staff).
- Flexible working, with core hours between 10am-4pm.
- Hybrid Remote working. (1 day a week expected in the office).
- Private health insurance cash plan.
- 8% Pension plan.
- Cycle to work Scheme.
- Onsite Gym in office.
If you would like to apply and join our friendly team at this exciting time, please submit your CV and a covering statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you are right for the job.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Spinal Research is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We provide equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you believe children should feel safe, happy, healthy and have hope for their future? Because we do.
If you're an experienced fundraiser and want to join us in changing childhoods and changing lives, then read on.
We're recruiting for an Individual Giving Manager to join our team, and take the lead on our warm programme, bringing in around £1.2 million donated income per year. This role offers a mixture of campaign and project management, innovation and creative thinking. You'll be able to analyse results and apply insights to optimise and improve campaigns.
As a Individual Giving Manager you will
- Lead on the development and implementation of an effective programme to develop supporters using a range of channels, including but not limited to direct mail, telemarketing, DRTV and digital, and products including cash, raffle, regular giving, weekly lottery.
- Assist the Senior Individual Giving Manager to develop and implement an effective development strategy in order to maximise the lifetime value of supporters and the long-term sustainable net income raised for Barnardo's.
- Manage income and expenditure budgets.
- Line manage up to 3 direct reports.
You will have experience of :
- Working in a fundraising environment, specifically in direct marketing and across different channels.
- Delivering campaigns using a project management approach.
We offer remote or hybrid working (dependent on location) for this role, and are willing to discuss flexible working arrangements.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Barnardo's
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to help inform how the UK understands and debates carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in the context of the net zero transition, including the role that land use and nature can play? Do you enjoy making complex issues easier to understand for a wide audience, including journalists, decision-makers and the public?
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) is a non-profit organisation that supports informed debate on energy and climate change issues in the UK. We provide independent analysis and accessible briefings to the media and other stakeholders to improve understanding of climate-related topics and contribute to evidence-based discussions. Our work covers a range of issues including land use, transport, the power sector, and heating and buildings, with a focus on the UK but with international work too.
This role involves tracking and responding to media, political, and policy debates on CDR, focusing initially on land-based removals and expanding to engineered removals. You will highlight trade-offs, counter misinformation, and support fact-based future debates.
Working closely with our Head of Land and Head of Analysis, you will contribute new analysis, monitor the debate, and help develop communications outputs. This is a unique opportunity to play a role in how the UK engages with one of the most complex and fast-evolving areas of climate policy.
Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave: 30 days annual leave.
- Hybrid Working Model: Benefit from the flexibility of remote work combined with in-person collaboration.
- Monthly Team Days: Connect and collaborate with colleagues during regular team building events.
- Healthshield Healthcare Scheme: Access essential health and wellness support, including optical, dental, and physiotherapy coverage.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Contributions: We match employee pension contributions up to 5%.
- Fora office amenities:
- An on-site gym with wellness classes.
- A rooftop terrace with stunning views of London, including The Shard.
- Fully stocked kitchens with complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks.
- Comfortable breakout areas, a reading room, and private phone booths.
- Secure bike storage and shower facilities.
Role and Responsibilities
·Analyse land use, nature-based solutions, and CDR using various sources and data; present findings clearly in reports, briefings, press releases, and social media content.
·Monitor and analyse emerging political and media debate around CDR and nature-based solutions, including misinformation.
·Provide fast turnaround analysis of breaking developments, synthesising findings into accessible and impactful outputs for media and other stakeholders.
·Stay updated on climate and energy policy, particularly CDR, land use, and related political and media narratives.
·Support strategic planning around key moments, identifying risks and opportunities to support well informed discussion and responsible coverage of these topics.
·Collaborate with colleagues across programmes to develop joined up, multi-channel communications outputs
·Develop and maintain a network of stakeholders in the land use, CDR, climate, media and policy communities.
·Brief journalists on CDR issues and our findings, and, where appropriate, act as a media spokesperson for ECIU.
·Contribute to ECIU’s newsletter, website, and other outward facing materials.
·Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Experience
Essential
·Analysis
oStrong analytical background.
oAn academic background in environmental science or related areas (preferably at a Masters or PhD level).
oAbility to quickly analyse data and summarise key insights in accessible, engaging formats.
oSkilled in conducting quantitative analysis, including familiarity with key data sources relating to CDR and the ability to develop new analysis projects to answer relevant questions.
oAbility to design and deliver new analysis projects relevant to carbon dioxide removal (CDR), land use and net zero.
oSkilled in using data to support communications and build compelling, evidence-based outputs.
·Knowledge and Context
oGood understanding of UK climate policy and the net zero transition.
oFamiliarity with the role of CDR and nature-based solutions in climate strategy.
oAwareness of key trade-offs, uncertainties, and areas of public and political debate around CDR.
oAppreciation of the broader political and economic context, including the roles of government, industry and civil society.
·Communication and Networks
oStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas in clear, concise language for a range of audiences.
oAwareness of evolving discussions in media and Parliament relating to climate and carbon removal.
oExperience developing outputs or commentary that align with public and parliamentary discourse.
oSkilled in building and maintaining productive, trust-based relationships with stakeholders including journalists, policymakers, academics and NGOs.
oExperience in journalism, public affairs or communications, particularly on technical or high-profile topics.
oComfortable working in a fast-paced environment, responding to emerging stories or shifting political developments.
Desirable
- 3-5 years’ experience working in the energy, climate or nature sectors.
- Familiarity with government datasets or other key sources relevant to net zero and CDR.
- Experience briefing stakeholders, such as journalists or MPs.
- Understanding of the UK media, particularly its reporting on climate and climate change.
Applications must include a supporting statement to be considered.
The supporting statement should cover:
• Experience in media and informing public debate on specific issues.
• Examples of translating complex content for non-expert audiences.
• Knowledge of the UK’s decarbonisation pathway, including land use and carbon dioxide removal debates.
• Experience in analysis for policy or media contexts.
• Independent content development and stakeholder engagement, prioritising tasks in fast-paced settings.
• Interest in the role and the contribution to ECIU’s mission.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Sutton Trust delivers a suite of high-impact programmes in partnership with top universities and employers, supporting young people to access competitive courses, apprenticeships, and careers in the UK’s leading professions. As Senior Programmes Officer for Marketing and Communications, you’ll play a key role in driving engagement and recruitment across our entire programmes portfolio. You’ll bring fresh ideas, take ownership of campaigns, and help shape how the Trust tells its story to the people we support.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the voice and reach of sector-leading programmes that transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds across the UK.
We’re looking for a creative, digitally savvy marketing and communications professional with a passion for educational equality. This role offers the chance to lead on campaigns that span digital, print, and events - creating standout content for diverse audiences focused on students but including teachers, universities, parents, and alumni.
This role sits within the Programmes Directorate, working closely with a small, collaborative team of six led by the Head of Digital & University Access. You’ll be line managed by the Senior Programmes Manager: University Access and collaborate extensively with the central Communications Team.
Main duties
Marketing & Engagement
- With a strong audience focus, develop appropriate marketing strategies to support the recruitment of students to Sutton Trust programmes with Programme Managers
- Develop creative content ideas and tactics to target key audiences including creating engaging copy and visual assets for marketing campaigns, including digital content (e.g. email campaigns, social media) and physical collateral (e.g. posters, brochures)
- Create engaging copy and visual assets for marketing campaigns and programme
- Support the capture of content at selected Sutton Trust events, including photography, video, and stakeholder feedback, to enhance marketing assets and engagement strategies
- Lead on the creation or commissioning of programme collateral and marketing assets
- Coordinate stakeholder focus groups (e.g. students, parents, teachers, alumni) to evaluate and refine our marketing and comms strategies
- Work with the central communications team to highlight our programmes and alumni activity in wider Trust communications and the media
Digital, Web and Social Media
- Ensure all programme information is accurate and up to date across the Sutton Trust website and microsites.
- Lead the rebranding and redevelopment of programme microsites and marketing materials in line with brand guidelines and with support from the central communications team.
