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The Food Ethics Council's mission is to put people, animals and planet at the heart of every food decision. We're looking for a part-time Communications lead to take the lead on designing and delivering communications that support us to engage with our key audiences and tell strong authentic stories about the work we do in the food system.

Duties: include supporting the Executive Director in developing and delivering the communications strategy, providing strategic input on framing and language of our work, using social media to develop communities of interest, website management, designing social media assets, liaising with comms teams in organisations we partner with, writing and coordinating blogs and/ or video content. See job description for list of main duties.

Employee benefits: We offer flexible working. We will pay a pension contribution of 4% of your basic pay per month (minimum employee contributions required in line with pensions law, unless you choose to opt out). Annual leave - 25 days per year + public holidays FTE 

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Our Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager is primarily responsible for managing and generating income from our Trusts & Foundations portfolio (including Corporate Foundations). They identify new prospects, write compelling and persuasive proposals to secure significant gifts, actively develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and provide brilliant stewardship.

We are looking for someone who has a sound understanding of T&F fundraising. You’ll have a strong track record of nurturing relationships, securing multi-year and five-figure+ gifts, and a genuine passion for youth development. You are a creative problem solver with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects – ensuring they run smoothly and effectively.

We have big ambition, and our organisation strategy reflects this. As Senior Trust Fundraising Manager, your role will focus on securing five- and six-figure gifts from grant-giving trusts and foundations. You will provide exceptional stewardship to those trusts with whom we have existing relationships, whilst researching and cultivating new prospects to maximise income, value, and influence for The Children’s Trust. This role will be key in enabling us to strengthen long term financial sustainability, through multi-year funding relationships and to drive restricted and unrestricted income to realise the strategy for 2030.

WHEN APPLYING PLEASE INCLUDE A COVERING LETTER

This role is not open for sponsorship.

Skills and Responsibilities

To develop relationships to secure gifts and grants from Corporate Foundations, Trusts and statutory grant makers to achieve income targets. Responsibilities include:

Prospect Research:

• Identify and develop a pipeline of opportunities from grant-giving trusts and foundations.
• Use internal database, online resources, desk research, and contact mapping to identify new funder opportunities.
• Review trusts’ and foundations’ funding criteria to grow the prospect pipeline.
• Develop a thorough understanding of our work and future developments to identify new funding opportunities.

Submitting grant applications:

• Create compelling and persuasive funding appeals.
• Complete grant application forms and follow application processes as required.
• Work closely with colleagues across the Directorate and the wider charity to articulate our work and build strong funding propositions.

Leadership & Relationship Management:

• Lead and manage the Trusts and Philanthropy Executive by developing skills, conducting appraisals and overseeing ongoing development.
• Lead & steward a portfolio of existing charitable trusts and foundations, and cultivate new potential donors, ensuring their support is recognised and celebrated.
• Ensure funders are thanked promptly and that grant terms and conditions are applied.
• Provide progress reports and manage all formal reporting requirements on time.
• Build relationships in person, by phone, email, or virtual meetings to secure long-term commitment.
• Identify opportunities for funders to meet key staff and attend events and site visits that strengthen their relationship with the charity.
• Implement the High Value Donor Stewardship Plan.
• Take a proactive role in developing assets such as appeals and cultivation events.
• Work with colleagues across the charity to monitor and evaluate funded projects, producing reports that demonstrate impact.

Administration and Reporting:

• Manage trust prospects and donors on the CRM database, ensuring records are accurate and compliant with fundraising regulations.
• Budget management, cost control forecasting and taking corrective action to achieve budgets.
• Use the CRM database to manage task “actions”, prioritise and evaluate opportunities, and record funder interactions.
• Manage and develop a portfolio of high value relationships.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure grant applications are coordinated across the organisation.

Education & Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Significant experience and track record in trust fundraising.
• Experience of writing compelling proposals and appeals.
• Proven experience of working as part of a team to deliver ambitious income targets.
• Experience in undertaking prospect research and creating a pipeline of prospects through to cultivation, ask and stewardship.
• Experience of securing and managing statutory funding desirable.
• Demonstrable experience of using fundraising or relationship management databases.

Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional skills with excellent attention to detail and proof-reading ability
• Excellent research skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills whether on the phone, virtually, in person or in writing
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Professional, positive, and committed
• Results focussed with strong analytical skill.
• Adaptable and flexible, tenacious, and persuasive
• Financially astute, with the ability to understand project budgets and read the accounts of grant giving trusts.

