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The Press Officer supports our flagship Spokesperson Network programmes, placing people in broadcast media on a regular basis,  developing and maintaining media contacts and meeting the needs of participants on the Spokesperson Network.  This means:

• Generating broadcast media opportunities for members of the Spokesperson Network in reaction to breaking broadcast news.

• Ensuring that members of the Spokesperson Network are prepared and supported for the media opportunities,

• Taking part in the training and development of people in NGOs, grassroots groups and the wider movement in their broadcast media capacity.

What you will be doing

Here are the key responsibilities of this role:

• Identify relevant stories in the news and subsequently pitch and book spokespeople into broadcast media (television and radio) and respond to media requests. 

• Support spokespeople, taking into consideration the ways in which broadcast media work interacts with peoples identities and lived experience. 

• Identifying clippable content, creating clips and posting on social media. 

• Play an active role in the wider Comms Hub, attending and feeding into key messaging and narrative development.

Who you are

You will have:

• Experience in journalism, communications, media relations or a role that incorporates these skills.

• Experience of building and maintaining relationships with journalists. 

• A proven understanding of anti-oppression work and commitment to tackling all institutional forms of oppression, bigotry and exclusion. 

• Experience working in the economic, environmental and/or social justice campaigning community in any kind of capacity. 

• Good writing and editing skills, including an eye for detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and communicating appropriately with different stakeholders.

• Project management experience demonstrated through being proactive and well organised, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities 

• An ability to work well under pressure, meet the demands of a dynamic organisation and accommodate changing circumstances. 

• A willingness to continuously learn and grow - with good emotional intelligence and self awareness including around your own power, and an ability to give and receive feedback well, and sit in (and encourage) healthy conflict and disagreement

• A commitment to NEON’s purpose of building the strength of movements for social, economic and environmental justice, and to learning how to align your actions with the values of NEON: solidarity; generosity and respect

Lingen Davies Cancer Fund is a vibrant, thriving, dynamic and energetic organisation dedicated to making a difference to lives impacted by cancer in our region.

As part of a small but passionate communications team this role plays a key part in helping to develop our supporter base, increase engagement with the charity, and increase our fundraising efforts using a mix of storytelling, marketing, videography and photography, research, and other communications tools.

We are looking for an experienced communications professional with excellent written skills to help share the stories behind the people and the charity. You will be responsible for sharing stories across traditional and online media, the charity’s own digital platforms, and will manage our social media output.

You will work with the wider team, as well as our supporters and volunteers to help increase awareness of, and engagement with, Lingen Davies Cancer Fund’s charitable work, including internal projects and external grant making.

As part of a multi-functional marketing team you will use design skills to create content on Canva and other platforms to deliver general promotional flyers and materials for events adhering to brand guidelines and assist with general promotion of LD events and fundraising initiatives.

We are entering an exciting new phase of growth and development, and this role has grow with us. If you would lke to be part of a team making a real difference to lives in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

Hay Festival is one of the worlds’ leading art and literature festivals, binging readers and writers together to share stories and ideas in events live and online. 

Based in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, Hay Festival Global runs 65 days of activities a year, bringing artists and audiences together in events and projects around the globe. In a time of division and polarity, we spark shared conversations to create a better world.

With our festivals and special projects, we provide spaces for imaginations to roam and creativity and curiosity to thrive. By sharing different perspectives through creative expression, we find truth and hope, and encourage audiences to imagine a more thoughtful future. A wide programme of education and outreach work runs alongside all of the festival’s events, engaging young people and communities and supporting generations of new writers. 

Our festivals reach a global audience of millions each year and continue to grow and innovate, building partnerships and initiatives alongside some of the leading bodies in the arts and media across the world.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer. This is a job for an extremely organised, confident and proactive multi-tasker, it requires an abundance of energy, resourcefulness and a keen eye for detail. The ability to prioritise effectively and communicate efficiently is key. 

As Finance Officer you will be undertaking the following tasks:

• Managing payroll and pension function and ensuring all returns and payments are made accurately and on time.
• Managing purchase ledger invoices, expenses, and credit notes.
• Preparing and posting weekly and monthly supplier payment runs in GBP and other currencies.
• Reconciling supplier statements and bank accounts, resolving any discrepancies.
• Reconciling monthly credit card accounts and post to relevant expenditure codes.
• Reconciling all card sales transactions
• Identifying opportunities to claim Gift Aid and process and manage all gift aid claims
• Assisting with accruals, prepayments, and month-end processing leading to management accounts.
• Participating in the preparation of statutory accounts and compile relevant schedules and analysis. 
• Maintaining a grant management system to ensure reporting requirements are met and to inform cash flow management.
• Managing petty cash, and onsite cash during festivals
• Proactively chasinbg customer payments and manage overdue accounts.
• Creating sales invoices and allocate sales receipts
• Maintaining Fixed Asset Register
• Producing quarterly VAT returns

