Senior marketing and communications manager jobs
We are looking for a confident, values‑led Head of Communications to lead SSAFA’s communications function at a time when trust, clarity and judgement truly matter.
This is a senior leadership role within the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications directorate, responsible for protecting and strengthening SSAFA’s reputation, leading issue management, and delivering clear, engaging internal communications for staff and volunteers across a complex national organisation.
You will lead a professional national and regional communications team, setting clear direction, supporting development, and creating a culture where people feel trusted, supported and able to perform under pressure. Acting as a senior communications adviser, you will work closely with executive leaders and colleagues across the organisation to ensure communications are timely, accurate, and grounded in SSAFA’s values.
This role is about judgement as much as delivery - knowing when to move fast, when to pause, and how to support people while maintaining high standards.
About the team
You’ll be leading a regionally dispersed communications team within our wider Fundraising, Marketing and Communications directorate, working closely with a range of stakeholders to shape compelling, consistent communications across the organisation. This is a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where strong relationships matter, and where your leadership will help ensure our voice helps deliver real impact
About you
You are an experienced communications leader who combines professional authority with emotional intelligence.
You will bring:
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Significant experience in reputation management and crisis communications.
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Credibility as a senior communications adviser in complex organisations.
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A strong track record of leading and developing teams, including through pressure or change.
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A deep understanding of internal communications and their role in organisational culture and trust.
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Excellent judgement, clarity of thought and calmness under pressure.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
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A collaborative, people‑centred leadership style.
An understanding of the voluntary sector and the Armed Forces community is desirable, but above all we are looking for someone who leads with integrity, empathy and sound judgement.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us..
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Closing date: Midnight on 06 May 2026 SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: TBC
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
Head of Income & Engagement
Driving growth, influence and life saving visibility for Papyrus
Papyrus is recruiting a Head of Income & Engagement to provide strategic leadership across two critical areas - Fundraising and Marketing & Communications.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a central role in shaping how Papyrus grows its income, strengthens its brand and reaches new audiences — not for organisational prominence, but to ensure that young people, families and communities know where to turn for support, hope and practical help when they need it most.
One of your early priorities will be to bring together our Income Generation and Marketing & Communications teams, creating a cohesive, collaborative function with shared purpose, aligned strategy and a strong collective identity.
You will lead the development of ambitious income strategies—particularly through corporate partnerships, grants and trusts, and the passion of our committed supporter community—while also setting the direction for our brand identity, campaigns, media presence and digital engagement.
In a challenging financial climate, you will champion innovation, build powerful external relationships, and ensure Papyrus maintains a strong, values led voice across press, social and broadcast media. You will inspire colleagues, partners and supporters to help us grow our reach, our reputation and our impact — always keeping young people at the centre of every decision.
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
Salary: £58,523 per annum (SCP 46) progressing by increments to £62,852 per annum (SCP 49)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Remote with regular travel across the UK
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: midnight on 10th May 2026
We appreciate the previous interest in this role, however we are only considering new applicants for this role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Papyrus is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Papyrus is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
To prevent suicide with urgent support, education, campaigns and conversations that keep young people safe – and hope alive.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a fixed-term Policy Campaigns Manager to lead our campaigns function at ARUK. The Policy Campaigns Manager will report to the Senior Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager and have line management responsibilities for the Policy Campaigns Officer.
In this role you will be joining a friendly and fast-moving Policy and Public Affairs team, during an exciting year for dementia research as we campaign on our core mission for a cure. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to oversee our active campaigns and identify opportunities to mobilise our supporters and drive influence and impact for and with people affected by dementia.
You will lead the development of the campaigns function for ARUK, building on existing initiatives, championing best practice in campaigns and building our reach and engagement. You will also be responsible for working across a range of functions including our policy, research, communications, digital, brand and volunteering teams.
