Volunteer communications jobs
About ELBA
ELBA is a leading social regeneration charity in east London. Our mission is to develop employee volunteering and employment initiatives to decrease poverty, improve social mobility and increase equality for communities in east London and beyond. We facilitate corporate support from over 100 organisations into our community, education and employment programmes.
With over 35 years of experience enabling successful partnerships between businesses and communities, ELBA engages over 16,000 corporate employees in volunteer programmes annually
that support employment, education and community initiatives. In 2024 the Community Works programme supported over 250 charities and social enterprises through engaging employee volunteers in practical and skills-based volunteering opportunities.
About Evolve
Evolve is a Business Charity Awards nominated collaboration between three longstanding corporate partners, a corporate foundation and ELBA. With a focus on Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Haringey, we address the barriers and challenges faced by community organisations. We do this by developing organisational capacity, especially with leadership, for those who are tackling the complex needs presented by the cost-of-living crisis.
The project is currently in its fifth year with funding secured for the following year until December 2026 with the prospect of continued work thereafter.
About the role
The purpose of the role is to lead the successful delivery of ELBA’s Evolve Project, delivering employer-supported volunteering projects that meet the needs of the communities of Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Haringey, and expectations of the corporate partners.
The role requires an ability to build close and collaborative relationships across the community sector, particularly with infrastructure organisations of the three boroughs, likewise the corporate partners. The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of innovative workshops and long term employee volunteering activities (including ELBA’s flagship coaching programmes) to build resilience in communities. The Project Manager will also lead monthly and quarterly steering group meetings, reporting on impact to the corporate partners.
The post is managed by the Head of Community Programmes, with strategic programme support from the Partnership Director.
Working for ELBA
In our staff survey, our people tell us they love the interaction with active and caring colleagues; the worthwhile nature of our work; and the great agency in how they deliver their objectives.
ELBA has a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service; life assurance; 5% employer pension contribution; BUPA health cash plan; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; an active well-being and equalities programmes led by staff; a varied and busy learning and development schedule; cycle purchase scheme; and an Employee Assistance Helpline.
Job Description
Key duties
· Lead day-to-day development, planning and delivery of Evolve workshops and programmes
· Identify and build relationships with a range of community stakeholders, including charities, community groups, Councils, funders, social enterprises and grassroots organisations to understand community needs
· Design and deliver impactful employee volunteering activities to address these needs, aligned with the skills, knowledge and expertise of the corporate volunteers
· Achieve delivery targets of employee volunteers engaged and beneficiaries supported
· Build and maintain strong relationships with Evolve partners’ Corporate Social Responsibility teams. Manage cohorts of corporate volunteers in line with project targets
· Organise and lead monthly delivery meetings and quarterly project steering group meetings with the Evolve corporate partners
· Maintain strong impact reporting for the project, providing annual reports and mid-year reports to track volunteer and beneficiary engagement
· Proactively generate comms articles, case studies, and awards nominations to highlight the successes of Evolve
General
· Develop a broad knowledge of community resources, programmes and local authority priorities in Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Haringey
· Support the wider Community team and other ELBA colleagues on projects where appropriate
· Use ELBA internal systems to maintain records and report progress, including due diligence and volunteer recording via Salesforce within set timescales
· Ensure that systems for monitoring and evaluation are in place
· Adhere to ELBA’s safeguarding policies and procedures, equal opportunities, health & safety
· Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager
Person Specification
Essential skills and experience
· Strong project management skills, managing projects from inception to completion
· Highly organised with an ability to prioritise, work under pressure and deliver set targets
· Experience in facilitating and delivering in-person and online workshops and events to audiences from different sectors
· Ability to manage and track multiple projects, often with competing deadlines
· Excellent interpersonal skills including collaboration, public speaking and negotiation
· Flexibility and creative problem-solving
· Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate messages clearly
· Experience in developing effective partnerships with multiple stakeholders and the ability to work collaboratively with community and corporate partners
· An understanding of corporate community investment and employee volunteering programmes
· Experience of impact measurement techniques and project tracking tools
· A high level of IT literacy
Desirable skills and experience
· Experience of working with or within the corporate sector
· Good commercial awareness
· Experience of corporate community investment
· Experience of working with and training employee volunteers
· Experience of working in or with the voluntary and community sector in east London
· Experience of event management
· Experience of delivering employability events/projects
· Experience of using Salesforce to track and monitor projects
· Use of social media and experience in communicating externally in an engaging method
ELBA expects all staff to demonstrate ELBA’s core competencies:
- Accountability
- Relationship management
- Thought leadership
ELBA is proud to represent the diversity of the communities we support. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications.
This appointment is subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to make a declaration stating that there are no reasons why the applicant cannot work with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
Our mission is to create possibilities to bring about positive change in London





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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join Operation Smile UK as our new Communications & Content Officer, where you’ll craft powerful stories that elevate our mission, spark fundraising, and shape our brand across digital and print channels. If you’re passionate about storytelling, campaign coordination, and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
The Communications and Content Officer supports the delivery of engaging and effective communications across Operation Smile UK’s channels. The postholder will create and coordinate content that raises awareness, supports fundraising, and strengthens the organisation’s profile in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Content creation and content management
- Working with the Senior Communications Manager, research, draft, and edit compelling content for the UK website, newsletters, and print materials.
- Support the reimagining of existing content to ensure messaging is fresh, relevant, and audience-led.
- Collate and maintain a library of case studies, stories, and assets for use across teams.
- Ensure brand voice and tone are consistently applied across all communications.
