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The Head of Operations is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of all operational functions of the Foundation to enable achievement of its global mission and strategic objectives. The Head of Operations ensures that systems, people, processes and resources are aligned to support programmes across multiple countries while maintiaing high standardds of governance, risk management and financial stewardship.
This is a senior leadership role, working closely with the CEO and Members of the Foundation around the world, acting as the key bridge between strategy and delivery.
The Global Leadership Foundation exists to support effective national leadership and good governance.
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per year
Contract Type: Two-year fixed term contract, with possible scope to extend subject to budget considerations
Location: UK (minimum 2 days per week in the London office)
Work Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours
Reporting to: Xavier Banson, Senior Communications Manager (Brand and Digital)
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, photos) by midnight on Sunday 1st March via the Application link on Workable.
Your covering letter should outline:
- Your motivations for applying to this role and what about our mission resonates with you.
- Experience (professional, voluntary or lived) that makes you a great fit for this role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in this job description.
- How this role fits into your career plans.
INTERVIEW STAGES
The selection process will consist of three stages (dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates):
- First-round interview w/c 9th March.
- Second-round interview w/c 16th March.
Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation (10-12 minutes maximum) on managing a digital communications calendar. Candidates should allocate no more than 3 hours to prepare this task.
- Final interview with the CEO.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Mission 44 exists to drive change so that every young person can thrive in school and access great careers in STEM. As our work expands, so too does our need to tell stories that highlight the barriers young people face, demonstrate solutions, and inspire action. This exciting new role reflects our ambition to expand Mission 44's voice and enhance engagement across our digital channels.
As the Digital Communications Officer, you will play a key role maintaining Mission 44’s digital presence across our website, social media platforms, and email marketing. You’ll help to create high-quality, impactful content that connects diverse audiences to our mission and elevates the voices of young people within our network. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you’ll distribute content across digital platforms, ensuring our communications are timely, forward-looking, and aligned with Mission 44’s brand.
You’ll also use data and analytics to optimise digital output, track performance, and spot emerging trends - proactively identifying opportunities to grow reach and engagement. From planning and scheduling content to supporting campaign delivery and evaluation, you’ll help strengthen our storytelling and ensure all our digital platforms are being used to drive long-term, systemic change for young people.
We’re looking for someone creative, proactive, organised, and detail-oriented, with a passion for championing youth voices. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple projects with confidence, and bring fresh ideas that help Mission 44 stand out across the digital landscape. If you’re motivated by impactful storytelling and want to be part of an ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
DIGITAL PLATFORMS & CONTENT MANAGEMENT (50%)
- Manage Mission 44’s communications calendar, ensuring timely and consistent content across website, email newsletter, and social media channels.
- Coordinate content scheduling, publishing and distribution to maximise reach and engagement.
- Maintain and update the Mission 44 website to meet organisational and audience needs, including publishing content and ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Ensure our digital communications are consistent with compliance best practice, including as it relates to data protection and safeguarding.
CONTENT PRODUCTION (20%)
- Support the planning and delivery of creative content and digital campaigns to drive engagement and increase impact.
- Lead on producing branded digital assets, including graphics, reports, presentations, newsletter and social media content, ensuring alignment with Mission 44’s brand guidelines.
- Work with internal teams and external partners to gather content, stories, and case studies.
MONITORING, REPORTING & INSIGHTS (20%)
- Monitor, analyse, and report on digital performance using tools such as Google Analytics and Sprout Social.
- Share regular insights on latest digital trends and audience engagement, making proactive and data informed suggestions.
- Monitor social media activity, media mentions, sector news, and partner content, flagging relevant updates, risks and opportunities.
ADMINISTRATION & INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS (10%)
- Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, storing data and documentation, and wider coordination across the communications team.
- Share regular internal updates on digital activity, performance, and media coverage to support cross-team collaboration and alignment.
- Maintain records and systems to ensure effective content management and reporting.
ESSENTIAL
- Experience managing digital platforms including websites, email marketing (e.g. Mailchimp), and social media channels.
- Passion for creative storytelling and knowledge of latest digital trends.
- Strong content creation skills, including copywriting and use of design software (e.g. Canva, Adobe).
- Experience using analytics tools such as Google Analytics and social media management platforms (e.g. Sprout Social).
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to brand consistency.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Insight into data protection as it relates to digital communications.
DESIRABLE
- Experience working in the charity, education, or youth sector.
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).
- Basic knowledge of SEO and digital best practice.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Passionate about supporting and empowering young people from every background to thrive.
- Committed to storytelling that amplifies the voices of young people around the world.
- Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to navigate uncertainty and shifting priorities with confidence.
- Highly organised and able to maintain high-quality output whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and also as part of a dynamic team; self-motivated and proactive.
Benefits
- Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday
- Use our cycle-to-work scheme and free gym access
- Save for retirement with our generous pension package
- We finish every Friday at noon in August
- Optional health insurance and acccess to an EAP
- Professional development budget of £1k
- Unlimited volunteering leave, as agreed with your manager
- Wellbeing allowance to spend in whatever way works for you
- Competitive parental leave package
Mission 44 is a charity launched by Lewis Hamilton to drive change so that every young person can thrive in school and access great careers in STEM.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Reporting to: Head of Communications & Individual Giving
Location: Hybrid, minimum 40% in office in Welwyn Garden City
Principal responsibilities and duties
Budget Management
- With the Head of Comms & Individual Giving, set annual budgets and programmes of activity, actively monitoring performance against these and adapting approach as necessary
- Plan, monitor and control expenditure as appropriate and manage income against set budget, KPIs; providing regular revised projections and narrative for the Senior Leadership Team and trustees as required
- Analyse individual giving performance, reporting as required and using the results to improve practice, including evaluation of cost effectiveness and sustainability
Communicating and building relationships
- Cultivate and steward meaningful relationships with individual donors to maintain their engagement and support and ensure a stable and growing donor base
- Create compelling fundraising materials and appeals targeted at individual donors
- Provide excellent donor stewardship through timely acknowledgement of gifts, personalised communication and recognition efforts.
