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The GAMH Research, Policy and Advocacy Officer is a new post that will play a central role in advancing GAMH’s global policy and advocacy agenda, helping to strengthen and elevate the focus on the health and wellbeing of men within national, regional and global policy environments. The postholder will design and deliver policy advocacy initiatives, generate high-quality research, write reports and publications, support project coordination, engage stakeholders and partners, and support communications to influence decision-makers aimed at improving health and wellbeing outcomes for men and boys within a gender equality framework. The position will work across all GAMH workstreams, with a particular focus on men’s health in Europe, prostate cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programmes.
This exciting new role will is being created at a time of organisational expansion and growing interest in men’s health worldwide. It will require attendance at meetings in London and the South East of England and occasional European/international travel will also be required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Policy Advocacy and Campaign Development
2. Research, Analysis and Writing
3. Project Coordination and support
4. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
5. Communications, Dissemination and Impact
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Skills and attributes
What We Offer
Applicants should submit:
• A CV.
• A statement demonstrating relevant skills and experience.
• A covering letter to include your interest in GAMH’s work.
Applications must be received by 9am on 20 July 2026 (UK time).
Interviews will take place (online) in w/b 17 August 2026.
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short written exercise.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a proactive self-starter to sit within a high-performing team working to raise awareness of SSAFA’s support in the South West Region of England to those in the Armed Forces Community who need it most.
With the ultimate objective being to grow SSAFA’s presence, profile, and identity, the role is responsible for all marcomms activation in the region. The role holder will work to deliver the central Fundraising, Marketing & Communications strategy.
This role reports to the Head of Communications with close alignment with colleagues across the marcomms directorate. The marcomms manager will be responsible for managing marketing campaigns in the South West Region of England and promoting SSAFA’s fundraising initiatives and services. You’ll identify the areas of greatest impact and cut through, deliver integrated awareness campaigns and secure media coverage of fundraising events. Crucially, you’ll be able to identify stories which resonate with our target audience and write calls to action.
With a heavy focus on media and PR activity, key to the role is building strong relationships and contacts with relevant stakeholders in your region including media representatives, employees, volunteers, and case study beneficiaries.
About the team
The Communications team is a small but dynamic group of individuals with strong skillsets across Public Relations, Storytelling (case studies) and Internal Communications. The team is a mix of ex-forces and civilians, and they are always sharing knowledge and expertise with each other.
You will work closely across all directorates within SSAFA, with a focus in South West, to garner information and create compelling marcomms campaigns and activities to raise awareness of SSAFA’s work.
About you
You will be a highly motivated and creative communicator with a proven track record of delivering impactful PR and marketing campaigns. As a natural storyteller with strong media instincts, you will excel at securing high-profile coverage and elevating our brand presence. You will be a confident relationship builder, skilled at engaging stakeholders across the region, from media contacts to volunteers and case study beneficiaries. You will also be able to work independently while staying closely aligned with teams across fundraising and communications, demonstrating proactivity and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as 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 Monday 15 July 2025.
Interviews: TBC
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
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Role Overview
The Charity Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational activities for Holly’s Hearts to ensure the services, and internal processes run efficiently and effectively. This role supports the charity’s strategic goals by managing systems, coordinating events and volunteers, improving operational procedures, and identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities, including grants, trusts, foundations, and corporate partnerships.
Day to day you will manage emails, phone calls and general enquiries. You will need good written and verbal communication skills and be professional and friendly at all times. You must be able to handle confidential information carefully. You will also assist with the finance admin keeping records of income, tracking donations and sending out thank-you messages and be confident to use tools like Microsoft Excel to track expenditure.Use of tools to keep records of donors and gift recipients.You will be required to review and improve operational processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
You will build and nurture new corporate relationships with companies across the North West to increase the income for the charity and maintain relationships with funders and partners to support long-term financial sustainability for the charity.
You will work closely with trustees, programme teams, volunteers, and external partners to ensure the charity delivers high-quality services to meet its objectives. Working closely with families and social workers you will develop strong relationships to ensure that referrals for gifts continue to grow and awareness of the charity is built in the paediatric oncology hospital wards.
You will manage the charities social media platforms by providing updates and stories about the charity, responding to comments and messages from supporters with the aim to build awareness and grow supporters for the charity. You will use social media as a tool to encourage people to attend events or support the charity through campaigns and fundraising. This will require strong writing and communication skills and empathy and understanding of the charity’s mission. You will work closely with the website team to ensure the website is updated accordingly.