This is a 12 month FTC or on return of the substantive postholder
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver our live campaigns and marshal our campaigner base to advocate for change in dementia research and for people affected by dementia
· Work with colleagues across research, policy and public affairs teams to develop and deliver our campaigns that mobilise people affected by dementia and our supporters to influence decision makers and change policy and practice
· Work with the policy managers to ensure that our campaigns align with our strategic priorities and theories of change
· Work closely with public affairs colleagues to plan campaign actions that align with key political influencing moments e.g. Budget; Spending Review; King’s speech; General Elections
Develop and deliver our campaign communications to grow the reach, influence and impact of our campaigns
· Lead the development and growth of our campaigner network, building supporter journeys, and producing compelling and creative campaigner communications across email, social media and other channels
· Work with colleagues across CRM and digital to improve data management, delivering regular reporting on campaign actions and use this data to enhance the campaigner experience and empower more people to take action.
· Work with colleagues across the organisation to build campaigning expertise and experience with local ARUK supporters and improve our reach with MPs in their constituencies
Line Manage our Policy Campaigns Officer
· Oversee the work of the policy campaigns officer including setting objectives and providing support to a range of workstreams.
· Consider the learning and development needs of the policy campaigns officer and ensure that they are able to grow and develop in their role.
Involve people affected by dementia in campaigns development and delivery
· Identify campaign champions and storytellers with lived experience who can advocate for change
· Provide training and ongoing support to people with lived experience to empower them to take part in and shape our campaigns
Research, insight and continuous improvement
· Provide expert advice across the charity on campaigning, taking an open, flexible and innovative approach
· Develop mechanisms to keep abreast of best practice in campaigns and any legal or regulatory issues specifically around mental capacity and consent, data protection and lobbying etc
· Continue a campaigning culture across the organisation by being an ambassador for the benefits of campaigning and working with colleagues to showcase the opportunities and impact of our work.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Educated to A Level or equivalent
· Experience of delivering successful national campaigns
· Experience of building fruitful relationships with colleagues across organisations
· Experience of developing impactful campaign strategies with clear policy rationale and creative tactics
· Experience of writing compelling campaign communications
· Experience of working with campaigners
· Experience using CRM databases such as Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce and handling sensitive personal data
· Line Management experience
· Leadership experience at a management level
· Experience of matrix working, across professional and operational boundaries
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 17th May 2026, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance Director is responsible for all aspects of the group's finances (National Federation of Music Societies, trading as Making Music and its trading subsidiary), to ensure accurate and complete recording of all financial transactions, adherence to internal controls and procedures, and timely and effective analysis and reporting to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and other budget holders, the Finance & Compliance Committee and the Board of Trustees.
The Finance Director post is an integral part of the charity's senior management team, working closely with the Chief Executive, the Deputy CEO Advocacy and Lobbying and the Marketing Director, setting the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring it has the financial systems and resources to implement its strategy.
The role line-manages and oversees the work of the Finance Manager who runs the day-to-day financial accounting processes, with the help of two Finance Administrators.
The role also leads on supporting members with finances, e.g. leading Treasurers' events, relevant website resources and responding to finance-related consultations.
The 2.5 days (18.75 hours) per week can be worked flexibly, and at least some of them from home, by agreement with your line manager. We would expect you to spend at least 1 days each week in our London office in Moorgate.
This is a friendly team, and our bright and lively office is located in one of the buzziest areas of London, with excellent transport links and nice places to spend your lunchtimes or meet friends after work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Communications Manager
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Communications Manager to help bring our mission and impact to life.
Reporting to the Head of Communications & Transformation, you’ll lead on high-quality, engaging communications that support our programmes, partnerships and organisational goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering social media content and managing day-to-day channels
- Producing compelling written, visual and video content, including impact case studies
- Copywriting for our website, email campaigns and publications
- Delivering internal communications to support colleague engagement
- Supporting stakeholder communications and marketing campaigns
- Developing and implementing brand assets
About you
You’ll be an experienced communications professional, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities. You’ll bring creativity, strong organisational skills and a passion for social impact.
Essential experience includes:
- Experince of working in an internal communications-based role
- Excellent planning and project management skills
- Strong writing, editing and visual content skills
- Experience managing social media channels
- Video editing skills (Adobe Premiere Pro)
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Experience with email platforms such as Campaign Monitor (or similar)
For full details of the role and our rewards and benefits package, please view the candidate pack.
