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The marketing and communications team is small but mighty. We help people find the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), understand what we do and take the next step, whether that is applying for a programme, booking a workshop, coming to an event, becoming a partner or engaging with our work.
We lead programme recruitment across SSE. That includes campaign planning, email marketing, social media, web content, partner communications and applicant journeys. We also manage SSE’s outbound communications, making sure our messages are clear, timely and joined up across newsletters, press, stakeholder updates, programme promotion and wider brand activity.
It is a creative, varied team where the work moves quickly and no two days feel the same. You will work across the full communications mix, helping us turn ideas, stories and programme information into clear, engaging content that reaches the right people and encourages them to act.
The work is fast-paced, but it is also genuinely rewarding. Good marketing at SSE means more social entrepreneurs hear about the support available to them, more partners understand our impact and more people see the value of social enterprise. We are practical, collaborative and always looking for ways to improve. If you enjoy making things clearer, sharper and more engaging, and you want to see your work make a real difference, this is a brilliant team to be part of.
To equip people with skills, funding, and networks to realise their potential, improve lives and protect the planet.
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Website and Digital Marketing Officer
Exciting opportunity for a Website and Digital Marketing Officer – make an impact today!
Anna Freud is seeking a Website and Digital Marketing Officer to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.
What you’ll do
In this role, you’ll help shape how Anna Freud shows up online, creating and improving digital content across our websites and paid social channels so that children, young people, families and professionals can easily find what they need and take meaningful action.
- You’ll update pages in our CMS, build landing pages and make sure content is clear, engaging and easy to navigate, helping users move smoothly through the website
- You’ll review performance data through GA4 and other tools, spot opportunities to improve SEO, user journeys and conversions, and turn those insights into practical changes
- As the Website and Digital Marketing Officer, you’ll help make sure our websites are accessible, intuitiChampion a strong user experience ve and effective, supporting UX improvements, testing new ideas and helping troubleshoot technical issues
- You’ll work with teams and subject matter experts to bring content to life online, advising on digital best practice and helping shape the most effective way to present information
- You’ll manage paid activity across platforms like Meta and LinkedIn, advising on strategy, audience targeting and creative, then using results to keep improving future campaigns
What you’ll bring
As the ideal candidate, you will be an experienced and proactive digital professional with strong website and paid social media expertise, able to create engaging online content, use performance data to drive improvements and work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an accessible and effective digital experience across Anna Freud’s platforms.
- You will have proven experience using content management systems (CMS) to update and maintain websites, with strong attention to detail and confidence troubleshooting website issues
- A strong understanding of SEO, user experience and accessibility best practice, with the ability to improve digital journeys and optimise website content
- Experience using GA4 and other analytics tools to monitor website performance, identify opportunities and support data-informed decision making
- Experience planning and delivering effective paid social media campaigns across platforms including Meta and LinkedIn, with the ability to review performance and improve return on investment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to collaborate across teams, write and proofread content for digital channels, and manage competing priorities to deadlines
Key details
Hours: Full-time 35 hour per week, usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Flexible working is possible.
Holidays: 27 days plus Bank Holidays FTE
Term
Salary: £36,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
Location: hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London office (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH)
Contract type: Permanent.
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday 17 July 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday 22 July 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held in week commencing 27 July 2026
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you lead a talented team to deliver compelling, audience‑led campaigns that accelerate progress for everyone affected by ovarian cancer?
We are looking for an Interim Head of Marketing and Communications to lead this function during an exciting period of transition and growth. This role will play a pivotal part in delivering our communications and brand strategy, supporting the rollout of our new organisational strategy, and maintaining momentum across high‑profile campaigns and projects.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, you’ll oversee marketing and communications across the organisation, line managing a team of specialists and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team. You’ll provide strategic leadership, clear direction and hands‑on support, ensuring activity is well planned, insight‑driven and aligned to our wider organisational objectives.
This role is ideal for an experienced marketing and communications leader, ideally from the charity sector, who can combine strategic thinking with strong delivery, and who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
We are an ambitious charity, building on our achievements and targeting what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives - symptoms awareness, early diagnosis, better treatments and support for all. It’s an exciting time to be joining Target Ovarian Cancer as we move into our ambitious new strategy.
Join us and together we'll fight for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives.
The role
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term position to July 2027.
We operate a hybrid working model. You will usually work remotely but will be expected to attend meetings at our office near London Bridge when required. Please note that travel costs to the office are not covered.
If you would like more information about expected office attendance, please refer to the recruitment pack.
How to apply
You will be asked to submit your CV and answer two application questions (maximum 250 words each) as part of the process. You will also be asked to complete an equalities monitoring form.
