Senior external communications officer jobs

Communications and Marketing Officer – Part Time

Location: Bromley (hybrid with some flexibility)

Salary: £30,000 FTE (pro rata to £12,000 per annum)

Vacancy Type: Fixed term until 31 March 2027 (with potential to extend)

Hours: 2 days per week (15 hours)

About Us:

Greener and Cleaner is a community-led charity based in Bromley, supporting residents and organisations to take practical action on climate change and sustainable living.

We’re looking for a Communications and Marketing Officer to lead and develop our internal and external communications as we continue to grow.

This is a key role in helping us share our work, engage our community and strengthen our brand, working closely with the senior team across a range of channels.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and deliver communications across digital, social and email channels
• Write content for a range of channels, including web, socials, newsletters and applications.
• Lead and create engaging content and campaigns to promote our work
• Manage and develop communications channels, including newsletters and social media
• Tailor messaging for different audiences, including supporters, volunteers and partners
• Support PR and press activity
• Work with volunteers and external support to deliver high-quality content
• Support fundraising activity through communications and engagement

What we’re looking for:

• Strong communication and content creation skills
• Experience using social media and digital channels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• A proactive and organised approach

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

Greener and Cleaner is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the environmental and sustainability space. We value different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking, and believe these strengthen our work and impact.

How to Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Greener and Cleaner, please do not hesitate to apply.

Finance Director

Hours of work 30 hrs / 4 days per week, permanent contract

Based Newhaven, with some hybrid working available after completing induction

Starting Salary £60K per annum pro rata

Are you an experienced senior level finance decision maker with broad cross sector knowledge, who demonstrates excellent communication skills, and wants to use your skills to support a community facing organisation? If so, we would welcome your interest and application!

You will be a qualified accountant, with an understanding of the complexities of working within the 3rd sector funding framework.  With responsibility for providing expert strategic financial advice and professional input right across the organisation, you will ensure the finances of the Charity run smoothly and efficiently.  You will consider the wider internal and external factors presented to you by our internal knowledge experts alongside the financial position in order to support the delivery of the services and enterprises, which fulfil the organisation’s mission and values.

You will also provide effective leadership and direction of the well-regarded finance team with a person-centred approach.

Providing sound financial, contract & risk management advice and ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and audit requirements, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the charity as an active member of our Senior Management Team.

We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our internal and external clients; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay per year for planned operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!

Interviews will be held in Newhaven.

Closing date: 5pm on Sunday 19th July 2026

1st stage interviews:  Wednesday 29th  July 2026 / 2nd stage interviews: w/c Monday 3rd August 2026

 For the job description and to apply, please visit the website

Completed application forms can be sent to HR

 You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match. If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team, and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the CEO or current FD.

SCDA includes: Employability; Community Advice and Wellbeing; Community Development & Health

Registered Charity Number: 1094905

Company Limited by Guarantee: 3387617

Digital Communications Coordinator 
Location: Hybrid (typically 3 days in the office), central Manchester with occasional travel 
Contract: Permanent, full-time 
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 
Closing date: 10am, Monday 13th July 2026 

About Belong 

Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network is a national organisation working to strengthen social cohesion and integration across the UK. Through research, policy development and place-based programmes, we bring people together, support communities and champion approaches that help create a more connected and less divided society. 

Belong is entering an exciting new phase of growth. With a strengthened national profile, an ambitious strategy and a passionate team, we are looking for talented people who share our commitment to creating positive change. 

About the Role 

As Digital Communications Coordinator, you will play an important role in helping Belong communicate its work, impact and ideas to a growing national audience. Working closely with the Communications & Engagement Manager and wider team, you will support the delivery of digital communications that raise awareness of Belong’s work and strengthen engagement with communities, partners and stakeholders. 

This varied role combines content creation, digital communications and audience engagement. You will support social media activity, webinars, website content and email communications, helping to ensure Belong’s messages are communicated clearly, consistently and creatively across a range of channels. You will also contribute to communications planning, create digital assets, support website updates and help coordinate newsletters and wider engagement activity. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys creating engaging content, bringing ideas to life and working across a range of projects that contribute to positive social change. 

About You 

You will be an organised and proactive individual with experience managing social media channels and supporting digital communications activities, ideally within a charity, public policy, research or wider social impact environment. 