How to apply
Please apply via CharityJob with your CV and a cover letter.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 5 May at 9am
Interviews: Interviews are intended to take place week commencing 18 May
Alongside your CV, please provide a covering letter telling us about your experience and why this role appeals to you. We’re really interested in hearing your authentic voice, so we encourage you to write this yourself rather than relying on AI.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Marketing and Communications Officer
Redditch – Hybrid
Full-Time (Permanent)
£35,000 – £37,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: Hybrid (minimum one day per week in our office in Redditch, Worcestershire); Some additional travel across UK required occasionally.
Employment Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week); Job shares, and compressed hours will be considered; Occasional evening and weekend work required (approx. four times per year).
About the Employer
Cavell is the charity that transforms the lives of nursing and midwifery professionals facing crisis and tough times. The need for Cavell has never been greater, and the charity is at its most critical point in its 108-year history as the demand for support is at an all-time high. Our new 3-year strategy will see the charity evolve beyond grant making and emotional support to a bold yet apolitical advocate which amplifies the voices and lived experiences of nursing and midwifery professionals.
The Role
Cavell is looking for a creative, proactive and data-driven individual to join us as a Senior Marketing and Communications Officer (known internally as Senior Marketing, Comms and Digital Content Officer). This role will lead the creation of engaging digital content, including high-quality video, while supporting the delivery of effective digital marketing campaigns that raise awareness of our work and strengthen engagement with nursing and midwifery professionals, supporters and partners.
Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager and wider team, the successful candidate will help deliver integrated digital campaigns, optimise email marketing journeys and use analytics to continually improve performance across our digital channels. The role combines hands-on content production with a performance-focused approach to digital marketing, ensuring activity is insight-led and delivers measurable impact.
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong videography and video editing skills and experience creating digital-first content.
- Has experience delivering digital marketing campaigns and improving performance through data and insight.
- Is confident analysing digital analytics and translating data into practical recommendations.
- Has experience managing and optimising email marketing journeys and audience segmentation.
- Has strong copywriting and storytelling skills for digital platforms.
- Has excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Is highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Has experience of optimising a CRM database to effectively capture and manage data.
- Has strong attention to detail and maintains high editorial and brand standards.
- Has an understanding or empathy for the pressures facing nursing and midwifery professionals.
Our ideal candidate will also:
- Have experience capturing content at events and working with ambassadors or beneficiaries (desirable).
- Have experience working within the charity or healthcare sector (desirable).
Benefits:
- A flexible, supportive working culture.
- 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Up to an 8% employer pension contribution.
- Access to an employer assistance program.
- Enhanced sick pay (after probation).
- Enhanced family leave policies.
Application Process:
- Please click on the 'Apply' button to download the full job pack and upload your CV and a Cover Letter by 10:30am on Thursday, 14th May.
- Screening interviews will take place during w/c 18th May, and final stage interviews will take place on 27th and 28th May.
Supporting the nursing and midwifery family through tough times.
Job Title: Marketing Officer
Reporting To: Senior Marketing Officer
Salary: £26,846 – £31,439
Hours: 37.5 hours per week*
Location: Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Liverpool/Hybrid working
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to help to shape, support and deliver marketing plans for Alder Hey Children’s Charity for a wide range of stakeholders, reporting to the Senior Marketing Officer This is a broad and varied marketing role which requires creativity, excellent communication and project management skills to help the charity plan and execute its marketing, fundraising and brand campaigns.
Main Duties/Tasks
Marketing Planning, Campaign Delivery & Performance:
- Support the Senior Marketing Officer and Marketing & Communications Manager to implement marketing plans and campaign strategies.
- Ensure campaigns across fundraising teams align with brand, audience insight and organisational priorities.
- Collaborate with fundraising teams to plan, create and implement integrated marketing campaigns across multi channels that meet brand and fundraising goals.
- Identify opportunities to grow audiences, engagement and income through innovative marketing approaches.