Contract:                      Full Time Permanent 
Salary:                          £24,000-26,500
Hours of work:             37.5 hours per week - part time hours would be considered 
Pension:                       5% employee and 3% employer.
Holidays:                      25 days per year, plus Christmas shutdown (3 days) and public holidays (8 days)
Location:                      Hay Festival offices, The Drill Hall, Lion Street, Hay on Wye, HR3 5AD

This job is for you if you have:

• Knowledge of VAT schemes including partial exemption and EU VAT.
• Experience and knowledge of working in the charity sector.
• Highly organised and motivated.Excellent written communication and administrative skills with a strong attention to detail. 
• The ability to be independent and self-motivated - taking initiative and ownership - as well as participate in a team with sensitivity and flexibility.
• A good communicator able to deal with staff / suppliers/ sponsors and statutory funding bodies effectively.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project timelines and a flexible approach to developing and delivering the post.
• Discretion and a proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. 
• Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as required for the development of the post and enhancement of the company’s skills base.
• Knowledge of Sage Accounts Payroll and accounting systems
• Excellent IT knowledge, strong excel skills. 
• Full Driving Licence.

If you have experience of working in the not for profit sector particulary in Arts Organisations we would love to hear from you! 

To apply please send your CV and a letter explaining how your experience fits the role by midday February 18th 2025

Pharmacist Support, crowned Small Charity of the Year 2023 at the Association of Charitable Organisations Awards and recognised for excellence in workplace wellbeing at the 2024 Culture Pioneer Awards, is looking for a Senior Marketing & Communications Officer to join our dynamic team.

Who Are We?

We’re the pharmacy profession’s independent charity, providing vital support to pharmacists, former pharmacists, and pharmacy students. Over the last five years, we’ve undergone transformational change and are now gearing up to deliver our next five-year strategy, driven by our wellbeing-focused vision and mission.

What’s the Role?

The Senior Marketing & Communications Officer will play a key role in delivering our marketing, communications, and fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Senior Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement targeted marketing plans to promote our wellbeing focused services and grow awareness of our work.
• Lead the creation of compelling digital and print content, including video production and editing.
• Manage our social media channels, delivering engaging and impactful campaigns.
• Enhance our website’s content and functionality, using analytics to measure and improve performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to amplify our mission, strengthen relationships with supporters, and foster new partnerships.
• Support press and media interactions, developing stories to highlight our impact.
• Contribute to wellbeing and fundraising campaigns and event coordination to drive income and engagement.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a creative and driven individual with:

• At least three years of experience in marketing and communications, ideally within the charity sector.
• Proven expertise in content creation, social media management, and digital marketing tools.
• Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro) and design platforms like Canva or InDesign.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in website management (e.g., WordPress) and data analysis to drive performance improvements.
• A passion for storytelling and generating media coverage to highlight impactful work.

Why Work for Us?

At Pharmacist Support, we take a holistic approach to reward and recognition, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is built on flexibility, inclusion, and wellbeing, offering:

• A focus on physical, mental, and financial wellbeing in alignment with our mission.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, inclusive environment that values diversity and fosters collaboration.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility on where you work. There is a requirement for the whole team to attend monthly in person team meetings in our Manchester office, as well as other ad-hoc in-person meetings.

How to Apply:

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? for information on how to apply please download the job pack.

• Application deadline: 12noon, 3rd February 2025.
• Interviews will take place on: 24th February 2025 at our Manchester office.

 Be part of something meaningful – join us and help shape the future of our charity!

Hay Festival is one of the worlds’ leading art and literature festivals, binging readers and writers together to share stories and ideas in events live and online. 

Based in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, Hay Festival Global runs 65 days of activities a year, bringing artists and audiences together in events and projects around the globe. In a time of division and polarity, we spark shared conversations to create a better world.

With our festivals and special projects, we provide spaces for imaginations to roam and creativity and curiosity to thrive. By sharing different perspectives through creative expression, we find truth and hope, and encourage audiences to imagine a more thoughtful future. A wide programme of education and outreach work runs alongside all of the festival’s events, engaging young people and communities and supporting generations of new writers. 

Our festivals reach a global audience of millions each year and continue to grow and innovate, building partnerships and initiatives alongside some of the leading bodies in the arts and media across the world.

As Sponsorship and Fundraising Assistant you will successfully contribute to the winning of sponsorship from existing and new clients and managing sponsor and Patron and Benefactor relationships for Hay Festival,UK. The post has a particular focus on generating income from event sponsors locally and regionally, as well as successfully managing the selling of exhibition spaces at Hay Festivals in the UK. 

