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We are looking for a strategic and values-driven Communications Manager (maternity cover) to amplify Birthrights’ work to transform UK maternity care at a pivotal moment for the organisation. Working closely with our Policy and Campaigns Lead and wider team, you will develop and deliver strategic, integrated communications that increase our reach, strengthen our influence, and inspire action from policymakers and stakeholders in maternity care.
A strong commitment to racial justice, reproductive justice and human rights is essential, alongside the ability to centre the experiences of Black, Brown and marginalised women and birthing people.
If you are passionate about using communications to drive systems change in maternity care, we would love to hear from you.
Apply for our Communications Manager (maternity cover) role by: 12pm on the 6th April.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Homeless Link is the national membership charity for frontline homelessness services. We work to improve services through research, guidance and learning, and campaign for policy change that will ensure everyone has a place to call home and the support they need to keep it. Our social enterprise supports the homelessness sector through specialised software, engaging training, expert consultancy, and impactful events that also helps to fund our wider work to end homelessness for good.
The Communications and Engagement team work across Homeless Link supporting teams to market their products and increase the impact of their work. Whether it is getting information to the member organisations about how to run a good day service, to Ministers on how homelessness services should be funded or to frontline workers advertising our training and conferences, we support Homeless Link’s staff to be as effective as possible.
One of the new Communications Officer posts will work specifically on our new National Workforce Programme, supporting our training, research and skills development work aiming to attract people to work in the homelessness sector. The second Communications Officer will work with our existing team across all channels to communicate with members and homelessness professionals, helping them to do their jobs more effectively, and marketing our products. The successful candidates will have at least 2 years experience of communication and/or marketing in a professional or semi-professional capacity, excellent communication skills, experience of creating website content, strong strategic and analytical skills and previous experience of using social media in a professional capacity. If that sounds like you, and you share our vision of a country free from homelessness, we would love to hear from you.
We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our organisation and would greatly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability.
For full details of the role and how to apply visit our website
To develop, inspire, support and sustain a movement of organisations working together to achieve positive futures for people who are homeless.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Project Manager plays a vital role in delivering exceptional Project Management for the major new Salesforce implementation of Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud. This project will improve our Supporter experiences particularly in terms of email journeys. This role takes responsibility of the planning, execution and management of the Salesforce implementation of Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud project.
This strategic project is key to implementing the 10-year organisational strategy, ARUK: Towards a Cure. The post holder will manage the full project lifecycle, from planning and execution through to embedding the new platform, ensuring the project is delivered on time, to scope, and to a high standard.
The post holder is part of a small team at ARUK and from time to time may need to support other colleagues to ensure smooth critical service delivery to the organisation.
This is an 18-month FTC.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management – Salesforce Marketing Cloud
· Develop a flexible project plan for the Marketing Cloud project that is adaptable to unexpected changes; manage these changes effectively through appropriate stakeholder management and risk planning.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with project team members, internal stakeholders, and third parties, to foster collaboration and drive the successful delivery of the salesforce marketing cloud project. Manage the relationship with the external implementation partner.
· Drive and monitor project progress against timelines using appropriate project management tools (e.g. Excel, Smartsheet, MS Projects or similar), and ensure stakeholders are updated at key checkpoints; ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and understood from the start.
· Lead and participate in all required project meetings including sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives.
· Apply sound judgement and problem-solving expertise to manage project risks, decisions, and dependencies within the wider organisational context; demonstrate accountability by escalating project risks via appropriate and agreed channels.
· Support the Project Sponsor, Product Owner and Programme Manager with effective decision-making, budget management, and management of dependencies with other digital or organisational workstreams.
· Responsible for assessing and managing the project risk throughout the life of the project
· Manage all project governance and documentation, ensure meetings, actions and decisions are managed and documented appropriately.
· At the end of the project, conduct project closure and review sessions to capture successes and learnings and help ensure project outcomes and the new platform are effectively embedded into business-as-usual (BAU).
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration
· Lead on the development of a stakeholder management plan for the Project Sponsor and Product Owner ensuring it is tailored and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
· Liaising with the L&D team and internal communications team to ensure suitable change management and communication plans are in place
· Liaise on a regular basis with ARUK’s central Projects & Programmes team, ensuring project plans and approach align with ARUK’s project management approach.
