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The Communications Department at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) informs, inspires and engages our many audiences about dementia and the progress being made in research. The Strategic Communications Officer will be part of the Strategic Communications team – one of several specialist teams in the wider Department.
The Strategic Communications Officer will be responsible for producing high-quality and compelling communications to raise the profile of the charity and rally much-needed support for the cause.
They will play a vital role in shaping our brand, driving impactful campaigns, and supporting fundraising initiatives that help accelerate the search for a cure for dementia.
The postholder will also empower teams across the charity to consistently deliver key messages through exceptional storytelling, to reach Alzheimer’s Research UK’s core audiences.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Working with the Senior Strategic Communications Manager, lead on communications for charity-wide key moments, including co-ordinating activity, developing key messaging and narrative, and creating compelling content that can be used across teams. Effectively measure the impact of this work.
· Help ensure consistent, powerful storytelling, amplifying our key messages, across all platforms including web, email, social and video.
· Work closely with teams to ensure their content embodies Alzheimer’s Research UK tone of voice.
· Prepare, write, pitch and issue media stories to generate coverage for our initiatives and campaigns.
· Establish and develop valuable and productive relationships with journalists; respond promptly to queries, including occasional out-of-hours queries.
· Develop effective relationships with teams across Alzheimer's Research UK’s Communications, Policy and Involvement (PCI) Directorate, and Fundraising & Marketing (F&M) Directorate, in order to identify and deliver on communications needs.
· Attend and/or organise appropriate meetings and events – these will require some travel and occasional unsociable hours.
What we are looking for:
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Microsoft office packages and databases, good keyboard skills.
· Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks with internal and external stakeholders to multiple deadlines.
· Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and to translate scientific work for lay people; knowledge of dementia and/or science is advantageous, but not a requirement.
· Experience working in the PR, marketing or brand sector.
· Experience of supporting or co-ordinating partnership working.
· Experience of delivering communications programmes through a variety of media (e.g. press, social media, email, events).
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 £31,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 27th July 2025, with interviews being arrange 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, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. 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. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via the 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.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an opportunity for a Press Officer to join our Communications Team in Basingstoke.
This is a full time permanent role where you'll have a mix of home and office working.
The starting salary is £46,000 - £56,000 depending on experience.
The Role:
As a Press Officer at SNG you'll be managing the organisation's press office activities. This is a crucial role where you'll be leading on national and regional media campaigns and issues, to raise our profile and ultimately support us to build more affordable homes and provide an excellent service to our customers.
You will be responsible for managing our reputation in the media and minimising negative coverage, as well as managing relationships with journalists and senior stakeholders within the business.
You'll build SNG's reputation by developing high-profile relationships and telling great stories, creating content for national, local and online media to help SNG to achieve its business and social objectives.
This is a fast paced role where you'll be managing multiple priorities, and you'll be supported by a friendly and dedicated team. There will be some out of hours working required in this role.
What we need from you:
Previous experience as a Press Officer. We are open to different backgrounds and sectors but a knowledge of housing associations or adjacent sectors, such as development, would be an advantage.
The ability to work with media outlets and create content in collaboration with colleagues that protects SNG's reputation.
We are looking for:
- A proactive approach to working with colleagues to find the organisation's best stories
- Experience in successfully crafting compelling and newsworthy press releases that attract media attention
- Strong experience of crisis management and responding appropriately to protect the company's reputation
- The ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and media outlets
- Strong copywriting skills and the ability to edit and proofread content to ensure clarity, accuracy and consistency
- The ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
What we can offer you:
As a member of the Communications Team you'll be part of a friendly, active and dynamic working environment.
We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.
Some of our benefits include:
• £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
• Flexible working
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%
• Life cover as soon as you join us
• You will be a part of our Recognition scheme
• A range of wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships
About us:
It's an exciting time to be a part of the team as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations.
We invest for the long term, in individual homes, our customers and work with partners to make a lasting difference to our neighbourhoods. Sovereign Network Group's financial strength enables us to meet housing needs, regenerate places and build on the existing strengths in our communities.
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
During a period of transition and transformation at NCVO, we’re looking for a strategic leader to join our communications, campaigns and marketing function. This fixed term role would help support the interim Director of Voice and Impact stabilise new teams and evolve and innovate our thinking in two key areas: creative content and marketing.
We want to ensure that we support our members, and the wider sector, as best we can – helping them get the most out of their membership, help them access our support and services and amplify the impact of the voluntary sector for the better.
This role will be a senior lead in both the directorate and the organisation and therefore need to work with leads from across NCVO to understand needs, prioritise and ensure delivery. They will negotiate with, and work collaboratively with, internal stakeholders at all levels – operating in line with our values and behaviour framework.
About the Voice & Impact directorate
This role sits within the Voice & Impact directorate, a team focused on amplifying the voices of charities in civil society and making positive change for the future. It comprises NCVO’s policy and public affairs team; communications, campaigns and marketing team; digital content team and membership and engagement team.