You will have strong written communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will be confident creating content for different audiences, using digital platforms and tools, and working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners. 

Most importantly, you will be passionate about Belong’s mission and values. You will bring creativity, curiosity and a solutions-focused approach, alongside a genuine desire to learn and develop within a communications and engagement role. 

Benefits 

• 30 days’ annual leave per year 

• Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office) 

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

How to Apply 

Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our recruitment partner's site, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer three questions. 

1. Please tell us about a communications project, campaign or piece of content that you are particularly proud of and the role you played in its success. (max. 300 words) 

1. Please describe a situation where you had to communicate with or engage a range of different audiences to achieve a positive outcome. (max. 300 words) 

1. Belong works with people, communities and organisations from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. What values or principles guide how you communicate and engage with others? (max. 300 words) 

Deadline: 10am on Monday 13th July 2026 
Interviews:   21st or 22nd July 2026 (in-person in Manchester)

For questions or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact Atkinson HR Consulting.

Belong’s Commitment to Inclusion 

Belong is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage individuals from communities under-represented in the charity sector to apply. Impostor syndrome can disproportionately impact candidates from marginalised groups—if you are unsure whether to apply, we encourage you to do so.

Role Overview
Stroke Association are delighted to partner with The Talent Set on a fantastic Associate Director of Marketing & Communications role.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Giving, Volunteering and Voice, this role will lead the talented Marketing and Communications team and play a critical role in shaping how the charity engages with stroke survivors, supporters, partners, policymakers and the wider public. Working closely with Executive Directors and teams across the organisation, you will develop and deliver an integrated marketing and communications strategy that advances our organisational goals and strengthens impact.

As Stroke Association builds a more agile and collaborative culture, multidisciplinary teams are embracing test-and-learn approaches, using insight and evidence to focus efforts where they can make the greatest difference. 

We’re looking for an exceptional leader who combines strategic vision with creativity, influence and collaboration. Someone who can inspire and develop a high-performing team, champion the value of marketing and communications across the organisation, and help the charity reach more people affected by stroke than ever before.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a coherent and compelling marketing, communications and brand strategy that strengthens the charity's profile, supports organisational priorities and builds public understanding of stroke and its impact.
• Drive insight, evidence and learning to inform decision-making, enabling the continuous evolution of marketing and communications approaches, channels and activities.
• Create the conditions for marketing and communications to operate as a strategic partner across the organisation, supporting the delivery of fundraising, influencing, research and stroke support priorities.
• Champion a co-creation approach, building meaningful partnerships with colleagues, stroke survivors, volunteers, supporters and external stakeholders to shape communications, campaigns and organisational priorities
• Embed an audience-led approach that enables meaningful engagement, broadens reach and deepens connection with diverse communities.
• Ensure the voices and experiences of stroke survivors, carers and communities are authentically represented and embedded within the charity's communications, campaigns and brand narrative.

Person Specification

• Proven experience of developing and delivering organisation-wide communications and marketing strategies that support organisational objectives and drive measurable impact.
• Experience of leading and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams, creating an inclusive, empowering and values-led culture.
• Demonstrable experience of building and protecting organisational reputation, including managing complex communications, sensitive issues and reputational risk.
• Experience of working collaboratively with senior leaders to shape organisational priorities and influence decision-making.
• Experience of developing compelling audience-led communications, campaigns and engagement approaches across multiple channels.
• Experience of working with lived experience, service users, beneficiaries or communities to shape communications, campaigns or organisational activity.
• Experience of managing significant budgets, resources and external agency relationships.
• Experience of supporting organisational influencing, campaigning or policy objectives.
• Experience of leading communications through organisational change, transformation or periods of significant growth.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £75,000 (+ London weighting depending on post code)
• Permanent
• Home-based, with national travel in the UK as require, including some overnight stays

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Lead the operations, governance and compliance that enable Solving Kids' Cancer UK to deliver its mission and impact for children and families affected by neuroblastoma. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will play a critical role in ensuring the charity operates effectively, compliantly and sustainably.