· Work with the Senior DDT Programme Manager to ensure plans and reporting are set up and delivered in line with the wider DDT programme requirements. Build strong professional relationships, trust, and inspire confidence with stakeholders at all levels.
Project Management Best Practice
· Adopt and apply appropriate project management methodologies to suit the nature of the project.
· Contribute to the facilitation of project management best practise within DDT Teams
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Project management experience with evidence of successful delivery of complex technology projects including the identification, recording and tracking of expected benefits from the project during the project lifetime.
· Lead, motivate and manage this project, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clear, drawing on the skills, strengths and knowledge of others to ensure deliverables are met.
· Recognised project management qualification or demonstrated relevant work experience that also demonstrates strong negotiation and influencing skills to drive project outcomes.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and manage sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.
· Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, growth environment.
· Excellent problem-solving skills, finding solutions and ensuring the project stays on track.
· Ability to maintain clarity when under pressure and retain focus on the end goal.
· Motivate, manage and pass on best practice in project management to other relevant colleagues.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 12th April 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As our Operations Manager, you will play a key role in building the strong foundations that enable Birthrights to deliver impactful work across the UK. Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you will oversee core organisational functions, from HR and governance to finance processes and digital systems, ensuring our internal structures support our mission to transform maternity care through a human rights lens.
We are looking for someone with experience managing organisational operations in a charity or values-led organisation. You will be highly organised, proactive and collaborative, with strong project management and problem-solving skills. A commitment to racial justice, equity and anti-oppressive practice is essential.
If you are passionate about building resilient organisations and supporting a movement for rights-based maternity care, we would love to hear from you.
Download the full job pack below for more details, including the job description, person specification and how to apply.
Apply for our Operations Manager role by: 12pm (noon) on 13th April.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a warm, organised and proactive Membership and Individual Giving Manager to help us deepen relationships with our members and supporters. This role is central to building a sustainable income base that allows EDS UK to continue providing vital support, information and advocacy for people living with EDS and HSD.
As part of a small team, you’ll enjoy a varied role that blends hands-on delivery with strategic thinking. You’ll lead our membership scheme, grow regular giving, and ensure every supporter feels valued, understood and connected to our mission. You’ll bring empathy, clarity and creativity to supporter communications, recognising the diverse needs of our community.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible difference every day and help shape the future of EDS UK’s supporter experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for women’s rights.
We are recruiting a Head of Campaigns & Influence to lead our public campaigning and movement-building work. This is a senior role for someone who can turn build campaigns that cut through, mobilising supporters and communities, raising awareness of the most pressing issues facing women today, and helping shape the political conditions for progress on women’s rights.
This role drives how Fawcett builds our influence & impact. It brings together campaigning, public affairs, supporter mobilisation and leadership, with a strong focus on turning evidence and policy priorities into clear, credible and compelling public asks.
About the role
The Head of Campaigns & Influence will lead the development and delivery of Fawcett’s campaigning strategy, ensuring our work is politically sharp, driven by women's experiences, and capable of building momentum over time.
You will work across campaigns, public affairs, digital and membership, helping ensure that our external work is joined up, strategic and effective. You will also play a key role in connecting our national influencing work with the energy, insight and experience of our members, supporters and communities.
This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Chief Executive and contributing to wider organisational planning and decision-making. You will line manage campaigning capacity, help shape a collaborative and inclusive culture, and support Fawcett to grow its public impact over the coming years.
You would be joining a small but ambitious team, with the opportunity to shape both the work itself and how we work together. At the moment, the team is small, which means this role will suit someone who is comfortable leading in a hands-on way while supporting others to grow. We expect to strengthen our campaigning capacity over time, so there is real scope to help shape the next phase of that development.
What you will do
- Lead and deliver an integrated campaigns strategy aligned to Fawcett’s priorities and mission.
- Turn research and policy positions into clear, compelling and politically credible campaign narratives and asks.
- Build momentum by mobilising members, supporters and people with lived experience in meaningful and effective ways.
- Lead Fawcett’s cross-party public affairs approach and represent the organisation in external meetings, coalitions and forums.
- Work closely across campaigns, communications, digital, membership and income generation to strengthen impact and visibility.
- Define success measures for campaigns and improve how we understand and evidence our impact.
- Line manage and support staff through inclusive, accountable and values-led leadership.
- Contribute to senior leadership planning, organisational development and wider strategic decision-making.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Experience of leading and delivering campaigns, advocacy or movement-building work designed to achieve social, political or cultural change.