As part of this job you will:

• Cultivate, manage and develop successful relationships with existing and new sponsors, with a focus on relationships up to £5k
• Identify and define on a local, regional and national level new and emerging sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop sponsorship proposals, packages and agreements for sponsors.
• Ensure sponsor requirements are met at our two UK festivals (Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye and Hay Festival, Winter Weekend) manage complimentary ticket requests
• Ensure sponsors are acknowledged correctly, gathering artwork and sponsor logos for print and web. (Pre-show reel, online and print programme) 
• Maintain and update records for correspondence and invoicing
• Generate reports for sponsors
• Help manage and develop Patrons and Benefactors engagement and renewals, including invitations and complimentary tickets. (Book of the Month and Book of the Year mailings)
• Coordinate selection and booking process of exhibitors at Hay Festival Wales (Spring and Winter Weekend
• Identify and approach potential exhibitors to ensure a diverse visitor experience 
• Cultivate, build and manage successful relationships with existing and potential new advertisers for print and web
• Maintain advertiser pages on the Hay Festival website. 

Salary:                            £26,540
Hours of work:              37.5 hours per week
Pension:                         5% employee and 3% employer.
Holidays:                        25 days per year, plus Christmas shutdown (3 days) and public holidays (8 days)
Location:                        Hay Festival offices, The Drill Hall, Lion Street, Hay on Wye, HR3 5AD

We are a small dynamic team located on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in one of the most beautfiul areas in the UK, but with a reach across the globe and are looking for a talented fundraiser to join us.

You will successfully contribute to the winning of sponsorship from existing and new clients, and manage sponsor relationships for Hay Festival, Wales. This job is for you if you have proven success in a sponsorship or fundraising environment, have excellent communication skills and are able to work collaboratively and positively with a wide range of stakeholders. 

This job is for you if you have:

• Experience of securing sponsorship and successfully managing relationships with sponsors 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple relationships of varying complexities, meet strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Experience in creating opportunities to drive new commercial/sponsorship ideas or partnerships 
• A proven track record of meeting financial targets and/or securing funding
• Experience of prospect research and ability to research and respond to opportunities.
• Strong customer relationship management skills and care – understanding of and modelling excellent donor management.
• Experience in managing effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of coordinating membership or audience focused events.
• Excellent written communication skills, numeracy, organisational skills and attention to detail
• Enthusiastic team player with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• A full UK Driving Licence

If you also have knowledge, or love, of the arts, literature and current affairs, some experience of Canva or Adobe CC and are a Welsh speaker we would love to hear from you! 

To apply please send your CV and a letter explaining how your experience fits the role by midday February 18th 2025

Key Responsibilities

To work closely with the Evidence & Advocacy Manager (EAM) to develop and implement a series of impactful evidence and research projects that support our advocacy messaging, as well as internal and external learning for inclusive programmes and advisory work. These projects will build on established workstreams alongside developing new ones to maintain and extend CBM UK’s evidence base.

Disability Evidence, Policy Research and Learning

With EAM support the ongoing CBM UK Research and Evidence workstream, through:

1. Translating evidence from our programming countries and projects to produce and contribute to a range of resources to influence FCDO and other stakeholders. Tasks to include managing and maintaining established outputs, such as the CBM UK Project Evidence Briefs and Disability Voices paper series, generating new thematic papers, as well as policy and position papers to enhance effective advocacy submissions, briefing notes, blogs and other messaging on key disability rights issues.

2. Working collaboratively within CBM UK and across CBM Global to help develop and to deliver new policy research, drawing on mixed methods and data sources including national and international databases, using qualitative approaches including participatory or citizen generated data, and new empirical work.

3. Supporting Programme staff to improve impact and learning practice in CBM UK funded projects, provide technical support for the implementation of programme related research and data collection, including MEAL.

4. Providing technical research support into the development of proposals for new grant funded projects, and, where successful, support the management of subsequent research projects.

5. Keeping abreast of new research and publications on key themes and priority concerns within the CBM UK Advocacy and Influencing Strategy, taking into consideration sector trends and developments, and ensure this is disseminated to relevant staff within the CBM UK Team.

6. Keeping watch on UK policy environment and conducting research and analysis to support CBM UK advocacy messaging on disability and human rights.

Dissemination and Communications

1. Maintaining and developing internal knowledge management systems for research and information on disability inclusion and rights, and related areas, to be used by Advocacy, Programmes and Fundraising & Communications teams.

2. Ensuring communication plans are developed with CBM UK and Global Federation colleagues for CBM UK evidence outputs.

3. Maintaining the Advocacy and Influencing pages of the CBM UK website ensuring rights-based communication and focus to support CBM UK and Global campaigns.

4. Liaison with Fundraising & Communications colleagues to amplify media stories, case studies and compelling evidence from country programming for advocacy purposes.

