Senior communications officer jobs

Location: Either Hybrid in one of our hubs (Madagascar, Bali- Indonesia, Zanzibar-Tanzania, Mombasa-Kenya, Dakar-Senegal or Belize), or remote within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity or any other location.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday,22 October 2025, 11:59 P.M. BST.

Start date: As soon as possible 

Contract duration: Permanent

Remuneration: £29,993 - £33,197 gross per annum (UK national band); £31,653 - £34,529 gross per annum (London, UK); IDR 130,625, 635 - IDR 156,257,320 gross per annum (Indonesia); KES 1,306,953 - KES 1,481,724 gross per annum (Kenya); TZS 18,887,152 - 24,430,227 gross per annum (Tanzania) ; MGA 16,349,712 - MGA 20,185,548 gross per annum (Madagascar); XOF 8,455,876- XOF 9,819115 gross per annum (Senegal), BZD 29,732-32,397 (Senegal), USD 50,564-54,030 (United States). 

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organisation that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.

Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organisations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe. 

Summary job description

We are currently recruiting an Advocacy Officer to support our global advocacy work. The position will provide a broad range of support to the advocacy team, with a focus on ensuring the efficient delivery of the Transform Bottom Trawling Coalition’s dedicated grant mechanism. The grants programme supports campaigns around the world working to address the destructive impact of industrial bottom trawling, with a focus on small-scale fisher-led organisations in low- and middle-income countries. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of marine conservation, human rights, and policy advocacy, contributing to inclusive and impactful campaigns that promote the rights and recognition of small-scale fishing communities.

Reporting to the Campaigns Manager, this is a full-time role with occasional travel to work closely with colleagues and partners. The successful candidate will be a motivated, proactive and highly organised individual with a track record of project management, as well as exceptional written communication. Assessment of applications will include candidates’ alignment with BV’s core values and mission to support human rights-based approaches to marine conservation and fisheries management. You will thrive in environments that are collegiate and ambitious, and be able to demonstrate experience of working independently and solving complex problems in challenging situations.

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Orpington / Hybrid
Organisation: The Maypole Project

The Maypole Project is seeking a strategic and dynamic Business Development Manager to drive income growth, secure impactful partnerships, and support service development with a focus on continuous improvement and user engagement.

As a key member of the senior management team, you’ll work closely with the Chief Executive to shape and deliver our business development strategy, ensuring long-term financial sustainability. This includes leading competitive tenders, grant applications, and identifying new opportunities to expand our services and reach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead income generation and partnership development
• Co-develop and implement strategic business initiatives
• Act as Deputy to the Chief Executive when required
• Engage service users in co-design and delivery of services

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in business development and strategic leadership
• Strong track record in securing funding and partnerships
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passion for service innovation and user-centred design

Join us in shaping the future of Maypole Services and making a lasting impact.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

As we enter an exciting new phase of digital maturity, we’re looking for a senior lead in AI to drive innovation and embed impactful and transparent use of AI across our charity to define clear ethical standards.
This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, lead the exploration to design AI-powered products that will make a real difference – whether it’s enabling life-saving research, supporting fundraising innovation, or helping us connect with people affected by breast cancer in new and meaningful ways. You’ll play a pivotal role in embedding inclusive and responsible AI, ensuring that innovation is a sustainable discipline across our charity. You’ll also raise AI literacy at every level for colleagues across teams to our CEO and trustees running workshops, training and innovation sessions.

You’ll lead the AI product strategy and roadmap, aligning with our digital and organisational goals through cross team collaboration to spot opportunities where AI can deliver impact, from fundraising and services to research and operations.

Lead on AI trends and build prototypes, work with partners, and guide the transition from pilot projects to long-term solutions.

If you’re excited by the chance to combine technical leadership, product strategy and social impact, this role could be for you.

About you

As a Senior AI lead, you’ll bring a blend of technical expertise, product vision and collaborative leadership, to integrate ethical and inclusive approaches to technology.

You’ll have proven experience leading AI or machine learning product development, with a strong technical foundation, including working with large language models, vector databases, data pipelines and digital integrations.

As a strong collaborator with excellent communication skills, you’ll work across teams and at leadership level to translate complex AI concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience with innovation pipelines, hackathons, or AI literacy programmes is a plus—but above all, we value your curiosity, adaptability, and passion for making a meaningful impact.
 