Digital and organic social media
- Develop and maintain a social media content calendar which supports our Communications Strategy and liaise with our Social Media Freelancer to plan and approve posts.
- Contribute to the delivery of multi-channel campaigns, liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers to create assets and meet deadlines.
- Assist with monitoring and reporting on content performance, identifying opportunities for growth and engagement.
Campaign coordination
- Support the planning and scheduling of communications campaigns like World Smile Day and advertising events like our annual carols concert.
- Manage feedback processes to ensure the timely delivery of content and materials.
- Act as the first point of contact for all content requests from across the organisation.
Administration and finance
- Collate quotes for expenditure and liaise with suppliers as required.
- Track invoices, ensuring coding is accurate and amounts match agreed quotes.
- Maintain organised systems for content workflows, approvals, and campaign schedules.
Monitoring and evaluation
- Gather engagement and performance metrics from all channels.
- Provide regular reports to the Senior Communications Manager.
- Suggest improvements to optimise performance and impact.
Recruitment
We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Position: Communications and Marketing Manager
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 pro rata, pension paid at 4% contribution (Band 3a) pro rata
Hours: 3-4 days (.6 to .8FTE)
Days of work: Flexible to take place between Monday and Friday, TOIL-able hours in the evening or weekends when required
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits:
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4% employer pension contribution,
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6.6 weeks annual leave entitlement (25+8 Bank Holidays)
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Enhanced sickness pay
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Monthly independent therapeutic supervision,
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Take your birthday off
Location: Flexible / Snowdrop Project Offices, Castle Green, 7 Castle Street, Sheffield, S3 8LT
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Collaborating with: Community Fundraising and Events Manager
Direct reports: N/A
Closing date: Monday 29th September at 5pm
Interview dates: Interviews will be conducted W/C 6th October.
Start date: Late October/ November 2025
Be part of something life-changing.
At Snowdrop Project, we support survivors of modern slavery to recover from their pasts and rebuild their futures. We were the first UK charity to offer long-term, community-based support for survivors—and today, we continue to lead the way in trauma-informed care, advocacy, and reintegration.
Now, we are looking for a dynamic, innovative and creative Communications and Marketing Manager to join our Fundraising Team, helping us grow our impact and lead our external communications and digital marketing efforts to support more survivors of modern slavery.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, engaging, relational individual with who shares our values and is driven to make a difference.
As Communications and Marketing Manager, you will lead on crafting and delivering compelling communications that strengthen our brand, deepen supporter engagement, and drive income. With a strategic approach and a passion for storytelling, you will also oversee and support the delivery of creative, consistent and sensitive messaging internally and externally.
The role is responsible for continuing and enhancing both public and internal communication. We are a growing charity helping to lead the way in supporting survivors of modern slavery. This role is a pivotal part of the Fundraising team and will help us to deliver our aim to empower survivors of modern slavery and exploitation.
This role is designed for someone who enjoys cultivating and developing income through individual giving and thrives on excellent and creative communication.
What You’ll Be Doing:
This person will take the lead on developing and delivering the organisation’s communication and marketing, in line with our branding, mission, vision and values. This includes:
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Lead on branding, digital presence (website, social media, newsletters), and compelling storytelling to grow awareness, engage supporters, and recruit staff/volunteers.
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Develop and deliver campaigns, newsletters, and case studies with sensitivity, ensuring consistent brand representation and co-produced content with beneficiaries.
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Contribute to annual fundraising strategy, create detailed communications/marketing plans with budgets and targets, and strengthen the donor journey.
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Partner with the fundraising team to drive income through digital marketing, supporter engagement, donor retention, and data-led reporting.
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Manage eTapestry records, supporter data, and income tracking, while recommending improvements in data management and ensuring GDPR compliance.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
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Have experience creating engaging and effective marketing campaigns and communications.
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Are a confident communicator and storyteller who has experience of creating impactful social media messaging.
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Are proactive, creative, and passionate about our work supporting survivors of modern slavery and exploitation
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Share our values of compassion, empowerment and collaboration
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a pioneering, survivor-focused charity making a real impact
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Work in a supportive, inclusive and values-led organization
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Have the freedom to bring your ideas to life and take ownership of your work
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Join a team that celebrates progress, values growth, and genuinely cares
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Receive a number of benefits including your birthday off and monthly therapeutic sessions
Please see the Job Description document for full details and the Person Specification
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter which details your suitability for the role (please read the instructions for completing the cover letter carefully- incomplete or irrelevant cover letters will be excluded) and answer a question about your right to work in the UK. CVs and cover letters will be screened and candidates will be shortlisted based on these.
We welcome every applicant and strive to create and promote inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and to be themselves at work.
Please note- we will not be working with recuiters for this post.
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that addresses all the points detailed in the person specification, giving relevant examples which demonstrate your suitability for the position.
We will be shortlisting for interview based on the below scoring system:
0 – Weak Does not address the essential criteria
1 – Average Addresses part of the essential criteria, provides little detail
2 – Good Addresses the essential criteria, providing some detailed relevant explanations
3 – Excellent Provides a thorough, considered explanation that fully addresses the person specification.
Empowering survivors of modern slavery to rebuild their lives and thrive



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Location: Flexible with two days every fortnight in the Oxford Office
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus £2,500 car allowance
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Volunteering Experience Lead plays a vital role in ensuring volunteers feel connected, valued, and well-supported throughout their time with us. The post-holder will lead our efforts to recruit, retain and engage volunteers, shaping communications and initiatives that build a strong sense of belonging.