At CharityJob, we’re motivated by the belief that great people power great causes. We’re a mission-led, commercially sustainable business that balances social impact with innovation, collaboration, and high standards of service. Our team cares deeply about the sector we serve and the experience of everyone who uses our platform. Working here means contributing to a product that helps charities thrive, while being part of a supportive, inclusive workplace where ideas are valued and personal development is encouraged.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage large-scale sector research surveys and insights projects (e.g., CharityJob’s Annual Salary Report, Benefits Survey, AI in recruitment surveys.) including scoping, survey design, analysis, reporting and webinar delivery, in close collaboration with the Senior Research Executive (SRE) 

• Be aware of sector needs and requirements to devise innovative new research projects that will drive thought leadership, revenue or internal development 

• Contribute to CharityJob’s thought leadership by sharing research findings through reports, presentations, webinars and external speaking opportunities 

• Line-manage the Senior Research Executive, providing guidance, coaching and mentoring to support develop their skills and career progression 

• Work closely with the product team to plan and deliver impactful user research across the product lifecycle, including: 

•  Exploratory research to understand user needs, behaviours and pain points, and to inform early product direction or concept development 

• Evaluative research to refine designs and provide clear, actionable recommendations for Product and design 

• Lead reporting and monitoring of customer satisfaction, including NPS and other feedback channels, and share insights to inform improvements across the business. 

• Collaborate with the Senior Content Manager to produce research-backed blogs, guides and sector insights 

• Deliver ad-hoc research projects to support priorities across the business

• Maintain the research roadmap, support research operations and manage the research budget 

Skills & Experience 

• Proven experience in research management, ideally within recruitment, HR, or the charity sector but not essential. 

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing team members. 

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights. 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing reports and thought leadership content. 

• Familiarity with research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) and data analysis tools. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to deadlines

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and presenting research findings to diverse audiences. 

Hybrid / Birmingham, Blackburn, Bradford, Doncaster, or Redcar

Fixed-term contract for 6 months to start 16 March

Are you an experienced communications leader ready to make a national impact? We’re looking for an exceptional Interim Head of PR and Communications to guide and elevate our work over the next six months as we enter an exciting new chapter.

About us

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to shape the voice of the national institute, ensuring our research, insights, and mission are communicated with clarity, creativity, and authority.

You will bring outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to a diverse range of audiences — from teachers and policymakers to media, government stakeholders, and the wider public.

What we’re looking for

• A senior communications professional with significant experience in strategic leadership.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for conveying complex ideas clearly and compellingly.
• Proven ability to operate at pace, manage multiple priorities, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with media, government, or national organisations (education sector experience is an advantage).
• A collaborative, confident leader who can quickly embed, build strong relationships, and guide a high-performing team.

Key benefits

Generous Annual Leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service.

Flexible Working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.

Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Salary Sacrifice Schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!

Lifestyle Benefits – We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!

Parenthood Leave – We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.

Working Environment – We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.

Support - Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.

Development - We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. 

If you have any queries about this role, please contact our recruitment team.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter.

Closing date: 5.00pm on 11 February 2026.

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.

Use your words to save animals, conserve precious wildlife, protect biodiversity and build resilient ecosystems. As our new Copywriter and Written Content Producer, you won't just be writing copy; you’ll be the heartbeat of our storytelling, and creating a positive impact across the globe.

Why This Role Matters

International Animal Rescue (IAR):we believe every animal deserves a life free from suffering and that habitats should be protected so that wildlife can thrive. From releasing orangutans back into the Indonesian rainforest to rescuing bears from caged captivity in Armenia, our impact is fuelled by the power of persuasive storytelling. You will be the one connecting our global community of supporters to these life-saving missions through emotionally resonant and impactful content.

The Opportunity

This is more than a writing job; it is a chance to shape the narrative of an award-winning international charity. You will:

Craft Compelling Stories: Write everything from high-stakes fundraising appeals and Direct Mail to engaging blogs and LinkedIn updates.

Be a Brand Champion: Maintain and evolve IAR’s unique tone of voice across all platforms, ensuring our message of hope and action remains consistent.

Drive Real Change: Support fundraising growth by creating the very content that motivates people to donate and engage with our mission.

Collaborate Globally: Work alongside our Communications and Programmes teams to bring stories from the field directly to our supporters.

Who We Are Looking For?