- Experience of mobilising supporters, communities and/or people with lived experience in ways that strengthen campaigns, projects or organisational work.
- Experience of influencing political, institutional or other decision-makers, including translating evidence, policy positions or strategic objectives into clear and credible public asks.
- Previous line management experience, with evidence of supporting and developing others well through inclusive, accountable and values-led leadership.
- A strong commitment to women’s rights and tackling misogyny, with a clear understanding of intersectional feminist and anti-racist practice.
- Strong strategic judgement and the ability to work effectively in politically sensitive or fast-moving contexts.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across different teams and audiences.
Encouragement to apply
We know that women and people from marginalised backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every single criterion listed. If this role excites you and you feel you could do it well, we strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.
If we receive a high number of strong applications, we may close the role earlier than the advertised deadline, so we encourage candidates to apply as soon as they are able.
Our vision is a society in which women and girls in all their diversity are equal and truly free to fulfill their potential



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Unifrog’s mission
We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effectively.
Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.
We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with over half of UK secondary schools, and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer (check out this video to hear more about the Unifrog platform).
Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply. In advance of applying if you have any questions about working at Unifrog, please contact our Recruitment Lead (details on our jobs page).
Content at Unifrog
Whether we are communicating through images, video or text, we always try to be straightforward, honest, and to show respect for the people with whom we are communicating.
Clear communication is particularly important for us because our mission is to level the playing field when it comes to access to opportunities, and a big part of this effort is fair and straightforward access to information. It’s also important for us to be fun, while not talking down to young people.
Over the last few years, we have created hundreds of videos aimed at students and teachers.
Our video content helps young people make informed decisions about their future. This includes Careers Library profiles featuring professionals discussing their jobs, Subject Library profiles where university students share insights into their studies, and Employer and University profiles offering a glimpse into these organisations. We also produce course videos for online learning as well as internal marketing content.
What you’ll do
As Post Production Manager, you will oversee the Video Team’s post-production operations and line-manage our Video Editors (1 x Video Editor and 2 x Junior Video Editors). You will lead the team in delivering high-quality video content for our platform, ensuring all output meets our editorial standards. You will manage the post-production workflow, support wider projects across the Video Team, and contribute hands-on to editing a variety of videos for the platform.
Your key responsibilities:
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Assign post-production tasks to Video Editors and Junior Video Editors, manage the edit schedule, set deadlines, and sign off on edits that meet our high standards. Guide, mentor, and develop team members in editing skills and post-production workflows.
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Manage key deliverables from organising footage on Dropbox to ensuring projects are live on the platform.
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Manage a diverse range of video content, ensuring stakeholder input is considered while maintaining high editorial and production standards.
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Review videos and provide constructive feedback to develop editors and maintain quality.
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Ensure videos are on the platform and meet a high standard of quality.
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Act as the point of contact for external partners and account teams regarding exported projects, handling any technical queries.
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Edit videos, create engaging animations and Motion Graphics (Motion GFX) in After Effects and Premiere Pro, and develop MOGRT templates for editable projects.
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Ensure brand guidelines are adhered to by all editors and inform them of any changes.
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Guide and mentor other team members in editing skills and post-production workflows.
Working together
You’ll work closely with Unifrog’s Content team, line-manage video editors and collaborate closely with directors and producers in the video team. You will also work with staff on our partner-facing teams, as well as with external partners where necessary.
You will be managed by our Head of Video.
What we’re looking for
Leadership and management
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Proven line management experience, with the ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team.
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Communicates clearly and effectively, setting expectations and supporting team members through regular check-ins, performance conversations, and ongoing development.
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Provides specific, constructive feedback and creates a positive, supportive environment that promotes well-being and professional growth.
Organisation and strategic skills
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Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure deadlines and lead times are consistently met.
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Able to plan, prioritise and coordinate the team’s editing schedule, assigning work effectively and monitoring progress.
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Confident decision-maker, able to navigate competing priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
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Proactive in evaluating and improving post-production workflows to increase efficiency, productivity, and content quality.
Communication
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Reviews and signs off edits, providing clear, actionable feedback to improve current and future work.
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Strong professional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
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Collaborative in approach, working closely with Higher Education, Employer, and Marketing teams to align video content with strategic goals.
Video editing skills
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Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects, including creating motion graphics animations.