This broad and varied leadership role spans governance, risk, HR, IT, data protection and organisational operations, supporting delivery of the charity's strategy through robust systems, policies and processes. Acting as Company Secretary, you will work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, providing advice on governance, regulatory requirements and best practice. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will oversee key operational functions, lead cross-organisational projects and deputise for the CEO where required.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a strategic, highly organised and values-driven leader with strong experience in charity operations, governance and compliance. You will have a track record of ensuring organisations are well run, compliant and effectively managed, with the ability to oversee multiple operational areas and support strong governance and decision-making at Board level.

You will be comfortable working across a broad remit, including governance, risk, HR, IT and data protection, and confident providing clear, practical advice to senior leaders and trustees.

Person specification

Key requirements include:

• Significant senior-level experience in operations, governance or compliance within a charity or similar environment. 
• Strong understanding of charity governance and regulation, with experience supporting boards and senior leadership. 
• Experience overseeing organisational functions such as HR, IT, data protection or risk. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-organisational work effectively. 
• Strong judgement, integrity and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion. 

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK. 

This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution at the heart of a small, ambitious charity where strong operations are a vital enabler of impact for children and families.

Location: Home-based, within easy reach of London, with regular travel to the London office and occasional UK-wide travel.

First-stage interview: Thursday 6 August 

Second-stage interview: Thursday 13 August

The Senior Legacy Officer will lead the delivery and development of St Luke’s legacy fundraising programme, taking ownership of one of the hospice’s most critical income streams. Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising, the role will focus exclusively on growing legacy income through strategic marketing, supporter engagement and stewardship, pipeline development and internal advocacy. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the legacy programme, using insight and best practice to maximise long-term income while delivering an outstanding supporter experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and developing St Luke’s legacy fundraising programme
• Planning and delivering multi-channel legacy campaigns
• Managing Free Will Writing initiatives and legacy events
• Building strong relationships with legacy supporters, pledgers and professional partners
• Developing engaging supporter journeys and stewardship communications
• Monitoring pipelines, income forecasts and campaign performance
• Acting as an internal advocate for legacy giving across the organisation
• Ensuring all activity complies with fundraising regulations and GDPR

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in legacy fundraising, direct marketing or supporter led fundraising
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Strong copywriting and storytelling ability
• Confidence using CRM systems, data and reporting tools
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Sensitivity and empathy when working with donors and bereaved families
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection requirements
• A relevant fundraising or marketing qualification is desirable but not essential.

About the role

Cardiomyopathy UK's Director of Research and External Affairs leads the charity's research, policy and advocacy, and communications and marketing functions, with a team of four staff. The post-holder sets the strategic direction of the directorate, drives high-quality delivery,  upholds the charity's values, and represents the charity externally. The Director is a member of the charity's Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO to steer the charity forward. 

For the right person, this is an opportunity with real strategic scope. We want to build on our strong policy positions and evidence base and translate them into more proactive campaigning and influencing, moving from good policy thinking to concerted public affairs activity, strategic stakeholder engagement, and campaigns that achieve real change. 

The Director will also lead the next phase of our research work, following our inaugural research grant-funding activity and James Lind Alliance top ten work. They will work with the Research Manager and our clinical and academic partners to better define and deliver our ambitions.

Raising awareness of cardiomyopathy, its signs, symptoms and genetic risk, is also within the team's scope. Too many people are still diagnosed late because neither they nor their GP knew what to look for. The Director will drive our communications and marketing agenda purposefully, equally ensuring the charity’s external profile is actively managed and enhanced.

About you

We're looking for a leader who is a collaborative and inclusive, able to build trust with staff, colleagues, external partners and the Board. They will have strong strategic, analytical and planning skills, with the ability to develop coherent strategies. They will have experience as a senior leader/ manager in a charity, health, research or patient-focused organisation. See the Person Specification for further details.
 
Why join us?

Cardiomyopathy UK is the national charity for people affected by cardiomyopathy. We provide specialist nurse support, peer support, wellbeing services and trusted information to thousands of people each year, as well as influencing policy, supporting advocacy, and funding and enabling better research.

We are ambitious about our future. We are committed to quality, accountability and continuous improvement. Most importantly, we are committed to ensuring that everyone affected by cardiomyopathy can live well with the condition.

We are a family friendly employer with flexible and hybrid working. We offer an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, additional annual leave linked to length of service, and an extra special occasion day each year.