We need a talented, self-motivated professional with a minimum of three years’ experience who understands the art of "audience-centric" writing. If you have a passion for animal welfare & conservation and the exceptional writing skills needed to turn a reader into a lifelong supporter, we want you on our team.

Please read the full job specification for more information.

Wells Cathedral is on an exciting journey.

We have embarked on an ambitious ten-year plan. We are on a mission to become the UK’s most joyful cathedral, and we want to have a genuinely positive impact on individual lives, on the City of Wells, the County of Somerset and far beyond.

We are carefully conserving our stunning world-class, 850-year-old heritage site, and we remain committed to being a beacon of light and hope, a sacred space of prayer and a place of wonder – now and for generations to come.

We also want to elevate our brand and grow our visitor numbers. We are investing in making our visitor experience even better, for everyone. We want to ensure Wells Cathedral is known as one of the UK’s top ‘must see’ tourism attractions, and we want to reach and engage a much wider range of people. And as part of that mission, we are now investing in growing our Marketing & Communications Team.

Wells Cathedral’s Marketing & Communications Team delivers direction and support across all areas of Cathedral life, including visitor experience, fundraising, worship and music, events, venue hire, library and archives, as well as our Cathedral Shop and Loft Café. The Team covers the full scope of marketing and communications activities, including researching and identifying target audiences, designing strategic marketing plans, generating earned media exposure through PR activity, developing and implementing brand identity, and delivering integrated campaign creative across social, digital, print, broadcast and OOH channels.

Content creation is at the heart of our Marketing & Communications Strategy. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, as Content Creator you will develop a strategic, values-aligned content framework, then lead on creative concepts and production of photography, video, audio and copywriting.

Your work will be applied across the full range of Wells Cathedral’s channels, including social media, website, intermediary platforms, interpretation and printed materials. You will be creatively communicating every aspect of Cathedral life – from fundraising to visitor experience, from worship and music to our Cathedral Shop and Loft Café. And you will be a key stakeholder in our amazing  Vicars’ Close Project – major new heritage conservation, community engagement and visitor experience project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, that will transform our visitor offer in 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

 - Working with the Director of Marketing & Communications to develop content frameworks, ensuring content consistently aligns with the values and strategic themes of Wells Cathedral

- Creative conceptualisation and planning of content campaigns

- Leading on-brand content creation across social, digital and print channels

- Leading in-house, on-brand photography, video production and copywriting, across all channels and applications

- Designing and implementing social media strategy to increase engagement among target audiences

- Designing and implementing external and internal e-newsletter strategy

- Working with stakeholders across departments to identify engaging content opportunities that contribute towards strategic goals

- Actively participating in team meetings both within Marketing & Communications, and with stakeholders across the organisation

- Collaborating with the Design & Digital Services Executive to align written and graphic communication

- Ongoing review and refresh of content on our website and third party digital platforms, to ensure our communications remain accurate, compelling and on-brand, throughout the online customer journey.

Person specification

Criteria

Essential

A relevant degree-level qualification (eg. marketing, media, photography, English literature) or equivalent experience

A creative, confident and experienced copywriter

A good knowledge of, and talent for, photography and post-production editing

A good knowledge of, and talent for, video and post-production editing

A high-level of experience in writing for social media

Demonstrable experience of writing blogs and other website content

A social media native: a frequent user, with in-depth knowledge and experience of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn

A strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro applications

A confident and collaborative team player, able to work both independently and with direction

An energetic and enthusiastic creative thinker, able to present ideas clearly and confidently

Ability to meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure

Able and willing to attend occasional evening and weekend events as required

Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults

Desirable

Experience of working within an existing brand framework and tone of voice

A strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Experience of working with Adobe InDesign and Acrobat applications

Experience of working with social media influencers

An extensive contact list of social media influencers for different audiences

Demonstrable experience and/or knowledge of any of the following subjects: Christianity, Tourism, History, Music, Live Events, Hospitality, Retail

Main Terms and Conditions

Employment status: Permanent contract of employment

Location: Wells Cathedral Offices, Wells, BA5 2RB

Hours of work: full-time, 35 working hours per week (Monday to Friday). Flexible working will be considered.

Remuneration: Up to £33,000  per annum, payable on the 24th of the month or the nearest working day thereto

Discount: A discount of 10% is available from the Cathedral Shop and The Loft Café.

Parking: Limited parking is available in the Cathedral car park. Cars are parked at the risk of the owner.