You will be the first point of contact for supporters interested in fundraising. You will be responsible for the development of our fundraising and events portfolio and be involved in all event management and administration.This will include planning events, organising venues, budgets and logistics around the event. Contacting suppliers, sponsors, volunteers and speakers. Promoting the events through email, posters, websites and social media. Ensuring that fundraising targets for each event are met and reviewing event success afterward. Encouraging community involvement in events and managing those volunteers on event days. You will identify opportunities to grow our supporter base through outreach and networking with individuals, community groups and organisations. You will build relationships with event providers and proactively seek new opportunities for events. Through a multimedia approach you will advertise and promote events efficiently and you will recruit participants and celebrate their achievements. After the events you will report on the performance and income targets.
Creating heartwarming memories for children with cancer
Role: Communications Officer
Reporting to: Head of Communications
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Remote (UTC-4 to UTC+5) (with some international travel for events)
Candidates must be located within ±4 hours of the UK timezone (GMT/BST) to ensure sufficient team crossover.
Closing date: 9am (UK time) on Monday 13th July.
The opportunity
We are seeking a structured and proactive Communications Officer to play a vital role in the day-to-day delivery of our global communications. From managing our content calendar and compiling email campaigns to updating website content, you will support our small, dynamic team in continuously improving the quality, impact, and consistency of our outputs for United for Global Mental Health (UnitedGMH) and the Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN).
About Us
United for Global Mental Health is dedicated to creating a world that enables good mental health for all. We draw on our expertise in policy, advocacy, and financing to work with organisations who share our commitment to driving mental health up the political agenda - and securing additional funding for mental health at national and global level. We founded and act as the secretariat for the Global Mental Health Action Network, an open coalition of mental health professionals of over 10,000 individuals and organisations across 170 countries.
About you
Our ideal candidate is a dependable, detail-oriented communicator who genuinely enjoys the practical delivery of communications outputs. You are highly organised, skilled at managing multiple tasks, and comfortable keeping the gears of a busy communications function turning. You understand how to tailor messaging for diverse global audiences and geographies. Ideally, you bring experience working within an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) or global health context.
The role
Key components of the role include:
Requirements
Desirable
Unfortunately, we are not able to recruit team members in the following countries/regions: Afghanistan, Belarus, Central African Republic, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine (specifically the occupied regions of Crimea, Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhya), Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
For non-UK candidates: Please note that you would be hired via Deel as an Employer of Record.
Interviews:
Interviews will be conducted remotely. There will be 2 interview rounds and a task to complete.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your cover letter, outlining how you meet the required competencies, and a CV, via the Charity Job site.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We believe that change for people affected by ME won't just happen; it must be made. That's why action and impact are at the heart of everything we do. Whether that's helping people today with support, information, or care. Or working towards securing future change through our research and campaigning work. The intent of everything we do is to pursue positive impact for the lives, rights, and futures of people affected by ME.
As Communications Manager you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic, impactful communications that advance Action for ME’s work, improve understanding and recognition of ME and support fundraising efforts
The Communications Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the communications strategy, leading a team of two other communications staff. You will work closely with colleagues across the fundraising, policy, research and services departments, delivering clear and compelling storytelling, and maximising visibility across media, digital platforms and key stakeholder networks.
Key duties
Leadership and Management
Work to ensure that people with ME are at the heart of everything we do through meaningful engagement and participation to influence all aspects of communications and marketing.
Contribute to the development of, and then lead implementation of, the Communications Strategy, ensuring the appropriate involvement of key stakeholders, scoping, evaluating, and improving our practice.
Maintain a data-insight led approach to the communications work providing regular management information and key performance indicator reports.
Work as a member of the Extended Leadership Team.
Line manage Communications Team members, supporting them to set and achieve performance objectives through regular one-to-ones and 12-monthly appraisals.
Be responsible for Communications budget and the relationship with services providers required for the production of the charity’s digital and printed information and support resources.
Communications and Marketing
Raise the profile of the impact of ME, and of Action for ME and its work, to enable the organisation to reach more people and better support need, by establishing a regular cadence of appropriate but innovative product across all main social media channels.
Ensure fundraising is supported by embedding clear calls to action around donations and membership growth as a matter of course.
Under the direction of the Director of Fundraising, develop all website, press and social media content for charity appeals.
Market the charity’s Support and Healthcare services, including key digital and printed information and support resources, to the ME community and the professionals working with them, working closely with respective service leads.
Contribute to income generation by working closely with the Director of Fundraising to develop the communication and marketing materials needed to implement the organisation’s Fundraising Strategy.
Coordinate the charity’s response to any crisis communications, including developing appropriate crisis management plans and working outside of office hours as required.
Establish effective systems/processes for gathering, supporting, maintaining, and managing case studies for a range of purposes (including press and media opportunities, public affairs and policy work, and fundraising).