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
 

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
 

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 7 October 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 13 October 2025

The Communications Manager is responsible for managing CASPA’s communications function and brand development. They will ensure CASPA’s mission and purpose is reflected in our brand and social media presence, and effectively engages members, funders and other stakeholders.

What you’ll do: 

• Plan and deliver inspiring fundraising and advocacy campaigns. 

• Manage CASPA’s brand, website, and social media channels. 

• Create engaging content that champions autistic voices and showcases CASPA’s impact. 

• Build relationships with media and external partners.

• Produce publications, newsletters, and press releases. 

• Work with leadership to shape CASPA’s annual report and manage budgets 

• Oversee CASPA’s volunteer Autistic Content Creators team 

About you 

We’re looking for: 

• A communications all-rounder with creativity, drive, and a passion for advocacy. 

• Experience in campaign management, digital comms, and content creation. 

• Strong writing, storytelling, and brand management skills. 

• A team player who thrives on making a difference. 

You are also someone who shares our way of working: 

Committed – We are committed to CASPA’s mission and our work. 

Learning – We share knowledge, learn from others to grow our skills, and support others to grow. 

Proactive – We take action, problem solve and “muck in” where needed. 

Organised – We plan and manage our time, tasks and responsibilities. 

Optimistic – We think positively, encourage fun, and promote autistic Pride. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. 

We are keen to attract those with lived experience of autism. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and disability. 

The safety and welfare of our members is paramount, and this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a full DBS check. 

Closing date for applications : Friday 3rd October 11.59 pm. 

Interviews to take place: Thursday 9th October and Monday 13th October 2025. 

We may close our recruitment campaign early based on application suitability and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

If you do not want CASPA to retain your CV and personal information after the recruitment campaign closes, please let us know when you apply. 

ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen industries – film, television (high-end, children’s, unscripted), VFX, animation and games. We are supporting economic recovery and future innovation and growth across the whole of the UK by investing in the skilled and inclusive workforce who are critical to the global success of the screen sector.

We are funded by industry contributions to our Skills Funds and with National Lottery funds awarded by the BFI as part of its BFI Bursaries Programme to help people get into the industry and progress within it.

The Senior Grants Officer will support the Finance Manager in maintaining the smooth running of grants and bursaries giving process. The Senior Grants Officer will also be responsible for the processing of ScreenSkills’ grants and bursaries ensuring that projects fall within budget, are contracted in a timely manner and subsequently monitored.  They will work collaboratively across the wider organisation to ensure that funders’ requirements are met.

Contract: Fixed Term, 12 months, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 per annum

Reports to: Finance Manager

Location: ScreenSkills London/Hybrid (min 2 days a week in the office)

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Essential:

• 3-5 Years – Work related experience.
• Proven experience of working in a similar role within finance department
• Proven experience of data analysis and manipulation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of setting up processes to ensure master templates and contracts are reviewed
• Excellent organisation skills; ability to effectively manage varied tasks with competing priorities with minimum supervision
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work
• Excellent IT skills including intermediate Level of Excel

 Preferred:

• Previous working experience of Blackbaud Grantmaking, SUN accounting system using Q&A

 Other skills and attributes:

• Excellent teamwork
• Innovative Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Commitment to Excellence
• Flexibility
• Commercial Awareness

ScreenSkills offers benefits including: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• EAP - Access to financial, physical and mental wellbeing support
• Season Ticket Loan
• Eye Care scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Reward Gateway – popular retailer discounts
• Life Assurance

In the last two years we have helped 48,447 people across: eLearning, training, events, mentoring, bursaries and stepping up programmes such as Trainee Finder, that’s why having diverse talents and being an organisation where colleagues feel included is crucial to us. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering after a career break, women, people who are LGBTQ+, minority ethnic people, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, from a less advantaged socio-economic background as well as any other under-represented group.

Are you a policy or campaigns leader who wants to drive real-world change?

Do you want to use your advocacy and communications skills to challenge injustice and amplify excluded voices?

At HCT, we know healthcare should work for everyone – but too often, it doesn’t. We’ve proven what’s possible: our work on hepatitis C has transformed services nationally, and we’re expanding into cancer prevention, harm reduction, needle exchange, and many other areas. We’re also at the forefront of the fight for justice for those affected by the Infected Blood scandal.