Pension: Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary:

Age Employee Employer

<50 3% 5%

50–55 4% 8%

>55 5% 10% 

Expenses: All reasonable working expenses will be met in line with Cathedral policy.

Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays): 6.8 weeks per holiday year. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December.

Probation: This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

How to Apply

To apply, please fill in the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form available on the Vacancies section of Wells Cathedral's website and return them to the HR Manager.

Closing date: 9am Thursday 19 February 2026

Shortlisting date: Friday 20 February 2026

To ensure the fairness of the selection process, shortlisting will be based upon the information which you provide in your application and assumptions will not be made about your experience or skills. We will look for demonstrable evidence that you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Information provided on the Application Form will be viewed by HR, the recruiting manager, and interview panel. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of the shortlisting process.

Interview date: Monday 2 March 2026

Further details about the selection process will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

The appointment will be subject to the completion of pre-employment checks, including references and a satisfactory basic DBS check.

Safeguarding

We are committed to the safegurding and protection of all children, young people, and adults, and the care and nurture of children within church communities. We will carefully select, train, and support all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with Safer Recruitment principles.

This means that we will:

· Ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are inclusive, fair, consistent, and transparent;

· Take all reasonable steps to prevent those who might harm children or adults from taking up positions of respect, responsibility, or authority where they are trusted by others; and

· Adhere to Safer Recruitment legislation, guidance, and standards.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Declaration of Suitability as part of our recruitment process when an offer of employment is made. This form is strictly confidential and, except under compulsion of law, will be seen only by those involved in the recruitment process. All forms will be kept securely in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

L&W is growing our research team and looking for a Head of Research to lead innovative, impactful research and evaluation projects across our focus areas of employment and skills.

This role will expand our capacity to win and deliver evaluation and qualitative research, while strengthening our methodological capability. We’re open-minded about what that means—but we want people who can go beyond standard process evaluations and basic qualitative approaches. You might have experience mapping and evaluating complex system-level change, applying realist evaluation methods, or developing co-design and participatory research projects. You will have have applied these while working alongside the practitioners and policymakers who need these insights to make decisions.

You will join a team that is enthusiastic about learning and improving, and a peer group of experienced qualitative and quantitative research leaders who you will work alongside.

If you have research consultancy experience and want to join a purpose-driven organisation that delivers real impact locally and nationally, we’d love to hear from you. But you might come from a different professional background and still meet our criteria. 

Location: Hybrid working: 40-60% in an L&W office. Our offices for this role are currently in Leicester and London, but if you are based elsewhere, please contact us to talk about how the role could work for you.

Team:Research and Development

Salary:£45,650-£59,080 per annum (pro rata), dependent on experience and location

Duration:Permanent

Working hours:0.6 to 1 FTE, with flexible working supported (eg, condensed hours, flexible start and finish times

Main Purpose

The Head of Research: Evaluation and Qualitative Methods is a new post for L&W – as we seek to deepen our capability and expand our capacity.

The post-holder will direct research projects across all of our areas of work, providing specific leadership and expertise in programme and system-level evaluations, and projects mobilising innovative or advanced qualitative methods (such as system mapping, co-design methods, ethnographic methods, creative methods and/or theory-based/realist evaluation).

They will work with the Head of Research: Employment and Better Work to develop the wider qualitative and evaluative skills of the wider research team.

They will also play a key role in leading and writing responding to tenders and working with colleagues to develop pro-active research proposals that fill key evidence gaps and respond to the interests of our funders. They will be a good relationship manager – who can understand what commissioners are interested in, and shape projects to deliver meaningful insights that solve the problems practitioners and policymakers face across employment and skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and management

• Line manage members of the R&D team
• Co-lead the qualitative methods group at L&W: supporting the wider research team to develop their skills. 

Income

• Write and contribute to reactive and proactive funding proposals across L&W’s areas of work, with a specific focus on process and theory-based evaluations, and proposals using advanced/innovative qualitative methods
• Build relationships with current and potential funders
• Identify and build relationships with research partners

Impact

• Ensure that all projects under their direction generate meaningful insights and recommendations that respond to the real-world concerns and challenges faced by practitioners and policymakers
• Communicate insights clearly and effectively to funders and other stakeholders

Delivery

• Act as Project Director for research and evaluation projects: liaising with funders; shaping research proposals and plans; supporting project managers; leading project meetings; ensuring project margins are delivered effectively; carrying out research directly where appropriate
• Work with External Affairs team to develop appropriate comms and influencing plans for projects under your direction
• Use your research skills and experience to support the wider development of the Learning and Work team