5. Participation in and building good relationships with UK-based disability and development networks, including relevant research networks and membership of the BOND Disability and Development Group.

6. Supporting the professional publication and printing of CBM UK outputs, for dissemination at advocacy engagements and public events.

Other

1. Work with other CBM UK teams to maximise cross fertilisation opportunities and integrated working.

2. Help develop a culture of enthusiasm and success, reflecting the ambitions of CBM. Play an active role across CBM, promoting positive working and innovation. Ensure that the values of CBM UK are understood by external partners and always reflected in communications.

3. Identify opportunities to initiate and contribute to new initiatives and events, both within CBM UK and externally.

4. Provide briefings and analysis for the CEO and other Leadership Team members where appropriate.

5. Carry out any other duties as required by the Evidence & Advocacy Manager, Director of Advocacy, and CEO.

Please download the recruitment pack for full details.

Salary: £43,000-£46,000 per annum

Location: Harlow Essex, 2 days per week in the office, flexible working available.

Closing: Tuesday 28th January

About the role

The Motability Foundation is looking for a confident, driven media and PR professional to join the Communications team and lead our media and PR activity.

This a really exciting time to be joining the Foundation as we embark on our new strategy in 2025. With a recently refreshed new brand, our vision is clear, we want to help disabled people make the journeys they choose. This role will play a crucial part in our work to raise awareness of the work of the Motability Foundation and amplify the voices of disabled people across the media.

This role will take a lead on all media and PR activities. With a strong news sense, you’ll help develop and execute forward-thinking PR plans and strategies for the organisation, manage our external profile and raise awareness of the work we do, aligned to our vision.

If you are a proactive and motivated media and PR individual looking for an exciting new challenge within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be the role for you!

What you will be doing

• Implement and manage a comprehensive and proactive PR activity schedule for the Foundation, crafting compelling content to entice journalists and the media to support our work.
• Act as the main point of contract for all media and press activity. You’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the Motability Foundation press office, providing an efficient service that makes the most of reactive and proactive media opportunities and builds our reputation with the media.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with key media outlets in the sector and journalists, broadcasters and editors to secure coverage that helps to influence key decision makers and engage our audiences in our work.
• Scan effectively for breaking news stories relevant to our areas of work.
• Produce press releases, and secure coverage using media surveys/polls.
• Working with colleagues in public affairs and our Performance and Innovation team, take a lead on proactive media activity around our policy, campaigns and research activity.
• You will work closely with our Case Study Executive to ensure we have the right stories for use in media work.
• Scan for areas of reputational risk and support the Senior Press and PR Manager with preparing for and handling reputational risk.
• Lead on crisis media enquiries and messaging, implementing the necessary checks and actions to protect the Foundation’s reputation and brand.
• Brief and train key spokespeople, developing key messaging and Q&As.
• Analyse and report on media activity for internal teams, external partners and our board, including leading on relevant reports to committees.
• Manage the press and PR budget.
• While this role doesn’t have any line management responsibilities currently, you will nevertheless be expected to support other members of the team on an informal basis.

What will make you great in this role?

You will have a strong track record of securing high profile media coverage, ideally for a national charity dealing in disability, health or social issues. You will have a great news sense and can confidently identify stories and make them work for different media outlets. You will have a flair for writing engaging copy, an eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to meeting deadlines. You will be used to briefing and supporting spokespeople with media interviews and speaking opportunities.

 You will be proactive and a strong team player as this role will need to work closely with colleagues across the communications team and wider organisation. You will be able to take the lead in some areas and lend a hand in others. You will have great people skills and will be comfortable working with people from all walks of life, from your communications colleagues to our case studies to Directors and Board Members.

Your experience

Must haves

• Expertise in media and PR.
• A strategic thinker with excellent project management and communication skills.
• Experience of working with journalists and media outlets, generating and securing strong relevant media coverage.
• Excellent news sense with extensive experience of producing effective and quick reactive news lines for breaking stories.
• The ability to develop excellent long-term media and PR strategies to deliver organisational objectives aligned to our vision.
• Strong judgement and experience of crisis communications.
• Excellent copy-writing skills and ability to influence.

Nice to haves

• Experience working in the non-profit or disability sector.
• Experience of working with PR agencies.

Reporting lines and relationships

Reports to: Senior Press and PR Manager.

Key relationships: Senior Brand and Marketing Manager, Communications Business Partners, Chief Communications Officer, CEO, Case Study Executive

Direct reports: There may be potential line management responsibility in the future as the role evolves.

Extra Information

• The role is based in Harlow, Essex, at Motability’s offices. They are easily commutable from London, just 30 minutes from Liverpool Street station or 18 minutes from Tottenham Hale station. There is a free minibus which brings staff from Harlow Town station to the office at specific times each day.
• We offer blended working within this role – with two days a week in the office or at key stakeholder meetings externally required.  