This role works across the entire volunteer journey, from attraction and onboarding to recognition and feedback. It leads on volunteer-facing communications and engagement campaigns, coordinates volunteer surveys, and helps build a growing, supportive network of volunteers. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating a great experience, skilled at communicating with warmth and clarity, and committed to building community through volunteering.
This role involves occasional travel and overnight stays to attend events, meetings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead targeted recruitment campaigns, working with colleagues to promote roles and attract a wide range of volunteers.
- Develop retention strategies and recognition initiatives, helping volunteers feel valued and supported throughout their time with us.
- Manage regular volunteer communications, including newsletters, updates, and storytelling that reflects the voice of volunteers.
- Coordinate annual volunteer surveys and feedback mechanisms, using data and insights to improve the volunteer experience.
- Lead the development of the volunteering portal, ensuring it meets volunteer needs and enhances user experience.
- Build and grow a connected volunteer community, supporting peer-to-peer engagement and a strong sense of belonging through in-person and digital engagement.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain strong relationships with internal teams, ensuring alignment across departments.
- Take a proactive role in team meetings, agenda setting, and action tracking.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and other regulatory requirements.
- Engage in continuous professional development through training and feedback.
- Represent RABI at events and outreach initiatives.
- Support team operations during absences and assist with additional tasks as needed.
PERSON SPECIFICIATION:
Essential
- Affinity, understanding and demonstration of the goals and objectives of RABI
- Experience delivering volunteer communications or engagement campaigns.
- Strong inclusive communication skills, with attention to tone and audience.
- Understanding of volunteer journey stages – from recruitment to retention.
- Experience designing and running volunteer surveys or gathering feedback.
- Confident working with data to improve engagement and inform decisions.
- Collaborative approach with experience working across teams.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple campaigns.
- Comfortable using digital tools to manage and improve communication.
- Experience using CRM systems and analysing engagement data.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the agriculture and farming sector, with an ability to tailor volunteering approaches accordingly.
- Familiarity with volunteer segmentation or audience mapping.
- Familiarity with peer networks or ambassador schemes.
- Experience using digital platforms to connect and engage dispersed or geographically remote volunteers.
- A full UK driving licence, as travel within England and Wales will be required.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
Benefits
- Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance from day one.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI because of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.
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37 hours per week / £38,250 per annum / hybrid – based in Hove / working pattern can be discussed at interview.
is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Our Fundraising and Communications team builds meaningful connections with supporters, partners, and the public to raise vital funds and awareness for our work with children and young people. Through strategic campaigns, compelling storytelling, and strong brand management, we champion our mission and amplify youth voices across all channels.
We’re looking for a skilled and creative Communications Manager to lead external communications at YMCA DownsLink Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape our messaging, manage media relations, and deliver high-quality content that supports our mission and enhances our reputation. You’ll play a key role in developing campaigns, coordinating communications across platforms and working with partners to raise awareness of our work across Sussex and Surrey. If you’re confident, collaborative, and ready to take ownership of strategic communications, we want to hear from you.
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
- Proven experience in a communications role, including managing a team.
- Track record of successful multi-channel communications campaigns (media/PR, social media, website, publications, email marketing).
- Experience in crisis communications.
- Charity, not-for-profit, or housing association experience (desirable)
- Exceptional writing and presentation skills tailored to diverse audiences.
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
- Creative thinker with a flair for engaging content and storytelling.
- Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Google Ads.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact
Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 12 October at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.


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Our vision is a world in which prisoners of conscience and human rights defenders are able to live in safety, with self-determination and financial independence and to continue to uphold and advance human rights. While other NGOs advocate and campaign for human rights, we focus on meeting the immediate hardship needs of prisoners of conscience and human rights defenders. We believe that it is important to hear their voices directly and that this is only possible if they have the financial security and safe space for self-determination in their work.
As Communications and Administration Officer, working within a team of three staff and about six volunteers, this role offers a broad range of roles and experience within a dynamic human rights charity.
Position: Communications and Administration Officer
Responsible to: Director and Grants and Engagement Manager
Location: Remote working, with regular in-person meetings
Hours: Three days a week, working from 9am to 5pm
Salary: £23,000 to £26,000 FTE, depending on skills and experience
Annual leave and benefits: 25 days per year, pro rata and 8% pension employer contribution
How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation. First-round interviews will be arranged as applications are received, with second interviews to be decided.
Closing date: 8 October 2025
Responsibilities:
Communications
- Assisting the director on the major donor programme
- Drafting and publishing all postal and email communications to donors, including fundraising campaigns and newsletters
- Working with the director and the grants and engagement manager on fundraising appeals and fundraising opportunities
- Work with the grants and engagement manager on digital onboarding of new supporters
- Coordinating and managing volunteers
- Website updates and uploads
- MailChimp and social media management and content production
Administration
- Managing and updating our donor database
- Checking and uploading donations on the donor database
- Running GiftAid
- Processing outgoing all payments through banks and money transfers
- Liaising with the external accountant to run reconciliations and odd tasks
Requirements:
- IT and digital competence
- Ability to multitask and to learn new and varied skills
- High standard of English and communications content
- Desirable: any relevant experience
Our vision is a world in which prisoners of conscience and human rights defenders are able to live in safety and continue their human rights work.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Volunteer Recruitment Officer to help encourage and embed quality volunteering processes within the culture of the Woodland Trust.
The Role:
• You’ll act as the first point of contact for users experiencing technical issues providing assistance via phone, email and internal administration systems.