Applications without responses to the application questions may not be considered.
Key dates
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Closing date: 22 July 2026
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First interview Monday 27 July, second interview Friday 31 July
If you are invited to interview, you will have the opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments.
Additional information
Target Ovarian Cancer does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot sponsor visas.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require support with your application, please refer to the guidance provided in the recruitment pack.
We’re targeting what’s important – symptoms awareness, life-saving early diagnosis, better treatments and support



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role purpose
To lead the creation, development and optimisation of high-quality, audience-targeted content that supports marketing campaigns, strengthens brand awareness, and enhances engagement across a growing and increasingly diverse range of stakeholders.
The role will address current capacity gaps within the Marketing and Communications team by generating, repurposing and managing multimedia content that supports programme promotion, brand storytelling and organisational positioning.
Key relationships
- Marketing and Communications Manager (line manager)
- Head of Marketing and Communications (dotted line)
- Business Development department, Innovation team, QA and Standards team, Programme Delivery team
- Centres, particularly Centres of Excellence
- External stakeholders (partners, educators, young people)
- Internal staff contributing to content
Key responsibilities
Campaign Support:
- Work closely with the wider Marketing and Communications team to provide content for campaigns and central communications
- Support delivery of increased campaign volume, scale and impact
Content Optimisation and Repurposing:
- Repurpose content into multiple formats for use across channels (social, email, web, campaigns etc.)
- Ensure content is effectively reused to maximise reach and value
- Maintain a pipeline of diverse content to support audience segmentation
Content Creation and Development:
- Develop multi-format content (video, written, visual, digital) tailored to different audiences and sectors
- Generate evergreen content that can be reused and adapted across campaigns and channels
- Produce content that supports strategic content aims
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to generate authentic, impactful content
- Facilitate user-generated content, including youth voice and partner contributions
Insight and Continuous Improvement:
- Gather feedback from stakeholders and audiences to refine content effectiveness
- Contribute to test-and-learn approaches to improve engagement and conversion
- Monitor performance indicators such as engagement rates, CTRs and website traffic
People management responsibilities
- No direct line management responsibility
- Will support coordination of contributors (internal staff, partners, freelancers where applicable)
Skills and experience – essential
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines
- Experience in content creation across multiple formats (digital, video, written)
- Strong copywriting and storytelling skills
- Ability to tailor content to different audiences and sectors
- Experience working with stakeholders to generate content
- Understanding of marketing and communications principles
Skills and experience – desirable
- Experience capturing content on location
- Experience with brand development and positioning
- Knowledge of content performance analytics
- Experience in education, youth, or sport sectors
Training and qualifications
- Experience in marketing, communications, media or related field
- Ongoing professional development in content, marketing or digital communications desirable
Development/career pathways for this role
- Progression into Senior Content or Campaign roles
- Development into Marketing and Communications leadership pathways
Personal qualities – for all roles in the Leadership Skills Foundation
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
- Customer focused
- Effective and confident communicator
- Proactive in approach and able to work on own initiative both collaboratively and independently
- Adaptable to operational requirements and willing to learn
Personal qualities – specific to this role
- Creative thinker with strong storytelling instincts
- Highly organised with attention to detail
- Curious and proactive in identifying content opportunities
- Comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Empowering every young person to shape their future and lead their communities.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Marketing Manager for CharityConnect/CharityJob
12-month Fixed Term Contract - Hybrid £37,000 - £40,000
CharityJob is the UK's most trusted job board for the charity sector. CharityConnect is our community platform. In 2026/27 we're integrating CharityConnect more closely with CharityJob, and turning it into something the sector wants to be a part of. The strategy is in place. What's needed now is someone with the energy, creativity and commercial instinct to execute it.
You'll have genuine ownership, a clear brief, and the opportunity to build something the sector will love.
What you'll be doing
This is a hands-on, varied role. You'll own the day-to-day running and growth of Charity Connect, managing the community, planning and delivering events, running email and social campaigns, building sector partnerships, and growing our audience.