Person Specification 

Expericence 

Experience of delivering and directing high-quality programmes evaluation and policy-relevant research: shaping research plans, working with funders and delivering meaningful insights -Essential 

Experience of responding to research and evaluation tenders and writing proposals. -Essential 

Experience of managing, supporting and developing researchers and research managers -Essential 

Experience of carrying out research and evaluation in the areas of employment and skills -Desirable

Skills

Advanced qualitative evaluation and research skills, eg. One or more of theory-based evaluation, ethnographic methods, creative/art-based methods, co-design methods, system-level evaluation -Essential 

Effective and efficient relationship management -Essential 

Clear and direct written communication style -Essential 

Knowledge

Knowledge of, and commitment to, L&W’s charitable aims and purpose -Essential 

Demonstrable knowledge in the areas of employment and skills policy and practice -Desirable

Learning and Work Institute works across the UK. Our work in Wales is led by a Cardiff based team, but all staff are required to follow the guidance set out in our Welsh language scheme when working in Wales.

We are seeking a full-time Editor of Oryx to lead and manage the Journal. This role offers the chance to make a lasting contribution to conservation science and practice, influencing policy and on-the-ground efforts through enabling the dissemination of cutting-edge conservation learning.

As Editor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the journal’s scientific and strategic direction, ensuring it remains at the forefront of global conservation discourse. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced conservation professional with a strong academic background and editorial expertise to influence the way conservation science is communicated and applied, and play an important role in building local conservation leadership capacity. You will:

• Lead the editorial vision of Oryx, maintaining its reputation for scientific rigor and relevance.
• Engage with a global network of researchers, practitioners and policymakers to promote high-quality, impactful content.
• Support diversity and inclusion in authorship and readership, amplifying voices from underrepresented regions and disciplines.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver a journal that informs, inspires and drives conservation action.

With a PhD in conservation or a related field, coupled with an extensive track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals, you will bring a strong academic foundation. Proven editorial experience and a deep understanding of global conservation issues are essential, along with the ability to critically evaluate diverse scientific manuscripts and manage complex editorial workflows. Exceptional leadership, organisational and communication skills will enable you to work effectively with our editorial boards and foster an inclusive, collaborative working culture. Experience working internationally, as well as commitment to building local conservation leadership capacity is essential for the role, and experience advancing diversity and equity in scientific publishing would be an advantage.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 24 February 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 2 March 2026.

Longer working lives and ongoing economic transitions are reshaping careers: how we start them, and how we move through them. But too many people remain paid in low-paid, low-quality work – with damaging consequences for them personally, and our economy as a whole. We’re seeking a senior, policy-oriented research leader to help us and our partners generate insights that enable more people to move into and progress through better work.

You’ll have a proven track record in scoping and securing funding for research and influencing activity, with significant autonomy to lead your own programme at L&W. You’ll be supported by committed researchers and managers whom you will coach, lead, and develop—alongside a peer group of Deputy Directors working across other key pillars. We welcome quantitative expertise, but most important are the skills to design and deliver high-quality, impactful research programmes.

You’ll join an organisation with a national reputation for driving policy change—and a friendly, highly capable, delivery-focused team. 

Location: Hybrid working: 40-60% in an L&W office. Our offices for this role are currently in Leicester and London, but if you are based elsewhere, please contact us to talk about how the role could work for you.

Team:Research and Development

Salary:£64,450 -£77,880 per annum (pro rata), dependent on experience and location

Duration:Permanent

Working hours:0.8 to 1 FTE, with flexible working supported (e.g. condensed hours, flexible start and finish times)

Main Purpose

The Deputy Director, Policy and Research (Better Work and Progression) will have overall ownership of the ‘Better Work’ pillar of our strategic plan at L&W: overseeing all projects and activity in this area and generating new work (including developing project ideas and securing funding).

While there is significant scope to shape the ongoing programme of research and impact work, we anticipate that key areas of focus in this area going forward will be: understanding & better supporting career change; understanding and improving policy to increase employer investment in skills; high quality and fair access apprenticeships and technical education; understanding how to better support progression from low pay.