- Develop and deliver a plan of regular communications for recurring givers and high-value donors
- Represent the charity at Willow or third-party events, to promote fundraising products and talk to potential supporters about ways they can get involved
- Manage relationships with suppliers, agencies and partners
Programme Development
- Conduct regular reviews of income streams and put recommendations into action
- Work with other members of the fundraising team to develop a successful stewardship programme across all supporter types
- Develop and execute strategies to solicit and secure donations from individual donors across various online and offline channels
- Promote and manage our in-memory products, enabling donors to remember their loved ones whilst supporting Willow
- Develop a regular giving programme, executing strategies to acquire, retain, and upgrade individual donors
- Grow our legacy programme and increase the number of people leaving a gift to Willow
- Develop our digital fundraising programme, bringing more supporters online
Data management
- Utilise the charity database (RE NXT) to track donor interactions, manage gift processing and generate reports for analysis and decision making
- Work with the Finance Team, Data & Insight Officer and Supporter Care Officer to ensure accurate data recording
- Use data to identify areas of prospective growth and build plans to deliver these
- Adopt a data-led fundraising approach, segmenting data and using supporter journeys to maintain engagement and speak to people about the right products for them
- Monitor donor attrition and implement measures to mitigate disengagement
Additional
- Build excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, creating processes that support efficiencies and collaborative working
- Work with office volunteers to ensure administrative or support tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Keep up to date on developments and trends in fundraising and the charitable sector, and apply these learnings to improve our offering
- Keep up to date and comply with fundraising, GDPR and other relevant legislation,codes of practice and good standards
- Willingness to work flexibly with occasional work outside of core hours
- Undertake any other tasks as required in the interest of the charity
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience working in individual giving fundraising with an excellent working knowledge of donor recruitment, retention and development
- Experience of designing supporter journeys that engage, retain, and inspire donors
- Experience of preparing and managing annual plans and budgets
- Proven project management experience, including design, print and mailing processes
- Experience of working with a CRM system (we use RE NXT) and digital fundraising tools
- Experienced in using data and insight to inform decisions and optimise activity
Knowledge
- Knowledge of fundraising laws and regulations in relation to data protection and compliance
- Knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice
Skills
- Proven ability to write engaging copy and compelling fundraising asks for different audiences across varied communication channels
- Effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and prioritise work
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Analytical and able to adopt a data-led fundraising approach
- Excellent IT skills including use of a CRM database for both maintenance and interrogation purposes, including data segmentation and reporting
Personal qualities
- A pro-active, self-starter who is comfortable working alone but can also be a team player
- Motivated and target driven
- Personable with excellent ability to engage with supporters and stakeholders with diplomacy, discretion, tact and persuasiveness
- Ability to have a hands-on approach, adapting as necessary to carry out tasks
General
- Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office in Welwyn Garden City
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas leave
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Stakeholder pension with matching contributions up to 5%
- Occupational sick pay
- Life Assurance cover of 3 x salary
- Flexible working patterns where appropriate for the role
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to financial advice and employee discounts
To create precious memories and experiences for young adults with life threatening illness and those close to them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will be part of a warm, supportive and forward-thinking community dedicated to nurturing young people academically, emotionally and spiritually. Seeking an ambitious, relationship-driven Development Manager to lead and grow our fundraising, community engagement, and alumni relations activity across our family of schools. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led educational trust and play a strategic role in supporting life-changing bursaries, major development projects, and the flourishing of our parent and alumni communities. Working closely with the COO, Heads, Governors, and our dedicated volunteer networks, you will champion a culture of philanthropy, belonging, and long-term support for our schools.
As Development Manager, you will:
Lead the Fundraising Strategy - Design and deliver a long-term fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on bursaries and capital projects
Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects
Develop a strong, sustainable donor pipeline
Monitor fundraising performance and share regular progress updates with senior leaders.
Line manage the Development Assistant
Grow Our Alumni & Parent Communities
Create a vibrant alumni programme shaped around events, storytelling, and engagement opportunities
Oversee alumni data management and ensure GDPR compliance
Coordinate high-quality alumni communications, reunions, and digital content
Support & Empower Volunteers
Act as the main liaison for parent-led groups, providing guidance and partnership
Support community events such as fairs, auctions, uniform sales and fundraising initiatives
Deliver Inspiring Communications & Events
Work with Marketing to champion development of stories across digital and print channels
Produce engaging content that demonstrates the impact of giving
Plan and deliver stewardship and cultivation events, including receptions, legacy gatherings and giving campaigns.
Oversee development administration, correspondence, databases, and budgets
Travel is required one day a week to their other site in surrey
About You
Proven success in fundraising, development, alumni relations or stakeholder engagement
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong written and verbal communication, including ability to create persuasive content
Experience managing multiple projects strategically and efficiently
Confident using CRM systems and working with donor/alumni data
Experience leading or mentoring staff
A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work independently
Experience working with senior leadership or major donors
Knowledge of GDPR and charity sector compliance
Understanding of donor stewardship, major gifts or planned giving
If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience. Please do feel free to get in contact to discuss this role in detail or if you have any queries.
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Lead a flagship programme that supports young people from underrepresented backgrounds into meaningful, sustainable careers.
Join 20/20 Levels as our Programme Manager for I AM CHANGE and drive delivery, quality and growth at scale.