We’re looking for someone who can bring creativity, confidence, and passion to help us shift policy and public attitudes, amplify the voices of marginalised communities, and hold government to account. This is a pivotal moment for us organisationally as we seek to drive major change for the communities we work with, from drug policy to criminal justice to infected blood. The successful candidate will have excellent partnership-building skills across Government, VCS, NHS and Whitehall; have a strong focus on social justice; and have a real belief in the power of working closely with communities.

As Head of Policy & Advocacy, you will:

• Lead bold campaigns that influence government, shift public debate, and secure justice for excluded communities, including those affected by the Infected Blood scandal.
• Champion health equity: keeping hepatitis C elimination, harm reduction, and wider inclusion health issues firmly on the national agenda.
• Amplify lived experience by ensuring our campaigns, media work, and policy influencing are shaped by and centred on the voices of our teams and communities.
• Build power through partnerships: working with partner charities, health leaders, and campaigners to push for systemic change.
• Shape and oversee communications: from press engagement to social media — making sure our messages cut through and inspire action.
• Guide and support colleagues: line managing our Senior Policy & Campaigns Officer and playing an active role in our senior management team.

You’ll be someone who:

• Has experience influencing policy and shifting narratives – whether through campaigns, communications, advocacy, or all three.
• Knows how to build coalitions and partnerships, and can navigate Westminster, Whitehall, and beyond.
• Can work strategically and independently, spotting opportunities and acting on them.
• Is motivated by justice, equality, and creating a fairer future.
• Brings excellent communication skills – from crafting persuasive messages to building great relationships.
• Understands the value of evidence, but also the power of storytelling and lived experience in driving change.

This role offers real autonomy: you’ll have the space to shape our influencing and communications work, backed by a committed team and a growing organisation ready to amplify your impact.

About The Hepatitis C Trust

The Hepatitis C Trust (HCT) work with people who face severe health inequalities, including people who have hepatitis C and other health needs. With almost 500 staff and volunteers, we are the biggest lived experience organisation working in Inclusion Health in the UK. Our teams work in every community NHS area and in every prison in England, conducting outreach and providing a link between NHS services and the people they struggle to engage. We also work in parts of Scotland and Wales.

We are a leading part of the UK programmes to eliminate viral hepatitis, and we work with national and international partners to strengthen global elimination. We have a growing voice across Inclusion Health. And we are a core participant within the UK Infected Blood Inquiry, working closely with the communities affected, the Government and the NHS to ensure the Inquiry recommendations are implemented and everyone impacted receives long-overdue justice. 

We offer excellent staff support, generous annual leave and a range of employee benefits. We are a Living Wage and Flexible Working employer, and a signatory to the Race at Work Charter.  

At The Sick Children’s Trust, we believe no child should face hospital alone and no family should be separated during one of the most challenging times of their lives. Through our ten ‘Homes from Home’ across England, we provide free accommodation and vital support, keeping families close to their seriously ill child’s hospital bedside.

We’re looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer to join our passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownerships of a strong portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, developing long-term relationships and securing multi-year funding to sustain and grow our services.

You’ll have the opportunity, skills and talent to write compelling, tailored funding proposals, deliver excellent stewardship, and work directly with funders to demonstrate the impact of our work.

The Role:

You’ll be managing and growing a portfolio of key trusts and foundations, delivering exceptional stewardship.

You will be researching and working to secure new income opportunities focusing on five figure grants and writing powerful funding applications and reports to inspire and engage new funders.

You’ll work closely with internal teams to develop cases for support and play a key role in achieving ambitious income targets to fund our ‘Homes from Home’.

What we’re looking for:

· A proven track record in personally securing significant trust and foundation funding at the level of five-figure gifts in a single year.

· Excellent written skills with the ability to create clear, compelling proposals.

· Strong relationship-building skills with experience of working with multiple stakeholders and decision-makers.

· Highly organised, proactive, and driven to achieve ambitious targets.

· Passionate about our cause to help families of seriously ill children

How to apply

We will be reviewing applications ongoing so early applications are advised. We may close the advert earlier than advertised.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter(max 2 pages) explaining how your experience fits the role. More details can be found in the recruitment pack attached

About you

Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, to live longer and better lives?