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Solid understanding of storytelling and pacing to create engaging, audience-focused edits.
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Capable of handling sound design, colour grading, and other technical aspects to deliver polished final outputs.
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Deep understanding of editing tools and technical workflows to support high-quality delivery and efficient team output.
Creative and editorial excellence
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Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail, ensuring all content meets high standards in storytelling, technical quality, and visual aesthetics.
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Oversees and maintains quality across all edits, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and platform requirements.
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Up-to-date with video trends, audience expectations, and post-production best practices, using this knowledge to guide the team in producing engaging, high-quality content.
Media management
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Able to organise and manage media files efficiently, maintaining clear structures and consistency across projects.
This role is perfect for someone who’s passionate, motivated, and thrives in a dynamic environment. You’ll enjoy balancing multiple responsibilities while ensuring creative output aligns with Unifrog’s mission and objectives. If you bring a strong technical foundation, leadership experience, and a knack for creative innovation, we’d be excited to hear from you.
Benefits
Head to our jobs page for a full list of the excellent benefits we offer our team.
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Join one of Escape the City’s top 1% employers and help transform careers and destinations in schools.
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Become part of a committed, dynamic, and growing company. We want to build our team for the long term: if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.
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Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
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Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
Key details
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£42,500 - £44,500 per annum, depending on experience (Grade C).
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Full-time.
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Work remotely from the UK or in our London or Edinburgh office.
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28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
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Working hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on Friday.
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Start date: as soon as possible, though we will be flexible for the right candidates.
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If you require reasonable adjustments, or want to discuss any details about the role before applying, please contact our Recruitment Lead (details on our jobs page).
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We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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This position is advertised as ‘Post Production Manager’, though internally it will be referred to as ‘Post Production Team Lead’ to better align with Unifrog job titles.
Application process
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Deadline: 10:00am (BST) on Friday 10th April 2026.
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Stage 1: Application form (~1 hour) ✍️
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Visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions and tasks below.
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Please note that we do not review CVs at this stage of the application process so please be as specific as possible about your experience.
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With reference to examples of your recent experience, what skills and qualities do you have that make you an effective line manager? (250 words)
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Post a link (WeTransfer, Dropbox, Google Drive or similar) to up to 3 examples of your best work.
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Across these examples, you should show off your skills in editing, specifically interview-style videos and motion graphics. If you were working with others to create this work, please explain what you did.
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From the examples/showreel you have shared, tell us about one of the projects or pieces of work which you are particularly proud of. What actions did you take to make sure it was successful? (250 words)
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Stage 2: Task (2 hours)
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For the next stage of the application process, we’ll ask you to provide feedback on a video and be given a scenario question. We will send you instructions if you are successful in the first application stage. We will be scheduling these tasks after the application deadline.
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Stage 3: Video call interview (1 hour)
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Standard Q&A from a panel of three, including questions about your experiences and how these relate to the role, and scenario questions based on common situations you might face (plus time for your questions)
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Video call interviews will be held w/c 27th April 2026.
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Your answers are an opportunity to let us know more about your motivations and experience. While we understand that candidates might want to use AI to improve parts of their application, we strongly encourage you to write your answers independently.
Please note, we compare all answers to an AI generated answer. Where we suspect AI has been used to write the majority of the answer, this will be taken into consideration when scoring.
Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog
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Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from.
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As a platform that supports teachers and students from a huge variety of backgrounds it’s important that our team and leadership reflects this diversity. This is something we are actively working towards and prioritising. We want to embed diversity, equity and inclusion across everything we do, continually evaluating policies and practices to make sure they are inclusive and equitable.
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To make sure everyone’s voice is heard and people have the opportunities to learn to be better allies in the workplace, we encourage the team to share what they’re celebrating, facilitate training and group discussions, and seek regular feedback about what more the company could do to help people feel included.
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To ensure that our recruitment process is consistent and fair, we anonymise your application and therefore do not see your name, personal, educational or professional background. We also randomise the order of responses so that it’s less likely that a candidate is advantaged or disadvantaged by where their answers appear compared to other candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marketing & Communications Manager - Churchmarketplace (CMP)
Salary: £32,000-£35,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Fully Remote, with a quarterly team day at a UK location (option to work from a local Diocesan office)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Interview: 16th April 2026 (Online)
and 22nd April for final stage (in person/in Derby)
Are you an experienced, strategic and hands-on marketing professional looking for a role where you can shape communications for a mission-driven organisation?