You'll be:
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Managing our online community.Seeding discussions, supporting super users and refreshing content
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Planning and delivering a minimum of 10 networking events across the year, including sourcing and managing high-profile sector speakers
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Driving audience and registration growth through targeted email campaigns and owned channel activity
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Increasing in-platform engagement through relevant content
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Working with our product and design teams to integrate the CharityConnect and CharityJob brands, creating clearer user journeys between the two platforms
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Building relationships with sector bodies for co-branded content partnerships
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Managing early-stage commercial activity including newsletter sponsorship and event sponsorship
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Owning our KPI framework, reporting monthly to the senior team against agreed targets
You'll thrive in this role if you
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Have experience in community management and/or digital marketing, ideally within a membership body, media brand or digital platform
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Are a strong, confident communicator who can craft discussion threads, newsletters and emails that genuinely engage our community
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Know how to grow and engage an online audience and have the data literacy to understand what's working and what isn't
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Are organised enough to juggle events, campaigns, partnerships and community management simultaneously
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Can build relationships with senior sector figures.From event speakers to commercial sponsors, and make them feel valued
Experience with email platforms, OneSignal, basic SEO and sponsorship relationships would be a bonus, but we're more interested in the right person than a perfect checklist.
Location: Hybrid. Tuesdays and Thursdays in our Kingston Upon Thames office
We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the sector we serve. We welcome applications from all bac kgrounds
We help charities find people who share their purpose, faster, easier and fairly.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Research & Engagement (Philanthropy & Partnerships)
Location: Homebased with ad-hoc travel throughout the year
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £45,999.12 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Stewardship & Communications Manager:
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The Philanthropy & Partnerships Communications and Stewardship Manager plays a key role in building strong, lasting relationships between Cats Protection and its most valued supporters.
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Sitting within the Philanthropy and Partnership’s Research and Engagement team, you will lead a small team of specialist roles and shape how we communicate, steward and inspire corporate partners, major donors, and trusts and foundations, helping them feel genuinely connected to the difference their support makes for cats.
About the Research and Engagement team:
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We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
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The Research and Engagement team sits within Philanthropy and Partnerships and brings together prospect research, communications and events to ensure a coordinated, insight-led and supporter-centred approach supporting fundraisers to grow pipelines, build meaningful relationships, and maximise long-term income for Cats Protection.
What we are looking for in our Stewardship & Communications Manager:
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Significant experience in high-value fundraising communications and/or stewardship, including working with corporate partners, major donors, trusts and foundations.
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Experience of leading or managing specialist communications or stewardship activity, with direct line-management responsibility and/or clear functional leadership.
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Proven experience of overseeing the development of high-quality donor communications, propositions or cases for support.
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Experience of working collaboratively with fundraisers and senior stakeholders in a complex, multi-disciplinary organisation.
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Experience of balancing strategic oversight with hands-on support, quality assurance and delivery under pressure.
What we can offer you:
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range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 19th July 2026
Virtual interview date: 29th & 30th July 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams (will include a task)
3. Final stage interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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JOB TITLE: Marketing Executive
REPORTING TO: Senior Marketing Manager
HOURS: 36.25 / Full time
JOB TYPE: Full time — Permanent
SALARY: £26,500
At Waverley Abbey, we’ve got an important job to do: to extend and build the Kingdom of God through encounter with Him, through education, encounter and enterprise – for spiritual and cultural renewal for this generation and generations to come.
Job Purpose As a Marketing Executive at Waverley Abbey, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Marketing Department by executing digital marketing campaigns (predominantly email and social) and other key marketing activities as needed. The role encompasses all areas of marketing execution and will develop and grow with the right candidate. However, your primary focus will be on digital marketing: organic social media, email comms and marketing, community engagement, and paid social media. By doing so, you’ll help increase brand awareness, drive engagement, and expand our reach among both existing supporters and new audiences.
Organic Community Social Media Management
> Manage organic social media channels, ensuring consistent and engaging content across platforms.
> Plan, schedule, and publish posts that reflect Waverley Abbey’s mission and values.
> Monitor performance, identify opportunities for growth, and optimise content for engagement and reach.
> Increase community engagement across digital platforms by monitoring and responding to reviews, comments, and messages in a timely and brand-appropriate manner.
> Foster positive interactions that strengthen relationships and enhance brand reputation.
> Provide regular insights to the team on engagement trends and feedback. Paid Social Media Ads Management
> Support the execution of paid social media campaigns across platforms such as Meta, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
> Monitor performance, optimise ads for ROI, and provide regular reports to the Senior Marketing Manager and Head of Marketing and Communications. Email Campaign Set-Up
> Build and schedule email marketing campaigns, including building/designing the emails, list segmentation, content creation, scheduling, and performance reporting. Ensure emails are optimised for deliverability, open rates, and click-through rates.
> Ensure emails are optimised for deliverability, accessibility, open rates, click-through rates and email best practice standards.
> Support continuous improvement through testing and data-driven recommendations. Brand Management
> Support the implementation of the organisation’s brand guidelines across all digital marketing activities.
> Ensure consistency and alignment with brand values, messaging, and visuals. Support Strategy Development
> Contribute to the development and execution of marketing strategies and campaigns that increase brand awareness, drive engagement, and expand our reach to both existing supporters and new audiences. Collaborative Working
> Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment within the Marketing & Communications team.