- Use market research and data to drive continuous improvement in marketing activity.
- Evaluate and share actionable learnings to optimise future campaigns.
- Analysis of campaign performance and audience insights to inform future marketing decisions.
Content, Channels & Brand:
- Creative and powerful copywriting skills aligned to the values of the Charity. Adapting copy to suit differing audiences and publications, and including digital, DM, print appeals, email, magazines, brochures, scripts and social media.
- Creation of powerful stewardship content in partnership with fundraising teams.
- Collaboration within the marketing team across branded social channels to drive growth and engagement.
- Collaborate with the Trust Comms team for campaign and content capture in line with Trust Policy.
- Upholding of brand positioning to always agreed deadlines.
Stakeholder Management, Delivery & Operations:
- Manage the production and distribution of marketing materials across external suppliers as required.
- Liaising and networking with a range of internal and external stakeholders including families, donors, our colleagues (including those within the Trust), suppliers (including agencies) and partner organisations.
- Assisting the Marketing & Communications Manager to work within project budgets using appropriate systems and controls.
- Attending and participating in events, team meetings, compulsory training etc.
Other Duties
- Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
- Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to team development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
- Attend and support events run by fundraising teams where required, including occasional out-of-hours working.
- Gain and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans.
- Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager
Our Values
Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families.
Our values are:
Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.
Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.
Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.
Magic: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.
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*In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy, meaning staff previously working
37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity.
Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
Closing date: Monday 5th May
Interviews: Tuesday 13th May
Your covering letter should answer the following questions:
• Why you are interested in the opportunity?
• How do you meet the person specification?
Covering letters should be no more than one side of A4.
The Living Wage Foundation is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Media and Communications Manager to join our team for a 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive communications professional with a strong background in media relations, public messaging, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will be experienced and confident in working to tight deadlines, responding to last-minute changes, and prioritising competing demands in a high-profile environment. They will be motivated to amplify the Living Wage Foundation’s mission of tackling low pay and insecure work.
The postholder will lead all media, messaging, and external affairs work, developing and implementing a proactive media strategy that supports our mission and key campaigns, such as Living Wage Week and the annual Rates announcement. As a skilled media professional, you will oversee all communications outputs, ensuring consistency and strategic alignment, while delivering media training and refining key messaging to maximise reach and impact.
In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing our political engagement efforts, building cross-party support and working with political leaders, mayoral teams, and other key stakeholders to promote our initiatives. You’ll manage two direct reports (Events Manager and Media Manager) who each hold line management responsibilities, and you will play a critical role within our Senior Management Team, collaborating closely with the Head of Communications to shape the overall direction of our communications work. This role will work closely with Citizens UK colleagues, including the Citizens UK communications team on cross-organisational priorities. You will report to the Head of Communications.
As a senior leader, you will be responsible for managing and allocating part of the communications team budget, expanding team capacity, and driving the team’s effectiveness. In collaboration with other senior managers, you will help foster a culture that values creativity, innovation, and strategic impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Senior Marketing Officer
Reporting To: Marketing and Communications Manager
Salary: £31,125 – £39,926
Hours: 37.5 hours per week*
Location: Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Liverpool/Hybrid working
Job Purpose:
To drive the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns for Alder Hey Children’s Charity, supporting fundraising and organisational objectives, reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager. The role will oversee workflow and priorities, manage marketing officers, and ensure campaigns are delivered to a high standard. The Senior Marketing Officer will also play a key role in shaping marketing strategy, analysing performance and driving continuous improvement across fundraising marketing activity. This is a broad and varied marketing role which requires creativity, communication and project management skills to help the charity plan and execute its marketing and brand campaigns.
Main Duties/Tasks
Strategic Planning, Leadership & Performance: ·
- Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to shape long-term marketing plans and campaign strategies.
- Provide strategic guidance to ensure campaigns across fundraising teams align with brand, audience insight and organisational priorities.
- Represent the marketing function in cross-departmental planning.
- Develop marketing processes, templates and workflows to improve team efficiency.