We're recruiting on behalf of Churchmarketplace (CMP) - the Catholic Church's national procurement platform, supporting over 2,100 schools, 2,600 parishes, dioceses and charities across England, Wales and Scotland. This is a truly exciting opportunity to take ownership of the marketing and communications function at a pivotal moment in CMP's growth.
About the Role
As the new Marketing & Communications Manager, you'll lead on strategy, delivery and continuous improvement across all marketing activity. You'll engage several influential audiences, including schools, dioceses, parishes and suppliers and help position CMP and its parent organisation, Inter-Diocesan Fuel Management (IFM), as trusted, values-led partners to the Catholic community.
With a new CRM system being rolled out and a new website launching next academic year, you'll play a central role in CMP's digital evolution, helping modernise communications, strengthen engagement and deliver measurable impact.
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and who wants their work to make a visible, meaningful difference.
Why Join CMP?
- You'll be joining a small, passionate and mission-focused team of 4, working to deliver best value, sustainability and ethical purchasing in alignment with Catholic social teaching.
- You'll have the freedom to innovate, the support to grow, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to thousands of Catholic organisations across the UK.
- You will benefit from being home-based, working flexibility within a friendly, supportive and nurturing working culture.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading targeted, multi-channel marketing campaigns across email, social media, website and events
- Strengthening engagement and retention across CMP's member schools, parishes, dioceses and suppliers
- Managing CMP's digital presence - including CRM optimisation, website development and platform alignment
- Creating and scheduling high-quality content across multiple channels (via Buffer), including CMP and IFM platforms.
- Overseeing newsletters, website updates, social media, and campaign materials with a consistent tone of voice
- Building strong relationships with suppliers, diocesan communications teams and the Catholic Education Service
- Tracking, analysing and reporting on campaign performance, engagement and ROI to inform senior-level decisions.
- Managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accurate marketing data and high-quality output
We're Looking for Someone Who Is:
- Understanding that although Manager by title, this is a stand-alone position, so an appetite to be hands on regarding day-day to delivery of the mar/coms function is essential.
- Experienced in marketing or communications, with experience in similar role and involvement in campaign planning and delivery.
- A strong writer and communicator, able to tailor tone for different audiences
- Skilled in using marketing tools such as Mailchimp, Canva and CRM systems, with the ability to produce both digital and print collateral
- Data-driven, with the ability to analyse performance and apply insights
- Exceptionally organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a remote environment
- Collaborative and personable, with strong relationship-building skills across internal teams and external partners
- Sympathetic to the mission and ethos of the Catholic Church, however you don't need to be a practicing Catholic.
- Experience working within procurement environments, digital transformation projects, or the education/charity sectors would be an advantage.
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Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support for young people aged 13–24 with cancer. Every day, seven young people in the UK hear the words “you have cancer”, and Teenage Cancer Trust ensures they do not face it alone.
The charity funds specialist nurses and youth support teams in hospitals across the UK and provides vital emotional, practical and psychological support for young people and their families during and after treatment.
Regional fundraising is a core income stream for Teenage Cancer Trust, generating income through a combination of community and corporate fundraising. Supporters are often personally connected to the cause, including young people, families and communities directly impacted by cancer, making this a highly emotive and rewarding fundraising environment.
Teenage Cancer Trust is now seeking a Regional Fundraising Manager (North) to lead and grow income across a significant and high-potential region. With an income target of c.£750k and ambitions for further growth, this role will play a key part in shaping and delivering a more proactive, strategic approach to regional fundraising.
The Regional Fundraising Manager is a senior role responsible for leading fundraising across the North of England, managing a team of four fundraisers and contributing to the wider regional fundraising strategy. The role combines strategic leadership, team development and operational delivery, ensuring sustainable income growth across both community and corporate fundraising.
Reporting to the Head of Regional Fundraising, you will be responsible for delivering regional income targets, developing effective fundraising strategies and ensuring strong pipeline development across the region. You will also play a key role in embedding a more proactive approach to community engagement, strengthening volunteer involvement and maximising opportunities across local communities and corporate partners.