Myeloma UK is looking for a motivated and highly proactive Senior Policy Officer to join our Patient Advocacy team within the wider Research and Advocacy directorate. 

You will have experience in analysing, developing, and communicating complex policy issues, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritise a fast-moving and wide-ranging workload.

You will also have experience working collaboratively and building relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. 

You will have the ability to present findings and recommendations to a range of audiences and produce high-quality succinct briefings in a timely fashion, underpinned by evidence.

Empathy and sensitivity are required to work closely with patients and their families and friends.

Experience in the health charity sector, public/patient engagement work, and working on the National Institute of Health Care Excellence (NICE) and Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) consultation processes would be beneficial but not essential.

About the role

As Senior Policy Officer you will be part of the Patient Advocacy team who work to ensure that the patient voice is heard and acted upon by UK and devolved nations healthcare policy decision makers. You will represent the charity externally including national meetings with senior healthcare decision makers.

Your role is vital to developing strategic approaches to health technology appraisals (HTA), regulatory pathways (MHRA), clinical development programmes (academic and industry clinical trials) and commissioning routes to broaden access to new myeloma drug therapies and diagnostic technologies.

You will apply your skills flexibly across key policy areas including access to treatment, patient voice, stakeholder engagement and general healthcare policy and work with colleagues in communications and fundraising to make sure our supporters and the wider myeloma community understand the positive impact we make.

About us

Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions.  We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure.  Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well.  Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone. 

We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.

Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.

Our culture

Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture.  We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.

How to apply

If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:

1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role

2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements

Applications close 9am on 6 October 2025 and interviews will be held w/c 27 October 2025.

Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:

· sex

· race

· disability

· age

· sexual orientation

· gender reassignment

· religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.

About Us

Inspire is a charity based in East London. We inspire children and young people across London and beyond, using data to understand the barriers they face and connecting them with a range of employers and opportunities to open doors to their success.

At Inspire, we believe that all children and young people should have access to the opportunities and inspiration they need to achieve their potential. We have over 40 years of experience in delivering high quality services and programmes to children, young people, schools, local authorities and employers. Working alongside our large network of employer volunteers, our programmes inspire and support children and young people to create a positive future for themselves in their journey from the classroom to workplace. We provide them with independent careers guidance, high aspirations and strong employability skills.

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a confident and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills to join our Work Related Learning Team as a Programme Officer.

This is a term-time role working 39 weeks of the year.

The Programme Officer role is very varied and will enable you to use your creativity to support creation and delivery of workshops as well as utilising your organisation skills to ensure everything is well organised and runs without a hitch. You will gain skills and experience in working with children and young people, supporting delivery of workshops, training corporate volunteers and project management.

Our Work Related Learning team has an excellent reputation in working with schools, partners, employers and volunteers to develop and deliver workshops and programmes which educate children and young people on the world of work and the opportunities available to them once they complete their education.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide support and coordination to the Work Related Learning Team working on a range of programmes and workshops, predominantly in secondary schools and, on occasion, with young people with additional needs.
• Recruit, brief and manage volunteers for participation in events.
• Prepare resources, planning and briefing materials.
• Attend events delivered in schools and other external venues.
• Liaise with schools, businesses, volunteers and other stakeholders.
• Collate evaluations and draft reports.
• Admin support.

If you have the skills and desire to join our team, please see our job description for more details.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this role, please provide your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are suitable for the role and how you meet the person specification of our job description.

Interviews will be a two stage process, the first will take place on Teams and second interviews will be in-person at our office in Stratford and will include a skills based test.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants.

Inspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Digital Communications Manager is responsible for leading and expanding the Trust's digital presence, ensuring our research, policy priorities, programmes, and alumni stories are shared in an impactful way with external audiences. Reporting to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, and working closely with one direct report, they will deliver a step change in digital communications activity, driving data-led improvements and developing new and compelling multimedia content for the Trust's website, social media channels and digital communications.

Main duties

Website and digital communications

• Oversee the management and strategic development of the Sutton Trust website and associated microsites.

• Ensure the main site delivers impactful communications showcasing the breadth of the Trust’s work, whilst being responsive to the needs of our key audiences: students, teachers, policymakers, academics and media.

• Lead on relationships with external web developers to drive forward improvements to the Trust’s websites, ensuring quality user experience and SEO optimisation.

