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Job Description Job Title - Director of Marketing, Communications and Audiences. Contract and Hours - Permanent, part time, minimum of 3 days and up to 4 days per week. 0.6 - 0.8 / 21.75 - 29 hours per week (full time 36.25 hours per week). To commence as soon as possible from June 2026 onwards. A typical working day is 9.15-5.30pm, including a lunch break (unpaid). We support flexible working and part-time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role. We promote hybrid working with three days per week worked at our office and gallery for full-time staff, and two days per week office and gallery working for part-time staff. Wednesday is a whole team office and gallery day when staff meetings take place. Salary - £65,000 to £70,000 gross per annum based on full-time working, equating to: £39,000 - £42,000 gross per annum based on part-time working 3 days per week, £52,000- £56,000 gross per annum based on part-time working 4 days per week. Location - Crafts Council Office and Gallery is based on the Pentonville Road in Islington, London, with some hybrid / home working. Reporting to - Executive Director. Managing - Senior Website & Digital Manager, Editor, Senior Salesforce Administrator and working collaboratively with Digital Marketing Officer. Working Closely With - Executive Team, Project Leads and external partners. About Us Crafts Council is the national charity for craft. We believe craft has the power to transform lives - enriching everyday experience, inspiring creativity, strengthening communities and expanding opportunity. We champion craft in all its forms: supporting makers and creative businesses, bringing craft education into schools, and shaping how the sector is represented nationally and internationally. As our audiences grow and our work evolves, we are looking for a strategic marketing and communications leader to help shape how we listen, learn and tell the story of craft today. About the Role The Director of Marketing, Communications & Audiences will lead our marketing, communications and audience development strategy. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who can help the organisation interpret insight, articulate a confident narrative and strengthen our public presence. Working closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team, you will ensure that insight drawn from audiences, makers, members, programmes and partners informs: how we position craft nationally and internationally how we grow and engage our audiences how we strengthen our influence across the cultural and creative sectors You will lead a small but talented team and work across the organisation to build clarity, confidence and collaboration around our communications and audience strategies. At a pivotal moment for the organisation and the wider craft ecology, the Marketing, Communications & AudiencesDirector will ensure that insight drawn from audiences, makers, members, programmes, partners and data is actively interpreted and translated into clear narrative, confident positioning and effective engagement. Marketing and communications at Crafts Council are not only about promotion and growth. They are also key mechanisms through which the organisation listens, learns and shapes its influence. This is a strategic leadership role suited to someone who combines strong marketing expertise with curiosity, analytical thinking and an instinct for organisational narrative. Role Focus This role combines strategic marketing leadership, organisational insight and audience development. You will: Strengthen Crafts Council's brand, voice and public presence, ensuring that all activity is aligned with organisational EDI commitments Lead integrated marketing, communications and audience strategies Ensure insight from audiences, members and partners informs organisational thinking Build the organisation's ability to interpret and use insight effectively Support income growth across membership, fundraising, partnerships and commercial activity, including venue hire Core Responsibilities Organisational Insight & Sense-Making Act as a steward for organisational insight, ensuring that learning from across programmes, audiences, membership, CRM and partnerships is connected and interpreted. You will help establish a rhythm of reflection and analysis that enables the organisation to identify patterns, clarify priorities and strengthen strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will translate insight into clear narrative, positioning and implications for action. Brand, Marketing & Communications Strategy Lead an integrated marketing and communications strategy that strengthens Crafts Council's brand and supports organisational priorities. You will ensure communications are clear, confident and distinctive, with a tone that reflects Crafts Council's values: pioneering, playful and open. You will oversee brand consistency across digital platforms, campaigns, publications, partnerships and media activity. Audience Growth Lead the development of audience strategies that deepen engagement with priority communities including makers, educators, members, young people and the wider public. You will shape audience journeys across digital platforms, membership programmes and organisational activity, ensuring approaches are inclusive, insight-driven and aligned with our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion commitments. You will track KPIs, monitor campaign performance and produce reports that evaluate activity against targets, and adjust strategies based on analysis. Team Leadership & Capability Provide leadership and direction for the Marketing, Communications & Audiences team. You will ensure alignment between content, digital, CRM and audience insight, while supporting colleagues to develop skills, confidence