We are midway through our five-year strategic plan, at a genuinely exciting moment, both for the charity and for cardiomyopathy more broadly. If you are excited by the opportunity to shape our Research and External Affairs work, lead a strong team and ensure we can clearly demonstrate the impact of our work, we would love to hear from you.

Senior Programme Officer (Temporary)
Location: Hybrid working, 2 days per week in London
Contract: 4-month temporary position
Rate: £22.74 per hour

Deliver programmes that shape the future of research careers

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced programme professional to contribute to high-impact mentoring and leadership initiatives that support researchers to thrive.
Joining a purpose-driven organisation, you will take a lead role in delivering structured programmes designed to widen participation, support career progression, and promote inclusive leadership across the research community.
If you bring strong programme delivery experience, confidence working with senior stakeholders, and a passion for supporting professional development, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful and visible impact.

About the role

You will be responsible for delivering mentoring and leadership programmes, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants and stakeholders.
This will include:

• Leading the coordination and delivery of mentoring and leadership programmes
• Organising and delivering workshops, training sessions and events, both online and in person
• Managing relationships with external consultants and facilitators
• Supporting participants through mentoring processes, including onboarding and engagement
• Using CRM systems to manage data, monitor programme uptake and produce reports
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across academic, research and professional communities
• Developing and producing programme materials, guidance and communications
• Supporting newsletters and website content updates
• Monitoring programme performance and contributing to evaluation and reporting
• Contributing to wider team priorities and organisational initiatives

About you

You will bring a strong track record of delivering programmes or initiatives within a structured, stakeholder-focused environment, alongside a genuine interest in research, higher education, or professional development.

This role is particularly suited to candidates with backgrounds in:

• Higher education, research organisations, charities, policy or not-for-profit sectors
• Programme or project delivery roles, particularly those involving training, events or career development initiatives
• Stakeholder engagement roles, working with academic, clinical or professional audiences

You are likely to succeed in this role if you:

• Have end-to-end experience delivering programmes, events or structured initiatives
• Are confident engaging with senior stakeholders, including academics, researchers or external partners
• Have experience using CRM systems (such as Salesforce) to manage data, track engagement and report on outcomes
• Are highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Have produced communications, reports or guidance materials for professional audiences
• Take a proactive approach to improving processes and participant experience
• Enjoy working collaboratively and are motivated by supporting the development of others

You will stand out if you:

• Have supported mentoring, leadership or EDI-focused programmes
• Have worked with external facilitators or consultants to deliver learning or development activity
• Have insight into the research or academic career landscape, including challenges faced by underrepresented groups

Why join?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, sector-leading work that supports researchers at critical stages of their careers.
You will be part of a collaborative and mission-led environment, where your work directly contributes to improving opportunity, representation, and progression across the research community.
Apply today!

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.

This role is now at interview stage. While we will review all applications, the process is progressing quickly and it may be too late to be considered for this particular position. That said, we would still encourage you to apply as the role is still vacant and we may have other suitable positions available. 

Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a well-known health charity on a fantastic Interim Director of Marketing, Communications and Digital role. This 9 month Executive leadership position will shape how the organisation tells its story, protects its reputation, and builds momentum around social change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic marketing, communications, and digital direction, translating it into clear priorities and practical plans.
• Create a more compelling, audience-focused narrative that balances empathy with the challenging conversations needed for real change.
• Modernise communications and marketing ways of working to be more agile, prioritised, and responsive to issues and opportunities.
• Strengthen external presence to support funding, sustainability, and broader engagement beyond “inside the cause” audiences.
• Support effective crisis and reputational communications readiness and ensure timely, consistent messaging.
• Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and trustees, providing clear guidance and decision-ready recommendations.
• Oversee storytelling and campaign effectiveness (including ROI where relevant), ensuring impact is measurable and credible.
• Help shape the approach to future structure by advising options for the permanent leadership/operating model.

Person Specification

• Proven Executive-level experience setting marcomms strategy across marketing, communications, and digital.
• Strong judgement in reputation management, including building plans for sensitive or high-pressure moments.
• Ability to turn complex strategy into a simple, compelling argument for multiple audiences and channels.
• Demonstrated agility: reshaping working practices, removing barriers to delivery, and improving prioritisation.
• Results-focused mindset with experience linking campaigns to outcomes such as fundraising performance and engagement.
• Confident stakeholder leadership with the ability to advise Chief Executive and influence trustees.
• Resilient, practical approach to change in a pressured environment, including handling pushback constructively.
• Digital fluency and comfort setting expectations and improving capability through training and process.