About us

At Motability Foundation we fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose. We oversee the Motability Foundation Scheme and provide grants to help people use it, providing access to transport to hundreds of thousands of people a year.

We award grants to other charities and organisations who provide different types of transport, or work towards making transport accessible. We also carry out ongoing research, in partnership with disabled people and key stakeholders in the industry, to inspire innovations that continue to champion accessible transport for all.

Retail Digital Content Officer

Job description and person specification

Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:

• Can this be stopped?

• How will I live my life?

Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.

We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people.

We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.

We have a clear ambition, led by our CEO, Keith Valentine, who has valuable lived experience of sight loss. We’ve secured well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors, such as Sir John Major and Frances Segelman.

We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.

The Retail Digital Content Officer will create digital content across our charity retail platforms. This role combines creativity, initiative, and a passion for charitable causes to drive engagement and sales.

This is a great role for someone with strong time management, multi-tasking skills, a curious mind and a passion for retail.

Responsible to Marketing and Communications Manager

Direct reports

None

Working hours and contract

This is a permanent 35h full-time role.

Salary £28,000-£32,000 DoE

Location

Minimum one day in the HO, Aldgate East and one day in West Norwood plus regular visits in our shops.

Role Responsibilities

• Schedule and create regular content across our retail digital media channels within Hootsuite and on-platform.

• Build community with core audiences with a focus on the vision loss community including people with lived experience, influencers and others across the retail charity sector

• Create compelling social media graphics encouraging people to donate, volunteer and shop within our preloved shops.

• Refresh in-shop collateral, which reflects the mission of our charity under the direction of the Marketing and Communications Manager and retail colleagues.

• Creating accessible digital and print materials

• Launch new retail specific social media channels and platforms

• Update and proactively manage engagement with our Google Shops pages

• Feeding into the strategy for the retail social media channels

• Connecting with relevant influencers to expand our reach and drive impact

• Update the website with blogs and other relevant retail content

• Stay up-to-date with the latest digital content trends, retail technologies, and consumer behaviours, adapting strategies to leverage new opportunities.

• Work on creating and developing our retail presence on our website, maximising the platform to drive volunteers.

• Cultivate relationships with social media influencers who will amplify our retail messages and highlight the value of our preloved stores.

• Cross team working

• Work collaboratively across retail (shops & eCommerce), fundraising, research and social impact directorates to gather priorities and opportunities for social media engagement

Person specification

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience

• Extensive knowledge and proven experience in delivering retail content across social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube.

• Passion for digital retail content, community engagement, and building online audiences

• Outstanding copywriting, proofreading and editing skills, including writing blogs and real-life stories.

• Strong IT skills and experience of working with website content and content management systems, e-newsletter programs.

• Experience in creating digital and printed materials to support various departments, including events, fundraising, and impact reporting.

• Proficient in design tools like Canva and other software to create retail marketing materials.

• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across multi-disciplinary teams

• A keen eye for design and experience in delivering accessible, brand-aligned assets

• Expertise in using data and analytics to enhance reach and engagement across owned media channels

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Canva and Adobe InDesign.

• Multimedia skills, including video production and photography.

• Familiarity with Google Grants and paid social media advertising.

• Previous experience in the charity sector.

Flexibility

The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Personal qualities:

• An understanding of and commitment to the vision loss community,

• Good relationship management skills with the ability to build, grow and maintain rapport with teams, supporters, fundraisers, volunteers and partners,

• Strong design skills to create engaging, accessible content that really helps to support engage and inspire a range of audiences across a range of mediums,

• A self-starter, proactive with a constructive and collaborative approach,

• The ability to make the complicated seem simple; you will enjoy sharing your skills, and developing others,

• Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied workload.

• Personable, with excellent listening skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to think creatively,

• An intelligent and proactive approach to problem-solving,

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and an up to two page supporting statement which evidences the specification to: Fight for Sight recruitment team with subject header – Retail Digital Content Manager

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate. Early applications are encouraged.

Equality and Diversity

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London E1

Application deadline: 31/01/2025

This is an exciting time to be at Battersea at the start of a new five year strategy for the charity as it seeks to scale up and deliver new services and partnerships that will help it in its mission to help more dogs and cats, creating lasting change for animals and those who care for them, wherever they are. Earned media and PR is crucial to help Battersea build its visibility awareness, and relevance to new and existing audiences to support engagement with our strategic aims. The PR team play a key part in telling our story, shifting public attitudes, and generating support.