Draft and issue press releases and media statements and ensure appropriate follow-up by telephoning journalists, contacting picture desks etc. as appropriate.
Alongside the CEO and any commissioned agency, develop relationships with key press, media and communications stakeholders to enhance the charity’s work.
Oversee the production of the annual report, on budget, to schedule, taking overall editorial responsibility for content.
Oversee the ongoing development of our digital engagement including our website and social media and being the point of contact on website issues.
Fulfil the role of brand gateway keeper, ensuring all digital and printed communications, including information and support resources, adhere to brand guidelines, house style and organisational tone.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and oversight of how ME and related key issues (e.g. Long Covid) are discussed in the media and wider ME community.
Build networks to enhance the charity’s strategic communications and marketing work.
Build and maintain an effective social media monitoring regime, ensuring fit for purpose rules of engagement are in place and applied consistently.
Other Key Accountabilities
Ensure that all relevant service standards are met including compliance with best practice, legal and regulatory frameworks and internal standards.
Ensure best value in all our work.
Undertake any other duty within your ability and within reason, as may be required, from time-to-time, at the discretion of your line manager.
On occasions, provide management support and cover within the organisation, as needed.
Act as an advocate for the charity and its work.
Person specification
Experience, Knowledge and Understanding
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a communications management role
Experience of developing integrated, insight and audience-led communications plans including social media
Experience of website and brand management
Experience of delivering successful campaigns
Experience of engaging with press and/or media including writing press releases and media briefings
Experience of working collaboratively with different teams/departments
Experience of working in charity communications (desirable)
An understanding of ME and the impact on people affected by it (desirable)
Experience of integrating fundraising with communications (desirable)
Skills, Behaviours and Values
Adaptable and highly organised with an ability to work methodically, managing and prioritising a varied workload, use your own initiative, work independently, and work well in a team.
Strong MS Office skills including the ability to use Word, Excel, databases and web-related programmes and software.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Regional Communications Manager
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on communications all-rounder with a breadth of skills to lead all regional and local communications activities in the areas where we are developing new Youth Zones.
The breadth of this role means no two days are the same, which is why we are seeking somebody organised, dynamic and self-motivated with exceptional project management and stakeholder management skills.
Working for an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.
Position: Regional Communications Manager
Location: Hybrid working: two days a week in an OnSide office combined with home-working and travel across our Youth Zones Network (including those in development) plus occasional other travel as required.
Salary: £40 - £45k per annum
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts.
Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 13 July 2026 (We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.)
First stage interviews (virtual): Thursday 16 July 2026
Second stage interviews (in-person): Thursday 22 July, Location TBC
About the Role
With 19 Open Youth Zones, supporting 60,000 young people, the organisation is moving into a period of steady growth towards thier long-term goal of 35 Youth Zones by 2035. This role will take sole responsibility for communications activity across live and established projects including Thurrock, Wakefield, Burnley and Wrexham.
This is a key role within the communications team that will see you create understanding and awareness between the charity and the key local and regional audiences that matter to us as.
This role will involve managing a portfolio of end-to-end integrated communications and PR programmes across multiple Youth Zones at various stages of development. You will work closely with the teams, each Youth Zone’s relationship managers and fundraisers, as well as its CEO, and Trustee Board, and Young People's Development Group, acting as their trusted communications advisor. You will also collaborate with local stakeholders including Local Authority communications leads and supporters, to help establish the new Youth Zones as independent charities.
It is important to note that this role lays the foundations for each new Youth Zones’ ongoing communications approach. For each project you will be required to effectively and smoothly handover to the Youth Zones full time communication resource once in place while continuing to provide light touch ongoing support - so some experience mentoring or coaching and supporting others is beneficial.
About You
We will be looking for someone that can demonstrate a broad range of communications skills from brand development to working with local media to place newsworthy, positive stories around the Youth Zone development, to supporting the development of new Youth Zone websites and the launch of social media channels.
You will have experience of:
If you are as confident pitching a story to media as you are managing a branding project or overseeing an event, then this could be the role for you.
About the Organisation
A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities.
It’s about opportunity.
You may have experience in areas such as Accountant, Business Account, Finance Manager, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Finance and Systems, Director of Finance and Systems, Finance and Systems Manager, Finance and Systems Lead.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Senior Strategy Lead plays a key role, using marketing and leadership experience to spearhead agency performance - whilst working collaboratively and leading a team to deliver high quality, creative marketing output.
Working across a number of client accounts, you'll draw on 5+ years of marketing experience to set strategic direction, ensure work is delivered to a consistently high standard, solve problems and make decisions on priorities, build
trusted client relationships and collaborate with leaders across the team to share learnings and lift performance.