What’s on Offer
Day rate: £350-£450 per day PAYE + holiday pay, inside IR35. This role will require at least 1 day a week in their London office.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Next step
If this sounds like an opportunity to deliver meaningful change through smarter marketing and communications, submit a tailored CV and apply without delay.

For over 30 years, RASASC has provided specialist, trauma-informed support to survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse across Cheshire and Merseyside. 

As Managing Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, working closely with our Board of Trustees, staff team, funders, commissioners and partners to ensure RASASC continues to deliver high-quality, survivor-centred services while building a sustainable future.

The opportunity:

• Shape and deliver RASASC’s strategy, growth plans and future direction
• Lead and inspire a committed team, creating a culture of excellence, collaboration and learning
• Ensure strong governance, financial sustainability and organisational resilience
• Develop relationships with funders, commissioners, partners and stakeholders
• Champion survivor voices and influence the wider sexual violence support sector
• Drive innovation, service improvement and long-term impact

We are looking for an experienced senior leader who can demonstrate:

• Strategic leadership experience within the charity, public, voluntary or social purpose sector
• A strong track record of managing budgets, resources and organisational performance
• Experience working with Boards, Trustees or Non-Executive Directors
• Success in securing funding through grants, contracts, tenders or partnerships
• The ability to lead people, manage change and build effective relationships
• A commitment to equality, inclusion, safeguarding and survivor-centred practice

This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected organisation with a powerful mission — ensuring survivors of sexual violence receive the support, advocacy and voice they deserve.If you are an ambitious, compassionate and strategic leader who wants to create lasting change, we would love to hear from you.

Events Fundraising Officer (Maternity cover)

Up to 12-month fixed term contract

Full Time. Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in the office per week)

Location - This role can be based in any of our UK offices; Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington

Salary: £40,013 for Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington per year. £44,945 for London per year (including London allowance)

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues. 

About the role

Reporting in to the National Events Manager, the Events Fundraising Officer will recruit and engage supporters, building trust and collaboration to strengthen Christian Aid’s event and DIY fundraising activity and maximise participation in challenge events. Supporting the planning and delivery of impactful fundraising and stewardship initiatives, while working flexibly to contribute to wider team priorities and key fundraising moments.

The post-holder will develop meaningful communications with Christian Aid’s supporters, churches, and volunteers to maximise engagement and create consistent, high-quality experiences.

Some of the main areas of responsibility for the Events Fundraising Officer include:

• Manage and develop the challenge events portfolio, including key events such as the London Marathon and Great North Run, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and budgets and effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Support the National Events Manager in planning and delivering Christian Aid’s owned event portfolio, contributing to successful delivery against agreed timelines and budgets.
• Develop and deliver tailored plans for event volunteer recruitment, recognition, and retention, fostering meaningful engagement and a positive volunteer experience.
• Take lead in growing DIY church fundraising, contributing to the acquisition of new supporters, deeper engagement with churches, and increased impact.
• Respond to enquiries relating to challenge events, DIY fundraising, and event volunteering, providing clear, timely, and solution-focused advice to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the growth of Christian Aid’s movement-building presence within church communities, supporting stronger connections and increased supporter engagement.
• Work in a collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused way, with a commitment to continuous improvement, high-quality delivery, and the flexibility to respond to evolving team priorities.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively across the Community Fundraising & Volunteering team, supporting the acquisition of new supporters, maximising income, and delivering campaign activity through effective fundraising appeals, resources, and stewardship.

About you

Who we are looking for

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering challenge events and/or other community fundraising events.
• Demonstrable experience of using supporter or customer databases and other data sources to drive decision making.
• Developed understanding of working with volunteers, including sector best practice.
• The ability to work within a project management structure and manage complex projects and workplans.
• Ability to work collaboratively with external suppliers and a wide range of internal stakeholders.
• Ability to write persuasive materials for religious and secular audiences, and ability to assess creative work and edit copy.