They will be a senior leader for the organization – helping to continuously shape our strategy and the plans we are implementing to deliver it.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and management

• Intellectual leadership of the Better Work pillar: developing and owning policy positions, messages, theory of change and research priorities, and supporting the wider team to feed into and understand them
• Line management of senior and mid-level staff
• Act as a senior leader at L&W – including taking on specific organization-level responsibilities where appropriate

Income

• Write and/or co-ordinate responses to reactive research and evaluation tenders in the areas of employment, better work and progression
• Develop pro-active proposals that will drive change in your area, and respond to the interests of funders and partners
• Build relationships with current and potential funders and research partners

Impact

• Act as an external expert on the issues of better work and progression: writing press quotes, articles and blogs;speaking on platforms
• Building relationships with practitioners, policymakers and partners to improve our insights, and get our recommendations implemented
• Develop appropriate means of tracking impact towards our better work goals, and monitor against them. 

Delivery

• Deputy Director/Project Director-level oversight of projects being delivered in your and related areas: supporting project team to shape research plans, deliver sharp insights and manage funder relationships
• Quality Assurance of research proposals and outputs
• Use your research skills and experience to support the wider development of the Learning and Work team

Person Specification

Experience

Experience of developing, overseeing and delivering programmes of policy-relevant research at a high level - Essential

Experience of business development in a policy/research context: developing ideas, writing bids and building relationships with funders- Essential

Experience of building senior-level relationships with external stakeholders for impact and influence -Essential

Track record of delivering national and/or local policy change - Essential

Experience of senior organisational leadership as part of a team - Desirable 

Experience of responding to tenders- Desirable 

Skills

Advanced research skills (qualitative of quantitative) -Essential

Quantitative skills: experience of using key national research and administrative data sets to generate insights into the labour market -Desirable 

Clear and direct written communication style - Essential

Knowledge

Knowledge of, and commitment to, L&W’s charitable aims and purpose.- Essential

Demonstrable knowledge of employment and/or skills policy in the UK - Essential

Demonstrable knowledge in the specific areas of Better Work and/or progression -Desirable 

Learning and Work Institute works across the UK. Our work in Wales is led by a Cardiff based team, but all staff are required to follow the guidance set out in our Welsh language scheme when working in Wales.

By providing finance and support, at SIB we enable charities and social enterprises to exist, grow and thrive. We have disbursed £0.8bn to thousands of organisations since 2002. Our team believes in the power of the social economy, champions the charities and social enterprises we support - and we are all working together to build stronger communities and a fairer society. 

It is a hugely exciting time to join the organisation. We are growing, investing in our expert team, and building on the successes of the last few years. 

Find out more about our values and what we do by visiting our website.

Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable

About this role:

Reporting to the Head of Policy and Communications, the Policy and Communications Coordinator will support SIB’s track record of sector, government and media engagement, notably the high standard of publication set through its media partnerships with Tortoise and the Financial Times, its contributions to the policy landscape in the social sector, and its in-house data analysis and insight generation. This new post will contribute to SIB’s ongoing communications and public policy work and its reach and influence, building on a growing base of expertise across SIB’s three strategic priority areas: Green Transition, Infrastructure and Services.

Key responsibilities

1. Support the Head of Policy and Communications to deliver the Policy and Communications strategy for SIB.

2. Making use of media and parliamentary tracking software keep abreast of SIB’s strategic policy areas, sharing accessible updates and digests of relevant legislation and central and local government programming and media coverage.

3. Attend / watch online relevant parliamentary committees, All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) and Commons and Lords sessions, capturing relevant outcomes and identifying MPs and Lords that SIB should seek to work with / influence.

4. Support the Head of Policy and Communications to identify a key parliamentary contacts list. Create tailored communications for these key contacts which share relevant statistics and case studies from SIB’s portfolio, alongside policy influencing lines. This will include drafting questions and briefings where relevant, and ensuring that regular contact is maintained. 

5. Support the drafting of consultation responses and press releases using SIB’s core messaging, reporting, research and data.

6. Support SIB’s annual party conference attendance with coordination and administration in advance and in person.

7. Support the Head of Policy and Communications with attendance at influencing meetings and webinars with, for example, the Association of Decentralised Energy, Community Energy England, Locality, Better Society Capital, the Access Foundation and others.

8. Draft internal and external copy for newsletters and the SIB intranet and website.

9. Monitor the press email address and support correspondence with journalists on reactive and proactive stories.

10. Attend and provide oversight to the Social Investment Forum, as part of SIB’s secretariat and hosting.

11. Write, edit and produce engaging and relevant content at pace for web, social media and e-newsletters, as well as earned and paid channels.