It's a brilliant opportunity for a proactive marketer, with experience across multiple channels, to grow in a managerial role and join a fast-growing, ambitious agency.
This role requires experience working with Christian organisations, and/or a deep understanding of what motivates people with faith.
This job is for you if:
We're a digital performance agency working with good brands to get the most out of social media, paid advertising, email marketing & digital strategy.
Job Purpose
The Communications Lead will:
The Communications Lead will work particularly closely with our Creative Design Lead, who leads all aspects of design across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Copywriting and Content Creation
Media and PR
Website
Internal Communications
General
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Digital Marketing and Donor Engagement Advisor
Salary: £45,000 - £49,000 per annum (Scale Point 28 – 31)
Reporting to: Head of Communications with a matrix line to the Head of Funding and Partnerships
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Location: Can be Hybrid (London Office) or Work From Home. Must be UK based.
Unlimit Health
Unlimit Health is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Our purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.
Our vision is for resilient systems that sustain good health, so everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. We achieve this by working across multiple sectors in numerous countries to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.
We were founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life as a research group, the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, within Imperial College London. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective nonprofit initiatives, we have received significant funding since our inception including from the UK Department of International Development (DFID), USAID and philanthropic investors.
What we do
Our work includes:
Our main area of focus is the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms). Endemic infections of these parasitic worms are found in some of the world’s most marginalised communities, and they can have a hugely detrimental effect on individuals, including:
The role
This is a full-time role that works across all Unlimit Health’s key audiences for funding and communications. The Digital Marketing & Donor Engagement Advisor plays a crucial role in executing the delivery of a digital strategy for the charity which will underpin our strategic objectives and our income generation and awareness raising goals.
The role sits in the Funding and Communications team.
You’ll be passionate about delivering exceptional online experiences, excited by what’s possible in the digital and social media space and be driven to use analytics to shape what you do across a wide range of marketing channels including social media, websites, email marketing.
With a flair for crafting the right message for the right audience, you will help us build stronger connections with existing supporters, as well as helping us to reach and inspire new donors and supporters.
You will have a keen interest in global health and be adept at explaining complex subjects in an engaging and accessible way to our target audiences.
The person
The Digital Marketing & Donor Engagement Advisor will have proven experience in marketing and fundraising at a professional level, with experience of MailChimp or other email marketing platforms. They will have strong knowledge and experience of content management systems in particular SEO, digital analytics platforms, data capture, monitoring and tracking.
The successful candidate will have experience of working across teams and managing work with short deadlines without sacrificing quality of work or attention to detail, as well as the ability to organise workload and meet competing priorities.
Closing Date: 9:00am, Thursday 16th July 2026
Interviews: 1st week in August
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our online portal to complete your application for this position.
Diversity Statement
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under-represented groups to better reflect our mission and work to improve health equity. Research has shown that women and people from marginalised groups are less likely to apply for a role if they do not meet 100% of the job criteria. Please consider applying even if you do not fully meet our essential criteria. We are happy to schedule an informal chat to discuss the role further prior to submitting an application.
Unlimit Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religious beliefs, and socio-economic background. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive.
No agencies please.
Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Devolved Nations)
£34,839 pa plus excellent benefits
Home-based
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a talented and motivated Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our Devolved Nations team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy development, advocacy and communications activity that helps improve child health outcomes across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Working as part of the Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations) team, you will play an important role in supporting the College’s policy and public affairs priorities. You will help build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, support advocacy campaigns, develop policy positions and create engaging communications content that raises the profile of child health issues across the devolved nations.
This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including paediatricians, senior College Officers, politicians, government officials, charities and healthcare organisations.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting the development of policy positions specific to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ensuring they reflect the needs of RCPCH members and have influence across the wider UK policy landscape
• Drafting consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and stakeholder communications on child health and paediatric issues
• Providing expertise and advice on the political, governmental and health service landscape within the devolved nations
• Supporting the delivery of public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity, helping to build productive relationships with governments, policymakers and health sector organisations
• Producing content for websites, social media, newsletters and other digital communications channels to support advocacy and engagement objectives
• Drafting media content, including quotes, press releases and briefing materials, in collaboration with colleagues across the College
• Supporting senior College Officers and staff during meetings and engagement with policymakers and external stakeholders
• Coordinating and supporting the work of Executive Committees across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Assisting with administrative and financial processes, including invoice processing and supplier registration
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the College to maximise the impact of policy, communications and public affairs activity
Essential skills and experience include:
• Demonstrable experience in policy, public affairs, communications or a related field
• Strong knowledge and understanding of policy and legislative processes in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
• Experience producing high-quality policy and communications outputs, including consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and media content
• Experience creating engaging content for digital channels, including websites, social media and email communications
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
Desirable:
• Experience working within healthcare, government, a membership organisation or the third sector
• Knowledge of public health, health inequalities or wider health service issues
• Experience working on issues relating to children and young people
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff across the UK. Our devolved nations teams play a vital role in ensuring that the needs of children and young people are represented at every level of government and policy-making.