and collaboration across the organisation. Reputation, Profile & Advocacy Strengthen Crafts Council's national and international profile through clear messaging, confident storytelling and strategic partnerships. You will oversee PR activity and ensure the organisation's narrative is active, consistent and aligned with wider sector conversations. Build and maintain relationships with external partners, media and cultural collaborators to extend reach and grow new audiences. Support the development team to activate partnerships and collaborations that require marketing support. Performance, Insight & Resource Management Oversee budgets, performance frameworks and evaluation across marketing & communications. Collaborate with Director of Programmes to ensure reporting and evaluation meet needs of Crafts Council and major funder Arts Council England. You will ensure that data and insight guide decision-making and that resources are prioritised for maximum strategic impact. Working with senior colleagues, you will ensure marketing activity supports income-related targets on membership growth, fundraising, sponsorship and partnerships and commercial performance. Who We're Looking For We are looking for a strategic marketing and communications leader who combines creativity with analytical thinking and enjoys helping organisations make sense of complex information. You will bring the ability to connect insight, narrative and strategy, helping Crafts Council articulate its role clearly and confidently in a changing cultural landscape. You will likely have experience working within the cultural, creative or mission-led sectors and a strong interest in creativity and craft. You will be familiar with mixed income models and understand how marketing can drive the growth of mission-led income. You will bring: Significant experience leading marketing, communications or audience strategies Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, audience journeys and insight-led marketing Experience working with data, CRM systems and audience segmentation A track record of developing brand narrative and organisational positioning Experience working with media, PR or strategic partnerships Experience leading and supporting teams The ability to synthesise complex information and translate it into clear messages Strong collaborative instincts and the ability to work across organisational boundaries Values You will demonstrate alignment with Crafts Council's values: Pioneering - exploring new ideas and possibilities Open - welcoming diverse perspectives and voices Playful - embracing curiosity and creativity Active - making things happen Collaborative - working together to achieve more General Uphold a strong commitment to accessibility, equity and social justice Contribute to a positive culture of collaboration and continuous improvement Comply with all Crafts Council policies, including GDPR and safeguarding Promote the highest level of audience, visitor and stakeholder experience Undertake any duties reasonably required for the role How to Apply Please provide a CV . click apply for full job details

Around the world, 65 million young people are unemployed. Many more face the challenge of unstable, unsafe and underpaid work. King's Trust International was founded by His Majesty King Charles to tackle the global crisis in youth unemployment and ensure that every young person has the chance to succeed. Central to our new 10-year strategy is the need to articulate the challenges and opportunities faced by young people and help them shape a better future. We are recruiting a Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs to shape and share this story. In this exciting and varied strategic and operational role, you will lead KTI's marketing, communications and external affairs team with the aim of promoting and protecting King's Trust International and The King's Group, increasing awareness of our brand and our work for young people around the world. You will spearhead the establishment of our advocacy function and play a key role in research commissioning, awareness raising and coalition creation. This will involve attendance at key global events, the commissioning of proprietary research, and guiding the marketing and communication strategies that will bring these narratives into the public consciousness. You will be an experienced and dynamic communicator with significant demonstrable experience in communications, marketing and external affairs at a senior level. This will be complemented by strong knowledge of the full range of media, marketing and communications tools, and how to deploy them effectively to maximise the reach, impact and value of our brand. In addition, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of people and stakeholders. Possessing strong management skills, you will have experience of managing small multi-disciplinary teams, providing direction and leadership to enable growth and development, and the ability to role-model a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Youth Endowment Fund Head of Digital Communications Reports to: Director of External Affairs and Youth Understanding Salary: £67,800 Location: Central London or Hybrid (see below) Contract: 2-year fixed term contract Closing date for applications: 12pm, Tuesday 7th April 2026 Interview dates: Week commencing 20th April 2026 About the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) All of us will experience violence at some point in our lives. For many children, it is a daily reality. Each year, tens of children are killed, hundreds are hospitalised, 1 in 5 teenage children are victims and the majority admit to feeling afraid of violence. It scares them when they travel home from school, prevents them from going out and makes the most vulnerable feel like they don't matter. It