- Work closely with the Senior Digital Communications Officer and Head of Communications & Advocacy to ensure brand consistency and coordinated scheduling across digital and social channels.
- Manage, plan, and create impactful social media campaigns to support marketing and engagement, with an increasing focus on video content.
- Collaborate with Heads of Department and Programme Managers to produce blog content that supports outreach, partnerships, and engagement.
Data Analytics
- Use internal data systems (e.g. Salesforce, analytics dashboards) to assess campaign performance and inform future communications strategy.
- Regularly track key KPIs such as application conversion rates, social media engagement, and stakeholder reach.
Other
- Keep abreast of digital developments, providing expertise to the wider organisation
- Work with the team to suggest improvements to our marketing and communications strategy
- Other duties as necessary from time to time
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:
- Experience in marketing and communications planning, ideally in the education or non-profit sectors
- Experience developing content and campaigns targeted primarily at young people, while also engaging diverse stakeholders such as teachers, parents, and alumni.
- Demonstrated ability to use data and digital tools (e.g. Salesforce, Google Analytics, social media scheduling) to drive communications
- Strong copywriting, editing, and content design skills across print and digital
- Experience working with brand guidelines and delivering multi-channel campaigns
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills
- High degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility for discrete projects and workstreams
- Personable, flexible and discreet; able to fit in to a small team
We are also looking for an individual who:
- Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
- Has knowledge and experience of the higher education and/or education sectors;
- Has excellent attention to detail;
- Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings;
- Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
- Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 per annum
- Contract: Full time, Permanent
- Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
- Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
- DBS check may be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by midnight, Monday 26th May, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Tuesday, 3rd June, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Monday, 9th June.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
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Community and Events Fundraising Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £44,168 - £46,493 per year with excellent benefits
Location: London, UK subject to the right to work.
UK Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
*60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid is currently defined as: 60% of an employee’s time in a location of their choice, 40% face to face, defined as in the London office, at conferences or at stakeholder meetings or other location as relevant for the proper performance of the duties of the role.
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in community and events fundraising skills and play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene usual for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as our Community and Events Fundraising Manager to change the world for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. Change starts with water – change starts with you.
About the team:
This role is in the Community, Events and Education team who sit within the Mass Engagement department. The team manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of fundraising and engagement activity ranging from challenge events, our partnership with Glastonbury festival to a busy community fundraising programme, our volunteer Speaker Network and an education engagement programme.
The team delivers far more than income by deepening the engagement of new and existing supporters and raising awareness of WaterAid’s work.
About the Role:
As our experienced Community and Events Manager, you will manage our community and events fundraising at WaterAid, taking ownership of how this programme grows and evolves. Working closely with the Community, Events and Education Team Lead, you’ll shape and deliver an ambitious strategy across our third-party events portfolio, bespoke virtual fundraising products, DIY fundraising, community and schools fundraising.
With the freedom to explore new ideas and approaches, you'll help shape the future of our community and events programme. Building on strong foundations and with clear potential for growth, you’ll be instrumental in expanding our reach and generating essential funds to provide clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to the communities where we work.
You’ll also lead and support a talented team of two fundraisers, guiding their development and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. This role
offers real opportunity to make a lasting impact and drive meaningful change.
About you:
We’re looking for an ambitious and proactive fundraiser with experience in community and events fundraising. You’ll have a strong track record of raising income and delivering successful events and community activities, along with the tenacity to spot opportunities and the curiosity to test and develop them for maximum impact.
Requirements
To succeed, you’ll also need:
- Proven experience and solid knowledge of community and events management and delivery
- Excellent project and time management skills, able to juggle priorities, handle pressure, and meet tight deadlines
- Energy, enthusiasm, and determination to deliver against ambitious targets
- A willingness to take risks, learn from setbacks, and grow from experience
Closing Date: Applications will close at 12:00PM UK Time on 04 June 2025. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and an essential cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment:
Our People Promise: We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities: We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding: We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





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Over the past decade Pembroke House’s activities in Walworth have grown considerably, with annual turnover rising from £200k to £1 million. Further growth is expected as a result of a new strategy anchored around five 10-year commitments to the neighbourhood, consolidation of our activities across two community buildings and continuing to build wide-ranging partnerships in Walworth.