This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of an established, high-impact career development programme operating across London and online. You will lead cohorts from recruitment to graduation, manage facilitators and mentors, build relationships with employers, and ensure participants gain the confidence, skills and networks needed to thrive in the workplace.
We are looking for a strong programme leader who combines operational excellence with heart. Someone who can create safe, aspirational environments for young people while holding high expectations around attendance, progression and results. You will be trusted to manage performance, budgets, partnerships and data, using insight to continuously improve delivery and demonstrate impact to funders and stakeholders.
If you are passionate about social mobility, experienced in employability or youth development, and ready to lead a programme that changes lives every day, we would love to hear from you.
20/20 Levels is a social mobility organisation dedicated to empowering black and racially underrepresented young people to maximise their potential.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid (London-based)
Contract: Full-time
Salary: up to £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
We’re seeking an experienced, motivated Programme Manager with a passion for music and culture, and the confidence to drive projects forward in a small, collaborative team.
This is an exciting time to join CDR as we grow nationally and you will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling three of our core programmes at a time of real momentum.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in delivering music education programmes, be highly organised, and proactive.
CDR is an organisation committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do, from our programmes to our hiring practices. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black people and others who are currently underrepresented in the music and cultural industry.
About CDR
CDR is a community-first music organisation working towards an equitable music industry for producers and artists. Founded in 2002, we have a 20-year track record of nurturing independent music makers and pushing UK electronic music forward.
We connect education with modern music culture, empowering people to create new music, define their sound, and release music on their own terms. Our programmes span schools, youth centres, grassroots venues and international collaborations — from Newham to Nairobi.
As a Black-led, London-based National Portfolio Organisation (Arts Council England), we are building the CDR Pathway: a cohesive journey that unlocks creativity in people at a young age and supports them to develop their creative practice throughout their lives.
This is an exciting time to join CDR: after recently becoming an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation, we are rapidly growing our projects around the country. Building on 20 years of heritage in the UK underground music scene, there is a significant opportunity to push on further and grow CDR’s profile to establish ourselves as a leading music and education organisation nationally.
The Programmes You’ll Lead
Music Producer Club (MPC) – digital music-making for young people aged 12–18, delivered in schools, youth centres and online. Taught by ‘producer educators’ - working music producers we train to educate the next generation -, MPC builds creativity, skills and confidence while connecting participants with electronic music culture and the national curriculum.
Process – a development programme for women, non-binary and trans+ music makers. Structured across three strands for different abilities (Create, Define, Release), Process combines workshops, mentoring and masterclasses to build skills, confidence and community for underrepresented producers.
Out The Box (OTB) – hands-on analogue mixing workshops in leading London studios, giving emerging producers practical experience with desks, outboard gear and professional engineers while bridging digital and analogue production techniques.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Management
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Lead planning, scheduling and delivery of MPC, Process and Out The Box programmes and events.
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Manage a growing team of freelance staff who help deliver and coordinate our projects.
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Manage budgets and ensure all programmes are delivered within budget
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Build and maintain relationships with all programme stakeholders and partners, acting as the main point of contact.
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Work in partnership with the Communications Manager on refining marketing strategies and promotional materials
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Lead recruitment and selection of programme participants and act as the main point of contract for participants, providing pastoral support where relevant
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Build strong, ongoing relationships with participants, ensuring CDR remains responsive to their creative development and continues to build our community
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Contribute to the development of online/digital delivery models that complement in-person programming and expand access to underrepresented communities.
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Represent CDR at events, conferences and networks.
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Review and manage all relevant invoices in collaboration with Operation Manager
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Complete administrative tasks where necessary
Quality Monitoring & Evaluation
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Collect and analyse participant data, case studies and feedback, and drive solutions in response to pain points.
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Support continuous improvement by feeding programme insights into CDR’s evolving evaluation framework, learning outputs, and communications strategy.
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Ensure safeguarding, risk assessments and health and safety are adhered to across all programmes. Implementing training, good practice and further planning where necessary.
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Ensure programme curriculums are adhered to and quality is upkept across all programmes
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Oversee evaluation processes for participant progress.
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Report to funders, trustees and stakeholders.
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Contribute to programme design improvements.
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Ensure programmes are inclusive, culturally relevant and aligned with CDR’s strategic objectives.
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Monitor accessibility needs
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Organise annual training for MPC educators
Strategic Development
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Work with senior management to scale and embed programmes nationally.
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Ensure programmes align with and contribute to the CDR Pathway, supporting participants to progress from entry-level engagement to sustained creative practice and professional development.
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Support the Communications & Partnerships Manager with documentation of programme impact through stories, media, or participant content, contributing to CDR’s growing digital archive and visibility.
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Work with the Communications & Partnerships Manager to develop new partnerships to increase our programme’s reach and impact
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Identify and pursue growth and collaboration opportunities.
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Support fundraising and development
Person Specification
Essential
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Track record of managing and growing programmes in education, youth, or the arts.
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Strong organisational and time-management skills.
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Experience working with schools, youth centres, studios or community partners.
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Safeguarding knowledge and practice.
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Experience working directly with young people.
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Experience managing freelance or creative teams.
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Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
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Strong digital literacy, with confidence in using tools for asynchronous planning, comms, and evaluation (e.g. Google Drive, SmartSuite etc.).
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Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Interest in electronic music, grassroots culture, and community-focused work
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Proactive self starter, comfortable working in a small, dynamic team.
Desirable
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Knowledge of music education or digital music production.
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Report-writing or fundraising experience.
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Familiarity with major funding reporting requirements - i.e. Arts Council England and PRS
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Understanding of talent development models and pathways into the music industry.
Terms & Benefits
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Full-time, hybrid working with a London office base.
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays + office closure (Christmas week).
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Pension scheme.