As Regional Fundraising Manager, you will:
- Lead community and corporate fundraising across the North region, supporting long-term partnerships
- Lead and deliver regional fundraising strategy in line with national objectives
- Manage and develop a team of four fundraisers
- Develop and implement regional plans to grow sustainable income
- Drive proactive community fundraising, engaging groups, clubs and local networks
- Identify and develop new income opportunities across community and corporate audiences
- Ensure strong pipeline development, income forecasting and performance management
- Work collaboratively across fundraising teams to maximise supporter engagement
- Lead key projects and initiatives to improve fundraising effectiveness
- Support the wider regional fundraising function as part of the management team
Essential skills and experience:
- Strong experience in community fundraising or relationship fundraising
- Experience managing and motivating teams to deliver high performance
- Experience developing and implementing fundraising plans and strategies
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Proven track record of delivering income against targets
- Experience leading projects or initiatives that drive change or improvement
- Ability to analyse data and use insight to inform decision making
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
Desirable:
- Experience working across both community and corporate fundraising
- Experience managing geographically dispersed teams
- Experience working in emotionally sensitive cause areas
- Experience supporting teams through change or organisational development
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day with each year of service, up to 30 days annual leave
- End of year closure: when we can, we offer 3-4 extra paid days off over Christmas for a relaxing or time with family and friends. This is decided year by year.
- Up to 5% employer pension contribution
- Annual salary review
- Flexible bank holidays (except 25th and 26th December and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave benefits
- Income Protection and Life Assurance
- Health Cash Plan plus free telephone access to a GP whenever you need it
- Gym discount
To apply, please upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience outlined. You can use the cover letter section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
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We’re looking for a motivated Research Manager to lead research excellence across identification, conversion, and retention workstreams to maximise supporter value through the Relationship Management pipeline model.
This role will drive intelligence gathering that enables Cancer Research UK to identify, cultivate, and retain high-value supporters through prospect research, data-driven insights, and collaborative practices within the centralised Relationship Management pipeline model .
What will I be doing?
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Lead a team of researchers to deliver high-quality intelligence supporting all three workstreams of the RM pipeline model (identification, conversion, retention).
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Collaborate closely with the Senior Opportunity Development Manager to design and implement research approaches that directly support pipeline optimisation, prioritising efforts based on data-led analysis and potential supporter value.
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Develop and maintain comprehensive management information systems across all RM audience groups, providing intelligence that informs strategic decision-making within the centralised pipeline management approach.
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Oversee the delivery of detailed supporter profiles and research insights that enable personalised interventions at key decision moments across the supporter journey.
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Maintain a comprehensive overview of market trends and competitor analysis to inform strategic planning and identify new opportunities for supporter engagement across all pipeline stages.
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Communicate and present research findings in a compelling manner to colleagues, leadership, and the wider RM function to drive evidence-based decision making.
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Work collaboratively within the matrixed structure, partnering with Governance and Stewardship Managers to increase knowledge sharing and optimise the supporter journey.
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Lead on developing pipeline monitoring and reporting systems to track performance across identification, conversion, and retention stages, supporting continuous improvement.
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Guide the implementation of research approaches that directly contribute to tactical, data-led personalised interventions to maximise pipeline value.
What are we looking for?
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Comprehensive understanding of relationship management pipelines and the role of research in supporting the optimisation of supporter journeys.
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Advanced analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations that support personalised supporter engagement.
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Proficient in the use of CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), data visualisation tools, and research databases to extract and present meaningful insights.
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Excellent organisational and people management skills – able to lead a team while operating effectively within the matrixed workstream structure.
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Innovative approach to research with ability to identify opportunities for process improvements across the supporter journey.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
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Experience with data protection regulations and their application throughout the research process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the Social Research Association to recruit a permanent Communications Manager.
An educational charity and membership body, the Social Research Association aims to drive excellence in the conduct, development and application of social research to deliver lasting benefits to the social research profession and the wider public good. With around 1600 members who work in government, academic, the voluntary and private sector or as freelancers, the organisation's key activities include training, events, ethics reviews and regular publications.
You'll be joining the small, supportive team at an exciting time following a period of investment in its membership offering and in the lead up to its 50th anniversary in 2028.