We need a dynamic and enthusiastic PR & Stories Manager to help us drive visibility, affinity, and relevance amongst new and existing audiences. They will work with the PR Lead to deliver a public relations strategy in line with Battersea’s strategic objectives in the UK and internationally. The post holder will work within the wider Marketing & Communications directorate on the delivery of integrated campaigns and PR plans that support our animal welfare campaigning (Our Voice), our global programmes strategy, our income generation strategy, and our sector and corporate partnerships. They will devise and deliver successful PR stories, projects and campaigns across a diverse range of media, creating compelling storytelling, events and partnerships that help us emotionally connect, resonate with and inspire new audiences.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working policy:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working policy, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 26th January 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 3rd February 2025

For full details on the role, please download the Recruitment Pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

About the role

You will

• Celebrate the achievements of brain injury survivors across the UK, promote the services that Headway UK offers and raise awareness of the prevalence of brain injury.
• Establish Headway as a leading voice in the area of brain injury, ensuring that relevant media outlets are presented with relevant information.

What you will do

• Obtain regular positive national and local media coverage for Headway
• Produce high-quality written materials for release to the media
• Communicate with and facilitate media coverage for independent Headway charities and volunteer-led branches, helping to raise their profiles locally
• Monitor and evaluate media coverage and PR activity to enable the effective tracking of the charity’s reputation.
• Be the first point of call for all media enquiries and take appropriate action
• Manage and cultivate relationships with local and national media.
• Liaise with the fundraising department and promote its initiatives in local and national media outlets.
• Source and interview individuals willing to share their personal experiences of brain injury & to draft personal testimonies and create a database of case studies ready to be used in reaction to relevant news stories.
• Assist in the production of Headway News and other regular communications
• Assist in the planning and execution of the national campaign for Action for Brain Injury Week and to assist in the implementation of additional campaigns throughout the year

About you

We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will:

• Have experience of working with local, regional and national media outlets, including crafting in press releases and sell-in

• Have experience of interviewing people from all backgrounds

• Have a highly collaborative working style, fostering teamwork and cross-functional cooperation.

• Be comfortable being the first point of call for journalist enquiries

• Excellent organisational abilities, with a track record of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines efficiently.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear, effective messaging across all channels.

Visit our website to find out more about the role, the work of Headway, the benefits we offer and apply for this job. We look forward to hearing from you.

At Better Story, we are dedicated to raising funds and shining a light on organisations that are making a real impact in the world. From those who provide vital support to refugees, to those who empower individuals to transform their lives, and those who are driving positive change in their local communities, we stand behind causes that truly matter.

An essential part of our sustained growth is the recruitment of a Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Consultant. Could that be you?

As a Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Consultant, you will play a crucial role in serving our clients by:

• Understanding their work in detail and collecting the necessary information to write compelling cases for support and applications.
• Leading communications with the clients you support.
• Researching suitable trust funds and foundations
• Creating a strategic plan for submitting applications.
• Writing inspiring applications that get results and make a real difference to the organisations we support.

Please see the full job description that is attached. 

Further Details

• Full Time = 35hrs a week 
• Salary: £26,250 (rising to £27,500 in April '25) + Pension contribution + home working allowance + IT equipment.
• Location: Fully remote. With optional meetings in Bristol, UK
• Annual Leave: 35 days per year including Bank Holidays

 Please submit a CV and tailored covering letter. We'll be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

At Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, we’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Online Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator to join our team and help us deliver life-changing support to families navigating complex, lifelong conditions.

About Us

We are a small charity with a big mission: to provide specialist nurses and support services for seriously ill children and their families. From online workshops to emotional support, we ensure every family gets the help they need—completely free of charge.

The Role

In this exciting role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop and deliver bespoke online programmes for young people and their families.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with beneficiaries.
• Safeguard the welfare of children and young people, ensuring all interactions align with best practices and relevant legislation.
• Support the collection of impactful outcomes data to help improve our services and share our success stories.
• Collaborate with the Fundraising Team by providing insights and stories that enhance funding applications.

This is a varied role that requires empathy, adaptability, and excellent organisational skills. If you’re looking to work in a supportive team environment while directly improving lives, this is the job for you!

What We’re Looking For

Skills and Knowledge

• A youth or family work qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Proven ability to engage with children, young people, and families in a sensitive and effective manner.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with video conferencing tools.
• Experience in delivering online workshops or training sessions.

Personal Qualities

• Empathetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Excellent time management and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of the role.

What We Offer

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days of annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• A collaborative, inclusive work environment where your contributions make a real impact.

Additional Information

• The role involves some evening and weekend work to accommodate workshops and events.
• Occasional travel within the UK may be required.
• Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 30th January 2025

Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is committed to equality and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best.

We know that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Working across the UK we hear from teachers in underserved communities about the young people who are missing out on skills and experiences that could change their futures forever.

That’s where The Talent Foundry comes in. For over 15 years our charity has been delivering free, high-energy school programmes that boost young people’s confidence, uncover their potential, and connect them to a world of career possibilities.