• Use Google Analytics and other monitoring tools to evaluate website performance and inform improvements.

• Project manage the production of video content, and other similar projects.

• Format reports, design graphics and create digital assets, supported closely by the Senior Digital Communications Officer.

• Edit the Trust’s regular email newsletter, ensuring content is of the highest quality.

• Ensure the Trust’s brand identity is consistent across the digital space

Social media

• Oversee the development and delivery of the Trust’s strategy for growing its social media presence through Linkedin, Bluesky, X, Instagram and other emerging platforms as appropriate.
• Ensure the Trust’s priorities and mission are communicated consistently and powerfully across its social platforms.
• Develop and deliver strategies to maximise reach and engagement, including working with partners, alumni and influencers.
• Oversee the launch of the Trust’s new TikTok channel.
• Work with the Senior Digital Comms Officer to create innovative and engaging social content in a range of formats to maximise impact across all platforms, working closely with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs and colleagues in Research, Programmes and Development teams.
• Proactively monitor relevant stories and advise colleagues on reaction and engagement, in partnership with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs.
• Monitor social media trends and flag key developments to team members.
• Use analytics to evaluate social campaigns and inform improvements.
• Advise and support colleagues in using social media in support of Sutton Trust objectives.

Other

• Line management of the Senior Digital Communications Officer.
• Work with colleagues to maintain a communications planning grid.
• Keep abreast of digital developments, providing expertise to the wider organisation.
• Write copy as required, and advise others in tailoring copy to digital channels and audiences.
• Contribute to the wider work of the Communications, Research and Policy Team.
• Other duties as necessary from time to time.

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of managing digital communications infrastructure and social media channels.
• Significant experience in managing a website, including good knowledge of HTML and CSS, WordPress and Google Analytics.
• Creative flair and a knack for distilling complex ideas into compelling content.
• A good understanding of Canva, InDesign, Illustrator and/or Photoshop to design infographics and other imagery.
• Experience of video content production, particularly for social media.
• Experience of using social media platforms and analytics successfully and a willingness to explore new channels. Understanding of LinkedIn, Bluesky, X and TikTok would be advantageous, as would previous experience using Google Analytics to monitor and drive improvements.
• An eye for detail, and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
• Line management experience.
• Experience of developing digital strategies and implementing change.

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage.
• Has first-class interpersonal skills – a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings.
• Is willing to take on other duties from time-to-time as needed in a busy team.
• Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: £42,025
• Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week, but further flexibility may be required given the external-facing nature of the role
• 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. This role also shares primary responsibility for monitoring the out of hours media line with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs.
• DBS check may be required

To Apply

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter, covering how your experience, skills and qualifications meet the requirements of this role. Please focus your response on the abilities and/or competencies giving evidence of your experience to date (maximum of 2 A4 sheets). The information you provide will be the basis for shortlisting.

Please note that your application should be submitted in one go - you can view the requirements by clicking on the link if you would like to prepare in advance.

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 10am, Friday 10th October, with first round interviews held on Tuesday, 21st October and second round interviews held on Tuesday, 4th November. Both interviews will be held at our London office. 

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.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

Job Title: Senior Programme Officer, Active Fellows

Line Manager: Team Leader, Active Fellows (Deputy Fellowship Programme Manager in Team Leader’s absence)

Salary: £36,062

Start date: 1 November 2025

Contract type: Permanent

Application deadline: 16 October 2025. Please note we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis

Benefits:

• Challenging and rewarding work, always life-changing, sometimes lifesaving

• Competitive salary

• Team and individual training opportunities

• Commitment to performance and personal development

• Hybrid working, home and office (minimum 2 days each week in the office)

• Eight hours each day Monday – Friday, with flexible working by arrangement around core hours of 10am – 4pm

• 25 days plus Bank Holidays annual leave entitlement

• 8% employer pension contribution

• Convenient office location at Elephant and Castle, close to Tube (Bakerloo and Northern lines) and bus routes

Role Purpose Statement

The Senior Officer, Active Fellows plays a key role in delivering high-quality support to Cara Fellows. This includes leading casework, coordinating Cara’s mentoring scheme to support Fellows’ placements, and contributing to strategic improvements across the Fellowship Programme. The role combines direct support to Fellows, operational oversight and delivery of casework, and collaborative leadership to support Cara to uphold its mission.