We are looking for an experienced and skilled financial professional who can steward us through this crucial period of development. You will be someone who combines a passion for our mission, a keen eye for detail and a flair for interpreting financial information and supporting non-specialists to make sound financial decisions.
Days will be varied spanning everything from helping budget holders report to funders; preparing accurate financial reports and management accounts; to creating the budgets and frameworks for long-term financial planning. The rest of the core finance team comprises a Bookkeeper and a pro bono Payroll Officer based in Pembroke College, Cambridge. Other members of the team manage petty cash, look after the room hire business (including invoicing and credit control) and administer pensions.
The trustee’s Finance and Risk Subcommittee formed two years ago and a new trustee position of Treasurer is currently being recruited. The Finance Manager will service and attend the subcommittee’s quarterly meetings and be the main contact point with the Treasurer between meetings.
As a new role there will be plenty of opportunity to mould finance operations across the organisation. Finance systems are currently in place, and have satisfied the auditor over the past few years, but there remains scope for improvement, including through automation and upskilling of the wider team.
About Pembroke House
Pembroke House is a centre for social action and residential community in Walworth, south-east London.
We were founded in 1885, by students from Pembroke College, Cambridge, as one of the first settlement houses. Shocked by growing poverty and inequality, the pioneers of the settlement movement sought a new approach: taking up residence to live, work and solve problems alongside local communities. We continue to share a building with St Christopher’s church, which has its routes in the same student settlement.
For over 130 years, we’ve been working to bridge traditional divides and unite people – whatever their background or walk of life – in building a better Walworth.
Located in the heart of Walworth, we strive to empower communities and individuals to create a neighbourhood where everyone can flourish.




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Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is seeking a strategic and creative Communications, Engagement and Policy Manager to lead our outreach, advocacy, and communications efforts. This part-time leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about empowering disabled communities, building influence, and shaping impactful campaigns in a flexible, supportive work environment.
Job Title: Communications, Engagement and Policy Manager
Location: Flexible (with occasional travel required)
Reports to: CEO
Salary: £17,280-18,720 gross per annum (£36,000-£39,000 FTE)
Hours: Part-time, 18 hours per week
About Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a charity dedicated to empowering, supporting, and advocating for individuals living with neuromuscular conditions. Our mission is to ensure that those affected by these conditions have access to the resources, representation, and information they need to live fulfilling and independent lives.
Job Summary
We are looking for a creative, driven, and collaborative Communications, Engagement and Policy Manager to lead on internal and external communications and to deepen engagement with our members, stakeholders, and the wider community. This is a key role in growing our influence, raising awareness of our work, and supporting our mission to empower people with neuromuscular conditions. Your work will ensure that our user base remains actively engaged, well-informed, and central to our projects and campaign planning. You will oversee an Engagement Officer, Social Media Officer, and Campaigns and Advocacy Officer, working collaboratively to amplify our impact, strengthen user connections, and further our mission.
Key Responsibilities
1. User Engagement and Relationship Management
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Develop and implement strategies to enhance engagement with our users across projects, events, and online platforms, ensuring their voices are integral to our work.
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Work with the Engagement Officer to design and coordinate events, workshops, and other engagement activities, both in-person and online, that support community connection and provide valuable resources to users.
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Gather and analyse feedback from users to ensure our services, content, and campaigns remain relevant and responsive to their needs.
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Manage the CRM and membership of the charity in line with the membership policy.
2. Content Creation and Communications
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Develop and implement a communication strategy for the organisation to set our key messages, approach and KPIs for engaging with individual, community and professional audiences as well as for internal communications.
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Support the Social Media Officer in developing and implementing a communications plan in particular focused on our social media based activities and content creation.
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Oversee and produce high-quality content for digital platforms, newsletters, reports, and publications that engage and inform our audience.
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Lead on creating and placing feature articles, policy briefings and press releases, and serve as the main media contact to ensure consistent, clear messaging.
3. Policy, Campaigning, and Advocacy
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Work with the CEO to develop and implement, through the Policy and Campaigns Team, a campaigns strategy that responds to the needs of the neuromuscular community and creates positive, meaningful change for our community.