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Training and professional development opportunities.
Reports to: CEO
Start Date: Mid/End March
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at CDR
CDR is committed to equity and inclusion in everything we do, from our programmes to our hiring practices. We believe a diverse team is essential to a thriving music and cultural industry.
We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black people and others who are currently underrepresented in the music and cultural industry. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we guarantee equal opportunity regardless of any protected characteristic.
Accessibility and reasonable adjustments
We provide reasonable adjustments for all candidates. If you require support or specific arrangements for the application or interview process, please contact us via email. We are here to ensure you can perform at your best during the recruitment process.
CDR (Create Define Release) is a community-first music organisation working towards an equitable music industry for producers and artists.
Content & Communications Manager
Help to tell the stories that spark change.
We are seeking a creative Content & Communications Manager to strengthen the voice and visibility of a national charity through engaging, multi channel storytelling.
Position: Content & Communications Manager
Location: Central London/hybrid
Hours: Full-time
Salary: this role is Level 1 and the salary band is £27,008 - £34,797 pa + excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 06/03/2026 17:00
The organisation is entering an exciting period of transformation launching a new digital platform, celebrating their 30th Anniversary, and growing impact across the charity sector. To support this ambitious journey, we’re looking for a creative and organised Content & Communications Officer to help bring their message to life.
This is a hands-on, storytelling-focused role perfect for someone who loves writing, digital content, and producing engaging communications that make a difference.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping to showcase the real impact of skills sharing, volunteering and partnership on charities across the UK.
You will:
- Create compelling content for social media, web, email and campaigns
- Help deliver the 30th Anniversary storytelling programme
- Produce blogs, case studies, visuals and impact stories
- Keep the website up to date and user-friendly
- Manage social channels and drive engagement
- Support internal communications across the organisation
- Use data and insight to improve content performance
About You
You’ll be someone who is:
- A strong and versatile writer
- Creative, curious and confident producing digital content
- Organised with great attention to detail
- Social media savvy and eager to grow audiences
- A collaborative teammate with a positive, proactive mindset
- Passionate about social impact and storytelling with purpose
You don't need to have worked in the charity sector; we’re looking for talent, enthusiasm and the ability to communicate with clarity and heart.
In return…
- Be part of a modernising, forward-thinking social impact organisation
- Help shape a national brand relaunch for our 30th Anniversary
- Develop your career in digital communications and content creation
- Collaborative culture, supportive leadership, and meaningful work every day
About the Organisation
This successful social enterprise amplifies the impact charities, business and individuals can bring to make a better world.
This is done by bringing charities together with business and business experts who can tackle the pressing issues charities are facing. It manages the relationship between business and charities to maximise the impact they bring and increases the impact of individuals by bringing them new experiences, perspectives and learning. It increases the impact of organisations by exposing their talent to new situations and challenges. It increases the impact of charities by giving them the expertise and resources they need.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are particularly interested in candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
You may also have experience in areas such as: Communications Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Digital Communications Manager, Content Manager, Senior Communications Officer, Marketing Manager, Digital Content Lead, Campaigns Manager, Engagement Manager or Brand and Communications Lead. #INDNFP
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Position: Infrastructure Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: 12 months Fixed term contract
Location: Office-based in London N4 with flexibility
Salary: Starting from £35,825 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Professional & Technical
You’ll start at our entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
This year, we’ve embarked on a bold, strategic initiative to enhance our data capabilities.
We’re aiming to improve our data use, integration and analytics to increase engagement, maximise impact and drive forward our strategic goals. With a key focus on: effective and efficient operations; collaboration; and continuous improvement in our Technology, Strategy and Business Intelligence teams.
To achieve this ambition, we’ve developed a new technology infrastructure which we are calling “Sage”. We’re implementing new technology infrastructure this year (such as our new CRM system and suite of data tools – Microsoft Dynamics).
We will be taking a structured and phased approach to transitioning and embedding our new team structures, infrastructure and ways of working as part of Phase 2 of this Project.
Our IT Infrastructure team cover the following areas:
- Fully responsible for managing the technology stacks
- Ensuring the underlying systems and data are secure and highly protected from malicious actors
- Ensuring the systems are available
- Managing 3rd party suppliers who assist us in supporting, developing and securing the systems
- Manage the technical and security risk registers and, with a risk based approach, mitigate risks to the best of our ability
- Embed principles of best value and money saving into all technology decisions
We’ve made a significant investment in our Microsoft suite and have transitioned services to Azure. We’re also building a cloud infrastructure to support the Organisation’s mission critical data use improvement project.
Our Infrastructure Systems Manager plays a crucial role in the development, support and maintenance of these systems, implementing the tools and technology we need as well as driving the reduction of IT costs where possible.
This role is responsible for:
- Maintenance of technical infrastructure based on Microsoft technologies
- Automated process creation to ensure systems are monitored and managed
- Migration of remaining on premise systems to Microsoft cloud based solutions
- Maintenance of legacy systems and processes where necessary
- Ensuring systems are highly accessible and available
- Advice to the Organisation on best practice on technology
For this role we’re looking for:
- Broad expert technical knowledge of IT Infrastructure based on both cloud and on premise Microsoft technologies
- Knowledge of Dynamics CRM 365 and associated technology
- Knowledge of Azure services, PowerApps, DataVerse
- Knowledge of sound backup and security protocols
- Experience of managing external stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers
- Service Management experience
- IT provision expertise
- Knowledge of MS Intune
Please note this role is a 12 months fixed term contract.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 27th February 2026
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Liberty is seeking an ambitious, values‑driven fundraiser to oversee and deliver our trust and foundation, legacy, and major giving fundraising. As the Fundraising Manager for Philanthropy, this role requires proven experience of building, sustaining and growing significant income from philanthropic sources.