About the Communications, Campaigns and Marketing team
Communications, Campaigns and Marketing, which has evolved to include digital content, drives brand visibility, strategic messaging, and audience engagement. Through creative storytelling, innovative campaigns and cross-channel marketing, we deliver impactful campaigns that support engagement and income generation.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview question themes will be shared in advance. NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone.
Benefits for NCVO employees
NCVO offers attractive benefits including:
- 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
- the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
- five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
- enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
- subsidised gym membership
- season ticket loan
- flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
- monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
- monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
- training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
- 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme
We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.
About NCVO
We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.
Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.
We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.
We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued. We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.
As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.
We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.
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Use your digital skills to make a real-world difference
Zetetick Housing is a medium charity that provides homes for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. We’re growing — and we want our digital voice to grow with us.
We’re looking for someone creative, imaginative and curious who can run targeted campaigns, improve visibility and generate leads. Someone who can turn insight into action, and who believes digital work should reflect real values.
This role supports and bridges fundraising, partnerships and housing. You’ll help shape how we speak to funders, care providers and the public, using tools like SEO, social media and email campaigns to strengthen trust and raise awareness.
What you’ll bring
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Experience with digital marketing, lead generation and content
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Strong communication and collaboration skills
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Confidence using tools like Google Ads, Mailchimp and CRMs like Wordpress
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A practical, proactive mindset and a clear sense of purpose
What we offer
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A flexible, supportive team
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Space to shape your role and grow your skills
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Work that directly supports people who need it most
To apply, send your CV and a short statement. We’re reviewing applications as they come in.
Zetetick Housing welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and will support any access needs you may have.
To provide and maintain specialised quality homes, not just housing. To empower choice and deliver dignity to all we work with.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The vacancy
We are seeking to appoint one lay member to sit on our GOC Council.
About the GOC
We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct. For more information about us please visit our website:optical. org.
About the Council
The role of Council is to lead on the GOC’s mission to protect the public by upholding high standards in eye care services. The Council is composed of six lay members (including the Chair) and six registrant members (i.e. registered optometrists and dispensing opticians). At least one member of the Council must work wholly or mainly in each of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. One Council member acts as a Senior Council Member whose role is to carry out the Chair’s appraisal as well as provide a sounding board for the Chair and serve as an intermediary for Council members, Executive and stakeholders as necessary.
The successful candidate will contribute to Council by exercising oversight, ensuring effective corporate governance, and making high-level policy decisions. They will be able to operate strategically and impartially; listen, communicate, and influence effectively; exercise judgment; and inspire confidence and support amongst our stakeholders.
Remuneration and time commitment
Council members are remunerated in accordance with our member fees policy (£13,962 per annum plus reasonable travel and subsistence expenses). The member fee includes time for reading and preparation.
The appointed member will be expected to commit approximately 2-3 days per month. Meetings will usually take place via MS Teams but may on occasion be held at the GOC Offices at Level 29, One Canada Square, London, E14 5AA. There are occasional online catch-up meetings - these are currently scheduled on a Tuesday evening every 6-8 weeks, from 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
How to apply:
Please email the the following to appointment@optical. org
· your CV outlining your employment history, any relevant voluntary work, public service or other experience; together with any relevant professional, academic or vocational qualifications;
· the application form, stating how your experience matches the criteria for the vacancy you are applying for; and
· complete the EDI monitoring form linked in the candidate pack (this is an online form and does not need to be included in the email with your CV and application form).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: midnight on Sunday 10 August 2025.
Online interviews will be held on between Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October 2025.
If you have any questions, please email them to appointment@optical. org and we will aim to respond to you within 48 hours.
We welcome applications from individuals who are disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds as these are currently under-represented on our council and committees.
We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and geographical locations outside of London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, crafting compelling grant applications, and securing the resources we need to expand our impact. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation to shape fundable projects and ensure our proposals reflect both our strategic priorities and the needs of the communities we serve.
At Age UK Oxfordshire, grants from charitable trusts and foundations are a vital source of income—enabling us to deliver life-changing services for older people and unpaid carers across the county. As we implement an ambitious new strategy to double our voluntary income by 2030, we’re investing in the growth of our trust fundraising to help bring that vision to life.
We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead this work. In this role, you’ll be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, crafting compelling grant applications, and securing the resources we need to expand our impact. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation to shape fundable projects and ensure our proposals reflect both our strategic priorities and the needs of the communities we serve.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in our future—helping to unlock vital funding, strengthen our grant-making relationships, and support older people and unpaid carers across Oxfordshire for years to come.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview:
The impacts of climate change on our food system are escalating, affecting food prices and production and food and farming are themselves a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. ECIU has generated multiple analyses of these issues over the past few years which have been used by a broad range of stakeholders and covered extensively by the media.