• You’ll support the increase of youth volunteering alongside our ‘Youth Reimagined’ team.
• You’ll maintain best practice and ensure adherence to volunteer policies, procedures and processes by volunteer managers in the recruitment and management of volunteers.
• You’ll work within the organisation and volunteer policies, procedures and processes.
• You’ll demonstrate and encourage an understanding of safeguarding policies and procedure amongst staff and volunteers alike.
• You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote success stories through our volunteer communication channels.
• You’ll work closely within safeguarding guidelines and policies and ensure any projects you support are compliant with policies, procedure and best practice.
• You’ll establish external relationships to help promote our volunteer opportunities to a more diverse demographic.
• You’ll maintain administrative tasks such as rotas, training and forums.
• This role is part time working 15 hour a week.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once every couple of months on average.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
We are looking for candidates who have the following:
• Experience working with volunteers at a national or country level.
• Knowledge of best practice in relation to volunteer management policies and procedures ensuring it is always adhered to.
• Experience or understanding of service desk or similar technical solutions delivery.
• Experience of delivering online and face to face training and learning events.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with the ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher.
• Organisation skills with the ability to handle multiple work streams and competing tasks.
• Experience and understanding of safeguarding policies, procedures and training.
• Experience developing a volunteering strategy to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection practices in relation to volunteer management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to speak to a wide range of audiences.
• This role requires travel around the UK, so you need to have a clean UK driving licence.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams 21st October 2025.
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Reference Number: V558
Job Title: Project Assistant
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2026
Hours: 14 hours per week over 4 days, to meet programme needs
Salary: £9200 per annum (£23k FTE)
DBS/PVG: Enhanced Level DBS
Job Family: Job Family 3
Line Manager: Delivery Leader for Scotland and Northeast England
Closing Date: 7th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Start Date: ASAP
Interview Dates: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
· We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
· We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
· We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
· We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
· We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong.
Role Purpose
We’re looking for a flexible and self-motivated Project Assistant to join our team in Newcastle, supporting the delivery of our Home from Hospital and Community Support project.
Preventing admissions, and re-admissions, to hospital is crucial for the NHS. Re-admissions alone cost the NHS over £2 billion per year, and no-one wants to be in hospital when they can be recovering safely and comfortably at home. The Home from Hospital project was developed to help enable people to thrive back at home, and in the community, while at the same time supporting the NHS.
We recruit, train, support and coordinate volunteers, who provide a “little bit of help” to people who may be socially isolated, have health issues, or don’t have many people around them.
Our volunteers provide social, emotional or practical support, completing short-term tasks for up to 6 weeks. This includes tasks such as helping with grocery shopping, collecting and delivering medical prescriptions, in person or telephone check in’s, driving someone to an appointment, helping with paperwork, ensuring the home is safe and secure, and lots more!
As our Project Assistant, you will:
· Work closely with Volunteering Matters colleagues in a flexible and agile way, taking instruction and responding quickly to ensure beneficiaries and volunteers have the best possible experience
· Face to face and telephone contact with older people taking part in the project, completing practical, social, or wellbeing tasks to meet their individual needs
· Administrative tasks including providing updates to colleagues on project activities, processing paperwork, and other computer-based tasks to help ensure the smooth delivery of the programme
· Support with the promotion of the project across Newcastle in order to attract new volunteers and generate referrals – this may include drafting content, public speaking and giving presentations
This role is part of a fast-paced and responsive workplace environment. In order to meet the needs of the programme, we are looking for a candidate who can offer significant flexibility when it comes to working hours – ideally over 4 days per week.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
· Unlimited Annual Leave
· Employee Pension scheme
· Life Assurance
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced sick and family leave.
· Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to progress applications that don’t meet this requirement.
If you have any questions about current vacancies, the recruitment process, or need support, our team is here to help. Whether you're a candidate looking for more information or with an HR query, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.





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FREELANCE CONTRACT DETAILS
Role Title: Engagement and Communications Lead
Reports to: Programmes Director
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Location: Hybrid
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Total Contract Days: 40 days at £250 per day
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Working days: 2-3 days per week
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Contract Budget: : £10,000 with opportunity for extension.
IN A NUTSHELL
Would you like to drive and support the development of Stour Trust's narrative, story telling, communucations and engagments? The organisation is an at exciting stage have delivered a wide range of projects within land justice, civic power and policy.
You will be a key asset in project development, design and delivery and will work with the team to ensure that activities are executed.
Organisation Profile
Stour Trust CIC is a social enterprise which aims to improve the social and economic lives and wellbeing of local people by innovating new models of community-led regeneration through provision of genuinely affordable housing, community, work and cultural spaces. We seek to:
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Democratise access to built space and assets through influencing policies to deliver racial, social and economic justice for under-represented communities.
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Remove the disconnect between local communities and the buildings/assets that exist within them to serve the common good.
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Support the development of art and creative practice across communities, partnering with educational institutions, local organisations and government stakeholders to meet this vision.
SCOPE
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead on Stour Trust's website redevelopment, liaising with our freelance web designer, freelance copywriters and other parties as needed.
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Build Stour Trust’s key resource and information bank for the organisation's communication output to be used for websites, funding and events.
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Lead on collating relevant research, legacy and archived work, frameworks, guides and case studies.
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Develop key comms messaging for Stour Trust's social media platforms.
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Support copy and narrative writing for the organisation's mission areas..
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Support Stour Trust's three strategic project areas: Land & Spatial Justice, Racial & Economic Justice and Policy.