We’re now looking for a creative marketing maestro to bring the fire, excitement, and impact we see in the classroom into our communications and school engagement activities. From inspiring teachers and students through to showcasing our amazing partnerships and programmes (reaching nearly 65,000 young people last year!), we have incredible stories waiting to be told.

As our new Marketing Manager you will plan and manage day-to-day content creation and digital communications to engage teachers and careers advisors, as well as support our wider team to showcase the exciting and inspiring programmes and partnerships we deliver across the UK.

You’ll be a creative project manager, someone who is action-orientated, a completer-finisher and enjoys seeing results.

Your areas of responsibility are: 

• Marketing to our network of educators
• Developing our profile and sharing our impact
• Team management and engagement leadership

We recommend reading the full job description and person specification before applying for this role. 

Your experience

• track record of successful outcomes in a previous marketing role, within the education or youth sector or equivalent B2B market.
• designed and delivered integrated outreach campaigns for customer acquisition.
• team management, including direct reports with the ability to develop and support your staff. 
• ability to spot opportunities for collaboration across the team and with our partners.
• great self-starter who can independently oversee projects from start to finish managing own and team objectives.
• bring advanced digital literacy and proficiency in digital tools for marketing and communications (eg email platforms, CMS, social media, design and MS software).
• excellent written communication skills.

This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home with IT provided and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what is a reasonable commuting distance for you to attend the team days in London.

We are open to hearing from candidates who are interested in part-time hours (0.8 FTE) and/or job share. 

We also offer 28 days holiday + bank holidays (as we close for the Christmas period). 

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. 

Summary of Role/ Crynodeb o’r Rôl

The Head of Communications and Narrative Change (HCNC) will lead the Imagine Action project and oversee the development and implementation of a communications & media strategy for Climate Cymru.

The role will involve line managing 3 part-time staff as well as freelancers, volunteers and artists. The HCNC will work closely with stakeholders, journalists, press and media, cultivating relationships to maximise impact.

Inspiring engagement from partners will be key to the role. Sitting at the heart of a large movement and leading a cutting-edge project, this role presents an exciting opportunity for a strategic communicator to have a transformative impact.

Y Pennaeth Cyfathrebu a Newid Naratif fydd yn arwain y prosiect Dychmygu Gweithredu, ac yn goruchwylio'r gwaith o ddatblygu a gweithredu strategaeth gyfathrebu a chyfryngau ar gyfer Climate Cymru. Bydd y rôl yn cynnwys gweithredu fel rheolwr llinell i 3 aelod o staff rhan-amser yn ogystal â gweithwyr llawrydd, gwirfoddolwyr ac artistiaid. Bydd y Pennaeth yn gweithio'n agos gyda rhanddeiliaid, newyddiadurwyr, y wasg a'r cyfryngau, ac yn meithrin perthnasoedd i sicrhau'r effaith fwyaf. Bydd ysbrydoli ymgysylltu gan bartneriaid yn allweddol i'r rôl. Mae eistedd yng nghalon mudiad mawr ac arwain prosiect arloesol yn cyflwyno cyfle cyffrous i gyfathrebwr strategol gael effaith drawsnewidiol. 

About Climate Cymru

Climate Cymru (https://climate.cymru/) is a movement of thousands of individuals and a network of over 380 organisations from all sectors in Wales, brought together by shared values and a recognition that the climate and nature emergencies require urgent, fair action. We believe that action should be guided by science and the voices of people across Wales. Climate Cymru is hosted by the Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA). WCIA is a charity that inspires people in Wales to learn about and take action on global issues. WCIA’s vision is that everyone in Wales contributes to creating a fairer and more peaceful world. Climate Cymru is impact-focused and a powerful vehicle for change in Welsh society. We do this by:

● Putting pressure on those with power to take concrete action

● Engaging productively with the Welsh Government

● Making sure voices from across Wales are heard and represented

● Inspiring and connecting our network

● Amplifying and accelerating our partners' work

● Sharing important information and opportunities with our network and the wider public

● Learning from society in Wales, and beyond

● Building broad public support for action

● Representing Welsh voices and organisations nationally and internationally

About Imagine Action

Imagine Action is a project born out of a shared concern about an escalating culture war, increasing polarisation in society and the need to adapt to a much more distributed, evolving information ecosystem. Imagine Action helps communities across Wales redefine public narratives, inspire climate action, reduce social polarisation, and counter misinformation. It reframes climate action from a false narrative of sacrifice to one of collective opportunity, presenting locally relevant, values-driven stories rooted in fairness, unity, and community well-being. The concept was co-created over 2 year period by the Climate Cymru movement and the voices of communities around Wales. The work is based on cutting edge communications principles as well as the latest narrative and social change research. A pilot project designed a set of tools that makes cutting-edge narrative and communications principles easy to use. Imagine Action will upskill and train groups, organisations and networks around Wales to use these tools to tell their stories in a compelling, human and relatable way. The initiative connects grassroots voices with decision-makers, amplifying local stories and strategically placing stories to drive change and redefine public and political narratives. Partnerships with the network of 380 organisations, artists, researchers, and changemakers enhance the reach and resonance of these stories, embedding them within broader cultural and political frameworks. A webinar from the pilot that outlines the Imagine Action Tools is

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

Strategic Leadership and Project Oversight

● Lead the delivery of the Imagine Action project, ensuring alignment with Climate Cymru’s vision, values, and strategic objectives.