We are now seeking to grow our team in this space. These roles are an exciting opportunity to combine your analytical and communication skills to generate reports and commentary that expands the evidence base while grabbing the attention of a range of stakeholders including journalists. Your work will help to ensure a better informed debate on the interactions between food, farming and climate change, covering emissions, resilience and adaptation to, for example, climate-induced food price shocks.
The work will include different types of foods, different farming from livestock to arable and both UK and international agriculture. You will be liaising with expert stakeholder groups and academics. Health will be a key theme in the work. The postholders will communicate findings to stakeholders including journalists and MPs.
You will manage your own programme of work, supported by a wider team of analytical and communication experts.
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) is a non-profit organisation that supports informed debate on energy and climate change issues in the UK. We provide independent analysis and accessible briefings to the media and other stakeholders to improve understanding of climate-related topics and contribute to evidence-based discussions. Our work covers a range of issues including land use, transport, the power sector, and heating and buildings, with a focus on the UK but with international work too.
This is a unique opportunity to inform the debate on one of the most pressing and less explored areas of climate change.
Role and responsibilities:
·Analyse how climate change is affecting UK food and farming and vice versa, using various sources and data; present findings clearly in reports, briefings, press releases and social media content.
·Monitor and analyse emerging political and media debate around climate change and UK food and farming, including misinformation.
·Provide fast turnaround analysis of breaking developments, synthesising findings into accessible and impactful outputs for media and other stakeholders.
·Stay updated on climate and energy policy, particularly how it relates to the UK’s food system.
·Manage your own programme of work, including strategic planning around key moments, identifying risks and opportunities to support well informed discussion and working to effectively inform coverage of these topics.
·Collaborate with colleagues across programmes to develop joined up, multi-channel communications outputs.
·Work closely with external partners, including academics as well as attending external meetings, running internal meetings, conducting quarterly reviews and regular reporting.
·Develop and maintain a network of stakeholders in the climate, food and health space, including academics and NGOs.
·Brief journalists on climate and food issues and, where appropriate, act as a media spokesperson for ECIU.
·Contribute to ECIU’s newsletter, website and other outward facing materials.
·Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Experience:
Essential
- Analysis
- Ability to quickly analyse data and summarise key insights in an accessible and engaging way.
- Skilled in conducting quantitative analysis, including the ability to explore new datasets and develop analysis projects to answer emerging questions.
- Skilled in conducting qualitative analysis, including accurately judging the credibility and accuracy of source material, to form the basis of reports.
oSkilled in using data to support communications and build compelling, evidence-based outputs.
- Knowledge and context
- Good understanding of UK climate policy and the net zero transition.
- Appreciation of the broader political and economic context, including the roles of government, industry and civil society.
- Good understanding of how climate change affects the UK’s food system, both at home and overseas.
oGood understanding of the contribution of agriculture to the UKs greenhouse gas emissions and associated debates.
- Communication and networks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in clear, concise language for a range of audiences.
- Skilled at building and maintaining productive, trust-based relationships with stakeholders including journalists, policymakers, academics and NGOs.
- Experience of writing press releases and/or other materials for media audiences.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, responding to emerging stories or shifting political developments as they happen.
Desirable
- 3-5 years’ experience working in the energy, climate or nature sectors.
- Familiarity with key datasets relating to food and farming in the UK.
- Understanding of the UK media, particularly its reporting on climate and climate change.
- Awareness of evolving discussions in media and Parliament relating to climate change and the food system.
- Awareness of how climate change, food and health are interconnected.
- Experience developing outputs for media such as comments and press releases.
- Experience doing media interviews, e.g. over the phone or on video call.
- Experience briefing stakeholders, such as journalists or MPs.
- Knowledge of how UK academia works and experience of working with academics.
Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave: 30 days annual leave.
- Hybrid Working Model: Benefit from the flexibility of remote work combined with in-person collaboration.
- Monthly Team Days: Connect and collaborate with colleagues during regular team building events.
- Healthshield Healthcare Scheme: Access essential health and wellness support, including optical, dental, and physiotherapy coverage.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Contributions: We match employee pension contributions up to 5%.
- Fora office amenities:
- An on-site gym with wellness classes.
- A rooftop terrace with stunning views of London, including The Shard.
- Fully stocked kitchens with complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks.
- Comfortable breakout areas, a reading room, and private phone booths.
- Secure bike storage and shower facilities.
Applications must include a supporting statement to be considered.
The supporting statement should cover:
• Your experience analysing and presenting data related to climate change, food, or farming, including examples of accessible outputs such as reports, briefings, or media content.
• Familiarity with UK climate policy, especially as it relates to food systems.
• Experience in analysis for policy or media contexts.
• Independent content development and stakeholder engagement, prioritising tasks in fast-paced settings.
• Interest in the role and the contribution to ECIU’s mission.
We can only consider applicants who are eligible to work in the UK.