> Provide technical guidance and support to team members regarding digital marketing tools and platforms, helping to build a culture of continuous learning and development. In Addition
> Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by your line manager or as required by the needs of the organisation.
Requirements - Essential
>Due to the nature and context of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. The postholder will be expected to affirm the Statements of Faith of Waverley Abbey Trust and to demonstrate a commitment to its Christian ethos in the way they carry out their duties.
> Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to devise compelling, on-brand and audience-relevant copy with little external input
> Exceptional attention to detail, with outstanding spelling, grammar and proofreading skills, and the ability to consistently produce accurate, high-quality content
> Excellent working knowledge of HubSpot for both email creation, social media scheduling and CRM management
>Good level of experience of paid social media advertising platforms and strategy (e.g., Facebook Ads Manager)
>A passion for marketing and a keen interest in utilising digital channels
> The ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
> Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple
> tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
>An appetite to learn on the job and deepen skills Requirements
Desirable
>A qualification in digital marketing or a relevant field.
> Experience working in marketing for a Christian charity or organisation.
>AI tool management – using AI tools to work smart not hard
MAIN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Type of contract Full time permanent. Salary range £26,500 Hours of work 36.25 hours per week Place of work Hybrid working pattern, two days minimum in office, Waverley Abbey House, Farnham. Pension and life assurance After satisfactory completion of the probation period, you will be eligible to join the Group Personal Pension plan. Employees contribute a minimum of 5% of salary when joining Aegon (the company pension scheme), with Waverley Abbey contributing 3% in the first year, increasing to 5% thereafter. Annual holiday 25 days pro rata (plus public holidays) per calendar year.
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A fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity's brand at a pivotal moment.
About us
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity exists to improve the lives of people affected by cancer—at The Royal Marsden and far beyond.
We fund world-leading research, cutting-edge equipment, and groundbreaking treatment that helps transform care for cancer patients in the UK and across the world. By supporting one of the world’s leading cancer centres, we play a vital role in developing new treatments and improving outcomes for patients everywhere.
Following a period of significant growth, we are now entering an exciting new phase—expanding our impact, strengthening supporter relationships, and investing in the future of cancer care.
About the role
You'll play a key role in the development and implementation of our upcoming brand refresh to drive awareness of our work on a national scale, raising vital funds to improve the lives of thousands of people with cancer across the UK and globally.
Leading a small creative team, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on creative expertise to produce exceptional design, video and visual storytelling that brings our mission to life. The role sits within a larger Creative team that works across the Charity, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and Private Care.
What you'll do
- Lead the creative development, design and production of high-quality, impactful marketing and communications materials across print, digital, photography and video channels for the Charity
- Be an active and influential member of the core Brand Refresh project group, delivering the project to time and budget, strengthening brand awareness, consistency and impact.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and Digital teams to produce effective marketing and communications which meet audience objectives, interpreting briefs and deliver creative solutions that achieve campaign objectives.
- Lead creative concepts from initial brief through to final delivery, presenting ideas confidently to stakeholders and translating feedback into exceptional outputs. Develop efficient creative briefing and workflow processes that support excellent project delivery.
- Run weekly design clinics to review all business as usual design and video outputs.
- Manage and develop the creative team, including the Designer and Video Producer, providing leadership, coaching and support.
About you
We're looking for a creative leader who combines outstanding design expertise with strong project management and people skills.
You'll bring:
- Significant experience developing and delivering high-quality creative campaigns and marketing communications.
- Experience leading creative projects from concept through to implementation and review.
- Proven experience managing and developing people.
- Strong strategic brand and design experience, with a keen eye for visual storytelling and brand consistency.
- Excellent knowledge of digital design, accessibility and print production.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
- An understanding of video production, with the ability to guide and support video-based projects.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the creative direction of one of the UK's leading cancer charities during a period of ambitious growth and transformation.
You'll join a collaborative, supportive and talented team where your ideas and expertise will have a direct impact on fundraising success and, ultimately, patient outcomes.
We offer:
- The opportunity to contribute to pioneering cancer research and care.
- A creative, ambitious and values-driven culture.
- The chance to play a leading role in a major Charity brand refresh.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave increasing with service.
- Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contributions.
- Life insurance.
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay.
- Employee assistance programme.
Inclusion matters
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Apply now
If you're an experienced creative professional looking to use your skills to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by cancer, we'd love to hear from you.
Please include a link to your portfolio or upload as part of your cover letter.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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HAED OF FUNDRAISING & MARKETING
Are you an inspiring fundraising and marketing leader ready to drive growth, innovation and impact?