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Develop project delivery frameworks and timelines to support clear accountability and communication for projects, using project management tools
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Develop simple pitch decks, posters, case studies and proposals for partners or collaborators and manage sub-contractors as needed.
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Support key partnerships and relationships keeping the team up to date on key events.
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Attend relevant in-person and virtual meetings and sessions to support the team.
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Manage a small budget in relation to projects including website development.
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Support other areas of Stour Trust's work.
We encourage applications with lived experience and/or from under-represented communities to apply.
Please send an expression of interest by 28th September 2025 including:
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Up to 300 word text of what Land Justice means to you
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Short links or examples of previous work ( even if this is from your recent education, volunteering or community projects)
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When you can start the contract
We will be reviewing applicants as we receive them.
We are genuinely interested in your approach, engagement and contribution to Land and Spatial Justice and the intersectionality of this work. This includes curation of events, knowledge exchange or thought pieces. If you are interested in leading or holding space for these themes, do state this within your EOI as other opportunities to support this work may arise. Thank you for taking the time to read and consider this proposal.
Emmaus UK is looking for a new Regional Communications Officer to directly support Emmaus communities in the North East and Yorkshire.
About the role
Our team of Regional Communications Officers support Emmaus communities and groups to increase their profile and engage supporters. You will work closely with up to four Emmaus charities to identify their communications needs, plan and deliver work to help achieve their goals.
You will have excellent skills and knowledge in communications, public relations and marketing with at least two years’ experience working in a busy and varied communications role. Although not essential, knowledge and understanding of homelessness and the charity sector would also be an advantage.
Within this hybrid role, you can be based at home or in an Emmaus community. Wherever you are located, maintaining ongoing positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is vitally important. This role will suit someone located in Yorkshire or the North East as regular travel (usually at least one community visit per week) will be required to South Shields, Leeds and Hull.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and seeing a long-lasting impact, then this is the perfect time for you to get involved and join Emmaus.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a movement of charities that support people who have experienced homelessness and poverty. In our local Emmaus communities, we end homelessness one person at a time.
No one’s life should be defined by homelessness. Together, we support people to put their lives back on track and build a better future. We see the person, their strengths, and the future they want to create. Building on each person’s abilities, Emmaus offers skills and work opportunities with a home and place to belong – we’re there at every step of their journey out of homelessness.
Emmaus UK is a national charity that supports and connects all Emmaus communities and groups across the UK. We bring people together, amplifying their voices and experiences to campaign for fundamental change to prevent homelessness and end this crisis.
How to apply
To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us, the email address can be found in the application pack with ‘Regional Communications Officer (North)’ in the subject field.
Please ensure you download the job pack below and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 22 September 2025. Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing Monday 29 September.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us, the email address can be found in the application pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Flexible with two days every fortnight in the Oxford Office
Department: Volunteering
Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus £2,500 car allowance
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
This role is central to how we evolve our volunteering offer. The Volunteering Development Lead is responsible for designing and working with other teams to pilot new models of volunteering that help us reach more people, increase flexibility, and create meaningful opportunities for individuals to contribute in ways that suit them.
Working at the intersection of innovation, collaboration, and project delivery, the role will lead on developing new opportunities for volunteer involvement, creating training materials, and building internal capability to support new ways of volunteering. The post-holder will act as a connector across teams, identifying where volunteers can add value and supporting colleagues to confidently engage them. It’s a dynamic role that requires creativity, people skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
This role involves occasional travel and overnight stays to attend events, meetings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop new types of volunteering opportunities, ensuring they are accessible, purposeful, and meet both organisational and volunteer needs. Works closely with the Volunteering Experience Lead and Coordinator to ensure new roles are integrated and supported.
- Lead volunteering development projects, managing timelines, stakeholders, and outcomes to deliver high-quality results.
- Work closely with teams across the charity to identify where and how volunteers can be better utilised and supported.
- Develop and deliver training resources for new volunteering roles and approaches, supporting staff and volunteer leads.
- Champion inclusive and innovative volunteer practices, inspiring teams to adopt new ways of involving people.
- Embed good volunteer management principles across the organisation, building confidence and consistency in approach.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain strong relationships with internal teams, ensuring alignment across departments.
- Take a proactive role in team meetings, agenda setting, and action tracking.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and other regulatory requirements.
- Engage in continuous professional development through training and feedback.
- Represent RABI at events and outreach initiatives.
- Support team operations during absences and assist with additional tasks as needed.
PERSON SPECIFICIATION:
Essential
- Affinity, understanding and demonstration of the goals and objectives of RABI
- Experience designing and delivering new volunteer roles or programmes.
- Strong knowledge of volunteer management best practice and safeguarding.
- Skilled collaborator, able to build relationships and influence across teams.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple priorities.
- Creative thinker with a solutions-focused approach to challenges.
- Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
- Experience designing and delivering training or workshops.
- Good understanding of inclusive and accessible volunteering practice.
- Knowledge of volunteer management best practice and safeguarding.
- Able to use data, feedback, or insight to improve services.
- Experience supporting change or innovation projects in a charity or community setting.
- Good digital literacy, including MS Office and CRM/volunteer platforms.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays.
Desirable
- Experience using CRM or volunteer management systems.
- Understanding of rural or community-based volunteering.
- Experience involving people with lived experience in service development.
- Experience supporting organisational or cultural change.
- A full UK driving licence, as travel within England and Wales will be required.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
Benefits
- Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance from day one.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI because of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.