is taking lives, traumatising families and dividing communities. It robs potential, progress and hope. But it doesn't have to be this way. The Youth Endowment Fund believes that no child should be affected by violence. We research violence to understand it; we find, fund and test what works to prevent it; and we are building a movement to end it. Communications at YEF The Communications team, within the External Affairs and Youth Understanding directorate, is a critical arm of the organisation. We can only reduce violence if people hear about what works and put it into practice. Change is hard and it only happens if people trust where it comes from and want to engage with what we are communicating. We can only make change at scale if we're smart about using digital tools to reach a growing, diverse audience across society. We need professionals working across our sectors - youth-workers, police officers, social workers, policymakers, headteachers, and more - to find out about and be part of our movement. To do this, we must communicate with humility, authenticity and clarity. We need politicians, commissioners and funders to follow our guidance and use our products. To do this, we must secure a seat at the table, communicate with intellectual rigour and persuade using the evidence. We also need to connect with wider society, helping anyone who cares about making Britain safer for the next generation to understand what we do, what works and how they can support our cause. To do this, our brand must be accessible and inspiring, leveraging robust research alongside human storytelling. As the Head of Digital Communications, you will be essential to achieving our mission. You will join the YEF at an exciting time. We are entering a crucial phase of increasing our policy influence at the top of government, changing things for the better across our sectors - education, youth justice, youth sector, children's services, policing, health - and mobilising a movement to keep children and young people safe. Your job is to make sure that the right people are drawn to our website and our digital communications, that they discover and engage with our content - from quoting our data, to using our Toolkit and evidence, to following practical recommendations in our guidance, to watching videos about the latest trends and conversations in violence prevention - and trust what we have to say. You will support the Director of External Affairs and Youth Understanding to plan, build and execute a digital campaign to make all of this happen. You will help to lead the Communications team to hold the attention of our priority audiences and making them act. Key Responsibilities The core of your job is to ensure that YEF's audience grows rapidly and strategically in size, that people working in our sectors gain awareness and confidence in our brand and that decision-makers engage with our work via our digital channels: our website, social media, newsletters, search, long- and short-form videos and the Safe podcast. You will further develop YEF's existing digital marketing strategy into a national campaign across for mobilising the evidence to prevent violence affecting children and young people. You will provide leadership to YEF generally and the Communications team specifically - managing the Senior Digital Marketing Manager and Digital Marketing and Communications Officer - to develop internal collaboration for boosting organisation-wide digital activity, such as call-to-actions via social media and video content. You will execute a strategy for moving to a more segmented, sector-specific communication strategy that engages each audience (whether teachers, youth workers, police officers etc.) to use of YEF's products whether our Toolkit, our Guidance on what works and self-assessment tools for each sector. To commission and develop compelling, eye-catching video content that authentically showcases case studies of our work, drives our audiences towards our channels and products and significantly boosts widespread engagement - views, likes, comments and shares - online. To help secure and convert high-profile digital communications opportunities for the team in representing YEF's work, including podcast and video placements. To develop and leverage relevant agency relationships, and use data analytics, to optimise our SEO positioning for online searches related to youth violence, advise on investment in paid advertising to drive traffic to our website and products, and generally boost our digital engagement. About You You are this sort of person: You communicate complex ideas clearly. Whether speaking or writing, you break down complicated concepts in ways that make sense to different audiences - without oversimplifying. You bring clarity where others bring jargon. You get things done. You're organised, delivery-focused, and produce high-quality work, even under pressure. You work independently and to a high standard. You are skilled at designing and delivering digital comms and audience journeys for different segments of an organisation's audience. You know how to build up a clear picture of audience members, develop their customer journey and turn them from unaware to aware, to a user and then an advocate. You think big and adapt fast. You're a strategic thinker who can see the big picture without losing sight of the detail. You're logical, creative, and open to challenge - always testing and refining your ideas. You care about the detail. You like getting a system working well, planning a campaign and getting the detail right, organizing who is doing what and seeing it all happen. You pay attention to what is happening in the world. You're plugged into current affairs, technological trends and media conversations, particularly when it comes to British society. You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, backgrounds