Do you want to lead a talented team and help shape the future of a highly respected charity?
Location: Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in Abingdon
Age UK Oxfordshire is a trusted and influential charity supporting older people and unpaid carers across the county. As part of its ambitious plans for the future, the charity is seeking an exceptional Head of Fundraising & Marketing to help sustainably grow and diversify income, strengthen their public voice, and extend impact for older people and unpaid carers across Oxfordshire.
This newly created senior leadership role offers the opportunity to drive a step-change in fundraising and external engagement, helping to deliver the organisation's strategy through to 2030.
About you:
- A successful leader in fundraising, marketing, communications or income generation
- Proven experience of developing income growth strategies and delivering results
- An inspirational people manager with experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Commercially aware, data-driven and strategically focused
- An excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Passionate about making a difference to the lives of older people and unpaid carers
About the role:
- Lead and inspire the fundraising, marketing and communications team
- Develop and deliver an integrated income growth strategy
- Grow and diversify income streams and supporter engagement
- Strengthen the charity's profile, brand and public presence
- Use insight and data to drive performance and decision-making
- Work closely with the CEO, Trustees and leadership team to achieve ambitious organisational goals
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team, build a sustainable income engine, and play a key role in expanding the charity's reach, influence and impact across Oxfordshire.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Please see the Candidate Pack for full details. If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, please submit your CV and supporting statement via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.
For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Sandra Smith, Senior Consultant at Charisma Charity Recruitment.
Closing date for applications: 18th August 2026
Client Interview dates: 9th & 16th September 2026
We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We particularly welcome applications from people whose backgrounds, experience and perspectives are currently under-represented in our workforce. We also recognise the value of lived experience, including that of unpaid carers, people with disabilities, and those from diverse communities across Oxfordshire.
Supporting older people in Oxfordshire to live life to the full


Main purpose of post
This is a new role for the marketing team at Weston Park Cancer Charity. The Communications and PR Manager will play a critical role in telling our story, championing our mission, and amplifying the voices of patients, families, clinicians and supporters.
To lead and deliver impactful, brand-building communications and PR activity that increases awareness, deepens engagement, and strengthens Weston Park Cancer Charity’s reputation across South Yorkshire and beyond. The Communications and PR Manager will work closely with the Marketing Manager, Campaigns Manager and Digital Marketing and Social Media Officer to create compelling copy for charity news stories, press releases and campaigns, ensuring consistent and meaningful communication across channels.
This role will:
Communications Strategy & Planning
· Support the Marketing Manager in delivering the annual marketing plan through communications and PR opportunities.
· Support the Campaign Manager with the charity’s multi-channel campaigns that raise awareness of services, research, events, and fundraising initiatives.
· Monitor and evaluate performance of communications activity, using insight and data to inform continuous improvement.
Media Relations & PR
· Build, maintain and grow strong relationships with local, regional, and national media.
· Act as first point of contact for media enquiries and manage press office activity.
· Lead proactive PR campaigns to highlight the charity’s work, impact and partnerships.
· Prepare press releases, statements, briefings and media packs.
· Support senior leaders and spokespeople with media interviews and messaging.
Communications & Storytelling
· Oversee the creation of high-quality communications across all external channels – website, newsletters and print materials.
· Support the delivery of communications through the charity’s digital channels by working closely with the Digital Marketing and Social Media Officer.
· Provide oversight on social media messaging, online storytelling, and website content.
· Lead on gathering patient, supporter and staff stories, ensuring sensitivity and ethical storytelling.
· Produce compelling copy that strengthens the charity’s brand and inspires action.
Brand & Reputation Management
· Provide staff members with regular training on the charity’s tone of voice, ensuring high standards of output.
· Ensure consistent application of the charity’s brand identity, tone of voice and key organisational priorities.
· Protect and enhance the organisation’s reputation through effective issues management.
· Work with the Marketing manager and Leadership team as needed on reviewing and updating the charity’s strategy, tone of voice and branding.
Stakeholder Engagement & Team Support
· Work collaboratively with clinical partners, fundraisers, volunteers, ambassadors, and community groups.
· Support internal communications to strengthen engagement across teams.
· Represent the charity at events, briefings, and partnership meetings where required.
· Represent the Marketing Manager/Campaign Manager and support the marketing team as needed during annual leave/sick leave.
What you do
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy marketing team. Our Communications and PR Manager will play a vital part of our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region.
General Responsibilities
Every employee is required to:
• Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.
• Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.
• Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.