Contract: Permanent role, offered on either a full time or part time, four day per week basis, with flexible working options offered and fully supported
Salary: £38,000 to £43,000 per annum
Location: Home based role with occasional travel required for events or Team Days, anticipated at around 10 days per year with travel reimbursed
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 2nd April
Interviews: Interviews will be held on Friday 24th April
The incoming Communications Manager will have real ownership of the communications output for the organisation as well as strategic influence, while retaining day to day responsibility for the delivery of messaging.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has been leading communications projects or channels and is now ready to lead strategy - someone who wants more autonomy, broader responsibility, and the chance to shape the voice of a respected membership organisation.
Core responsibilities within the role will include:
- Deliver and evolve the SRA's communications strategy across all platforms increasing the visibility of the SRA and engagement the wider social research community
- Advise senior leadership and trustees on messaging, brand positioning, and audience engagement
- Shape how the organisation communicates with members, stakeholders, and the wider research community
- Monitor and evaluate communications impact using analytics and insights
- Produce and manage engaging content for newsletters, blogs, social media, email campaigns, the website, the membership hub, press releases, and promotional campaigns
- Lead communications around SRA publications to raise profile and reach
- Oversee editorial calendars and ensure timely, high-quality delivery
- Keep up to date with digital and social media trends and platform developments
- Create and maintain effective systems and workflows for communications outputs
- Support clear, inclusive internal communications for staff, trustees, and volunteers
- Develop materials for impact reporting and organisational updates
- Build positive relationships with partner organisations, research funders, editors, freelancers, and other stakeholders
This position is perfect for someone ready to take a step up to take on more strategic responsibility, or someone already working at Manager level.
You'll thrive at the Social Research Association if you enjoy combining hands-on delivery with bigger-picture thinking, and if you're excited by the idea of shaping an organisation's communications approach.
Key experience and skills required for the role are as follows:
- Experience in communications, journalism, media, or a related field
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Experience managing communications projects or channels, especially LinkedIn content
- Ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and platforms
- Strong organisational skills and confidence managing multiple deadlines
- Analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret engagement data and adapt strategy
- Creative, proactive, and eager to grow into a more strategic role
- Commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive practice
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached by using 'apply now' button on the advert.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Are you an experienced Project Manager with proven experience in property or estates project management? Have you successfully delivered large-scale installations or fit-out projects?
We’re excited to be recruiting a Property Project Manager to help lead one of the most impactful installation programmes in our Retail division. This fixed‑term role will take a central position in delivering the rollout of vital medical equipment (defibs) across our 670+ BHF retail locations, a project that will directly strengthen the safety and resilience of our shops, customers, volunteers and colleagues.
You’ll combine hands‑on project delivery with strategic oversight, working closely with teams across Retail, Estates and Property, as well as our external partners. Your leadership will ensure installations are delivered smoothly on time and within budget, while keeping disruption to retail operations to a minimum.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high‑profile programme that supports our mission and makes a meaningful difference across our estate.
You’ll deliver a full range of Project Manager services including:
- Managing end-to-end delivery of installations projects, from planning to completion.
- Developing and controlling project budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery.
- Collaborating with internal teams (Retail, Estates, Facilities, Finance) and external contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
- Ensuring all works comply with health and safety legislation, building regulations, and BHF policies.
- Identifying and mitigating project risks, resolving issues promptly.
- Providing regular progress reports to senior leadership, including KPIs and strategic alignment.
- Overseeing project documentation and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
About you
We are looking for someone with proven experience in property or estates project management, ideally in a multi-site environment, such as retail. You'll have a demonstrable track record of delivering large-scale installation, fit-out or similar programmes, from planning to completion.
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiation skills.
- A qualification or relevant experience in Project Management, Construction, Surveying or related field, with membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS) being desirable.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g. MS Project, Asana).
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of building regulations, lease management, and health & safety compliance.
- Experience delivering large-scale installations or fit-out projects.
- Experience managing budgets and working with multiple stakeholders.
Working arrangements
Please note this is a 10 month fixed-term contract. This role will be home based and there will be some travel to our sites and office locations for meetings as needed.
Belonging at BHF
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.
To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
Interview process
There will be a two stage interview process, via MS Teams shortly after the closing date.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
We are looking for a passionate and creative Head of Brand, Communications & Marketing to lead the next stage of our journey.
This is an exciting, strategic and hands‑on leadership role for someone who can confidently amplify our brand in the public sphere, drive meaningful engagement, and increase both supporter and beneficiary acquisition.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Director of Income Generation & Marketing and leading a small, high‑performing team, you will:
Brand, Communications & PR
- Lead and evolve Life’s brand strategy, ensuring clarity and consistency across all channels.