Desirable:

• Demonstrable experience of working with church audiences.
• Knowledge of global development issues and Christian Aid’s work.
• Experience creating supporter and volunteer digital and/or print resources.
• ​Relevant experience of direct and digital marketing in the voluntary or commercial sector.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Full-time
Reports to: Chair; Board of Directors 
Location: Hackney
Salary: £50,000-60,000 depending on experience.
Pension: HSoF participates in the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) pension scheme and contributes 3%.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, free onsite lunches .
Probation period: Six months.

About Hackney School of Food

Hackney School of Food is an award-winning food education hub based in the grounds of Mandeville Primary School in Clapton, East London. Through our teaching kitchen and educational garden, we help children, families and communities build the skills, confidence and knowledge to grow, cook and eat good food.

Each year, we welcome more than 10,000 visits to our kitchen and garden, delivering curriculum programmes for schools alongside community cooking courses, gardening projects, holiday clubs, corporate volunteering and public events. Since becoming a Community Interest Company (CIC) in 2023, we have expanded our facilities, strengthened our governance and built a strong reputation as a leader in food education.

We're now looking for an exceptional Managing Director to build on these strong foundations and lead Hackney School of Food through its next phase of growth and impact.

About the role

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director (MD) will provide both strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the organisation delivers its mission while remaining financially resilient, well-governed and responsive to the needs of the communities it serves.

The Managing Director is responsible for all aspects of the organisation, including strategy, income generation, finance, governance, partnerships, programme delivery and people leadership. Working closely with a small, committed team and an engaged Board, they will build on strong foundations to grow Hackney School of Food's impact, reach and long-term sustainability.

This is a varied, hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys balancing big-picture thinking with practical delivery. One day you may be developing a new partnership, meeting a prospective funder or working with the Board on future strategy; the next you could be supporting the team, welcoming visitors to the garden or solving day-to-day operational challenges.

Key priorities

In your first 12 months you will:

• Build on Hackney School of Food's strong foundations to deliver the next phase of our strategy and growth.

• Increase and diversify income through fundraising, partnerships and commercial opportunities to strengthen long-term sustainability.

• Lead, support and develop a small, ambitious team, fostering a positive and inclusive culture where people can thrive.

• Strengthen relationships with funders, partners and local businesses, helping Hackney School of Food deepen its impact.

• Work closely with the Board to embed strong governance, organisational systems and long-term planning for the future.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership 

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for Hackney School of Food, ensuring delivery of its mission, vision and long-term objectives. 

• Lead the development and implementation of Hackney School of Food's annual business plan and organisational priorities.

• Work with the Board to evolve organisational strategy, identify opportunities, manage risks and support sustainable growth.

• Monitor, report on and respond to organisational performance against agreed objectives and impact measures. 

• Champion Hackney School of Food externally, strengthening its profile and influence.
   

Financial sustainability and income generation 

• Oversee organisational budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and cashflow management, working closely with the Treasurer and accountant.

• Lead income generation across the organisation, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, sponsorship and earned income.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, sponsors and strategic partners.

• Ensure all funding commitments are met, including grant reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements.

• Identify new opportunities to diversify income and strengthen long-term financial sustainability.

Partnerships & External Relations

• Act as the main point of contact for HSoF’s key partners, LEAP Federation and Chefs in Schools to ensure the partnerships are effective and positive.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with other key stakeholders, including local authorities, funders and sponsors.

• Represent Hackney School of Food at meetings, events, and public forums.

• Champion the value of food education and contribute to wider local and national conversations. 

• Ensure programmes remain responsive to community needs through ongoing engagement and consultation. 

Governance and public benefit 

• Ensure the organisation operates in line with its CIC objectives and delivers clear public benefit. 

• Support the Board of Directors to fulfil its governance responsibilities through high-quality reporting, planning and decision-making.

• Prepare Board papers, reports and agendas, ensuring timely and accurate information is available to support effective governance.

• Oversee and report on organisational performance to the Board of Directors quarterly.

• Act as the primary link between the Board and the operational team.

• Maintain effective governance, delegated authority and accountability frameworks. 

• Support the Board in meeting all statutory and regulatory obligations relating to the CIC.

People, Culture and safeguarding

• Provide leadership to a small core team (currently c.4 employees), directly managing staff and fostering a positive, inclusive culture. 