• Participate in personal and organisational training and development and performance framework meetings
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards Package is the result of staff feedback and best practice across the charity, public and private sectors. Some of our key benefits, depending on eligibility, include:
· 27 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave
· Option to purchase additional five working days per year
· Westfield Health level 4 coverage
· 12 weeks maternity leave at 100% pay and an additional 6 weeks at 50%
· Up to 2 weeks full paternity pay
· NHS benefits
· Hybrid working
· A minimum 4% employee / 6% employer contribution through our Auto Enrol private pension scheme. *Tax relief is automatically claimed for the staff member.
· Death in service cover
How to apply
Closing date: 2nd August 2026
Interview date: 17th August 2026
Application format: Please send a CV and covering note demonstrating that you have read the job description / person specification and how you meet the essential and (where relevant) desirable criteria for this role. This can include skills, training, membership of professional bodies and experience. The covering note will form a key part of the recruitment process and you should demonstrate your suitability for the role in no more than one page.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among our staff. All applications are anonymised as part of the selection process.
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Supporter Marketing Coordinator
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week.
Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £34,894 per year with excellent benefits
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Supporter Marketing team sits at the heart of WaterAid’s relationship with its supporters, delivering impactful campaigns that raise income, build engagement and drive public awareness. Working across acquisition, retention and integrated campaigns, the team plays a vital role in growing and strengthening supporter relationships at scale.
About the role
As our Supporter Marketing Coordinator, you will play a key role in enabling the delivery of high-impact marketing and fundraising campaigns, working closely with campaign managers and senior stakeholders across the organisation.
You’ll help keep campaigns running smoothly, ensuring plans, data, budgets and reporting are well managed, while also contributing directly to campaign delivery through defined activities and test-and-learn projects.
This is a great opportunity to build experience in campaign delivery, reporting and stakeholder coordination within a fast-paced, purpose-driven marketing team.
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate the planning and delivery of supporter marketing activity, ensuring timelines and key milestones are met
- Support delivery of major campaigns (e.g. Winter appeals, Regular Giving programmes) by coordinating inputs, actions and deadlines
- Work with campaign managers to deliver activity, taking ownership of defined components such as assets, approvals and data requests
- Coordinate weekly performance reporting and produce clear summaries to support decision-making
- Own the purchase order and invoicing process, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance of spend
- Maintain team trackers, plans and workflows, ensuring clear visibility and alignment across teams
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. Digital, Finance, Brand and agencies) to support effective delivery
- Contribute to improving team processes and ways of working
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Experience in a coordination, administrative or operational role, ideally in a marketing, fundraising or similar environment
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Confidence working with stakeholders across different teams
- Good numerical skills and experience supporting financial processes such as invoicing or budget tracking
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Experience working in a charity, marketing or fundraising environment
- An interest in developing a career in marketing or fundraising
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 22 July 2026. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 27 July 2026.
How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV only and Cover Letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our People Promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



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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!
About Spear
Spear is a national youth employment charity. The award-winning Spear Programme was launched over 20 years ago, and is now running in 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in work and life.
Please see the 'Work with us’ pack for more information.
About the role
We're looking for an ambitious, proactive and relationship-driven individual who excels at securing strategic, long-term corporate partnerships that drive the growth and impact of Spear. Joining our dynamic and growing Corporate Partnerships team, you will play a key role in developing and stewarding high-value partnerships that generate significant income and enable Spear to reach more young people facing barriers to employment.
This role is ideal for someone with strong business development and relationship management skills, who enjoys working both strategically and hands-on to generate income, develop compelling partnership opportunities and build lasting relationships with corporate supporters.
Key Information
- Salary: from £43,000 depending on experience
- Full-Time, One Year Fixed Term Contract
- Annual leave: 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
- Closing Date: Friday 24th July (We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about Spear's values and mission, with a desire to engage and inspire corporate partners to support young people facing barriers to employment into sustainable work.
- Significant senior-level experience in corporate fundraising, corporate social responsibility, business development or strategic partnerships.
- Proven ability to raise funds, develop business partnerships or drive sales. Excellent client management using CRM tools such as Salesforce are desirable.
- An excellent communicator with strong relational skills and the confidence and ability to develop a rapport with and positively influence a variety of people from diverse backgrounds in the corporate space.
- Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to produce compelling proposals for a professional, corporate audience.
- Demonstration of leadership capabilities; proactive, responsive and a self-starter. Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines.
- Strong numerical, reporting and organizational skills, including the ability to establish appropriate and effective processes and structures.
- Line Management experience desirable but not essential.
