Head of Communications (FLEXIBLE VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Shape the Voice of SUNSHINE — Become Our Head of Communications

Volunteer Role: Head of Communications

Location: London (Community-Based, Flexible Hybrid)

Are you a storyteller at heart? Someone who can turn mission into movement, ideas into impact, and community into connection? SUNSHINE — a bold, start‑up grassroots loneliness charity in London — is searching for a creative, strategic and passionate volunteer to become our Head of Communications.

If you’re excited by the idea of building a charity’s communications function from scratch and crafting a voice that inspires hope, belonging and action, this role is made for you.

Who We Are

SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious start‑up charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation across London. We bring warmth, belonging and human connection through:

• Weekly Coffee Mornings

• Our Digital Inclusion & Skills Programme

• Befriending support

• Community events, workshops and more

We’re growing — and we need a Head of Communications who can help us tell our story, amplify our mission and reach the people who need us most.

Your Mission: Create, Shape and Lead Our Communications Strategy

This is a rare opportunity to build SUNSHINE’s entire communications function from the ground up.

You will:

• Create and lead SUNSHINE’s communications and brand strategy.

• Develop our tone of voice, messaging and visual identity.

• Manage and grow our social media presence.

• Craft compelling content for newsletters, campaigns, website and press.

• Build awareness of our programmes, impact and mission.

• Support volunteer recruitment and fundraising through powerful storytelling.

• Ensure consistent, inclusive and engaging communication across all channels.

Your creativity will shape how the world sees SUNSHINE — and how people connect with us.

What You Bring

We’re a start‑up charity — which means passion, initiative and imagination matter just as much as experience.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A natural storyteller with a strong sense of voice and narrative.

• Creative, strategic and excited by building something new.

• Confident with social media, content creation and digital communication.

• Organised, proactive and full of ideas.

• Someone who loves connecting people and amplifying purpose.

• Comfortable working in a flexible, evolving start‑up environment.

If you’ve ever wanted to shape a charity’s public voice from day one, this is your chance.

What You’ll Gain

• A unique opportunity to build and lead a communications function from scratch.

• Real leadership experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.

• The freedom to innovate, experiment and make your mark.

• A warm, friendly team who value your ideas and your wellbeing.

• The deep fulfilment of helping people feel less alone through the power of communication.

Ready to Be the Voice of SUNSHINE?

If this role excites you — even if you’re not sure you tick every box — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a London where no one feels forgotten, and where community truly means connection.

Apply today and help us build a brighter, more connected future.