12. Management of external suppliers of communications and policy activities, including agencies, designers, consultants and think tanks.

13. Work with the Marketing Manager, Marketing and Events Coordinator, Business Development Manager and wider team to deliver successful external events with customers, stakeholders and partners including attendance at Party Conferences.

14. Work in line with the organisation's values, principles and processes to achieve operational excellence.

15. Adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos

16. Support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I

17. Support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy

18. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required

Core competencies

• Previous experience of working in a public policy, PR, marketing, external affairs or communications role
• Excellent writing skills
• Good research skills, with an ability to absorb large amounts of information at pace, including in unfamiliar policy areas and produce cogent syntheses
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively teams across functions in an integrated way
• Good established networks through experience in a similar role, and a commitment to expanding those networks to support SIB’s strategic aims
• Experience of building effective media partnerships
• Good working knowledge of data-driven storytelling in a variety of outlets from organisation websites to mainstream media and confidence in interpreting data and understanding the key points to be drawn from it to gain traction in media and campaigning environments
• Experience of developing and delivering effective communications campaigns, including through a range of digital channels
• Strong planning skills and an ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of UK political context, especially as it concerns the social economy, and parliamentary process
• An understanding of how to promote research, policy papers, data analysis and other activities of a think tank and consultancy
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to learn new programmes quickly

Desirable competencies

• Data visualisation skills
• Data storytelling
• A good aesthetic eye and ability to shape images, visuals and formatting, and to liaise confidently with designers
• Understanding of the UK charity and social enterprise sectors

Education / Professional experience

• Experience in policy, research and media
• Experience of collaborative working across teams
• In-depth digital communications expertise

Do you have a passion for working in the heart of your local community and are driven by making a difference?  Then Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is the organisation for you.

Our free and independent advice helps people solve problems in a confidential and impartial manner. Whatever the problem, we won’t turn people away.  We make a difference. Our trusted brand and the quality of our research mean we make a real impact on behalf of the people who rely on us.

We are seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join our established funding team. The successful candidate will develop persuasive, compelling and compliant tender responses to support income generation for our charity. The role requires excellent writing skills, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across various departments.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication skills
• Can manage own time effectively with a keen eye for detail
• Has 1-5 years of bid writing experience, preferably within a charity
• Has experience of producing high-quality tender responses for public sector health or social care contracts
• Has strong understanding of commissioning processes and frameworks

Responsibilities / Key Tasks:

• Develop, write, and edit high-quality, persuasive tender content, ensuring it effectively communicates CAMM’s goals, strategies, and desired outcomes.
• Create compelling content, such as case studies, diagrams, and impact reports, to support high-quality responses.
• Ensure compliance with all bid requirements and internal standards.
• Research and summarise bid-related topics, competitors, and markets as required to support tender preparation and submission.
• Collaborate closely with operations managers, finance, and other relevant staff to gather information/ data and develop effective service delivery models necessary for tender submissions.
• Submit/ upload PQQs, tenders, and supporting information.

What we offer in return:

1. 28 days entitlement plus bank holidays pro-rata
2. Opportunities for further training and continuous professional development
3. Internal progression opportunities
4. Supportive environment
5. Remote/flexible working opportunities, subject to management approval
6. Paid DBS application, where applicable
7. 5% pension contributions
8. 3 month’s full contractual pay for maternity, upon meeting qualifying criteria
9. Potential additional permanent contracted hours, where the organisational need exists

The essentials

• Salary: £35,000-£40,000
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
• Location: Hybrid Working –a few days per week from one of our offices, a few days from home depending on service needs
• Contract: permanent

Please visit our website to find the full Job Description and Person Specifications for this role and a helpful Candidate Guide on our recruitment process

To apply - send your CV and cover letter, explaining why you would be suitable for this role

Closing Date: Friday 20th February. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time should a suitable candidate be identified

Thank you for your interest in our vacancy.  Due to the volume of applications anticipated for this role, if you do not hear back from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.  Please do not be discouraged from applying for other positions within our organisation. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer

Citizens Advice Mid Mercia are an accredited (Level 1) Disability Confident employer, and values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds. We follow the social model of disability which believes that it is the barriers created by society which disable people. We will use reasonable adjustments wherever possible to remove those barriers. 

Context and Background

The NSPCC’s purpose is to prevent the abuse and neglect of children across the UK.