Faith Expressions
Spear is a Christian charity, working in a range of settings, in partnership with people from all faiths and none. Although the Spear programme itself has no faith element, Our Christian faith underpins everything we do; it motivates and sustains us and is core to our mission. Prayer and worship are embedded into our daily working practises, and all staff are required to lead a team prayer meeting from time to time. As such, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for our team to be practising Christians – our team share a belief in a triune God and we welcome applications from people of all denominations and expressions of Christianity.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis.
We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis.
Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years.
Over the past three years, PCR has won:
- the Change Project of the year award in 2023
- the Excellence in Healthcare Partnerships award at the Communiqué 2025 awards
- Fundraiser of the Year award at the National Fundraiser Awards 2026
- The Mark Collins Award for Most Powerful Use of Insight to Improve Supporter Experience at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Awards 2026
Job Description
Prostate Cancer Research is seeking a skilled, relationship driven and commercially minded Senior Account Manager to support the growth of our groundbreaking data initiative, Prostate Progress. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the point where healthcare innovation, research, data, and commercial partnerships meet. Playing a pivotal part in ensuring that industry partners receive exceptional service, clear communication, and the highest standards of delivery.
As the day-to-day lead for commissioned studies, you will own and develop a portfolio of relationships across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, MedTech and research organisations. Ensuring seamless coordination between clients and PCR’s internal delivery teams and driving renewed commissions and expanded account value.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in account management, an ability to translate complex requirements into clear deliverables, and a passion for working in a purpose driven environment where partnerships drive real world impact for people with prostate cancer.
As part of representing PCR within the life sciences ecosystem, the role will involve both UK and international travel. Including attendance at client meetings, conferences, partner briefings, and key industry events.
Key Responsibilities
Client and partnership management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for PCR’s partners commissioning data-related activities, coordinating structured communication through kick‑off meetings, milestone reviews, and issue‑resolution processes.
- Build and grow strong, trusted relationships with clients, ensuring clarity of expectations, accurate project tracking, and timely delivery of all commitments.
- Develop tailored account plans to strengthen engagement, act as a trusted advisor to partners, drive renewals and repeat business, and drive year‑on‑year revenue growth.
Pipeline development and new business support
- Work with the Head of Business Development and Director of Partnerships to contribute to commercial discussions and maintain an organised, strategic pipeline of commercial opportunities across life sciences and research sectors.
- Lead the development of expansion opportunities within existing accounts, helping shape compelling, commercially viable proposals.
- Develop study scopes, timelines, budgets and value propositions that reflect both industry needs and PCR’s capabilities.
Internal Coordination & Project Delivery
- Collaborate closely with PCR’s Head of Project Delivery, Senior Data Analyst, Translational Research Director, and Finance to ensure internal readiness and alignment on all contracts.
- Translate client requirements into clear internal plans.
- Facilitate clear handovers, milestone planning, and resource assessments that support timely delivery and mitigate operational risks.
- Maintain oversight of project progress across active accounts.
- Proactively surface project risks, blockers, or capacity issues, ensuring rapid escalation and problem‑solving.
Commercial Oversight & Reporting
- Shape pricing strategy and commercial recommendations, including value‑based pricing and cost‑benefit narrative development.
- Track financial performance of contracts, supporting accurate forecasting and revenue monitoring with Finance.
- Regularly review account performance
- Identify growth opportunities and commercial risks
- Produce high‑quality pipeline updates, performance summaries, and insight reports for senior leadership.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure all data‑related work meets GDPR and contractual data protection requirements
- Coordinate with colleagues to uphold ethical and regulatory frameworks related to research, intellectual property, and partner agreements
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit‑ready records across CRM and contract systems
Sector Engagement
- Represent PCR and Prostate Progress at industry events, conferences, and networking forums, helping build visibility and cultivate new leads. Includes international travel.
- Gather client and market insights to inform service development, modelling formats, and partnership offerings, develop a strong understanding of the external markets.
- Act as an ambassador for PCR’s mission and the value of Prostate Progress.
Skills and Competencies
Our ideal candidate would have the following:
Experience
- Significant experience in account management, partnerships or client leadership roles.
- Experience working with and/or within pharmaceutical, NHS, biotechnology, MedTech, clinical research organisations, or related scientific/healthcare environments (desirable).
- Demonstrated success managing complex B2B accounts and delivering high‑quality partnership experiences.
- Experience shaping proposals, negotiating commercial terms, and contributing to pricing or cost‑benefit analysis.
- Strong background in working with cross‑functional technical teams (e.g., analytics, research, finance, delivery).
- Confident using CRM systems and producing accurate forecasts and performance reports.
- Experience representing an organisation at external events, conferences, or partner meetings – with the willingness and ability to undertake UK and international travel, as required.
