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The Role
This is a hands-on communications role sitting at the centre of a small, ambitious and growing charity.
The Communications Manager will take responsibility for planning, coordinating and delivering communications across Not A Phase. You will bring together communications from across our services, campaigns, fundraising, partnerships and events, ensuring that what we communicate is engaging, accessible, consistent and recognisably Not A Phase.
This is not simply a social media role. We are looking for someone who can see the bigger picture of the charity's communications while also being comfortable doing the work themselves - writing copy, developing campaigns, briefing creatives, producing content, updating the website, coordinating photography and filming, creating newsletters and making sure projects actually get delivered.
You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to understand what is happening within our services and turn that activity into compelling communications for our community, supporters, partners, funders and the wider public.
You will also play an important role in protecting and developing the voice of Not A Phase: positive, confident, human, community-led and grounded in the lived experiences of trans+ people.
What We Offer
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26 days annual leave + bank holidays (33 days total)
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Festive Period break (avg 7-10 working days)
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Flexible working hours
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Mostly remote working with in-person attendance for relevant events
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Travel expenses covered
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy, Planning & Coordination
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Own and deliver an organisation-wide communications plan aligned with Not A Phase’s strategy and priorities.
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Maintain a forward calendar covering services, campaigns, events, partnerships, fundraising and key dates.
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Work across teams to identify opportunities, coordinate activity and ensure projects are supported from launch through to impact.
2. Content, Storytelling & Brand
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Lead on writing and editing clear, accessible content for web, email, campaigns, reports, fundraising, partnerships and organisational updates.
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Tell compelling stories that reflect the breadth of our work and celebrate trans+ community, creativity, achievement and joy.
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Protect and develop the Not A Phase brand, messaging and tone of voice, helping colleagues and partners communicate consistently.
3. Digital, Social & Campaigns
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Lead our digital and social media communications, representing our programmes, locations, communities and partnerships.
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Plan joined-up campaigns across social media, email, web and partner channels, including relevant LGBTQIA+ and diversity calendar moments.
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Keep our website and email communications current, grow audiences and use performance data to improve activity.
4. Content Capture & Creative Production
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Plan photography, video, testimonials and other content across services and events.
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Attend selected activities to capture or coordinate content, managing external creatives where needed.
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Maintain an organised asset library and ensure consent, safeguarding and privacy processes are followed.
5. Community Reach & Service Communications
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Clearly communicate our services, who they are for and how to access them.
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Develop targeted communications to increase participation and reach new and underrepresented audiences, including people outside major cities.
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Use feedback to make communications clearer, more accessible and effective.
6. Partnerships, Fundraising & Impact
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Support fundraising and partnership communications, clearly showing the value and impact of support.
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Create materials, stories and case studies using service data, feedback and testimonials.
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Work collaboratively with external partners on developing and promoting partnership communications.
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Help communicate organisational progress and strengthen relationships with supporters, funders and partners.
7. Media & Responsive Communications
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Support our external profile through press releases, statements, briefings, media relationships and spokesperson preparation.
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Work with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on sensitive or fast-moving communications, using sound judgement and keeping responses grounded in our mission.
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Prepare appropriate messaging where public or reputational issues arise.
8. Insight & Improvement
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Monitor performance, set practical communications KPIs and report useful insight to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
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Use audience data to improve communications, systems and processes, while keeping up with relevant charity and digital communications practice.
Person Specification
Essential
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UK Based
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Experience in a charity, community or purpose-led organisation.
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Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging.
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Strong communications, marketing or content experience, including multi-channel campaigns.
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Strong digital and social media experience, including websites, email, audience growth and performance insight.
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Excellent organisation and project-management skills, with the ability to plan ahead and manage competing deadlines.
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A strong understanding of brand, tone of voice, accessibility and inclusive communications.
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Sound judgement when communicating about sensitive or contentious subjects.
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A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work independently and own projects from idea to delivery.
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Experience managing external creatives, freelancers or agencies.
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A hands-on approach and willingness to personally produce much of the charity’s communications.
Desirable
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Experience communicating with LGBTQIA+ communities and an understanding of issues affecting trans+ and gender-diverse people in the UK.
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Media relations or PR experience.
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Experience producing or commissioning photography and video.
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Experience supporting fundraising, partnerships or impact communications.
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Experience managing staff, freelancers or volunteers.
The Person
We are a small team delivering a growing UK-wide programme, so we need someone comfortable taking ownership.
The role is varied: you might plan a national campaign, update a Trans+Connect webpage, coordinate content at a Misfits session or prepare communications for a new partnership.
You will spot strong stories across the charity and turn them into effective communications.
You will understand that good communications are about reaching the right people, telling meaningful stories, building trust and demonstrating impact.
You will bring structure and forward planning while retaining the personality, creativity and community-led approach that makes Not A Phase distinctive.
What You'll Help Us Achieve
Over the next five years, Not A Phase aims to deepen its impact and reach more trans+ adults across the UK.
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Reach more trans+ people who could benefit from our services.
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Tell our story and demonstrate impact.
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Strengthen relationships with supporters, funders and partners.
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Grow national recognition of Not A Phase.
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Improve communications across the organisation.
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Celebrate trans+ diversity, creativity and achievement.
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Ensure our work is seen, understood and valued.
Please be aware that we use AI detection software will not be moving ahead with applcations or CV's that are written by AI.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Uplifting the lives of trans+ adults across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Change how the UK understands and supports bereaved children and families.
This is an exciting time to join Child Bereavement UK.