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Collaborate with the Campaigns and Advocacy Officer to formulate and promote evidence-based policy positions, engaging key stakeholders in government, healthcare, and related sectors.
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Support the Campaigns and Advocacy Officer to expand the Pathfinders advocacy service and drive referrals to the service.
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Represent the organisation at events, sector meetings, and forums to build our profile and increase our influence on policy issues relevant to our community.
4. Team Leadership and Development
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Manage, support, and foster the professional growth of the Engagement Officer, Social Media Officer, and Campaigns and Advocacy Officer, building a collaborative and empowered team.
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Set team objectives and KPIs, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback to ensure alignment with organisational goals and impact.
5. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development
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Cultivate relationships with relevant stakeholders, including influencers, partner organisations, funders, policymakers, and the neuromuscular community.
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Work closely with the CEO to manage community partnerships, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and expanding opportunities for user engagement.
6. Organisational management
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Support the CEO with the overall running of the organisation by attending meetings of the management committee as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, taking on additional tasks as agreed.
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Provide contingency support to the Senior Leadership Team to cover essential tasks such as reporting hours to our payroll team in the event of staff absence.
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Maintain an overview of projects and teams across the organisation to provide short-term management and HR support in the event of staff shortages or incapacity.
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Review, approve and document payments in the charity using our software and finance process.
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Support the development of funding bids and project plans for introducing new projects.
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Represent the Senior Leadership Team at external events and in meetings with Trustees and Members.
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, engagement, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
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3-years experience in a communications, policy, or engagement role, ideally within a charity or non-profit setting.
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Experience engaging directly with user communities and developing outreach initiatives.
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Strong writing and editing skills with experience producing content for a variety of platforms including Youtube.
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Experience managing a small team to achieve strategic objectives.
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Knowledge of or strong interest in the healthcare, disability, or neuromuscular sector is desirable.
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Lived experience of a neuromuscular condition is desirable but not essential.
Skills and Attributes
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Strategic thinker with the ability to balance advocacy, engagement, and communication initiatives effectively.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across diverse audiences.
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Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise, and maintain high standards under tight timelines.
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Proficient in social media management, content creation, and analytics.
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A commitment to advocating for and advancing the rights of individuals with neuromuscular conditions.
What We Offer
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The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a purpose-driven, supportive organisation.
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Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
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Ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to lead impactful campaigns and user engagement efforts.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Manager with a locally-led charity dedicated to ensuring the rights of children in west Africa on a permanent, full-time basis. As Senior Finance Manager you will lead the charity’s financial operations and play an important part in strengthening their financial systems and processes. A key part of the role early on is to improve the quality of financial data collection and processing by the project teams.
Please note, this role requires some travel including attending the London office once per month. Additionally, candidates looking for 4 days per week may be considered.
As Senior Finance Manager, you will:
- Be responsible for running all of the charity’s financial operations
- Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports (including monthly and quarterly management accounts) for the CEO and Board
- Support the charity’s plans to scale by playing a lead role in financial planning for their new programme. This includes helping to design budgets and financial management systems
- Support fundraising colleagues in preparing budgets and financial reports for donors
- Work closely with colleagues in West Africa to ensure policies, systems, and processes effectively track and manage funds in compliance with internal agreements and donor restrictions (particularly around restricted/unrestricted funds)
The successful applicant will:
- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector (ideally a similar type of organisation) in a similar role
- Have a good understanding of charity financial reporting, audits, compliance, and managing multi-currency financial operations
- Be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA etc)
- Have experience leading financial process improvements, particularly data collection and management reporting
- Be proficient in financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) and advanced Excel skills
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Location: Central London, London Bridge (hybrid) with regular travel overseas
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 25, 2025
Job Summary
Brooke’s work across Africa, Asia and Latin America transforms the lives of animals and people in the communities we serve. Our vision is of a world in which working horses, donkeys and mules are free from suffering and have a life worth living.
As Senior UN Advocacy Manager, you will join Brooke’s Programmes Directorate at an exciting time as we deliver our five-year strategy. You’ll play a key role in leading our advocacy with UN agencies and UN member states, specifically around the contribution of working animals to sustainable development.