Our values – Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire – are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.
We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. While this role is home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, travel across the devolved nations and occasional travel elsewhere in the UK will be required.
Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Devolved Nations)
£34,839 pa plus excellent benefits
Home-based
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a talented and motivated Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our Devolved Nations team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy development, advocacy and communications activity that helps improve child health outcomes across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Working as part of the Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations) team, you will play an important role in supporting the College’s policy and public affairs priorities. You will help build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, support advocacy campaigns, develop policy positions and create engaging communications content that raises the profile of child health issues across the devolved nations.
This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including paediatricians, senior College Officers, politicians, government officials, charities and healthcare organisations.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting the development of policy positions specific to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ensuring they reflect the needs of RCPCH members and have influence across the wider UK policy landscape
• Drafting consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and stakeholder communications on child health and paediatric issues
• Providing expertise and advice on the political, governmental and health service landscape within the devolved nations
• Supporting the delivery of public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity, helping to build productive relationships with governments, policymakers and health sector organisations
• Producing content for websites, social media, newsletters and other digital communications channels to support advocacy and engagement objectives
• Drafting media content, including quotes, press releases and briefing materials, in collaboration with colleagues across the College
• Supporting senior College Officers and staff during meetings and engagement with policymakers and external stakeholders
• Coordinating and supporting the work of Executive Committees across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Assisting with administrative and financial processes, including invoice processing and supplier registration
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the College to maximise the impact of policy, communications and public affairs activity
Essential skills and experience include:
• Demonstrable experience in policy, public affairs, communications or a related field
• Strong knowledge and understanding of policy and legislative processes in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
• Experience producing high-quality policy and communications outputs, including consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and media content
• Experience creating engaging content for digital channels, including websites, social media and email communications
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
Desirable:
• Experience working within healthcare, government, a membership organisation or the third sector
• Knowledge of public health, health inequalities or wider health service issues
• Experience working on issues relating to children and young people
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff across the UK. Our devolved nations teams play a vital role in ensuring that the needs of children and young people are represented at every level of government and policy-making.
Our values – Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire – are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.
We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. While this role is home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, travel across the devolved nations and occasional travel elsewhere in the UK will be required.
Closing date: 6 July 2026
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.


ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced Communications and Marketing Manager with excellent organisational
skills to develop, implement and manage effective communication strategies for a charity based in the
healthcare sector, with a national and local reach across the UK and Ireland.
You’ll have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing different communications strategies
across a range of marketing channels to help us grow our organisational profile, uphold our vision
and values, while extending our reach across the sector to support growth and awareness among the
community we support.
As part of the daily management of the charity’s communications and marketing needs, you’ll work with colleagues and volunteers to raise awareness maximise awareness of our support model, support the organisation through attendance of national and local events and be part of a team representing the charity at key exhibitions during the year requiring you to be away overnight for up to 3 or 4 nights at a time (depending upon location) – approximately 3-4 times per year. Further information will be available to candidates taken forward for interview.
You will be integral to our communications and marketing approach, collaborating with colleagues who manage our social media and published communications (e.g. member magazine). Above all you are someone who fosters an organisation wide approach working with, mentoring and supporting colleagues to ensure a planned, structured and collaborative approach to our communications and marketing planning.
The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in managing communications, producing effective content and campaigns across a range of channels (print, digital, online) for at least TWO years, ideally bringing additional experience from within the charity sector.
The role is primarily remote and the successful applicant can work from a location of their choice (subject to representing the charity at key meetings, internal meetings and exhibitions throughout the year). The role holder will make optimum use of video conferencing and online collaboration tools to work as part of a wider communications team so the team feels connected and engaged in its approach.
Interviews will be two-stage for successful candidates. Initial interviews will be held via video conferencing (such as Zoom) with successful candidates going through to a second round. Second round interviews will be face-to-face interview (with advance notice). Successful candidates will, in advance of the second round, be given a short working brief and asked to present their campaign ideas at interview together with past examples of their work.