Position: Senior Business Intelligence Analyst (Digital and Engagement)
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent
Location: Office-based in London, with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £35,825 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Profession/Technical
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
This year, we’ve embarked on a bold, strategic initiative to enhance our data capabilities.
We’re aiming to improve our data use, integration and analytics to increase engagement, maximise impact and drive forward our strategic goals. With a key focus on effective and efficient operations, collaboration and continuous improvement in our Technology, Strategy and Business Intelligence teams.
To achieve this ambition, we’ve developed a new technology infrastructure which we are calling “Sage”. We’re implementing new technology infrastructure this year (such as our new CRM system and suite of data tools – Microsoft Dynamics).
We will be taking a structured and phased approach to transitioning and embedding our new team structures, infrastructure and ways of working as part of Phase 2 of this Project.
Our Senior Business Intelligence Analyst – Digital and Engagement sits within the Business Intelligence – Engagement team.
This role is focused on providing advanced data analysis and strategic support to enhance the MS Society’s marketing, engagement, and fundraising efforts, with a focus on digital and content optimisation.
This role involves utilising advanced analytical techniques, managing complex data projects, and developing insightful reports and dashboards.
The role will work in close partnership with our Digital, Content, and Marketing teams, in leading data initiatives that improve data-driven decision-making and optimises engagement, marketing, and content across all channels.
You’ll also work closely with our Digital and Content team to evaluate and report on the performance of our website and donate funnel and develop and implement optimisation plans to drive engagement and increase conversions.
Additionally, this role provides mentorship and guidance to colleagues in the wider organisation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data excellence.
This role is responsible for:
- Analysing audience behaviour, campaign, channel, and content performance, and engagement trends to support decision-making. Using advanced techniques like predictive analytics to identify optimisation opportunities.
- Work closely with our Digital and Content team to support all our monthly, quarterly and campaign reporting and develop data analysis that align with our goals.
- Creating and maintain dashboards and reports, using tools like Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Power BI to track and present analysis clearly to stakeholders.
- Maintain and optimise our digital analytics infrastructure. Design and implement tagging and tracking, trouble shoot or fix configuration issues and ensure accuracy of our tracking across all our analytics systems, including Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.
- Guiding and mentor colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practices in data analysis to enhance team capabilities.
- Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our data by conducting regular audits and supporting data cleansing efforts.
- Contributing to continuous improvement efforts to improve analysis and reporting, staying up-to-date on the latest tools and practices in digital data analysis.
For this role we’re looking for:
- Experience in data analysis or business intelligence roles,
- Experience with digital channel analytics (social media, websites, email) and content optimisation e.g. through A/B testing and conversion analysis.
- Experience in advanced analytics techniques to optimise engagement and marketing strategies.
- Technical expertise in data analysis, manipulation, and visualisation using tools like Google Analytics, SQL, Power BI
- Knowledge of data governance and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 25th July 2025
Interested?
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We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and or people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our recruitment and selection process
- The first round of our recruitment and selection process includes an interview with competency-based questions.
- Our recruitment and selection process might also include extra tasks. For example, a written or Microsoft Excel test or making a presentation.
- We’ll let you know what the selection process will include when we invite you to interview. You can ask for any more reasonable adjustments for the interview as part of the invitation.
- You might also be invited for a second interview. We’ll let you know about this during the selection process.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 39 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
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Fresh Futures is happy to announce a vacancy with an exciting opportunity to manage and grow a pipeline of existing and prospective corporate supporters, with an aim to shape meaningful collaborations that make a real difference.
Established over 50 years ago, Fresh Futures is a regional charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable children, young people and their families. Our vision is for all children, young people and their families to have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future.