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Resurrection Trading (known as Resurrection Furniture) is a vibrant friendly charity shop in Alton High Street specialising in recycled second hand furniture and home goods. We need an efficient organiser to lead our team of volunteers, manage the office and bring a creative flair to display and sales.
About us
We opened in Alton in 2017 and in 2022 moved to larger premises at 21b High Street. The charity is linked to the Parish of the Resurrection. All profits from the shop go to good causes in Alton, especially to support youth related projects, people in need, heritage buildings and the community.
The shop is a busy, friendly place supported by a skilled team of repairers in the workshop and a lively band of drivers and lifters on the van. In total we have more than 50 volunteers and the charity is led by a team of Trustees. The shop is open 10 to 4pm Monday to Saturday.
Job Summary
The Manager’s role is typical for a retail high street shop except that there is no head office or back up staff - the manager and volunteers between them carry out all functions. These include:
Daily office administration - communications especially daily emails, Facebook messages and phone calls re furniture donations and sales, discussions with volunteers.
Coordination of volunteers including induction training, support and leadership,
Organising donations – selection, collection, pricing, display and delivery.
Shop organisation, administration and reporting to Trustees including publicity
Key Responsibilities:
Office Administration
• Deal promptly with shop communications via telephone, emails, Facebook and in person each day relating to donations, sales, and messages from volunteers
• Maintain data including personnel and customer information, finance and other record keeping.
• Manage the system of agreeing furniture donations, arranging collections from and deliveries to homes around Alton and booking slots on the van.
• Order shop supplies and maintain health and safety systems
• Manage gift aid documentation and other notices.
• Liaise with the workshop team, the van team, the Parish monthly market and Trustees
Volunteer Coordination
• Manage the volunteer rota ensuring that the shop is staffed by two to three volunteers including a lead volunteer per shift six days per week.
• Support the Trustee who manages the van rota currently four mornings per week depending on demand.
• Identify and recruit new volunteers as necessary, organise induction and regular training especially relating to health and safety, cash management and shop and van routine.
• Frequently communicate with volunteers in person, via the notice board, email and newsletter on shop organisation, sales new personnel and events.
• Liaise with lead volunteers regularly on organisation and volunteer issues.
Managing donations and sales
• In conjunction with volunteers decide on items to be accepted based on quality, saleability, existing stock from photos and other information.
• Value items not already priced by volunteers using the RF pricing guide and on-line apps.
• Ensure the shop is full of a wide range of items with back up stock kept in the store offsite.
• Promote donations via estate agents, care homes, general publicity and regular house clearances
Shop organisation
• Arrange for regular updating of shop and window displays
• Keep the shop and workshop clean and a safe environment
• Ensure that volunteers follow RF policies and procedures
• Ensure good customer relations including dealing with complaints
• Publicity including a newsletter and Facebook and website pages
We offer
• £15 per hour or £15,600 - £19500 (depending on hours worked)
· Between 20 and 25 hours per week spread across four or five days
• Saturday working required approximately quarterly with time off in lieu.
• Flexible working during school holidays by negotiation
• Five weeks holiday each year and bank holidays
• Workplace Pension
• Training and regular performance review
Location: 21b High Street Alton GU341AW
The post will be subject to a four - month probationary period, A permanent contract will be offered following satisfactory assessment.
This job description is subject to change from time to time.
Person Specification
Essential
- Education at least to A Level, HNC or equivalent. Assessment of relevant experience may be used instead of formal qualifications. GCSE English and Maths
- Proven computer and office- based systems including Word, Excel, Power point and project management
- Full driving license
- Experience of retail management of a business or other enterprise
- Practical and able to solve problems
- Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent team building, influencing and negotiating abilities.
- Good time management
Desirable
- Experience with advertising and skill in the display of
goods - Experience of the second-hand market or furniture or
charity sales
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position title: Communications Manager
Reports to: Director of Operations
Direct reports: None currently
Key stakeholders: UKMSA staff, members and volunteers, Board of Trustees, Sheds and Shedders, the public
Location: Remote (with occasional UK travel)
Salary: Level 4 – £35,000-£45,000
The Communications Manager plays a vital role in shaping how UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) communicates, both internally and externally, and with the community at its heart. Operating with a high degree of autonomy and professional expertise, the postholder leads the development and delivery of communication strategies that connect, inform, and inspire.
This is not just a messaging role. Rather, it’s about building trust, clarity, and connection across UKMSA communities. Internally, the Communications Manager helps staff feel informed, included, and united across a remote-working environment. The post holder will coordinate internal communications, shape the tone and culture of how information flows, and ensure the brand is consistently and professionally represented.
With volunteers, especially UKMSA’s Ambassadors, the Communications Manager plays a key part in ensuring people feel heard, valued, and kept in the loop, especially during moments of change or challenge. They will work closely with the Head of Volunteering and the wider team to keep the voices and experiences of Shedders, Sheds and Shed Networks at the centre of UKMSA’s communications.
Externally, the postholder curates and amplifies the stories, impact, and energy of the Shedding movement. They manage the website and social media channels, support the CEO and Chair in their digital visibility, and respond to external enquiries with professionalism and purpose.
This is a mission-driven role that sits at the heart of how UKMSA connects with the world. It requires emotional intelligence, editorial judgement, and a deep appreciation for the unique volunteer-led spirit of the movement. The postholder will be confident working across staff, volunteers, trustees, and media, joining the dots, finding the story, and ensuring communications always reflect UKMSA’s values and community.
Key responsibilities:
1. Internal communications
· Develop and deliver internal communication approaches that ensure staff across a remote-working environment are kept informed, connected, and engaged.