- Experience in account growth, renewals and strategic client planning.
Skills
- Excellent relationship building, client‑facing, and communication skills – able to translate technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives.
- Strong commercial judgement and understanding of partnership value drivers in life sciences.
- Strong strategic account management capability
- Skilled in shaping proposals and supporting commercial discussions
- Skilled in problem-solving, risk identification, and facilitating cross‑team alignment.
- Highly organised, detail oriented, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Strong analytical abilities and confidence working with data or financial models.
Personal Attributes
- Purpose driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional partner experiences.
- Proactive, solutions focused, and comfortable working with ambiguity in a fast‑moving environment.
- Values led and aligned to PCR’s mission of improving outcomes for people with prostate cancer.
- Commercially minded with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
How To Apply
Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 600 words) outlining why you would like the role and why you think you’d be a good fit, giving examples of previous experience.
There will be a one stage/two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online, and the second will be a more informal in-person interview at our offices in London.
For more information about the role, please contact us at the email address found in the full job description (attached).
For more information about our organisation, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, the Prostate Progress webpage and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool.
PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
No applications without a cover letter will be accepted
Transforming Research. Transforming lives.

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Actively Interviewing
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!
Are you an experienced communications and marketing lead with brilliant copywriting skills and an eye for PR opportunities? If you’re an all-rounder looking for a fast-paced creative role where you can really make a difference - this job is for you!
Salary: £29,552 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (full time)
Location: Hybrid or remote considered
Closing Date: Monday 20 July 2026
Please note CV and covering letters will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We therefore strongly encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
The role
Family Fund is recruiting a Marketing Communications Specialist to join our busy in-house Communications Team and bring our brand to life with sharp writing skills, a honed news sense and the ability to create high performing content across wide-ranging channels.
This is a vital role to grow our brand profile and reach with targeted audiences - crafting stand-out key messages and campaigns.
The work is varied, you could be publicising our grants and services for families, driving donations for our fundraising campaigns, raising awareness of our research or influencing our policy and public affairs priorities.
You’ll work with wide-ranging internal clients across multiple projects and will be making a difference every day to families raising disabled and seriously ill children on a low income.
About you
You’ll be a strong writer, able to tailor approaches to different audiences and work across the full channel mix. You can have either an in-house or agency background, and we’re looking particularly for a track record in creativity and the ability to confidently devise and deliver high-quality news stories, campaigns and wider content with real impact.
You’ll need to have experience across online and offline communications and marketing, from media, PR and campaigns delivery to social media, e-marketing and website management.
About us
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We are a values-based organisation, and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply
When you’re ready to apply, complete the online application and submit a CV and a covering letter. Your letter will need to explain skills, experience and qualities that match the job description.
For more information, please read and download the job description.
The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a right to work check and employment history verification.
Our mission is to make life better for families raising disabled and seriously ill childen.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Youth Agency is looking for a Communications and Media Manager.
Communications and Media Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £37,080 - £41,200 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
Location: Home-based in England with occasional travel for meetings, workshops, and team activities. Head Office is in Leicester.
What we do
As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work.
About the Role
The Communications and Media Manager will lead clear, effective and impactful communications that raise NYA's profile, strengthen its reputation and support organisational priorities. The postholder will develop compelling messages, manage proactive and responsive media activity, and translate complex policy, research and practice into accessible communications, supporting campaigns, launches and stakeholder engagement including Youth Work Week and youth voice activity.
Key Responsibilities
As our Communications & Media Manager, you will:
- Plan and deliver communications activity around launches, research reports, policy activity, events and wider external moments, ensuring plans are fully scoped and uploaded to the NYA's project management system with impact measured using appropriate metrics across digital, social and traditional media.
- Lead the delivery of an ambitious and creative media strategy, identifying opportunities, building relationships with journalists and commentators and identifying thought leadership opportunities.
- Work with senior leaders, spokespeople and subject experts to develop clear, accurate and consistent messaging on key issues, announcements and organisational priorities.
- Work with charity and corporate partners to maximise opportunities to demonstrate the impact of their support.
- Maintain strong stakeholder communications, including building and maintaining contact databases, distribution lists and audience segmentation.
- Provide communications advice and support to colleagues across the organisation, helping them communicate complex work clearly and confidently.
- Manage, support and develop direct reports, providing day-to-day guidance, feedback and oversight.
Why Work for NYA?
- NYA operates as a people-focused organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
- NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
- A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.
- NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions.
- We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.
Closing date: 23:59 Monday 3rd August 2026
Please be aware that we will close this vacancy early once we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
We therefore strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible and not to wait until the closing date.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.
We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.
No agencies please.