UK travel within the role is expected with the charity reimbursing reasonable travel costs where agreed up front and on behalf of the charity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience
Desirable Experience
SKILLS AND QUALITIES
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
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Interviews will be two-stage for successful candidates. Initial interviews will be held via video conferencing (such as Zoom) discussing previous experience and role fit with successful candidates going through to a second round. This includes alignment to IA’s values. Please allow up to 1 hour for this stage.
Second round interviews are expected to be in in-person in a central location - advance notice will be given and the charity will reimburse reasonable travel expenses, approved in advance. Successful candidates will, in advance of the second round, be given a short brief and asked to present their campaign ideas from a charity working example at the interview. This should be available to us at least 48 hours prior to interview to allow us time to review.
Additionally second stage applicants will be asked to provide examples of their own work, at least 48hrs prior to the interview. You should be comfortable sharing past content that you have created previously which will be treated with the strictest confidence. Please allow up to 1.5 hours for this second stage.
Applications should be submitted via the advertising platform including your CV and covering letter. See attached role profile for recruitment timetable and further details about us/the role, including contact details for an informal chat, if required, before applying. Applicants are encouraged to ensure availability in line with the recruitment timetable in the attached job specification.
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Apply as above. Additionally, please refer to the recruitment timetable in the attached job specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Event & Engagement Coordinator
Remotely based in North West England with one day a week based in Manchester office. 9‑month fixed‑term contract / placement.
Job Purpose:
To plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of local events across North West England, ensuring each event is well-organised, inclusive, and engaging for local communities. The Local Event & Engagement Coordinator will collaborate closely with partners, local authorities, suppliers, volunteers, and members to deliver high-quality, unique and memorable experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
· Event Coordination
Plan and manage logistics for a variety of local member events, making sure all events are accessible and attractive to both existing and potential members.
· Liaise with relevant external and internal contacts such as venues, suppliers, CSSC’s ticketing platform, Head Office departments, and volunteers.
· Complete all relevant compliance work such as risk assessments and public liability checks.
· Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring value for money and accurate financial tracking.
· Oversee event setup and breakdown where applicable, managing on-site logistics and resolving any issues on the day.
· Recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with events.
· Evaluate event success through feedback, data collection, and post-event reporting.
· Digital Engagement
Promote events via social media, email campaigns, posters, and local press in collaboration with marketing teams.
· Manage and grow the North West’s CSSC TikTok presence, including content planning, filming, editing, posting, and community engagement.
· Create engaging, on-brand short-form video content tailored to target audiences.
· Monitor performance metrics and use insights to optimise content strategy and increase reach and engagement.
· Stay up to date with emerging social media trends, tools, and platform updates.
Key Skills & Experience:
Essential:
· Proven experience in planning and delivering events.
· Strong organisational and time-management skills.
· Ability to manage budgets and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
· Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required.
· Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
· Ability to analyse member insights to inform event planning and attract potential new members.
· Ability to work collaboratively with regional teams to support membership growth and positive member experiences.
· Ability to build rapport with volunteers and identify the support needed for successful event delivery.
· Confidence in using IT systems and ticketing platforms to promote events across appropriate channels.
Desirable:
· Experience working with community groups, charities, membership organisations or not for profits.
· Knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
· Familiarity with marketing or PR for events.
· First Aid or event safety training.
· Previous experience with ticketing platforms or willingness to learn.
· Understanding of how comms and events align with one another.
· Data literacy or willingness to understand some basic data analytics
Who are we looking for?
· Energetic and positive, bringing enthusiasm to everything you do.
· Excited by change, seeing new opportunities and possibilities.
· Keen to succeed with a strong development mindset.
· Passionate about delivering great events and experiences.
· Open to feedback, always looking for ways to improve.
We are a not-for-profit, membership, organisation for over 124,000 colleagues from the civil service and public sector.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Os ydych yn drefnydd sy’n canolbwyntio ar bobl ac yn mwynhau meithrin cysylltiadau a chreu effaith, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych.
Volunteers are at the heart of our work. Each year, they support over 70,000 young people to build confidence, develop skills and explore their futures through insight talks, workshops and events.
We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to grow and support our network across Wales. This is a new role, created as we invest in strengthening how we recruit, prepare and engage our volunteers, with the opportunity to shape how this work develops.
In this role, you’ll build relationships with employers, public sector organisations and community groups to recruit volunteers from a wide range of industries. You’ll manage onboarding, support volunteers to feel confident and well-prepared to work with young people, and work closely with our Volunteer Manager and Programme Team to match volunteers to opportunities across Wales.
You’ll play a key part in ensuring volunteers have a positive, high-quality experience – providing ongoing support, responding to feedback, and helping us continuously improve how we engage and retain our network. Alongside this, you’ll track activity, maintain accurate records, and contribute to understanding our reach and impact.