We are establishing a brand-new Research & Policy function and are looking for an ambitious Public Affairs Lead to help ensure the voices of bereaved children, young people and parents shape policy, practice and public understanding across the UK.
Working closely with the Head of Policy & Research, you will develop and deliver Child Bereavement UK's public affairs, advocacy and stakeholder engagement activity, building relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians and sector leaders to drive meaningful change.
You will act as the bridge between research, lived experience and influence, translating evidence into compelling advocacy campaigns, stakeholder engagement opportunities and policy recommendations that make a difference.
This is a rare opportunity to help build a new function, shape our national influence, and ensure the experiences of bereaved children, young people and families are heard where it matters most.
While based remotely, this role has a strong external focus and requires regular travel to London to represent Child Bereavement UK, build key relationships and engage with policymakers, partners and sector networks.
Role Purpose
As Public Affairs Lead you will play a central role in ensuring the voices and experiences of bereaved children, young people, parents and families influence policy, practice and public understanding across the UK.
Working closely with the Head of Policy & Research, you will develop and deliver Child Bereavement UK's public affairs, advocacy and stakeholder engagement activity, building relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians, sector partners and influencers to drive meaningful change.
You will act as the bridge between research, policy and communications, helping to translate evidence and lived experience into compelling advocacy campaigns, stakeholder engagement opportunities and influencing activity.
Main Responsibilities
Public Affairs & Policy Influence
· Develop and deliver public affairs plans that support Child Bereavement UK's strategic priorities and policy objectives.
· Use research, evaluation findings and lived experience evidence to identify policy gaps, develop influencing priorities and shape recommendations for decision-makers.
· Translate organisational evidence into clear policy asks and reform proposals for government, parliamentarians, public bodies and sector leaders.
· Identify opportunities to embed evidence and learning within national, regional and local policy frameworks, guidance and professional practice.
· Support the development of long-term influencing strategies that drive systemic change for bereaved children, young people and families.
· Build and maintain relationships with MPs, Peers, government officials, policymakers and key sector stakeholders.
· Coordinate engagement with relevant All-Party Parliamentary Groups, consultations, inquiries and policy forums.
· Support the development of policy briefings, consultation responses and evidence submissions.
· Organise parliamentary events, stakeholder roundtables and engagement opportunities that raise awareness of bereavement issues.
· Work with the Head of Voice & Participation to ensure the voices of bereaved children, young people and parents bereaved of a baby or child are represented at all stages of policy development.
Advocacy & Campaigns
· Lead the delivery of advocacy and influencing campaigns aligned to organisational priorities.
· Ensure advocacy campaigns are grounded in robust evidence, insight and lived experience, with clear objectives for policy and practice change.
· Work with the Head of Policy & Research to translate research findings into actionable policy recommendations.
· Develop stakeholder engagement plans that support campaign objectives.
· Build relationships with partner organisations, coalitions and networks to strengthen collective influence.
· Develop compelling narratives that connect research findings with real-world outcomes and policy solutions.
· Work with colleagues to identify tangible actions that policymakers, practitioners, employers, schools and communities can take in response to emerging evidence.
Stakeholder Engagement
· Develop and maintain stakeholder mapping and engagement plans.
· Build productive relationships with sector leaders, professional bodies, charities, academics and decision-makers.
· Coordinate engagement with strategic partners and external networks.
· Support senior leaders in stakeholder engagement activity through briefings, meeting preparation and follow-up actions.
Research Translation & Communications
· Develop evidence-informed policy asks, implementation recommendations and calls to action that support measurable change.
· Identify opportunities to move research and insight beyond publication and into policy development, service improvement and public discourse.
· Translate research, evidence and lived experience into compelling stakeholder communications.
· Produce parliamentary briefings, policy summaries, position statements and advocacy materials.
· Work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure policy and research activity is effectively communicated to external audiences.
· Collaborate with the PR & Press Lead to identify opportunities to amplify policy and research messages through media and public engagement activity.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Insight
· Monitor and evaluate public affairs, advocacy and stakeholder engagement activity.
· Track policy developments, stakeholder engagement outcomes and influencing opportunities.
· Produce reports demonstrating impact, engagement and progress against objectives.
· Maintain stakeholder databases and records to support organisational relationship management.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience & Knowledge
· Significant experience in public affairs, policy, advocacy, campaigns or stakeholder engagement.
· Experience building relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians, public sector organisations or influential stakeholders.
· Understanding of UK political systems, parliamentary processes and policy development.
· Experience developing and delivering influencing or advocacy campaigns.
· Experience producing briefings, consultation responses or policy-focused communications.
· Understanding of how evidence and lived experience can be used to influence decision-making.
Skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong relationship-building and influencing abilities.
· Ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively.
· Excellent organisational and project management skills.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
· Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Personal Attributes
· Passionate about improving outcomes for bereaved children, young people and parents bereaved of a baby or child.
· Collaborative and relationship-focused.
· Compassionate and emotionally intelligent.
· Proactive, resilient and self-motivated.
· Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and trauma-informed practice.
Desirable
· Passionate about improving outcomes for bereaved children, young people and parents
· Experience within the charity, health, social care or education sectors.
· Knowledge of bereavement, grief, loss or trauma-informed services.
· Experience working with All-Party Parliamentary Groups or parliamentary engagement activity.
· Experience working with research and evidence-based policy development.
· Experience working with lived-experience contributors and ambassadors.
· Understanding of campaigning, coalition building and systems change approach
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 17th September 2026 at midnight
Interview dates: 29th and 30th September on MS Teams
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.