Liberty is a small organisation, which punches above its weight. The Fundraising Manager will combine strong leadership with hands on day-to-day delivery. As a key member of the Management Team, the role will oversee a talented team comprising a Philanthropy Officer and two Grants Officers. You will combine strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery, shaping compelling funding propositions and building strong, lasting relationships with funders and supporters. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will ensure our complex and multifaceted work is translated into inspirational cases for support that resonate with funders.
This is a critical role in a vital organisation. Success will see the maintenance and development of a diverse range of income generation streams, and Liberty being better able to achieve its mission of challenging injustice, defending freedom and campaigning to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.
You will have a strong commitment to Liberty’s anti-oppression values and strategy.
Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the Westminster office.
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 2 March 2026
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.
First round interviews will be held online on Tuesday 17th March
Second round interview will be held in person on Tuesday 24th March
For more information and details on how to apply, please visit our website.
Liberty challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a senior fundraiser / income-generation specialist with the ambition to grow and diversify our income streams sustainably. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will bring strategic planning and action to the income generation work needed to ensure that the charity can continue delivering, and increase the reach of, its life-changing support to Asylum Seeker and Refugee communities in and around Derby.
Key Skills and Attributes we’re looking for:
- Demonstrable experience of significant income growth in a large charity through grants, tenders and/or major donors with pipeline development.
- Experience of motivating and inspiring team members to achieve high, sustainable performance in fundraising and communications.
- Collaborative and skilled at working cross organisationally and building strong internal relationships.
- A proactive networker with the ability to work in true partnership with local organisations, including faith groups, corporate, local government and national funding partners, inclusive of major donors.
- Provides strategic leadership across the organisation, working jointly with the Chief Executive and Trustees to embed the charity’s ethos and values.
Operational responsibilities:
Income generation and external partnerships
- Hold overall accountability for income generation across trusts and foundations, statutory funding, corporate partnerships, major donors and community fundraising.
- Developer and deliver a statutory fundraising strategy to maximise income from government, NHS, lottery and public sector funders.
- Lead and write high-quality funding bids, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and operational teams to shape compelling programme proposals.
- Oversee the management of the charity's current grant portfolio; ensuring grant applications and reports are delivered on time and in accordance with internal processes.
- Ensure that the voice, experience and dignity of refugees are meaningfully and ethically reflected in all fundraising and communication activity.
Leadership
- Provide inclusive, ambitious and supportive leadership to the Fundraising team, encouraging a culture of high performance, collaboration and learning.
- Champion strong collaboration between fundraising and other areas of the charity.
- Model Upbeat Communities values at all times, contributing to a welcoming, mission-led and entrepreneurial organisational culture.
- Actively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting organisational leadership and decision-making beyond fundraising.
· Provide clear, accurate and timely reporting to the CEO, and Board of Trustees, attending meetings as required.
Strategy & Development
- Working closely with the CEO, lead the development and delivery of an integrated Fundraising Strategy that supports organisational priorities, financial sustainability and long-term partnerships.
- Contribute income generation expertise to support the execution of the charity’s strategic plan.
- Translate strategy into clear priorities, plans and performance expectations across the fundraising portfolio.
- Ensure fundraising propositions are compelling, evidence-led and clearly connected to Upbeat Communities impact, working closely with the Head of Delivery to reflect operational reality and participant need.
- Strengthen pipeline management, forecasting and scenario planning to support financial resilience and informed decision-making.
· Identify opportunities to deepen funder engagement beyond income, including learning partnerships, influence and profile-raising where appropriate.
Networking & Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships across statutory, community and private sectors, strengthening the profile and reach of the charity.
- Represent the organisation at networking events, conferences generating leads and expanding income opportunities
- Support the development of a joined-up Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) offer, positioning Upbeat Communities as a key partner for corporate engagement.
Foundational Values
- Excels in emotional intelligence, building deep connections and mentoring others in emotional awareness.
- Embodies compassion in action, inspiring others to create a culture of care and community impact.
- Drives a culture of learning and excellence, mentoring others and integrating innovative ideas into practice.
- Leads with empowerment, creating opportunities and mentoring others to take ownership of their actions.
Person Specification:
Role Specific Competencies
- Significant experience leading high-value fundraising across multiple income streams, with a strong track record of income growth in a large charity.
- Demonstrable success securing and stewarding 6- and 7-figure partnerships or donations from corporate partners, trusts/foundations, statutory funders and/or major donors.
- Proven ability to operate at both strategic and delivery levels, balancing leadership with selective frontline fundraising.
- Experience managing senior fundraisers or managers with responsibility for discrete income streams.
- Strong strategic, financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, performance management and risk assessment.
- Excellent relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at senior levels internally and externally.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and compellingly to a range of audiences, including trustees.
- Experience working effectively across an organisation and with senior leadership teams.
- Strong project management skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound knowledge of GDPR and the Charity Code of Fundraising Practice.
Empowering individuals and families to thrive as they rebuild their lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Are you a strategic communications professional who can lead a team and shape an organisation’s external profile?
We are looking for a Communications Manager to lead and develop Equation’s communications function. This is a strategic role focused on building our brand and external profile, managing a talented team, and ensuring all parts of the organisation have the communications support they need.
You will line manage a team of four, including two Coordinators, a Project Worker and a Freelance Resource Worker. Your role is to provide strategic direction, set targets and quality assure outputs – not to do the day-to-day delivery yourself. You will develop and implement our communications strategy, support other workstreams with their communications needs, and work with colleagues including our new Corporate Partnerships Manager to ensure consistent, high-quality messaging.
This role also has an important sector leadership element. You will chair the DSVA Communications Group, working with communications colleagues from partner organisations across Nottinghamshire to coordinate joint campaigns and messaging.