● Develop and implement a strategic communications and media plan to amplify Climate Cymru’s mission and the Imagine Action project’s objectives.

● Provide oversight and guidance to the narrative change activities, ensuring they are innovative, impactful, and inclusive.

● Work collaboratively with the Head of Climate Cymru and other stakeholders to shape and refine the overarching communications strategy.

Media Relations and Press Work

● Cultivate strong relationships with journalists, press and media partners to secure impactful coverage for Climate Cymru and Imagine Action.

● Identify and place compelling stories in relevant media channels, ensuring the voices of Welsh communities are amplified.

● Brief and support spokespeople for media engagements, ensuring alignment with key messages and organizational values.

● Develop and maintain a database of press and media contacts to strategically target and expand outreach efforts. Narrative and Storytelling Development

● Oversee the creation of narratives that connect climate action to values such as fairness, community and opportunity.

● Work with partners, artists, and researchers to develop and disseminate compelling storytelling content, including videos, articles, social media assets and artistic displays.

● Ensure the integration of Imagine Action tools and principles in the development of community narratives and communications outputs.

● Lead workshops and training sessions for stakeholders to empower them with narrative change tools and techniques.

Team Management and Collaboration

● Line manage part-time staff, freelancers, and volunteers, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and goals.

● Provide mentorship and support to team members, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

● Coordinate with the Network Coordinator and Community, Storytelling & Inclusion Coordinator to ensure seamless integration of volunteer and community engagement activities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

● Collaborate with Climate Cymru’s network of 380+ partners to amplify their communications impact and foster strategic alliances.

● Work with community groups, delivery partners, and other stakeholders to co-create narratives and ensure their voices are central to communications strategies.

● Build partnerships with key influencers and allies to expand the reach and resonance of Imagine Action. Content Creation and Channel Management

● Oversee the production of high-quality, bilingual content for various channels, including social media, newsletters, websites, and press releases.

● Develop and implement social media strategies to engage audiences, raise awareness, and drive narrative change.

● Ensure consistent and impactful messaging across all communications platforms. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

● Track and evaluate the effectiveness of communications strategies, media coverage, and narrative change activities.

● Provide progress reports to the Head of Climate Cymru, WCIA’s Board of Trustees, and funders.

● Use feedback loops from stakeholders and partners to adapt and refine communications and narrative change strategies.

Additional Responsibilities

● Represent Climate Cymru and Imagine Action at key events, conferences and public forums to promote the initiative’s goals.

● Contribute to fundraising efforts by showcasing the success and impact of the Imagine Action project through compelling reports and presentations.

● Undertake other duties as required.

Person Specification

Applicants must demonstrate the following attributes by linking them with relevant experiences and achievements in the job application statement. Essential requirements

1. Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, Climate Cymru’s mission and WCIA’s vision for a fairer, more peaceful world.

2. Strong personal drive for urgent, fair climate and nature action, with a belief in the transformative power of storytelling and communications.

3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to inspire and engage a wide range of audiences.

4. A strategic mindset, with experience developing and delivering impactful media and communications plans.

5. Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and build partnerships with individuals and organizations to amplify shared goals.

6. Competency in project management, including meeting deadlines, managing budgets, and delivering high-quality outputs.

7. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion including experience of supporting people from all backgrounds to get involved in collective work.

8. Proven experience in securing press coverage, cultivating media relationships, and supporting spokespeople with effective briefings and preparation.

9. Experience in managing multiple communications channels, including digital platforms, press outreach and social media.

Desirable attributes

1. Fluency in Welsh, with the ability to write and deliver communications in Welsh and bilingually.

2. In-depth knowledge of climate and nature crises, including interconnected social justice issues such as climate justice and climate anxiety.

3. Relevant specialist content creation skills (e.g. photography, videography, journalism)

4. Existing professional relationships with media outlets, journalists, or stakeholders relevant to Climate Cymru’s mission.

5. Familiarity with narrative change tools and frameworks, including their application in grassroots or policy-oriented work.

6. Experience working within or alongside creative sectors, such as collaborating with artists, storytellers, or researchers to create impactful content.

7. Knowledge of the Welsh and UK cultural, social, and political context and its relevance to climate action.