- Implement and oversee internal systems for content management, consent, image banks, brand guidelines etc · To continually improve performance of team members encouraging collaboration and sharing feedback and high-performing and positive marketing team culture.
- Lead regular one to ones with team members.
- Ability to provide strategic marketing integration advice for fundraising campaigns
- Identify opportunities to grow audiences, engagement and income through innovative marketing approaches.
- Use market research and data to drive continuous improvement in marketing activity.
- Evaluate and share actionable learnings to optimise future campaigns.
Campaign Delivery, Content & Channels:
- Collaborate with fundraising teams to plan, create and implement integrated marketing campaigns across multi channels that meet brand and fundraising goals.
- Creative and powerful copywriting skills aligned to the values of the Charity.
- Adapting copy to suit differing audiences and publications, and including digital, DM, print appeals, magazines, brochures, scripts and social media.
- Creation of powerful stewardship content in partnership with fundraising teams
- Collaboration within the marketing team across branded social channels to drive growth and engagement
- Collaborate with the Trust Comms team for campaign and content capture.
Stakeholder Management, Brand & Operations:
- Manage the production and distribution of marketing materials across external suppliers as required.
- Liaising and networking with a range of internal and external stakeholders including families, donors, our colleagues (including those within the Trust), suppliers (including agencies) and partner organisations. ·
- Upholding of brand positioning to always agreed guidelines.
- Assisting the Marketing & Communications Manager to work within project budgets using appropriate systems and controls.
- Attending and participating in events, team meetings, compulsory training etc.
Other Duties
- Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
- Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to team development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
- Attend and support events run by fundraising teams where required, including occasional out-of-hours working.
- Gain and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans.
- Any other reasonable duties as required by your line managerOur Values
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Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families.
Our values are:
- Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.
- Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.
- Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.
- Magic: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.
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*In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy, meaning staff previously working
37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity.
Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
Job Closes: Tuesday 5th May, 12pm
Interviews: Thursday 14th May
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:
1. How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
2. Why do you want to work for Alder Hey Children’s Charity?
Background
We are Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Since 1954, we have worked to create a more humane society for animals. Working side by side as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, we have helped to pass thousands of landmark laws, rescue hundreds of thousands of animals, and cared for and protected millions more.
In 2025, to convey our mission and make sure that everyone understands who we are and the bold work that we do, our organisations are standing together under a new shared name: Humane World for Animals.
We are dedicated to changing the world for animals. We drive change with human action. We help people, communities, governments, and corporations shift behaviour, providing the right support and advocating for policy change to stem the root causes of suffering and cruelty.
Purpose of role
As the Program Manager, Media and Communications, you will support the Program Director on the design, development and implementation of communication strategies and plans to advance Humane World for Animals UK’s strategic priorities with regard to campaigns, brand-building and fundraising. You will lead on producing and delivering a content strategy for a broad range of channels to increase audience engagement. The position will support campaigns and fundraising stewardship and give strategic advice regarding social media market insights and trends in the UK digital sphere and emerging channels. This will be vital to achieve successful brand building in the UK market through impactful storytelling, campaign activations, fundraising recruitment and stewardship through compelling content on the earned channels and holistic management of thematic work.
If you are results-oriented, organised and creative and have 5+ years of experience as a media and communications professional then we would like to hear from you.
Key areas of responsibility
- Communications strategy and planning:Lead the development and delivery of storytelling and social media strategies to support the UK’s wider communications strategy.Guide public affairs, campaigns, and fundraising colleagues in ideation sessions to develop creative and impactful activations.Provide insights on digital communications trends and opportunities.
- Content creation and storytelling:Produce high-quality digital content, including video, for use on social and digital channels.Turn campaign and policy work into clear, engaging stories.Collaborate with Head Office to integrate global storytelling content.
- Social media: Plan, schedule and manage day-to-day (and occasional out-of-hours) social media activity, engaging online communities, managing paid social media advertising and delivering campaigns that support advocacy, fundraising and recruitment. Maintain the visual asset library and manage a social media volunteer.