Organisational Background

The Council for At-Risk Academics is a UK-registered charity founded in 1933 under the leadership of William Beveridge, to rescue academics suffering persecution under the rise of Nazism and facilitate their continued work in safety. Sixteen Cara Fellows from the 1930s and 1940s became Nobel Laureates, and many more innovators in their fields, including, Nikolaus Pevsner, Lise Meitner and Karl Popper. A number of Cara’s founders and Council members also personally provided places and/or funds to help individual academics; and Cara, known in the 1930s as the AAC, later the SPSL, was closely involved in the successful effort in 1933 to bring to London the Warburg Institute art library, which had been prohibited by the Nazis, and six of its staff. The Fellowship Programme is the continuation of the rescue mission operation started in 1933.

Cara has been a lifeline to academics at risk for over 90 years, as and when world events have placed them in the line of fire: Hungarian Uprising, Cold War, Apartheid South Africa, Iran, Latin American Juntas, Vietnam, Kosovo, DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, Zimbabwe etc. and, more recently Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Cara support is typically framed as temporary sanctuary offered at times of heightened risk.

Cara Objectives ‘To assist academics who have been, or are, or are at risk of being, subject to discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, to relieve needs among them and their dependants and ensure that their specialist knowledge and abilities can continue to be used for the benefit of the public.’

‘To advance education by supporting academics and their educational institutions in countries where their continuing work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that such academics and institutions can continue to fulfil their critical role as educators for the public benefit.’

This is a critical time to join our dedicated and friendly Fellowship Programme team as we expand our capacity to support at-risk academics from the Middle East, Sudan, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Russia and many other countries.

Key Responsibilities

Fellowships

Casework

· Manage a caseload of up to 50 Cara Fellows, providing tailored support.

· Maintain accurate and GDPR-compliant records of casework activity.

· Liaise with Fellows to coordinate support and escalate complex cases to the Team Leader as required.

· Monitor, research and update visa guidance to reflect changes in complex immigration regulation.

· Keep up to date with relevant information regarding immigration laws, e.g. visas, legal procedures, etc.

· Liaise with independent legal advisors where necessary.

Finance

· Work with colleagues in finance to ensure accurate and timely payments to Cara Fellows and non-Fellowship related payments.

· Promptly issue relevant invoices.

· Understand financial processes – on Salesforce and Pleo – and update systems appropriately.

· Contribute to robust financial processes.

Support Mechanisms

Mentoring Scheme

· Project Lead for the Cara Mentoring Scheme.

· Coordinate rounds, delegate tasks to the team as required, and oversee delivery.

· Recruit mentors and mentees, and decide on a cap on number of participants if required.

· Lead on partnerships with organisations working in the mentoring world.

· Monitor the relevant budget and flag issues to the Team Leader.

· Lead on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for the Scheme, suggesting improvements to this, and ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.

Webinars and Workshops

· Lead on developing ideas for webinar topics relevant to the needs of Cara Fellows.

· Organise these webinars, contacting speakers and attendees, all with the close support of the Programme Assistant.

· Monitor and evaluate the success of these events, through clear feedback mechanisms.

· Aim to deliver approximately three webinars per year, subject to team capacity.

· Lead on the delivery of workshops for Cara Fellows with external partners, managing Fellow participation.

· Contribute to the development of accessible resources to share openly within the Cara network.

Strategic Development

Alumni Engagement and Impact Reporting

· Play a key supporting role to the Team Leader in improving Cara’s alumni engagement.

· Contribute to developing Cara’s alumni network, with involvement in strategic discussions on interacting with alumni.

· Keep track of Cara Fellows’ media preferences and support the Team Leader in inviting relevant Fellows to participate in public events and media engagements.

Monitoring and Evaluation

· Support M&E activities across the Fellowship Programme, suggesting improvements to data quality and reporting.

· Ensure accurate data entry on Salesforce and flag inconsistencies to relevant team members.

· Assist with compilation of required information, statistics and reporting to Cara’s Council & F&GPC meetings.

Management Responsibilities

Deputise for Team Leader

· Cover for the Team Leader when required – lead team meetings, make decisions on cases for the team, provide general guidance and leadership.

· Assist the Team Leader with line management within the team, mentoring junior staff and contributing to continued team development.