• Provide oversight and support for a wider network of approx. 15 freelance contractors to ensure consistently high-quality delivery.

• Lead recruitment, induction, performance management and professional development in line with safer recruitment and equality principles. 

• Ensure effective organisational structures, clear roles, and performance accountability.

• Oversee HR processes including appraisals, performance management, and professional development.

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, embedding safeguarding throughout the organisation maintaining compliance with all relevant requirements. 

• Develop organisational systems, policies and practices that support an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Maintain and regularly review the organisational Risk Register and report key risks and mitigations to the Board.

• Oversee organisational policies, procedures and continuous improvement, ensuring policies and legal requirements are up to date, clearly communicated and embedded across the organisation. 

• Ensure compliance with employment law, health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR and other relevant legislation. 

Personal specification

Essential experience 

• Senior leadership experience with responsibility for organisational performance and accountability. 

• Experience securing income through fundraising, partnerships and/or commercial activity.

• Experience of financial leadership, including budget setting, forecasting and cashflow oversight.

• Experience working closely with a Board, Trustees or governing body to translate strategic vision into operational delivery. 

• Experience building and managing successful partnerships with funders, businesses and community stakeholders. 

• Experience in managing and motivating a team, creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture. 

• Experience of governance, compliance and organisational risk management.

• Experience of safeguarding within an education, youth or community context.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, make sound decisions and remain resilient in a resource-constrained environment.

Essential skills and attributes

• Passion for Hackney School of Food's mission and the role of food education in improving health, wellbeing and community connection. 

• Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable with hands-on operational leadership. 

• Entrepreneurial, resourceful and committed to building long-term financial sustainability and identifying growth opportunities.

• Ability to lead a team through change with sensitivity, clarity and kindness.

• Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills. 

• Confident decision-maker with a high level of personal accountability. 

• Committed to equity, inclusion and community-led practice.

Desirable 

• Experience working within a Community Interest Company (CIC), social enterprise or charity.

• Knowledge of Hackney, its communities and local stakeholder landscape.

• Experience of working in food education, community food, gardening, environmental education or a related field.

• Experience reviewing and managing contracts, service agreements or other legal documentation.

An inclusive workplace

We know that diverse teams make stronger organisations and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We particularly encourage applications from people who are under-represented in our sector and in leadership roles, including people from the global majority and those whose lived experience brings valuable perspectives from the communities we serve. We also welcome applications from people who live in Hackney or East London.

How to apply

The deadline to apply is Monday 20 July at 9am. Please apply by filling out this application form.

You'll find the link to the application form on our Recruitment Pack which provides more information. 

Stage 1: A one-hour online interview with the Senior Team and Board (24 July) 

Stage 2: On-site interview at Hackney School of Food (30 July), including a short presentation. 

We may also invite the preferred candidate to an informal meeting with the wider team and Board before making a final appointment. 

The successful applicant will need to pass an enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references. 

We may close the application window earlier if we are inundated with applications, so please don't wait to apply.

If you have any questions about the role or your suitability, please feel free to get in touch with us. You will find a Recruitment pack and email address to contact via our website.

Title: Corporate Fundraising Officer 

Reporting To: Senior Corporate Partnership Manager

Location: Hybrid working, with a mix of home and minimum 1 day per week in West London office

Salary: £31,500 per annum
We aim to be transparent about remuneration at MHI. As a charitable organisation, salaries for this role are predetermined and not negotiable. Please consider the advertised salary before applying.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, inclusive of a daily 1 hour paid lunch

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
• Company electronic devices;
• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme;
• Private health insurance after completion of probation;
• Eligibility for a Blue Light discount card.

Closing Date: 3rd July 2026 at 5pm. We reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Click Here for the full Candidate Pack for this role.

Job Summary
Working closely with the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager, this role will support the delivery of high value corporate partnerships, including stewardship and engagement activities, as well as business development, identifying opportunities with aligned brands and up-coming charity of the year applications, to develop new corporate partnerships. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with one day a week in the office in West London, and expectation to attend partner events where required. 