We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and great with people, confident building relationships, managing multiple priorities and communicating clearly. You’ll bring experience of working with volunteers, or in a coordination or partnership-focused role, and have a genuine motivation to support young people to achieve their potential. And, we'd love someone who is confident communicating in the medium of Welsh.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively, is comfortable working across a wide geography, and is motivated by creating opportunities and delivering impact.
If you’re motivated by purpose, confident bringing people together, and want to play a key role in expanding our impact across Wales, we’d love to hear from you.
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We carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process, using only publicly available information and in line with our data protection responsibilities.
While we don’t specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across Wales face today.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
MUST LIVE WITHIN COMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE WIRRAL
A 12-month fixed-term contract - with the aim of extending the period depending on the income generated
Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week (Part-time) – days/times of work are flexible
Salary: £16,000 - £18,000 per annum (FTE £26,667–£30,000 per annum)
Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays per annum for full-time equivalent, rising to 25 days leave with service. For a 3-day week, this equates to 120 hours, plus Bank Holidays.
Work location: home based with travel across the Wirral Peninsula
Expenses: 45p per mile from home base and other related travel expenses
About Dementia Together Wirral
We are a local, independent charity based on the Wirral, supporting people living with dementia, their carers, and former carers by providing community-based activities and day trips. We help people stay active, enjoy friendship and creativity, reduce isolation, and feel included, valued and respected.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic Fundraiser to help us grow our income so that we can reach more people and provide more activities, events and support on the Wirral
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing local support, and turning ideas into practical fundraising activity. The main focus of the role will be local community fundraising, with some involvement in trusts, foundations and grant applications where appropriate.
About the role
As our Fundraiser, you will help us develop and deliver a practical fundraising plan to support the charity’s continued growth. You will build relationships with local businesses, community groups, volunteers, supporters and potential donors, and identify opportunities to raise funds for our services.
You will also help us strengthen our fundraising systems, improve supporter communications, and make sure that donors and funders understand the difference their support makes.
The post is initially offered for three days a week for 12 months, with the aim of extending it further, depending on the income generated or if additional funding can be secured.
Key responsibilities
As our fundraiser, you will:
· Develop and deliver a realistic fundraising plan, with a strong focus on local business and community fundraising.
· Build relationships with community organisations, local businesses, faith groups, schools, clubs and individual supporters.
· Identify and pursue opportunities for sponsorship, donations, fundraising events and charity partnerships.
· Support and encourage volunteers, trustees and staff to take part in fundraising activities.
· Help organise and promote community fundraising events and campaigns.
· Research suitable grant-making trusts, foundations and local funding opportunities.
· Prepare clear, persuasive funding applications where appropriate.
· Maintain accurate fundraising records and help ensure good donor stewardship.
· Work with colleagues to gather stories, outcomes and information that show the impact of the charity’s work.
· Ensure all fundraising activity is legal, ethical and in line with the charity’s values and relevant fundraising standards.
Person specification
You will bring:
· Experience in fundraising, community engagement, events, grant applications, relationship management, and working towards targets.
· Confidence in approaching and building relationships with local businesses and community supporters.
· Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to speak engagingly in public and to write clearly and persuasively, and use social media effectively.
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several pieces of work simultaneously.
· A practical, hands-on approach suited to a small charity.
· An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, dementia and the needs of people living with dementia, their carers and former carers.
· A commitment to inclusive, respectful, and person-centred support.
· A good working knowledge of UK Funding Standards.
· You should also be:
o willing to work occasional evenings and weekends
o a driver with a vehicle available for business use
Why join us?
This is a chance to make a real and visible difference to a small but growing charity with strong local roots. The funds you raise will help us provide more social activities, events and opportunities for people affected by dementia.
You will be joining at an important stage in our development, with the opportunity to shape our fundraising strategy and help build a more sustainable future for the charity.
Closing date: Friday 31st July
Interview dates: Week commencing 3rd August
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Purpose:
The International HR Operations Administrator provides pro-active, generalist HR operations support to all staff. This role involves supporting all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, on-boarding and orientation, performance management, learning and development, monthly payroll, benefits administration, as well as assisting with HR administration and the HR system.
Key to this role is the ability to be efficient and well-organised, as well as to build strong working relationships, and manage HR-related issues in a professional and timely manner.
Scope and Limits of Authority:
The post holder is expected to organise their own day-to-day activities according to the overall priorities and timescales set.