You will develop and deliver our UN advocacy strategy, build and cultivate relationships with UN officials and diplomatic missions, monitor consultative statuses with key UN bodies, and represent Brooke in a number of international coalitions and at international events. Working closely with the Head of Policy and Advocacy and advocacy staff in country programmes, you will ensure that our advocacy asks are evidence-based and translate into policy change.
The ideal candidate will have experience in leading advocacy and policy work in an international setting, working with diverse senior stakeholders and securing policy change. You’ll be a strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management and planning skills, and a confident communicator who can build persuasive narratives suitable for policymakers.
If you are passionate about creating policy for animals, apply now and play a vital role in shaping Brooke’s advocacy for the future.
At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25 as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke.
We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible.
The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Senior Content Manager to join our Marketing and Digital Team.
Deadline: 5pm on Monday 26 May
Location: London
Salary: Starting salary £41,800, plus London Weighting of £3,285
Hours: Full-time (as part of our 32-hour week pilot and may revert to 35 hours after July 2025)
Contract type: This is 12-month maternity cover post
This exciting Senior Content Manager role will lead on the Foundation’s content strategy and the delivery of high-quality content across all our channels in line with our strategic objectives and digital strategy.
What does the role involve?
- Lead on planning, creating and scheduling content
- Manage the relationship with our community management agency to ensure our online communities are kept engaged and supported.
- Setting the standard and ensuring the high quality of all content produced at the Foundation.
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
- Experience of writing and delivering content and social media strategies.
- Significant experience of planning and delivering extensive social media campaigns for large audiences.
- Experience of writing, creating and deploying a range of content for different audiences across digital channels, including website, email and social media.
- Ability to convey complex information and stories simply and effectively.
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
About us
Since 1949, the Mental Health Foundation has been the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health.
Our vision is for a world with good mental health for all. With prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.
We will drive change towards a mentally healthy society for all, and support communities, families and individuals to live mentally healthier lives, with a particular focus on those at greatest risk.
The Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week.
How to apply
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application form by clicking 'Redirect to recruiter'. Please note that all sections of the application form should be completed as CVs alone will not be accepted. Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 26th May and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for Friday 6th June.
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.
If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home for full time staff, pro rata for part time staff.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our vision is good mental health for all.

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Job Title: Senior Marketing and Communications Officer
Location: Hybrid remote with minimum 2 days per week in office, Pembury
Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd May 2025
Are you a skilled marketing professional ready to make a meaningful impact?
Aspens is seeking a creative, driven Senior Marketing and Communications Officer to help promote our services, fundraising and activities that transform the lives of autistic people, those with a learning disability and their families.
You’ll develop and deliver engaging campaigns, manage communications channels, and create content that aligns with our brand voice. Collaborating with teams across Aspens, you’ll drive audience engagement and support income-generation activities.
This is the job for you if you have excellent communication skills and know how to bring a story to life. You’ll be confident using digital channels to engage with a range of audiences, as well as traditional methods.
Join us at Aspens and help make a difference. Apply today to become part of our inspiring mission!
About Aspens
Aspens is a charity that provides high-quality person-centred care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities, and their families. We provide an integrated network of services and support across the South-East to empower individuals to lead their lives as independently as possible.
We support children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes, supported living, community outreach, day services, children and young people’s groups and support, specialist support, and online support for families and carers across the South-East.
Aspens has three charity shops in Bexhill, Crowborough and Paddock Wood and online stores on eBay, Etsy and Vinted. We also have The Bluebell Café and animal farm and a pre-loved donations centre in Pembury.
Purpose of Role
This role will work with direction from the Marketing and Communications Manager to deliver marketing campaigns to raise awareness of and promote Aspens’ services, income-generation activities including fundraising, retail and hospitality, and recruitment; engage with our internal and external stakeholders; and reach new audiences. A key part of the role will be internal ‘customer’ support, collaborating with departments across the charity to meet shared goals in line with Aspens’ strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign delivery
· Collaborate with the operations, fundraising, retail and recruitment teams to create and deliver comprehensive marketing campaigns to promote Aspens’ services, shops/e-commerce, hospitality, events and recruitment and meet shared goals in line with the charity’s strategic objectives.