Hours of Work: This role is offered at 30 hours per week. However, we are open to discussing slightly reduced hours, flexible working patterns, or a job share arrangement for the right candidate(s). If you are interested in alternative working arrangements, please outline your ideal working pattern in your covering email when submitting your application
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,249.40 FTE (will be pro rata when hours confirmed)
Base: Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP
Closing Date: Sunday 27th July 2025 at 5:00pm
Interview Date: Thursday 31st July 2025
Purpose of the job
Why the job exists and overall responsibility
- Income generation through a diverse range of sources including but not limited to corporate and community fundraising and grants and trust applications
- Delivery of marketing and communications across the charity
- Line management of an officer with responsibility for fundraising and communication activities
- Budget management for projects and campaigns
- Internal and external event delivery
- Management and project delivery of discrete projects and fundraising campaigns
- Involvement in volunteering activities
- Contribute to delivery and development of the Fundraising and Engagement Strategy
Main Activities
Income Generation:
- Build multi-year corporate relationships that generate income and gifts in-kind by creating and maintaining an active pipeline
- Identify and cultivate opportunities for new partnerships and funding streams
- Manage a portfolio of partners and fundraisers, ensuring effective communication and stewardship
- Prepare and submit funding applications and reports in a timely manner
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project delivery and reporting
- Ensure the CRM system is updated regularly to reflect activities and report to KPIs set by the Head of Income and Engagement
Marketing and Communications:
- Contribute to the creation and delivery of key marketing materials across multiple channels and audiences
- Maintain accurate records of activity and performance, generating regular performance reports
- Work collaboratively cross team to ensure delivery of all elements relating to projects and campaigns across the charity
- Develop audience approach content for social media and disseminate in a timely manner, supporting all teams marketing needs
- Responsibility for development and updates to websites across Fresh Futures
- Explore new marketing channels and build external marketing partnerships offering in-kind support
- Write press releases and deliver media interviews representing the charity, as directed by the Head of Income and Engagement
Line Management:
- Manage an officer working within the income and engagement team to effectively deliver all aspects of their role
- Work closely with Managers to ensure they are receiving the support they need from the Income and Engagement team
- Plan team delivery alongside the other Income and Engagement Manager to manage work allocation and delivery effectively within the team
Budgets:
- Assist the Head of Income and Engagement with the preparation of budgets
- Responsible for the management of specific project or campaign budgets,
- ensuring costs are always monitored and income targets are met (where appropriate)
Internal and external event delivery:
- Support delivery of internal events, to budget and in a timely manner, including
- liaison with suppliers, and attendees
- Build partnerships and attend external events to represent Fresh Futures and raise awareness of the charity
- Support delivery of internal events, to budget and in a timely manner, including liaison with suppliers, speakers and attendees
- Oversee event budgets as directed by the Head of Income and Engagement
Volunteer delivery:
- Design and deliver presentations to third-sector organisations, businesses, and universities to showcase and promote Fresh Futures
- Work with the leadership team in supporting Fresh Futures’ vision for the future and create appropriate volunteering opportunities to support the vision and strategy moving forward
Discrete project and campaign delivery:
- Manage key fundraising projects or campaigns in a timely manner
- Oversee budgets and meet income targets, where appropriate
- Manage junior staff members or temp workers to deliver projects or campaigns effectively and within the designated timescale
- Develop and deliver fundraising campaigns or projects using appropriate project management tools, including but not limited to the CRM system
Strategy:
- Support the Head of Income and Engagement and the SLT in developing the
- strategic direction for the Income and Engagement team
- Work within the team to delivery the Income and Engagement Strategy
- Manage junior members of the team to deliver key aspects of the strategy as identified to sit within their remit
Knowledge, training and experience required
- Experience working within the voluntary sector generating income and running fundraising campaigns
- Experience of Canva, CRM systems, social media scheduling platforms useful
- Knowledge of a range of fundraising approaches and marketing techniques
- Experience working with a range of external partners including from the commercial sector
Key personal characteristics
- Flexible and reliable
- Team player
- Target driven
- Ability to work in a busy and fast paced environment independently
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), is the only patient-led organisation in the UK specialising in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Due to its targeted focus on RA and JIA, NRAS provides truly expert and wide-ranging services to support, educate and campaign for people living with these complex autoimmune conditions, their families and the health professionals who treat them.
1. Main Purpose of Job
To drive referrals to and use of, NRAS services from NHS relationships across the UK.
Identify, build and maintain relationships with Rheumatology and other multidisciplinary teams to ensure relevant healthcare professionals are aware of the support that NRAS provides to people with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Adult Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
To work with those healthcare professionals to maximise uptake of their referrals to our services.
Attend events around the UK and online to promote NRAS Services.
Support the I&SD Director and other senior team leaders to design, develop and implement new services and to reach new audiences for existing services.
2. Business development & Strategy
2.1. Identify, develop, and secure new opportunities for NRAS services within the NHS.
2.2. Create and implement business/service development strategies to expand the service user base, and service offering within NHS Rheumatology departments and connected healthcare teams.
2.3. Analyse market trends, identify emerging opportunities, and stay ahead of industry developments to recommend strategies for further growth of NRAS services.
3. Relationship development and management around the UK
3.1. Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing and potential referrers or influencers and healthcare providers often travelling to attend clinic/location meetings.
3.2. Act as the primary point of contact for key referring organisations, ensuring referrer satisfaction and identifying opportunities for additional services or project work.
3.3. Understand HCP needs, provide tailored solutions, and work closely with the project managers to ensure successful delivery.
4. Proposition and presentation development
4.1. Lead the creation of compelling proposals, and presentations to drive new service user volumes.
4.2. Work with internal teams to gather technical and operational input to develop competitive, high-quality proposals.
4.3. Present to referrers and influencers articulating NRAS’ value proposition, differentiators, and capabilities.
5. Project Management Oversight
5.1. Support senior/project managers in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with referrer and influencer expectations.
5.2. Monitor the progress of key projects, providing necessary updates to clients and senior management on milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.