- Influencer and partnership engagement:Identify and recruit influencers and celebrities to extend our reach and support our campaigns
- Administration: Monitor and report on performance using tools like Google Analytics and social monitoring platforms to guide continual improvement.Coordinate activities with colleagues using planning platforms.
About you
Our successful candidate will be confident, creative and positive with a proven track in media and communications roles. A proactive self-starter, you will have demonstrable experience of achieving significant growth and development in regard to audience reach and will take a solution-focused approach to overcoming obstacles. You will have experience of delivering media and communication strategies and plans in a fast-paced environment. You will have ambition and drive for creating positive change for animal welfare; a willingness to constantly learn and develop the most impactful, cost-effective communications for our target audiences; and your work will be solidly underpinned by regular evaluation of progress and impact with a view to further improving strategies.
We are searching for an experienced media and communications professional to make a difference and be part of our ambitious team. If that’s you, please get in touch!
Application Instructions
To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job ad.
The deadline for applications is Thursday, 30 April 2026, 11pm GMT. Applications without covering letters will not be considered.
You must have an existing right to work in the UK, and you must reside in the UK, to be considered for this role.
We make bold progress for all animals by working together on the biggest problems—no matter where they are or how deeply entrenched.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Little Village makes a big difference to families with babies and young children living in poverty across London. Via its network of baby banks and partners such as Family Hubs, community organisations and all of London’s maternity units, the charity passes on pre-loved goods from one family to another – clothes, toys and equipment – so that many more children have the essential things they need to thrive.
Families are supported through welcoming hubs or home deliveries, and connected into a wider network of support in community settings, while Little Village also raises its voice to highlight the realities of child poverty.
Little Village is entering an exciting new phase as it approaches its 10-year milestone and prepares to launch its next strategy. QuarterFive are partneruing with Little Villag to find a Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to play a central role in shaping its future – leading how the organisation grows income, strengthens its brand and amplifies its voice. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead a newly integrated fundraising, marketing and communications department, driving a cohesive, high-performing function and building on strong foundations to deliver a more strategic, scalable and insight-led approach.
With an income base with high potential for growth and particular strength in high-value fundraising, there is significant opportunity to grow and diversify income further, while also increasing visibility and influence at a time when public awareness of child poverty is rising.
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a track record in delivering income growth. You will be motivated by impact and excited to help drive Little Village’s next phase, strengthening long-term income and increasing its influence.
This role is home-based with regular travel to Little Village hubs across London. Core hours: 09:30-15:00. Weekly or fortnightly team and SLT meetings in London plus other meetings as needed.
As Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, you will:
- Lead and deliver an integrated fundraising, marketing and communications strategy aligned to organisational priorities
- Set and achieve ambitious income targets across multiple streams, including high-value philanthropy and partnerships
- Develop a more structured, data-informed approach to fundraising, including pipelines, forecasting and performance management
- Oversee brand and communications, ensuring a clear, compelling and consistent narrative
- Build and steward relationships with major donors, partners and senior stakeholders
- Act as a senior ambassador, raising Little Village’s profile and influence
- Lead and develop a high-performing, collaborative team
Essential skills and experience:
- A strong track record of developing and delivering successful multi-stream fundraising strategies, weighted towards high value income streams including major donors, corporates, and trusts and foundations
- Proven success in securing significant and multi-year funding
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Exposure to or interest in mass fundraising
- Strong financial, forecasting and pipeline management skills
- Expertise in working with senior stakeholders/volunteers, ideally including reporting to Committees and Trustee boards
- A successful track record of involvement in launching, managing, and evaluating campaigns
- Strong understanding of brand management, digital engagement, and integrated campaigns across multiple channels
- Understanding of digital transformation, including CRM/data integration, marketing automation, and analytics
- A data-informed approach, with experience using insight and systems to drive performance
- Excellent influencing, relationship-building and storytelling skills
Desirable:
- Experience leading an integrated fundraising and communications function within a frontline charity
- Experience of using Beacon CRM
- Lived or personal experience of the issues faced by the families Little Village supports
Diversity and Inclusion:
Little Village operates in London, one of the most diverse cities in the world. The charity are working towards a goal where their team fully reflects that diversity and difference in lived experiences and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups including: people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, people with lived experience of poverty either personally or through family, experience of the care system, non-graduates and first-in-family graduates. As part of their commitment to fairer recruitment, all applications will be assessed without names and any protected characteristics.