You do not need to have worked in the domestic abuse sector before, but you do need to be an experienced communications professional who can think strategically, manage people well and maintain high standards across everything we put out.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience of managing a team
- Has developed and implemented communications strategies
- Has managed brand and external profile for an organisation
- Understands digital communications including social media, websites and email marketing
- Can set targets, prioritise and quality assure work
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills
- Is committed to ending domestic abuse
Experience of working across the charity sector, partnership communications, or the DSVA sector is desirable but not essential.
How to apply
- Applications can be made via our recruitment portal.
- CVs cannot be accepted.
Closing date
- 9am on 2nd March 2026.
- Interviews will be held on Friday 13th March 2026.
Location
- Hybrid working with 2 days in our Nottingham office
Salary:
- £31,484.01 pa FTE. Actual salary for part time hours £25,527.58
Hours:
- Permanent, part-time 30 hours per week
Safeguarding
Equation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references covering the past five years, and completion of our safeguarding disclosure questionnaire.
This post involves regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults.
Equation operates a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse, discrimination, bullying, harassment or exploitation. We are dedicated to creating a safe environment where everyone we work with feels protected and able to speak up if they have concerns.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join us in the fight against hunger and food waste - your creativity and passion could change lives across the Midlands
Job Title: Digital Marketing Officer
Reporting to:Marketing & Communications Manager
Location: Coronation Food Hub, Birmingham - hybrid working
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 4 days/30 hours considered
Contract: Interim (minimum 6 months) to permanent
Salary:£25,146 annum
About FareShare Midlands
FareShare Midlands is the region’s largest food redistribution charity, tackling inequality, transforming lives and ensuring no good food goes to waste. We rescue surplus food and redistribute it to over 650 charities and community organisations, helping to feed around 60,000 people every week.
Alongside food redistribution, we invest in people and communities through volunteering, education and employability programmes. With the opening of the Sir Peter Rigby Coronation Food Hub in Birmingham, we are entering a significant period of growth, innovation and increased impact across the Midlands.
The Role
This is a hands-on Digital Marketing Officer role created to support the overall marketing and communications, with specific responsibilities in respect of employability programmes and overall Hub-based activity.
Working closely with the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager and the wider MarComms team, the postholder will deliver engaging, practical marketing and communications activity that supports:
- General marketing and communications
- Employability SkillsShare programmes
- Project-based initiatives such as local pantries
- Internal communications and staff/volunteer engagement
- New opportunities such as meeting room hire, community kitchen hire and events
This role is ideal for someone with strong video, content and digital skills, who enjoys variety, collaboration and seeing their work directly enable delivery teams and participants.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Content & Video
- Lead on the creation and editing of video content for:
o Social media and digital channels
o Impact stories and case studies
o Employability programmes and participant journeys
o Internal communications and staff engagement
- Capture and edit short-form and long-form content aligned to brand guidelines
- Support filming opportunities across the Hub and wider organisation
Employability & Hub Marketing
- Work closely with the Employability team to support recruitment, engagement and promotion of SkillsShare programmes
- Create accessible, engaging content for participants, employers and funders
- Support marketing and communications for Hub-based initiatives, projects and pilots (eg catering, hospitality, pantries)
- Ensure employability activity is consistently represented across digital channels
Campaign & Project Support
- Support marketing and communications activity for:
o Meeting room hire and community kitchen hire
o Events and Hub-based activity
o New routes to market and community projects
- Collaborate with other MarComms officers to deliver integrated campaigns where needed
- Adapt content for different audiences and channels
Email Marketing & Internal Comms
- Support email marketing activity in collaboration with the Senior Manager and Digital Marketing Officer
- Contribute content for internal communications, working alongside the Senior Digital Marketing Officer
- Help ensure staff and volunteers feel informed, engaged and connected during a period of change and growth
Brand, Reporting & Collaboration
- Act as a brand champion, ensuring consistency and quality across outputs
- Contribute to basic reporting and insight gathering to support evaluation and improvement
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Marketing, Employability, Volunteering and Fundraising teams
- Support ad hoc marketing and communications activity as required
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Experience in a digital marketing or communications
- Strong video content creation and editing skills
- Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
- Experience creating content for social media and digital channels
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy, evolving environment
- A collaborative, proactive and flexible approach
Desirable
- Experience in the charity, public or social impact sector
- Experience supporting employability, skills or community programmes
- Graphic design skills and confidence using design software
- Experience contributing to internal communications
- Basic understanding of performance reporting and analytics
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please create a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability and to explain your interest in both the job and FareShare Midlands. Please send your supporting statement with a copy of your CV.
We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within FareShare Midlands.
Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 27th February 2026
We redistribute good quality surplus food which would otherwise go to waste and also support people to find work through our employability programme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all.
You can find out more on our website.
Can you help us?
We are looking for a creative, proactive events professional to help us build on our existing events offer. You will lead a small team to develop and deliver the College’s events programme, including our annual conference, to increase engagement with the sexual and reproductive healthcare community and raise the College’s profile with new and existing audiences.