· Coordinate and facilitate regular team meetings, updates, and communications, including all-staff briefings, newsletters, and shared messaging.
· Work with the CEO and senior team to plan in-person staff meetings, designing the content, format and approach so the sessions align with staff and organisational requirements.
· Design and implement mechanisms that foster internal cohesion and trust, drawing on ideas and good practice for remote working teams.
· Work closely with the senior team to ensure that important updates - strategic, operational, or cultural - are communicated in a timely, consistent, and accessible way.
· Uphold and promote a consistent tone of voice across all internal messaging, ensuring that staff understand and reflect UKMSA’s values and identity in how they communicate.
· Working with the Operations Officer, support the creation and internal rollout of branded materials and ensure consistency in logo use, templates, formatting, and professional standards across the organisation.
2. Community and organisational communications
· Act as a key link between staff, trustees, volunteers (particularly Ambassadors), and other internal stakeholders to ensure information is shared clearly, consistently, and inclusively.
· Collaborate with the Head of Volunteering to ensure that UKMSA’s volunteers are kept informed and involved, particularly during organisational updates, change, or key moments.
· Help embed a culture of openness and two-way communication, ensuring volunteers and trustees feel heard, recognised, and informed, and that their contributions are visible and valued.
· Coordinate messaging across staff and teams so that different groups across UKMSA receive the right information, in the right way, at the right time.
· Support senior leaders in maintaining effective communication with the Board of Trustees, including updates, briefings, and key documents.
3. External communications
· Manage and maintain the UKMSA website and social media channels, working with our external web designer to ensure content is accurate, up to date, and aligned with the organisation’s values and tone.
· Source, shape, and share stories from Shedders, volunteers, and communities to celebrate and amplify the impact of the Shedding movement.
· Lead on the production of UKMSA’s regular newsletter Shoulder2Shoulder, Review and develop the newsletter on a regular basis, in collaboration with staff and volunteers.
· Collaborate with staff and volunteers to collect and develop case studies and lived experience content and ensure these are shared meaningfully and respectfully.
· Support the Membership Manager and Director of Income and Investments to ensure any promotional activity for external partners is aligned with UKMSA’s communications strategy, delivers clear value, and is proportionate.
· Support Director of Income and Investments to shape and deliver marketing campaigns and communications aimed at generating income and supporter engagement
· Support the CEO and Chair in their digital communications - drafting content, advising on tone and timing, and increasing the visibility of their leadership voices, in the service of UKMSA.
· Respond to media and external communications queries, draft press releases where appropriate, and act as the first point of contact for general communications enquiries.
· Monitor UKMSA’s external presence and ensure consistency in messaging, tone and branding, across platforms and partners.
Key expertise required:
· Professional communications experience, with a strong track record in planning and delivering internal and external communications in a mission-led or purpose-driven organisation.
· Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor tone, structure, and content for different audiences: from staff and volunteers to trustees, partners, and the wider public.
· Confidence leading internal communications across a remote or distributed team, including experience developing engaging formats, regular updates, and a shared organisational voice.
· Experience working with or alongside volunteers, trustees, or community stakeholders, and a strong appreciation for the importance of inclusive, two-way communication.
· Brand and tone-of-voice awareness, with the ability to maintain consistency and quality across channels, platforms, and contributors.
· Digital confidence, with experience managing websites (e.g. WordPress), social media channels, and email communications tools (e.g. Mailchimp), and using them strategically to reach different audiences.
· Storytelling and content development skills, with the ability to source, sensitively shape, and amplify stories that reflect lived experience and community impact.
· Strong organisational and planning skills, able to manage multiple priorities, coordinate with colleagues across teams, and deliver work to deadline with attention to detail.
· Collaborative mindset, with the confidence to influence tone, content, and strategy while also being hands-on in delivery and responsive to others’ needs and input.
· Judgement and discretion, with experience handling sensitive information, managing risk in communications, and supporting senior leaders with professional external representation.
· Genuine connection to UKMSA’s mission, with a respectful, values-led approach that centres the role of volunteers and champions the voice of the Shedding movement.
What success looks like:
· Staff feel informed, connected, and part of a shared organisational culture, even while working remotely. Internal updates are timely, engaging, and reflect a consistent tone that supports clarity, trust, and inclusion.
· Volunteers and trustees feel included and valued; they know what’s happening, understand UKMSA’s direction, and feel that communication is a two-way conversation, not a broadcast.
· The organisation’s public-facing communications are professional, values-led, and consistent. Social media, the website, and external content reflect the tone, mission, and energy of the Shedding movement.
· The CEO and Chair have visible, coherent digital profiles, supported with high-quality content and strategic messaging that reflects the voice and values of UKMSA.
· Good news stories from Shedders and communities are regularly shared, boosting the visibility of the movement and building pride and momentum across the network.
· Communications activity is intentional and well-prioritised. There is a clear rhythm to communications, and reactive work is handled without pulling focus from core messaging and strategy.
· The Communications Manager is seen as a trusted and thoughtful voice, able to advise colleagues, manage sensitive messaging, and champion quality and consistency in how UKMSA speaks.
· Volunteers remain central, not just as recipients of messages, but as contributors to and shapers of UKMSA’s communication story.
This job is not:
· This is not a campaigning or advocacy role. The Communications Manager will not be responsible for policy development, public affairs, political engagement, or influencing strategy.
· This is not a research or insight role. While storytelling and community voice are central to this role, the postholder will not be responsible for conducting research, writing reports (although the post-holder will support staff to get their reports right), or managing evaluation processes.