As part of our commitment to increasing representation of people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, we are piloting a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for this role, as a new approach to make our recruitment more equitable. If you identify as Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic backgrounds and meet the essential criteria for the role, you can choose to opt in to the GIS. We will be aiming to offer everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria a first stage interview/ assessment. See the applicant pack for further details.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days per year annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for those working fewer than 35 hours per week)
- Team members are usually given time off between Christmas and New Year, which doesn’t come off your allowance
- Pension contributions matched by 3%
- A period of sick leave at full pay regardless of length of service
- Enhanced family friendly policies including Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave and Adoption pay, with a Fertility Policy designed to support employees during fertility investigations and treatment
- Death in Service benefit (x3 annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Rewards Gateway and Tickets for Good
To apply, please upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience within the person specification. You can use the notes section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
First round interviews (online): Thursday 21st May
Second round interviews (in-person): w/c 1st June
To bring about change for children and families through the power of sharing, reusing and connecting

About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
We’re looking for a senior digital marketing manager – email to jointly lead our team as part of a job share to deliver high performing email campaigns and automations to support the charity’s activity. Working closely together with the other senior digital marketing manager – email, you’ll work across large email projects and campaigns, support the team’s workload and priorities, and create processes to best support their success.
Line managing 2 digital marketing officer email roles, you’ll support their development and contribute to our email strategy together with the head of digital engagement.
Working with the senior manager, marketing and communications planning and measurement (owned earned shared paid channels) you’ll be a key part of shaping and ensuring consistency across all our channels.
About you
You’ll have substantial email experience and knowledge, being confident creating and optimizing complex automations alongside managing relationships with email platforms.
You’ll be passionate about delivering the best experience and engagement with email and understand best practices and the importance of data and testing.
You’ll be well organised and have strong prioritisation and communication skills, working across the organization on a diverse range of campaigns and projects.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Location, hybrid working and salary range
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 2.5 days per week at home, and 1 day in the office per week.
The salary range is:
£32,900 to £34,300 per annum based in London
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Closing date Tuesday 5 May 2026 9 am
Interview date week commencing 18 May 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in how Save the Rhino tells its story to the world.
As Communications Manager, you will be responsible for two of the most important aspects of our external presence: the quality of the conservation stories we tell, and our relationships with the journalists and media outlets who help us tell them.
We are a close-knit, supportive team with a genuine sense of purpose. If you are excited by the idea of using your communications expertise to help secure a future for rhinos, we would love to hear from you.
Location: We operate a hybrid working model with a minimum of three days per week in our dog-friendly London Bridge office. Further flexibility can be discussed.
Read the full application pack and apply today.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our External Affairs and Engagement team as Internal Communications Manager.
As our Internal Communications Manager, you’ll lead the creation and delivery of engaging, inspiring and high quality communications that connect colleagues across our national network of hostels and teams. Working within External Affairs and Engagement, you’ll play a key role in supporting YHA through a period of organisational change, helping colleagues understand our priorities, celebrate our impact, and stay connected as we head towards YHA’s centenary and beyond. You’ll design and deliver internal communication resources including digital tools, meeting and events to ensure all staff are engage in and enthused about YHA’s work and impact.
Why work for YHA?
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive staff benefits that support your well-being and career growth:
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10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
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Access to YHA’s staff discount and cash back portal
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Free YHA Membership each year
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Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program
There are many more benefits to working for YHA so please visit our website for more information.
What will you be doing as Internal Communications Manager?