You will be a creative, organised and reliable individual, ideally with experience in a fundraising team, supporting corporate partnerships or community fundraising. An excellent communicator, able to manage your time effectively and build good working relationships, you will support the Income team to deliver and secure corporate partnerships, working with colleagues across the charity to identify opportunities for engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with high value corporate partnerships, including the delivery of employee engagement activities and communications, fundraising events and challenges
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering first class stewardship and identifying and maximising opportunities for wider engagement
• Support the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to steward and engage partners and prospects, including thought leadership, communications, events, volunteering and fundraising activities
• Support with business development, utilising Salesforce, Pearlfinders and LinkedIn to identify and track opportunities
• Support the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager to create proposals, offers and presentations for new and existing partners
• Support with challenge events, including fostering corporate participant journeys, organising cheer points, being familiar with various fundraising platforms, coordinating event logistics, resources, and post-event wrap-up reports 
• Support with stewardship of a select few high-value donors and ambassadors throughout their fundraising challenges, helping to deliver an engaging, bespoke and positive supporter experience 
• Manage team administration, including merchandise orders
• Build excellent stakeholder relationships, keeping key contacts updated and ensuring partnership renewals
• Work with Commissioned Partnerships and Trust and Foundations colleagues to identify cross and upsell opportunities 
• Work with the  Marketing & Communications team to promote challenge events, secure spaces and identify opportunities for our corporate partners to get involved

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 12 months’ experience developing and managing corporate partnership relationships.
• Proven ability to write compelling, creative, and tailored partnership proposals.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including delivering pitches to external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities.
• Flexibility to support at challenge events, office fundraisers and awareness campaign activities.
• Ability to contribute and help develop creative ideas for challenge events and awareness activities.
• Ability to work proactively and manage multiple partnership opportunities simultaneously.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using CRM or database systems to manage partnerships and supporter information.
• Experience supporting or managing challenge event participant journeys
• Experience reporting on partnership performance and impact.
• Ability to analyse partnership trends and identify growth opportunities.
• Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector.

This role is subject to eligibility to work in the UK, plus satisfactory background and reference checks. 

We understand that AI is increasingly part of everyday life, and you might choose to use it when putting together your application. While AI can be a helpful tool, we ask that anything you submit reflects your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We value authenticity and integrity, and we want to see what you uniquely bring to our team and why our mission resonates with you personally. 

Location: London, UK (hybrid working – from Albert House, Old Street)

Team: Resource Mobilisation

Contract: Permanent 

Salary range:  £37,590 - £39,402 per annum

Closing date: 10 July 2026 (midnight UK time)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Start Network has an exciting opportunity for a Partnerships Engagement Officer to join our growing Resource Mobilisation team. The role supports donor engagement and income growth, working with trusts, foundations and corporate funders to build strong, long term relationships through high quality stewardship, communications and engagement.

You will support the management of existing and new donor relationships, contribute to proposals and reporting, research and cultivate new funding opportunities, and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to deliver clear and compelling donor communications. The role also leads on the coordination of Start Network’s annual donor visit, taking the full range of our donors to a priority Start Network country of operation to see our work in action.

WHAT IS START NETWORK?

Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.

Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.

OUR VALUES

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.

WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it

WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.

WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.

WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

• Being a part of a network involved in bringing change to the humanitarian sector.
• Hybrid working with options to work from home and remotely to support your work/life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme through Smart Health (depends on the country based)
• Family friendly policies, e.g., flexible working, maternity policy, parental leave and more!
• 25 days’ holiday (if UK based) plus 2 company days over the End of Year period for all staff (depends on the country based)

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us before putting in an application.

Start Network is committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm. We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy. Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, BAME, LGBTQ+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria set out in the Person Profile.

APPLICATION

Please contact the People and Culture Team if you have any questions or need support with your application. Please email us.

We use Be Applied, our online recruitment platform which uses anonymised applications and predictive, skill-based assessments which are blind- reviewed to reduce bias.

Closing date: 1st February 2026

Date for 1st Interview: 15th /16th July  (Subject to change)

Date for 2nd Interview: 20th July (Subject to change)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications and we may review candidates on an ongoing basis, so please apply early where possible to avoid disappointment.

Any offer of employment will be conditional subject to relevant checks. Please refer to our privacy candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data. Start Network also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The core of the scheme is that participating organisations share information about safeguarding-related misconduct (i.e., sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment) that a candidate has been found to have committed during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. For more information regarding this scheme, please visit their website.