The role:
Events management
- Works with the wider CoSRH team, including members of the College, to develop an annual events programme to meet our educational responsibilities, provide networking and membership growth opportunities and raise the profile of the College
- Works with and supports members and staff through project groups to deliver events (digital, in-person and hybrid), including programme design, speaker and stakeholder liaison, logistics, and evaluation
- Works closely with the Marketing and Digital teams, develops project timelines for events and conferences ensuring clear definitions of roles and responsibilities for delivery of projects
- Selects and manages all technology and systems required to deliver remote/digital events, including sourcing, selection, implementation, and management of CoSRH hosting and communications platforms (e.g. Teams, Zoom) as well as subscription management and linkage with external organisation systems where required
- Manages technical set-up for events as well as providing technical support during events
- Ensures timely distribution of digital event materials, ensuring appropriate video editing has taken place
- Leads development, implementation and review of policies, processes, and procedures to enable remote/digital delivery of events
Key stakeholder and third-party management
- Manage relationships with suppliers, including venue finders, webinar suppliers, designers and printers, to ensure events are well-run, cost-effective and delivered to budget
- Leads formal tendering process for event suppliers, and engagement of external suppliers of events services (including digital technology services)
- Alongside the Head of Business Development, identifies and works with sponsors and exhibitors to develop tailored packages that deliver value for them and for delegates
- Leads on evaluation of events and applies insight to improve member experience and delegate journey
Budget management
- Manages events budget and provides regular feedback to the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that all events are delivered to budget, and that all new budget requirements are factored in to future plans
- Establishes and tracks targets, objectives and KPIs to improve event performance, including cost management, supplier negotiation, ROI and margins
You will be:
- (Desirable) Professionally qualified in event management or marketing
You will have:
- (Essential) Experience of planning and implementing a programme of events
- (Essential) Experience of event and project management (including event format, content, speakers, booking venues, on-site logistics, event collateral, and on-the-day management)
- (Essential) Budget management skills, with the ability to manage and work with budgets and to work within financial constraints; able to manage/maximise financial opportunities that are presented
- (Essential) Staff management skills, able to manage staff in ways that improve their ability and motivation to succeed in the job
- (Essential) Experience of post-event analysis and follow up, audience engagement and reporting against KPIs
- (Essential) Demonstrable experience of using online tools and learning platforms to deliver events
- (Essential) Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills
- (Essential) Outstanding attention to detail, accomplishing tasks with thoroughness, accuracy and reliability
- (Essential) A collaborative and proactive approach, with confidence working with colleagues and external partners
- (Essential) Adaptability/flexibility, maintaining effectiveness in a changing environment; able to be flexible in approach to work without losing sight of key objectives
- (Essential) Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- (Essential) Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- (Desirable) Excellent cost negotiation skills, and the ability to derive value for money from contracts, venues and suppliers
- (Desirable) Understanding of running events for healthcare professionals
- (Desirable) An interest in sexual and reproductive healthcare
- (Desirable) Experience of event marketing and promotion to increase member/audience engagement
We will offer you:
- 25 days holiday (plus additional days with service)
- Birthday leave day
- Annual Volunteering Day
- Flexible working culture
- Pension and life assurance scheme:
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts portal and staff wellbeing benefits
- Free Lunch Thursday
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Free eye tests
- Training and development opportunities
To Apply
Deadline for applications is Tuesday 10 March 2026
Interviews are likely to take place w/c 16 March 2026
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.
NB: In order to fulfil this role, you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.



Head of Engagement, Communications & Digital
Are you looking for a strategic leadership role where you can drive brand, digital transformation and audience growth to support long term mission impact?
We are seeking a strategic leader to help shape the next chapter of a national charity as it modernises and expands its reach.
Position: Head of Engagement, Communications & Digital
Location: Central London/hybrid
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £70k
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 05/03/2026 17:00
The charity is entering a once-in-a-generation transformation. As they modernise the organisation, build a new digital platform, relaunch the brand for the 30th Anniversary, and reposition as a national leader in skills-based volunteering, they are creating a brand new senior role: Head of Engagement, Communications & Digital.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
We are looking for a strategic, creative and digitally confident leader who can:
- Reposition the charity’s brand and strengthen our national visibility
- Lead the engagement and communications strategy for our 30th Anniversary campaign
- Oversee the implementation of our new CRM, digital hub and online community
- Build user-centred engagement journeys for charities, volunteers and partners
- Drive growth through targeted marketing, storytelling and digital acquisition
- Use data and insight to inform decisions and improve outcomes
- Lead a high-performing team
- Embed agile / sprint-based working across the organisation
This role is critical in helping to deliver the 2026 Operating Plan and accelerate towards the ambition to double impact by 2030.
About You
You will be:
- A confident, collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- A strategic storyteller with a strong eye for brand, narrative and digital experience
- Skilled at building integrated communications and engagement functions
- Experienced in digital transformation projects (CRM, platforms, user journeys)
- Insight-led, data-driven and comfortable making decisions based on evidence
- Passionate about social impact, equity and inclusive communications
- Energised by organisational change and leading teams through growth
You don’t need to have worked in the charity sector but you must be motivated by the mission and excited by the chance to strengthen the sector through better leadership and collaboration.
In return…
- A mission-driven organisation at a pivotal moment of growth
- A CEO and Board committed to modernisation, clarity and high performance
- A newly forming leadership team with space to create and shape your function
- Big strategic challenges with a supportive, collaborative culture
- The opportunity to make a sector-wide impact by strengthening thousands of charities
About the Organisation
This successful social enterprise amplifies the impact charities, business and individuals can bring to make a better world.
This is done by bringing charities together with business and business experts who can tackle the pressing issues charities are facing. It manages the relationship between business and charities to maximise the impact they bring and increases the impact of individuals by bringing them new experiences, perspectives and learning. It increases the impact of organisations by exposing their talent to new situations and challenges. It increases the impact of charities by giving them the expertise and resources they need.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are particularly interested in candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
You may also have experience in areas such as: Director of Communications, Director of Marketing, Head of Communications, Head of Marketing and Communications, Head of Digital, Head of Brand and Engagement, Director of Engagement, Director of Digital Transformation, Marketing and Communications Lead, Digital Engagement Lead. #INDNFP
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Our vision
At Rees Foundation, we believe that everyone with care experience should have the same life chances as anyone else.