· This is not a marketing or income generation role. Although the postholder will support the visibility and professionalism of UKMSA’s public-facing presence, they will not lead fundraising, product marketing, or commercial campaigns. They will work with the Membership Manager and Director of Income and Investment if this is required.
· This is not a senior strategic leadership role. While the postholder contributes to strategy within their area and works closely with senior colleagues, they are not expected to set or lead cross-organisational strategy.
· This is not a purely reactive or administrative role. The Communications Manager is expected to take initiative, bring ideas, and shape how UKMSA communicates - internally and externally - in proactive and creative ways.
Closing date:-9th October 1200hrs
Interview: 22nd October
We are the support body for Men’s Sheds across the UK. We work hard to inspire and support the development of Men's Sheds.





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Job purpose
1. Assist the management of Able Child’s brand and external communications, with high quality content.
2. Assist the management of Able Child’s portfolio of fundraising events.
3. Assist the delivery of our individual giving programme, supporting other forms of community and Trusts and Foundations fundraising.
4. Provide other support to the Fundraising and Communications Team as agreed, including supporting routine office operations.
Key accountabilities
Assist the management of Able Child’s brand and external communications, with high quality content.
1. Along with the team, manage Able Child’s social channels, working with external suppliers when applicable, to maintain a professional and engaging external brand.
2. Support the management of a vibrant and responsive website by ensuring content is up to date, professional and engaging; supporting the collection of imagery, videos, case studies and blogs where directed.
3. Produce and distribute Able Child’s quarterly newsletter, contributing with high quality written content and complying with organisational data protection and confidentiality standards.
Assist the management of Able Child’s portfolio of fundraising events.
4. Assist with the delivery of Able Child’s events portfolio when required. This includes but is not exclusive to the London Marathon, the Gala Dinner, the Children’s 10k walk and the Charity Golf Day.
5. Market the events, recruiting, retaining and communicating with participants to support the achievement of income targets.
6. Support with donor stewardship activities post event, engaging new regular donors and supporters to grow our incomes streams.
Assist the delivery of other fundraising work, including but not exclusive to Trusts & Foundations, individual giving and community fundraising.
7. Support the attainment of funds from a variety of Trusts and Foundations, through submitting high quality applications.
8. Support Able Child's individual giving programme, assisting with donor communications, building relationships with donors and growing our income.
9. Support community fundraising activities, empowering existing and newly sourced supporters to independently generate funds through independent events and activities.
Provide other support to the Fundraising and Communications and wider operational teams as agreed, including supporting routine office operations.
10. Maintain our Salesforce database, keeping detailed records of communications, support and donations from individuals and organisations.
11. Support our advocacy objectives, working with the Advocacy team to produce high quality and consistent messaging for use within the international development sector.
12. Support the delivery of unique and ongoing operational activities as required for the effective running of the organisation.
Competencies
Experience
1. At least one years’ experience in a fundraising, communications, marketing or sales support role or similar.
2. Experience of managing or supporting the management of events to, ideally including managing volunteers or supporters to raise funds.
3. Experience or knowledge of writing funding applications, ideally with a demonstrable track record of securing funds from Trusts and Foundations.
Skills and Technical Competencies
4. Creative ability to assist in the production of engaging content for communication in line with the organisational brand and mission.
5. Competency in managing social channels under direction, developing newsletters and other blogs or articles.
6. Basic understanding of WordPress, and other design packages (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva) desirable.
Qualities
7. An understanding of contributing to an organisational culture based on inclusivity, wellbeing and empowerment.
8. Excellent time management and organisational skills; ability to work under pressure to prioritise and manage varied workload and competing deadlines whilst ensuring attention to detail.
9. Personable, with an ability to develop and maintain new relationships.
If you are interested, then send your CV and a Cover Letter (up to two sides of A4) that covers
the key competencies, explains your suitability for the role and why you want to work for us to by midnight on Friday 26 September 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Communications Manager is responsible for managing CASPA’s communications function and brand development. They will ensure CASPA’s mission and purpose is reflected in our brand and social media presence, and effectively engages members, funders and other stakeholders.
What you’ll do:
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Plan and deliver inspiring fundraising and advocacy campaigns.
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Manage CASPA’s brand, website, and social media channels.
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Create engaging content that champions autistic voices and showcases CASPA’s impact.
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Build relationships with media and external partners.
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Produce publications, newsletters, and press releases.
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Work with leadership to shape CASPA’s annual report and manage budgets
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Oversee CASPA’s volunteer Autistic Content Creators team
About you
We’re looking for:
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A communications all-rounder with creativity, drive, and a passion for advocacy.
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Experience in campaign management, digital comms, and content creation.
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Strong writing, storytelling, and brand management skills.
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A team player who thrives on making a difference.
You are also someone who shares our way of working:
Committed – We are committed to CASPA’s mission and our work.
Learning – We share knowledge, learn from others to grow our skills, and support others to grow.
Proactive – We take action, problem solve and “muck in” where needed.
Organised – We plan and manage our time, tasks and responsibilities.
Optimistic – We think positively, encourage fun, and promote autistic Pride.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We are keen to attract those with lived experience of autism. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and disability.
The safety and welfare of our members is paramount, and this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a full DBS check.
Closing date for applications : Friday 3rd October 11.59 pm.
Interviews to take place: Thursday 9th October and Monday 13th October 2025.
We may close our recruitment campaign early based on application suitability and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
If you do not want CASPA to retain your CV and personal information after the recruitment campaign closes, please let us know when you apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.