The Strategy and Knowledge (S&K) Directorate exists to help shape the world around us - and what the NSPCC does - so that it reflects what we have learned and can help keep children safe from abuse.

The Directorate is responsible for organisational strategy, developing and influencing public policy, championing an evidence-based approach in all our work, developing innovative services and managing our knowledge and information.

This role within our Policy and Public Affairs team will assist in delivering our influencing campaigns asking for public support to persuade government to change laws and policies to better protect children and young people. This exciting role will play a pivotal part supporting the team’s work so we are able to deliver large-scale, impactful campaigns in support of the NSPCC’s policy priorities and our organisational strategy.

Job purpose

This role will support the planning, delivery and evaluation of the NSPCC’s campaigns to mobilise the public behind our influencing goals and galvanise decision makers to act. The postholder will:

• Support the development of our influencing campaigns to inspire new and existing supporters to take action to keep children safe - including through research to inform the planning of campaigns and the creation and dissemination of impactful communications such as emails, social posts and supporter actions.

• Assist the Influencing Campaigns team to manage and develop the campaigns database so it can grow to build a strong, active network of supporters helping us influence change.

• Support the team’s work to ensure the insights and voices of children, young people and those with lived experience are embedded in the design and delivery of our influencing campaigns

Key relationships - Internal

• Influencing Campaigns Manager for England/UK (line manager)
• Other members of the Influencing Campaigns team across the UK
• Policy and Public Affairs team across the UK
• All Strategy and Knowledge teams
• Teams leading brand, marketing and income generation campaigns
• Media and social media teams
• Participation and Lived Experience Advocates teams

Key relationships - External

• NSPCC campaign supporters
• Individuals and representatives from agencies and suppliers on campaigning activity
• Contacts in corporate partnerships representing the NSPCC’s campaigning work

Main duties and responsibilities

Supporting the Influencing Campaigns team day-to-day

o Managing the campaigns inbox and responding to supporters
o Assisting the Influencing Campaigns team by attending meetings with stakeholders (across the NSPCC and beyond)
o Monitoring and evaluating campaigns activity at NSPCC
o Tracking and evaluating campaigns “best practice” in other organisations (to enable competitor analysis)

Development of NSPCC influencing campaigns

o Supporting background research for the development of influencing campaigns o Assisting with planning and designing content across owned, earned, and organic channels
o Helping Influencing Campaigns Managers across the UK with the development of campaign tactics and interventions
o Supporting the Influencing Campaigns Managers across the UK with the development of the campaigns network

Delivery and evaluation of NSPCC influencing campaigns

o Writing and designing campaigns content including social posts, emails and actions

o Support with planning, organising and delivering events

o Liaison with participation and lived experience teams to ensure the insights and voices of children and young people are embedded in our influencing campaign activity

o Issuing or publishing campaigns content
o Monitoring and evaluating the success of NSPCC campaigns o Reporting to stakeholders on campaign activity

Responsibilities for all Staff within the Strategy & Knowledge Directorate

A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people

• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and

  adults at risk.

• To comply with all relevant NSPCC safeguarding policies

• A commitment to applying NSPCC Values and Behaviours to all aspects of work

• To maintain an awareness of own and other’s health and safety and comply with

  NSPCC’s Health and Safety procedures

• A sound understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• To comply with NSPCC Diversity and Equality policies and practices and work in a

  manner which facilitates inclusion.

• To maintain and develop competence in the use of IT systems.

• To manage confidential and/or sensitive information in accordance with NSPCC

  policies and Data Protection and GDPR regulations

Person specification

1. Experience of supporting the successful delivery of influencing campaigns that have had an impact in changing laws and policies

2. Good understanding of the political landscape and policy making processes across the UK

3. Strong verbal and written communication skills including an ability to analyse, respond to and present complex information in clear, accurate and persuasive ways for a wide range of audiences

4. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to organise and plan own work and the work of others to deliver objectives on time

5. Understanding of how to measure campaigning actions and optimise delivery of campaigns

6. Demonstrable ability to establish, nurture and maintain effective relationships and collaborative work with a wide variety of colleagues and stakeholders

7. Experience of working with children and young people and/or those with lived experience as part of the delivery of influencing campaigns

8. Experience of working with media and social media teams to help create communications which support campaigning work

9. Commitment to the NSPCC’s mission to prevent cruelty and stop child abuse and neglect.

Safer Recruitment

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.

Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.

The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

Our principles:

• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.

• Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.

• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.

• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.

• As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.

• All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.