- Raise Life’s visibility with powerful campaigns that engage beneficiaries, supporters, volunteers and the public.
- Oversee media relations, PR activity, reputation management and crisis communications.
- Support and strengthen internal communications across the organisation.
Marketing Leadership
- Develop innovative marketing strategies that grow reach, impact and sustainability.
- Drive supporter and beneficiary acquisition through targeted, insight‑led campaigns.
- Use data, analytics and performance metrics to continuously improve marketing effectiveness.
- Provide inspiring leadership and development to the Marketing & Comms Team.
Digital Strategy
- Lead Life’s digital marketing approach, including SEO, paid social, PPC, email, content and inbound marketing.
- Create effective user journeys and optimise conversion rates through testing and analytics.
- Oversee engaging social media content and paid advertising campaigns.
- Ensure high‑quality digital design, content, and brand guardianship.
Website & Content
- Support the development of Life’s website, focusing on optimisation, content quality and user experience.
- Oversee high‑quality storytelling that reflects Life’s values and mission.
About You
You’ll be a confident, creative and strategic leader who brings:
- At least 5 years’ experience in digital marketing, communications or brand roles (charity sector experience desirable).
- Proven experience developing and delivering brand, digital and communications strategies.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing trends, analytics and audience insight.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience managing budgets and leading a team.
- A warm, values‑driven approach aligned with Life’s mission of humanity, solidarity, community and compassion.
About Life:
Life is a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people – whoever they are – to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.
Our services include:
- Supported housing and community support
- Counselling and skilled listening
- Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies
Our values :
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you
- Community – We’re better together
- Charity – Doing good for one another
- Common good – Building a better world
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Salary: £40,000 – £44,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week (part time considered)
Location: Remote
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Additional annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality:
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Fire Fighters Charity as our Volunteering Manager and lead the development of a dynamic, inclusive volunteering programme that supports the wellbeing of the UK’s fire services community.
You’ll shape and deliver our national volunteering strategy, design an exceptional volunteer journey, build strong relationships, and ensure volunteers feel supported, valued and inspired. Working across teams, you’ll embed volunteering into our services, champion best practice and use insight to drive continuous improvement.
We’re looking for someone who:
· Has strong experience in volunteer management and volunteer strategy implementation
· Brings strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery
· Builds great relationships and influences at all levels
· Understands safeguarding, data protection and inclusive practice
· Is passionate about creating positive, impactful volunteer experiences
If you want a role with purpose and the chance to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us grow a thriving volunteer community.
We offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fauna & Flora is seeking qualified candidates to lead delivery of a major new transboundary conservation initiative in one of Europe’s last wild river systems. The Lika-Pounje-Upper Una river transboundary landscape is a rare, connected ecosystem shared by Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, facing growing pressures and in urgent need of coordinated action. As Project Manager, you will drive day‑to‑day delivery, support local partners, and help build the foundations for long‑term ecological resilience and sustainable rural development across this unique river corridor
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You will join our Central & South-eastern Europe and the Balkans programme at a pivotal moment, shaping a new model of cross‑border collaboration for freshwater and karst landscapes. This is an opportunity to apply your project management and partnership‑building skills to a landscape where decisions in the next few years will determine its future. Working with committed local partners and specialists, you will help secure lasting benefits for biodiversity, communities and the Lika-Pounje-Upper Una river landscape.
The successful candidate will have a substantial proven track record in leading complex, multi-stakeholder conservation or landscape-scale initiatives, ideally within the Balkans or comparable contexts. They will be an experienced project manager, skilled at working across cultures and sectors, and able to bring diverse partners — including protected area authorities, community stakeholders, and civil society organisations — together around shared objectives. Experience working alongside protected area management and community-based or co-management approaches will also be important. You will be skilled in providing strategic advice and technical input to the design, development, implementation, evaluation and reporting for projects and will have excellent project, grant, financial and people management skills. The role also requires a skilled and credible communicator, who is confident in developing and managing relationships with partner organisations and relevant stakeholders, and able to write donor proposals and reports.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in project management, capacity building, community mobilisation and engagement as well as a commitment to organisational, donor and legal compliance.
Please visit our website and download the job application for further details on how to apply
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 5 April 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 7 April 2026.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship of a Skilled Worker Visa.