5.3. Facilitate communication between referrers, internal teams, and external stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of projects.
6. Monitoring and Evaluation and “market” intelligence
6.1. Monitor the rheumatology service landscape, industry trends, new regulations and innovation.
6.2. Provide insights and recommendations to leadership regarding potential strategic partnerships, services or new audiences.
6.3. Prepare regular reports on performance, development activities, and client feedback.
7. Networking & industry representation
7.1. Attend/undertake promotional relevant conferences, seminars, and networking events to build NRAS’ visibility and attract new service users
7.2. Cultivate a professional network within Rheumatology and MDT arena, leveraging connections for potential opportunities.
7.3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
7.3.1.Collaborate with senior management to align development goals with organisational strategy.
7.3.2. Work with other departments providing insight and content used to promote our services to Healthcare professionals
8. General responsibilities
Positively promote NRAS at all times.
Support Fundraising Team with applications for funding for the Information & Support team through charitable grants and other avenues.
Undertake other duties as appropriate when required.
Person specification:
Qualifications: A-level or qualified by experience
Experience:
- Demonstrable experience working in a similar environment such as charity/public sector or pharmaceutical etc. into NHS
- Health related services experience
- Proven track record of securing new business for service delivery
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to initiate, analyse, monitor and evaluate outcomes
- Experience of delivering at a senior level.
- Experience in overseeing multiple projects with the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and expectations.
Knowledge and skills:
- Highly developed relationship development skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Proficient use of Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Understanding of the health environment
- Understanding of Rheumatoid Arthritis and its treatment
Personal Circumstances & Attributes
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Highly motivated and committed
- Positive outlook and approach
- Willingness to travel and work out of hours when required
- Full driving licence and car owner.
Reporting to: Innovation & Service Delivery Director
Salary: £39,000-£42,000 dependent on experience
Location: Hybrid or remote flexible working
Hours: 35 hours pw
Car driver and clean licence required.
Please send a covering letter with your application.
Please provide a covering letter to confirm how your experience to date would benefit our organisation and enable you to achieve success within this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Children’s University Trust, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive through learning beyond the classroom. We’re a small, passionate team with bold ambitions to expand our impact – and we’re looking for an equally ambitious Business Development and Community Partnership Manager to lead the way.
This is more than just a development role. It's about building sustainable growth strategies, forging powerful partnerships, and shaping a future where opportunity is no longer defined by postcode or circumstance.
As our Business Development and Community Partnership Manager, you will take the lead in shaping and implementing visionary, data-driven growth strategies across three vital areas:
- Place-based memberships with schools, universities, councils’ departments, and third sector organisations.
- Individual “at home” subscriptions for children in areas without direct Children’s University provision or those who do not engage with traditional education.
- Strategic business partnerships with corporates and SMEs, securing vital funding and in-kind support.
You’ll be a key figure in our next phase of growth — identifying new opportunities, building meaningful relationships, and helping us scale our reach across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business activity and revenue growth across all three strategic areas.
- Build a strong, inclusive pipeline of potential members, partners, and funders.
- Manage and nurture relationships from first contact through to long-term collaboration.
- Use data and insight to shape decision-making and report progress to the board.
- Be a passionate ambassador for Children’s University at events, conferences, and online.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Has a proven track record in income generation, partnerships or sales – all sector’s welcome!
- Is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
- Is a strategic thinker with the energy of a new business developer.
- Has the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and the empathy to build trust.
- Brings a creative, collaborative, and resilient mindset.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, flexible, remote-first environment.
Why Join Us?
- A unique chance to shape a growing national charity’s development strategy.
- A collaborative, driven team that values innovation and purpose.
- Flexible working, with one day a week in Manchester.
- An opportunity to truly change lives through education and opportunity.
If you’re excited by the chance to lead sustainable growth with purpose, and you want your work to matter, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of a team creating a brighter future for children across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Youth Futures Foundation is looking for a senior External Affairs professional to lead a busy multi-disciplinary team to drive our reputational, influencing and engagement work as the What Works Centre for Youth Employment.
About the role
- This is a newly created role where you will have responsibility for driving an integrated approach to our audience influencing to deliver our strategic objectives, through collective oversight across our public affairs, stakeholder relations, communications and marketing work.
- The post holder will report to the Director of Policy and External Affairs and work closely with the CEO, wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Deputy Director of Strategic Development to enable purposeful reputational growth, enhanced brand recognition and the delivery of external impact.
- The post holder will need to be an experienced leader and manager; a people person able to inspire, nurture and support a team of motivated engagement and communications professionals as well as deputising for the Director more widely when required.
- To be successful, the post holder will need to be able to balance big picture thinking with driving practical implementation and outcomes across the team and thriving in ambiguity when needed. The skills and experience to drive and support internal change to foster an optimal operating environment and ability to design and embed future focused ways of working will be important to the success of the role
This role can be based at any of our hubs located in Birmingham, Leeds or London. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
For more information, please download our recruitment pack.