● This role does not have line management responsibility
● Assisting with contracting and managing consultants and interpreters
● Processing personal and confidential staff data
Key Responsibilities:
HR Strategy, Planning & Budgets
● Processing HR activity invoices, ensuring accurate reporting in line with agreed budget criteria
HR Policies & Processes
● Supporting staff to understand and comply with HR policies and procedures as needed and raising any concerns to line managers.
Global Resourcing & Payroll
● Assisting with all recruitment activity, including finalising job descriptions, planning recruitment activity, placing adverts, support with selection and appointment processes, and scheduling interviews
● Assisting with the monthly payroll for all staff globally, including providing relevant information to outsourced employment (EOR) and payroll only providers, processing invoices and maintaining relevant records; tracking payroll changes for all staff
● Assisting with administration related to cost of living reviews (e.g. writing letters, updating the HR system)
● Assisting with the management of all benefit administration including pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance etc.
● Assisting with the effective on-boarding of new starters and managing the orientation process
● Assisting with termination / end of employment processes
● Assisting with consultant due diligence processes as needed
Staff Engagement & Employee Relations
● Assisting with employee engagement activities such as staff surveys and employee wellbeing activities.
● Assisting with staff communication activities as needed andensuring the HR section of the Secretariat Space is accurate
Talent Management
● Assisting with the performance management process to ensure reviews are completed on time and documented effectively
● Assisting with L&D activities by identifying and monitoring training opportunities for staff
HR Administration & Reporting
● Draft offer letters, contracts, employee correspondence and paperwork covering the whole employee life cycle e.g: Maternity / new starts / Leavers etc
● Provide administrative support in various tasks including meeting notes, booking meetings
● Effectively monitoring the HR team’s shared email accounts
● Keeping the HR system up to date, supporting staff to use it effectively
● Maintaining HR records, in line with data protection regulations
● Contribute to the life and work of the wider Resources team, helping out administratively where necessary
Cross Team & Cross Secretariat Responsibilities
● Building, maintaining and developing relationships with colleagues across all teams in the Secretariat, contributing to the delivery of the Alliance mission and Family for Every Child’s strategy
● Contributing to cross-team work as needed and cross Secretariat project teams
● Establishing and maintaining efficient administration systems, including digital filing
● Undertaking any other reasonable duties or projects as required to support the work of the Secretariat
Self-Management
● Working in a results focused, open and collaborative way with agility, flexibility and a ‘can do’ mentality, enabling colleagues to thrive in a remote working environment
● Keep up to date professionally and take responsibility for own professional development
Person Specification:
Education, qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential:
● Educated to UK A Level (International level 3) or equivalent qualification or experience
● Relevant and recent experience working in generalist/operational HR at a similar level
● Knowledge of HR best practices (UK & International)
● Experience of working in a fast paced environment
● Experience of supporting multi-disciplinary teams
● Experience of remote working
● Experience of working in a multicultural environment
● Experience of effective communication at all levels across an organisation
Desirable:
● Degree in a relevant discipline
● Professional qualification in HR
● CIPD membership
● Experience of embedding HR policy and process
● Experience of working within a network organisation
● Experience of working with Google suite
● Good understanding of charity sector/international development and/or international membership organisations
● Experience of working with an HR management system
Skills, personal attributes and behaviours
Role specific skills
● Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in relation to a range of information
● Ability to be responsive to multiple requests
● Ability to establish rapport with a variety of stakeholders
● Strong interpersonal skills
● High level of accuracy and attention to detail
● Proactive approach to problem solving
● Ability to prioritise work and work to deadlines within a changing environment.
The following skills and personal attributes are expected of all staff
● Flexible and adaptable; willing to contribute to other streams of work and across teams
● Highly skilled communicator, in different formats, and capable of working across languages and cultures (using translation and interpretation support as relevant) ● Flexibility to work outside typical working hours and across time zones, especially in relation to line management responsibilities and to support cross team working ● Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage and deliver on multiple concurrent tasks
● Competent IT proficiency across a range of packages, able to learn quickly and troubleshoot problems independently
● Ability to use initiative and work without close supervision, working both as part of a team and as an individual
● Excellent command of English (oral and written) is a must, but working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, or French is appreciated to broaden the range of language skills within the Secretariat
Due to the urgency of this role, we’ll be reviewing applications and holding interviews as soon as strong CVs are received. We’re ideally looking for someone who can start immediately, as our superstar currently in the role will be heading off to new adventures on 15 July. Candidates who are available to begin straight away will be prioritised.
As we anticipate a high level of interest, we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by 10 July, please consider your application unsuccessful. We truly appreciate your interest in joining Family for Every Child and thank you warmly in advance for taking the time to apply.
Please note that only candidates with the Right to Work in the UK should apply. We carry out full RTW checks and are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.