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Develop and deliver an internal communications strategy to support transformation and business priorities, reviewing current tools and systems
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Identify and implement new modern digital solutions for internal communications
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Creating engaging, clear and timely communications that connect and inspire staff across YHA’s network
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Managing YHA’s internal communications channels to ensure consistency, accuracy and impact
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Planning and hosting internal engagement activities such as briefings, webinars and Ask‑the‑Exec sessions
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Producing high‑quality internal content including newsletters, briefings, presentations and articles
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Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation to gather stories, share updates and celebrate impact
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Supporting staff understanding, engagement and confidence during periods of organisational change, with travel across the network as required
What Skills and Experience do you need to be an Internal Communications Manager?
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Experience implementing and managing modern digital internal communications systems within complex or national organisations
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Proven experience leading and delivering internal communications strategies
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Expert confidence using Microsoft tools such as Teams, Viva Engage and SharePoint to drive engagement
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Demonstrated success managing internal communications through periods of organisational change
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences and situations
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Confident facilitator and event coordinator, comfortable chairing meetings and presenting to senior audiences
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Strong project management skills, able to balance competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
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Approachable, trusted and well‑organised, with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organisation
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Demonstration of our HEART values – they’re part of everything we do, and we look for people who bring them to life in their everyday work
For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.
At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. For more information about how we are creating an inclusive workplace please visit our website.
Who are YHA?
YHA is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. YHA does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.
If you would like to find out more about YHA the charity, the culture, the heritage and so much more please visit our jobs website.
How do you apply?
Submit your CV and complete the application form. For more information about our recruitment process, visit the job website.
Once the hiring manager has reviewed your application we will contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to get in touch within a reasonable amount of time after the closing date. You can also check on the progress of your application if you have signed up to Connect - our online candidate portal.
PLEASE NOTE All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Enrich the lives of all, especially young people, by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health & mental wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is looking for a strategic and experienced Head of Mass Fundraising and Marketing to lead our integrated fundraising and marketing activity.
Head of Mass Fundraising and Marketing
Location: Headquarters in Lincoln - HEMS Way, Lincoln, LN4 2GW. Hybrid working may be available upon completion of probation
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 per week
Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Director of Income and Engagement
About Us
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. If somebody is involved in a serious incident or suddenly taken ill, speed and time are of the essence. Giving a patient the best chance of survival, our Air Ambulance crew effectively take the A&E department to the scene of the emergency.
Recently rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission across all five areas that were inspected – Safe, Caring, Effective, Responsive and Well led, we are a friendly, inclusive, and dynamic team focused on ensuring we deliver the best possible service. The tie that binds us here at LNAA is our set of values – Teamwork. Respect. Innovation. Compassion (TRIC). We display these attributes in the way we interact with the people we meet, from former patients and volunteers to our supporters and colleagues.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Income and Engagement, you will drive sustainable income growth through regular giving, appeals and lottery programmes generating £6–£7 million annually. You will lead multi‑channel campaigns, oversee supporter care, insight and marketing, and develop high‑performing teams to strengthen supporter relationships and enhance the LNAA brand. This permanent, full‑time role is based at our HQ and Airbase in Lincolnshire and plays a vital role in supporting our life‑saving service.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in a senior management role, in-depth knowledge of running regular giving, lottery and appeals fundraising programmes, significant experience in running multi-channel marketing campaigns that drive income growth, understanding of CRM Systems and experience of building supporter or customer journeys informed by data and insight.
This role is based at our Headquarters in Lincoln, with the option of hybrid working after a probationary period, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Our Benefits
- Annual Leave of 25 days, which increases by 1 additional day per completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days. in addition to bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
- Additional days leave for your birthday.
- Pension scheme includes 6% employer contributions, with 4% employee contribution.
- Access to a Health & Wellbeing Care Plan*
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme*
- Life insurance at 3 times your annual salary*
*On completion of probationary period.
Closing date: 25th May 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 1st June 2026
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
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.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or equivalent) is required for this role.
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and equitably regardless of gender, race, colour, ethnicity, age, disabilities, social economic background, religious or political beliefs, marital status, maternity or paternity, or sexual orientation.
Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor applicants for work visas in the UK. Therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship will not be considered.
No agencies please.