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to appoint a Workforce Education and Training Development Manager to join our team at the British Psychological Society. The role delivers a variety of activity, predominantly linked to the area of pre-qualification such as accreditation, workforce development, qualifications and careers activity.
This specialist role is integral to the Society’s work in supporting new innovations in workforce development. The key purpose of the role is to manage key initiatives and programmes related to the psychological professions, including apprenticeships development, standards developments, competency mapping, CPD activity and the identification of niche or bespoke education and training offers.
The post-holder will seek to identify and nurture broader access into the psychological professions, whilst ensuring quality is maintained. The role is largely externally facing, with responsibility for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across both the public and private sectors and all four nations. It is responsible for identifying future trends, representing and promoting the society and the psychological professions to external audiences.
In addition, the post-holder will work closely in collaboration with colleagues across the organisation, and external stakeholders, on a wide range of projects relating to the Society’s strategic objectives for Workforce, Education and Training.
To apply, you will need in-depth knowledge of the education and training sector, and experience in quality assurance and enhancement work in an HE, professional body or membership organisation. You must have an awareness of external policy drivers and an understanding of workforce development strategies. You should have sound project management skills and be able to develop strategic connections and partnerships with a variety of individuals. Full details are available on our website.
This is a real opportunity to make an impact on the development of the wider psychological workforce.
We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Agile & flexible working
- Generous leave entitlement
- Occupational pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers / Winter flu vaccinations
- Tailored learning & development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Discounts scheme with national organisations
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Friday 18th July. Interviews will be held on-line during the first week of August.
For further information about the role, please contact Gareth Cuttle, Head of Practice.
The British Psychological Society is committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of your background or circumstances. We are only able to accept applications that can demonstrate a right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
Please include a brief covering letter (one side of A4), explaining your suitability for the role - applicants without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.
Building a world where psychology transforms lives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the voice and public profile of one of the UK’s most impactful social justice charities. As Head of Communications, you’ll lead our communications function at a strategic level, inspiring and influencing how we share our story with the world. You’ll craft and deliver bold, creative, and inclusive communications that raise awareness of Pact’s work and help us achieve our ambitious goals. From digital campaigns and media relations to powerful storytelling and brand development, you’ll ensure our voice is clear, compelling, and deeply rooted in the lived experiences of those we serve. As a key member of the Executive Team, you will also play a vital role in shaping the overall strategic direction of the organisation, leading organisation-wide projects and championing a culture of open, values-driven communication.
Key Responsibilities
• You will provide strategic leadership for all communications activity across the charity, working closely with colleagues to develop and deliver multidisciplinary communications plans that support corporate objectives. You will be responsible for evaluating communications performance, reporting against KPIs, and using data to drive improvement. You’ll play a key role in horizon-scanning and forward planning, ensuring our messaging is proactive and responsive to external developments.
• You’ll oversee all of Pact’s digital platforms, including our social media channels and websites, as well as those for the Prisoners’ Families Helpline. You will lead the creation and delivery of compelling content to engage and grow our audiences, ensuring a dynamic and consistent presence across both organic and paid-for channels.
• Marketing and branding will be central to your remit. You’ll lead the development of high-quality, accessible and inclusive marketing materials and publications that inspire and inform stakeholders, staff, volunteers and service users. You’ll ensure the organisation maintains a strong and coherent visual and written identity, and you’ll manage a library of media assets and case studies that bring our work to life. You will also offer trusted support and guidance to colleagues and volunteers promoting Pact’s services locally.
• A core part of the role will involve amplifying the voices of people with lived experience. You’ll oversee the regular generation of powerful case studies and service user stories to be shared across internal and external channels, always ensuring ethical and inclusive storytelling.
• You’ll also contribute to the planning and promotion of key organisational events, including staff and volunteer gatherings, stakeholder roundtables and receptions.
• Ultimately, you will be the guardian of the Pact brand and the leader of our communications culture – someone who empowers others, inspires creativity, and champions clear, compassionate communication at every level.
Person Specification
• You will have significant experience in a senior communications, PR or marketing leadership role, with a proven ability to develop and evaluate impactful strategies. You’ll be an exceptional communicator with a keen eye for storytelling and audience engagement, and you’ll have experience managing digital platforms and growing audiences through content innovation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential, as is a collaborative, facilitative approach that brings out the best in others. You’ll need to be a confident relationship-builder, able to influence at senior levels and build trust with stakeholders, media, and partners.
• Ideally, you will bring experience or understanding of the voluntary, criminal justice or social justice sectors. A strong grasp of inclusive communication and accessibility standards is highly desirable, along with an ethical approach to storytelling that respects and amplifies lived experience.
How to apply:
Please note - interviews will be conducted during the final week of August and the first week of September, 2025.
If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the 'apply now' button.
* We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Other information:
Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.