We work alongside care experienced people to provide practical support, build community, and create opportunities so that individuals can move forward with confidence, connection, and hope.
Our communications and marketing are rooted in authenticity, respect, and lived experience. We aim to amplify real voices, build understanding, and inspire support for the work we do together.
Overall purpose of the role
The Marketing and Communications Manager leads the charity’s strategic communications and marketing activity, ensuring that our voice, values, and impact are clearly and consistently communicated.
The post holder will be responsible for shaping and delivering an integrated marketing and communications strategy that supports service engagement, fundraising, partnerships, and organisational growth. The role involves balancing and prioritising communications across a range of projects, services, partnerships, and campaigns, ensuring the charity’s overall message remains clear, consistent, and impactful.
They will play a key role in helping the charity extend its reach and connect with more care experienced people across the UK. The role requires a proactive, creative, and visionary approach, identifying new opportunities, audiences, and platforms, and ensuring that the charity’s projects and services are visible, accessible, and relevant to those who need them most.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the role will oversee the planning and delivery of campaigns, digital engagement, content, and brand development, while line managing the Marketing Executive and supporting a positive, collaborative culture. As part of a small, collaborative team, the post holder will combine strategic leadership with hands on involvement in the development of key marketing materials and campaigns where appropriate.
Key responsibilities
Strategic leadership
- Lead the development and delivery of an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with the charity’s vision, values, and strategic priorities.
- Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on marketing, communications, and brand positioning.
- Ensure all communications reflect the charity’s tone of voice, values, and lived experience approach.
- Contribute to organisational planning and support the delivery of strategic programmes and campaigns.
- Prioritise and coordinate marketing activity across multiple programmes, campaigns, and audiences, ensuring resources are used effectively and key organisational priorities are reflected.
Team leadership and management
- Line manage and support the Marketing Executive, providing regular supervision, guidance, and development.
- Allocate and prioritise work across the marketing function.
- Foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative team culture.
- Encourage creativity, initiative, and continuous improvement.
- Work alongside the Marketing Executive as part of a small, practical team, contributing directly to marketing outputs as required.
Reach, engagement, and innovation
- Proactively identify opportunities to extend the charity’s reach to more care experienced people across different regions and communities.
- Work closely with service teams to ensure projects and services are clearly communicated, accessible, and visible to those who may benefit.
- Develop innovative and creative approaches to engagement, particularly for harder to reach audiences.
- Test new channels, formats, and campaigns to increase awareness, participation, and community connection.
- Support the growth of the charity’s community of care experienced people, volunteers, ambassadors, and partners.
- Ensure communications are inclusive, trauma informed, and grounded in lived experience.
Campaigns and content
- Plan and deliver integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, and events, taking a hands on role in content and material development where appropriate.
- Lead and contribute directly to the creation of engaging, accessible, and trauma informed content.
- Ensure consistent messaging across all channels, including website, social media, email, and printed materials.
- Support programme teams to promote services, events, and impact.
- Take a proactive approach to promoting each of the charity’s core projects and services, ensuring they reach the right audiences at the right time.
- Work with teams and care experienced contributors to develop compelling stories that demonstrate impact and encourage engagement.
Digital and audience engagement
- Oversee the charity’s digital presence, including website, social media, and email platforms.
- Ensure content is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with the needs of different audiences.
- Monitor engagement and audience growth, using insight to inform future activity.
Fundraising and partnerships
- Work closely with the fundraising team to support donor, corporate, and grant related communications.
- Develop materials that demonstrate impact and inspire support.
- Support the promotion of partnerships, campaigns, and corporate engagement.
- Identify and maximise PR and media opportunities.
Impact, data, and reporting
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators for marketing and communications activity.
- Use data and insight to shape campaigns, messaging, and audience engagement.
- Provide regular reports to senior leadership on performance, impact, and learning.
Brand and external profile
- Act as a guardian of the Rees Foundation brand, ensuring consistency and quality across all communications.
- Build and maintain relationships with media, partners, and sector networks.
- Support ambassador, volunteer, and lived experience storytelling initiatives.
Financial and operational responsibilities
- Manage the marketing budget effectively, ensuring value for money.
- Work with external suppliers, designers, and agencies where required.
- Ensure all communications comply with relevant policies, including safeguarding, data protection, and equality, diversity, and inclusion.
General responsibilities
- Work in a flexible and collaborative way to support the team.
- Uphold the charity’s values in all aspects of work.
- Participate in training, supervision, and organisational development activities.
- Undertake other reasonable duties as required.
Person specification
Essential
Experience
- Experience in a marketing or communications role, with strategic planning responsibilities.
- Experience managing or supervising staff, volunteers, or contractors.
- Experience delivering integrated digital and offline campaigns.
- Experience working across multiple stakeholders or projects.
- Experience working in a complex or multi service organisation, balancing communications across different projects, audiences, or funding streams.
Knowledge and skills
- Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media, and audience engagement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex or sensitive information into accessible, engaging content.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
Personal qualities
- Values led and committed to the charity’s mission.
- Collaborative and supportive leadership style.
- Creative, proactive, and solutions focused.
- Visionary, with the ability to spot opportunities and turn ideas into practical campaigns.
- Passionate about extending the charity’s reach and ensuring more care experienced people can access support.
- Able to manage competing demands across a range of programmes, campaigns, and stakeholders, maintaining clarity, focus, and impact.
Desirable
- Experience in the charity, social care, or youth sector.
- Experience supporting fundraising or corporate partnerships.
- Experience working with lived experience voices or co production.
- Knowledge of accessibility and trauma informed communications.
Our aim is to help care leavers thrive. Our projects are available to anyone over 16 who has been in foster care or residential care as a child.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.