· Approve the Active Fellows team’s working hours.

· Provide input on policy and process improvements.

· Show adaptability and willingness to take on additional work when needed.

Training/Inductions

· Play a leading role on inducting new staff to the Active Fellows and wider Cara team.

· Train new staff on key processes and offer continued guidance on difficult/complex cases and tasks.

Partnerships

· Support key strategic partnerships in Cara’s Universities and Research Network.

· Support the Team Leader in organising webinars and events for Cara’s network representatives at host institutions across the UK.

Ad Hoc Responsibilities

· Show adaptability and willingness to take on additional work when necessary.

· Support Fellowship Programme with ad hoc responsibilities.

Responsibilities also include related activities that might arise in relation to the Fellowship Programme as required by the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive & Fellowship Programme Manager, Deputy Fellowship Programme Manager, or Team Leader, Active Fellows.

Person Specification – Senior Programme Officer, Active Fellows:

Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills

Desirable:

• Master’s degree or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Understanding of UK immigration options for displaced academics
• Experience managing sensitive casework and maintaining accurate records
• Experience coordinating projects, events, or support schemes
• Familiarity with basic financial processes (e.g. payments, budget tracking)
• Confident use of Microsoft Office and Salesforce or other CRM systems

Desirable:

• Awareness of global issues affecting at-risk academics
• Experience coordinating mentoring programmes or similar initiatives

Skills & Attributes

Essential:

• Cultural sensitivity and commitment to Cara’s mission
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Adaptability, integrity, and problem-solving ability

Desirable:

• Foreign language skills (e.g. Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, Russian)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join our mental health charity, to support and deliver effective, efficient financial processes and compliance with financial regulations and data protection to ensure the smooth and effective running of the organisation. 

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Operations Manager and will involve managing financial transactions and reconciliation, maintaining accurate project records, supporting the production of management accounts, costing new work, budgeting and reporting as well as overseeing payroll.

You will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills and a passion for supporting mental health research.  Attention to detail, an administrative mind and a compassionate communicator are vital to this role as well as the ability to use your initiative and manage your own workload.  Every day will be different, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and support our projects.

This post would ideally suit someone with excellent financial administration skills and project management experience.  The post holder will also need to have knowledge of Xero and QuickBooks accounting software

Our team is committed to transforming mental health research through collaboration, inclusion and a belief in equity and anti-oppressive behaviour.  We strongly encourage applications from Black people, People of Colour, people who are LGBTQIA+, those with a disability and those who identify themselves in marginalised groups, as well as people with lived experience of mental health issues.

We offer benefits including a competitive salary, hybrid/flexible working, a NEST Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, wellbeing support and mentoring scheme, an individual training budget and access to an Employee Assistance Programme with healthcare cash plan. Please see the full Job Description for more information.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 20th October 2025 at 9am.

The Interviews will be held week commencing 27th October 2025.

To apply please visit job vacancies on the McPin Foundation website to download an application form.

If you have any questions about the post please send your email to our contact inbox.

This assignment will be fulfilled at 30 hours per week across Monday–Thursday. The successful applicant will be required to visit the charity's Twickenham office at a minimum of once per week.

Fowler’s Syndrome UK (FSUK) is the only charity in the world dedicated to women (and afab) with Fowler’s Syndrome or Chronic Idiopathic Urinary Retention; a life-changing and poorly understood bladder condition that causes full or partial urinary retention.

The CEO is excited to welcome a proactive, purpose-driven, and resourceful Communications and Engagement Lead to join their small and purposeful team and support the next phase in their journey.

In this multi-faceted role, you will ensure that women affected by Fowler’s Syndrome, clinicians, researchers, and the wider public are intimately connected to the charity’s work.You will enable smoother pathways for women seeking support and for healthcare professionals looking to access educational resource, while also leading on a range of communications activities and awareness campaigns.

You will take responsibility for coordinating and facilitating online patient groups, supporting in-person events, and helping to manage FSUK’s Patient Council. Tasked with overseeing the development of content such as patient resources, you will also advance wider engagement across projects and research programmes and ensure that communications, whether via newsletters, social channels, or the website, reflect the charity’s voice and values.