· Create and deliver internal comms campaigns to drive engagement and increase retention of staff.
· Monitor and evaluate campaign performance by reporting on agreed objectives and KPIs.
Content Creation
· Develop relevant and engaging content to be utilised across channels, including, but not limited to website, social media, internal channels and email, in our shops, Bluebell Café and the community to reach new and existing stakeholders.
· Graphic design - production of assets for marketing purposes.
· Developing marketing and comms bank of photos and video; photography and videography at events.
· Working with external companies to produce marketing collateral (signage, banners, artwork, leaflets, branded items etc.) and managing stock levels of marketing materials.
· Review all materials to ensure alignment with Aspens’ brand guidelines and tone of voice.
Channel Management
• Under direction from Marketing and Communications Manager manage internal and external channels.
• External channels including, but not limited to: Aspens’ website and linked bookings sites; charity social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok); supporter communications (Mailchimp).
• Internal channels including, but not limited to: Staff intranet and staff newsletter (Mailchimp)
Brand Awareness
Under direction from Marketing and Communications Manager promote Aspens and the impact of our work to relevant stakeholders and audiences. This includes digital and traditional advertising, management of Awards nominations, PR and media.
Audience Insight
· Utilise audience data to develop understanding of audiences.
· Carry out research to monitor and keep up to date with marketing and charity trends and best practice to support audience engagement.
· Share insights with Marketing and Communications Manager.
Events
• Collaborate with the Business and Income Generation Team to support the planning and promotion of events and represent Aspens at events, some of which may require evening or weekend attendance.
Team Working
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications Manager and Business and Income Generation Team and build strong relationships with teams across the organisation.
Other
· Occasional travel to other offices, services and shops across Aspens’ region.
· Administration tasks as required.
Person Specification
· Demonstrate close alignment to Aspens’ values
· Excellent written and oral communication
· Commercial awareness – understanding of business operations and the ability to think strategically about how decisions impact performance and profitability
· Goal-oriented mindset
· Excellent relationship building and people skills
· Creative, with lots of ideas for engaging content
· Numerate and data-driven
· Ability to prioritise workload effectively
· Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and within a team
· Proactive approach, ability to come up with creative solutions
· Excellent attention to detail
· IT skills including Microsoft Teams, Word, Powerpoint, Canva, Mailchimp, Xcel, Google Analytics, Google Ads
· Graphic design skills
· Photography and videography skills
· Ability to edit websites/intranet
· A degree of flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends if required
Experience
• At least two years' experience as a Marketing/Communications Officer/Executive, ideally within the charity sector
• Experience in planning and delivering integrated marketing campaigns
• Experience of managing a range of marketing channels including social media, websites and internal platforms
• Experience of engaging different stakeholders.
• Proven track record of achievement in meeting or exceeding targets, with clear examples of delivering results against set objectives
Essential Training and Qualifications
A Levels or equivalent
GCSE English at grade C (or above).
Desirable Training and Qualifications
A degree level qualification in Marketing/ Communications or a related field
What you can expect from us:
- Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
- Paid DBS (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
- Flexible work arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too
- 30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
- Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Aspens High Street Stores -20% discount on all items for Aspens’ staff
- Bluebell café- Discounted staff menu available
- Refer a Friend scheme, so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens
- Recognition schemes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
How to Apply:
Simply click ‘Apply now’ and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role.
Any offer is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, which we will complete on your behalf if you don't already have one, and satisfactory employment references. We will consider job share and part time arrangements for all posts in line with the needs of the Charity.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Aspens Charities, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and those who are likely to be underrepresented in Aspens’ workforce, such as sex/gender, minority ethnic group, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, as well as abilities. We believe that a diverse team leads to better outcomes and a more enjoyable work environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and has an equal opportunity to thrive.
As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is dedicated to supporting and promoting the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities. We recognise the value and contributions that individuals with disabilities bring to our organisation.
Accessibility and Accommodations
We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
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