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Location: Two days a week in Central Office (Wandsworth / Wormwood Scrubs) with regular travel across England & Wales
Department Marketing and Communications
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £46,225 per annum £3,000 market supplement
Benefits: Generous Holiday allowance Season Ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Charity worker discounts Enhanced maternity package Wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups EAP scheme Life assurance
You may also have experience in the following: Communications Officer, Media Manager, PR, Public Relations, Public Relations Officer, Communications Manager, Marketing Communications, Campaign Manager, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.
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About us
Balance is a creative and socially progressive charity in SW London looking for someone whose professional approach aligns with our values of Indepence, Empowerment, Partnership, Recognition and Sustainabilty. We are a growing business running strength based and person centred services across SW and Central London.
About you
You will an enthusiastic and and independent creative professional with an ability to collaborate across our departmenal disciplines to shape our voice and public profile across a range of audiences. You may be an experienced professional looking for a move to the charity sector, a recent graduate looking for an opening to test your knowledge or someone with a commitment to transformative change and social inclusion for people living with a disability.
If this is you we would like to hear from you.
About the role
Position: Communications Lead
Based: Flexibly from home and our corporate headquarters in Kingston upon Thames
Your Hours of work: Will be part-time based initially on 22 hours per week
Salary: £34,818 per annum paid pro rata based on a 22 hour working week.
Other Benefits include the following:
- 3% employers pension contribution
- A commitment to training and continual professional development
- Access to annual season ticket loan
- Flexible working
- Access to Blue Light Discount Card and other discount schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free employee assistance programme
- A day off for your birthday in addition to a generous holiday allowance
How to apply: Please apply submitting a CV and Suporting Statement adressing clearly each area set out in the Person Specification.
About the Role
Its purpose and associated values
- Building partnership through training, insight and support across the charity’s functions in respect of its promotion, marketing and communications.
- Work with the charity’s leadership to build professional communications and social media outputs to widen our market position and business sustainability.
- Developing resources, templates and content that will empower our staff to work more independently to shape the public narrative of their work and its impact.
- A commitment to communicating and marketing a public narrative that show cases the charity’s work in empowering the people who use its services to live independent and validated lives.
Main Responsibilities of the Job
- Generate (or work with our managers to generate) engaging and accessible content for the charity across a range of digital and social media platforms.
- Lead on the collection and development of stories, as well as other content showcasing the quality of our work and its impact for those using our services.
- Work with colleagues to plan and coordinate communications around key milestones, launches, campaigns and events.
- Coordinate general communications and engagement planning with corporate and operational managers.
- Support the development and implementation of a communications and influencing plan as part of the charity’ corporate planning and strategic review process.
- Work closely with the charity’s corporate leadership to align messaging and communications activity across the business to help shape our working culture and values-based approach.
- Create compelling stories about what the charity does and the difference it makes in the lives of people who benefit from its services.
Analysis and data interpretation
- Provide overview and reporting on performance analytics related to the charity’s digital and social media outputs. Particularly against any benchmarks set at the commencement of any given financial year.
- Identify opportunities and development priorities for targeted and/or generic media output against any valuation of our performance metrics as reported above.
- Provide access and guidance on analytics and data metrics for departmental managers and leads to help shape future messaging and content generation.
Development Support
- To work closely with the charity’s leadership, its managers and operational leads in shaping our communications messaging and output.
- To design training and support to grow internal capacity across the charity in how to get the best out of our communications and social media tools.
- Monitor departmental social media and communications output and help shape their approaches to messaging what their services do and to whom.
- Develop plans, campaigns and promotional activity based on an understanding of the charity’s values, it target audiences and its strategic priorities for growth and sustainability.
Behaviours and Values
- To provide meaningful support to the organisations outward facing and public activity, promoting both its person-centred and strengths-based approach to its work.
- Maximise their role to facilitate the inclusion of people using our services in shaping a public narrative of their lives and the positive contribution they make to the communities in which they live.
Communication
- To model professional and effective communication skills professionally with all internal and external partnerships, representing the charity and its corporate position at meetings and events when necessary.
- To demonstrate flexibility in communication style as appropriate for different audiences, including the people we support, their families, internal colleagues, and colleagues from our Health & social care partners. Showing an awareness of people’s communication needs and adjustments that may need to be made.
- To demonstrate and model a consistent professional approach in communication via the multiple tools related to their post.
- To be a great listener including demonstrating a proactive approach to supporting a range of stakeholder in expressing their wishes and views.
Additional responsibilities
- To demonstrate continued commitment to own personal development and learning.
- To attend reviews and meetings as required, and chair meetings where necessary.
- To maintain confidentiality and to ensure that access and sharing of and use of the information complies with relevant policies and procedures, including the Data Protection Act.
- To work in accordance and support the implementation of Balance policies, procedures, values and commitment to equality and inclusion.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, as may be required from time to time.
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