While having strategic oversight and leading on the management of FSUK’s digital platforms, including their WordPress website and database consisting of patients and supporters, you will also maintain the charity’s fundraising pages. Through managing FSUK’s social platforms, you will at times also interact with the charity’s online community, responding with empathy as you engage and signpost to appropriate services such as the FSUK helpline, ensuring people feel heard, informed, and supported.

Lastly, raising awareness of FSUK will be one strand of the communications output, however the primary focus is to enable stronger connections and deepen engagement and trust with their valued community.

Emotional intelligence and well defined interpersonal skills are essential, as well as having proficient organisational ability and the aptitude to multi-task when working independently within this small, yet fast-moving team.

A background in patient, community, or stakeholder engagement will also be a valuable asset, alongside exposure to working within the health, charity, or research sector. You will have demonstrable experience producing content, alongside a track record of managing digital and social platforms (particularly Instagram).

Lived experience of Fowler’s Syndrome is not essential but would be a welcome bonus!

If you’re eager to play a vital role in nurturing FSUK’s patient community, enhancing the digital presence of a growing charity that ensures women living with Fowler’s Syndrome feel supported and connected, we’d love to hear from you.

Fowler’s Syndrome UK welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and especially anyone with lived experience of FS. We actively encourage interest from racially and culturally minoritised individuals, those who are neurodivergent, part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or living with a disability.

Please get in touch if you would like to talk to us about any support that you may need in completing an application

Senior Events Officer

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm (some evenings and weekends)

Permanent

Hybrid working – home-based and in Alton, Hampshire (two days a week)

£30,000–£34,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences? As our Senior Events Officer, you’ll take the lead in planning and delivering a portfolio of high-profile fundraising events that inspire, engage and make a real difference for kidney patients. From overseeing event logistics and marketing to managing budgets and nurturing supporter relationships, you’ll ensure every event runs smoothly and every supporter feels valued.

You’ll also mentor and guide either our Event Officer or Fundraising Assistant, helping to build a high-performing team that shares your passion for delivering outstanding events.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and love seeing your ideas come to life, this is the role for you.

Join an ambitious Fundraising team that has been growing non-legacy income 34% year-on-year since 2021

What You’ll Do

• Lead the planning, management, and delivery of a varied portfolio of fundraising and challenge events, for example: Cambridge Half Marathon | The Big Half | London Landmarks Half Marathon | Manchester Half Marathon | Virtual Challenges (Marathon May, October Dog Walk) | Great North Run | Cardiff Half Marathon | Do your own thing | plus other events as agreed
• Oversee event budgets, monitoring costs and ensuring financial targets are met.
• Line-manage, coach and support the Fundraising Assistant to ensure team success.
• Develop and implement marketing and recruitment strategies to maximise participation and income.
• Deliver exceptional supporter experiences, ensuring participants feel valued and inspired.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, agencies and partners.
• Ensure all events comply with health, safety, insurance and risk regulations.
• Evaluate event performance and produce insightful reports to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising and communications teams for integrated campaigns.
• Keep up-to-date with market trends, exploring new opportunities for the charity.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a fundraising or events role, with a proven ability to deliver successful events.
• Proven experience in organising challenge events, using creativity and strategy to maximise participation and revenue.
• Line management experience, coaching and inspiring colleagues to reach their potential.
• Excellent project management skills – you can juggle multiple events and deadlines with ease.
• A creative flair for spotting opportunities, developing ideas and executing them flawlessly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – you know how to build lasting relationships.
• A passionate, energetic, and self-motivated approach to delivering excellent supporter experiences.
• Experience managing budgets and suppliers to ensure smooth event delivery.
• An eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving, keeping events running seamlessly.

Desirable:

• Experience with Beacon or other fundraising databases.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection.
• Understanding of long-term or chronic health conditions.

Why Join Us?

Kidney Care UK is at the forefront of supporting people affected by kidney disease. By joining our events team, you’ll play a key role in helping us engage with supporters, raise vital funds, and make a tangible impact on people’s lives. Plus, you’ll get to work in a supportive, friendly and flexible environment where your ideas and creativity are celebrated.

Employee Benefits:

Opportunities to take on an apprenticeship: Fundraiser (level 3) - apprenticeship training course

Employee assistance programme | Generous annual leave | Pension | Cycle2Work scheme | Flexible working | Retail discounts | Family leave | Health cash plan