and values. You have: A track record of driving digital communications to hundreds of thousands of people at a regional or national scale. You have led, planned and executed campaigns that bring about measurable outcomes online and practical change in the real world. Experience working with a mission-driven charity, organisation or business. You care about using your extensive digital skills to drive the work of an organisation striving to achieve social change. Experience within a leadership or management position. You have led people to drive bold, transformative communications for an organisation, company or business. Expertise in using technical tools and data analytics to target audiences online. You know how to segment and target digital audiences, transform SEO performance, develop high quality websites, increase newsletter engagement and bring new technical tools to solve problems. You have experience of commissioning creative partners - like consultants, videographers and designers - to produce compelling digital outputs and developing narrative-led content about urgent social issues that draws people in. A track record of producing video - such as case studies, explainers or podcasts - to increase positive regard, brand awareness and audience engagement on LinkedIn, Instagram Reels, YouTube, TikTok and X. You may have the following, but they are not necessary: A qualification in digital marketing. Past experience of using Salesforce for marketing campaigns. Experience of working in or close to one or more of our priority sectors:education, youth justice, youth sector, children's services, policing and health. Knowledge of using Artificial Intelligence to ethically and effectively boost digital performance at an organisation While it's not a criteria, we are especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence. It's important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however . click apply for full job details

Director of Highways & Transport - Essex County Council Temporary, Full Time £900 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Location: Chelmsford, Essex Closing Date: 8th March 2026 We are seeking an experienced leader for an initial temporary period of 6 months, who can provide strong on site visibility approximately two days per week, or as required. The ideal candidate for the role of Director of Highways and Transport will be commercially astute and highly experienced in managing large-scale highways services, preferably within a client side contract environment, through business change and/or contract implementation. The Role The incumbent Director of Highways & Transport has been seconded to ensure delivery of the procurement of the Council's replacement Highways maintenance contract. This is the largest contract in the Council and the largest of its type in England. ECC now requires an experienced and highly motivated interim Service Director to run all BAU aspects of the service and to lead the planning work required to prepare for disaggregation of the Transport Authority function to the newly created Greater Essex Combined County Authority and to plan for the disaggregation of the Highways Authority function to the new Unitary Authorities, as determined by MHCLG. This is expected to be 3, 4 or 5 new councils in place by April 2028, with MHCLG expected to make the 'minded to' decision by 31 March 2026. It is therefore vital that the interim Director is fully conversant with leading and planning change; ensuring tight contractual compliance in a mature and well performing partnership contract with the incumbent provider, Ringway Jacobs; working collaboratively with elected members of all parties, as we enter an all-out local election in May 2026; the leadership of the Integrated Passenger Transport Unit, including working with Education colleagues to manage the safe delivery of Home to School Transport in a financially challenging market; ensuring delivery of a £24m BSIP programme; collaborating with DfT, National Highways; MHCLG and Homes England on interventions to improve the capacity and safety on the A12, following the government's decision to cancel the widening scheme, lead on ensuring our Highways capital programme is delivered in accordance with member priorities on time and within budget; delivering the Local Transport Plan and the published commitments in our strategic plan: Everyone's Essex. You will also lead the hand back of the A130 PFI contract. You will need to be a seasoned political and commercial operator with excellent leadership, communication, planning, technical, financial management, safety focus and people engagement and motivation skills with a keen eye for performance. You will have a track record of leading a Highways and Transport function of similar scale and complexity and will need to have low ego, as this role is part of a high performing team of Service Directors, all focused on delivering BAU, delivering a challenging MTRS, and planning for LGR and devolution. In other words, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant difference to the people of Essex and to bring strength to the Council's senior leadership. This leader is passionate about Highways and Transport, the need to keep our Highway Network safe and functional, to develop and deliver new infrastructure to accompany economic growth and enable people to travel safely and sustainably whether by foot, cycle, private or public motorised and non motorised transport. Partnership working with private sector providers delivering muti millions of pounds of services and schemes is a significant part of this role, but equally important are the relationships with our District, Borough, Parish and City Councils, our Essex Unitary Partners and Central Government. Therefore, the leader will need to take an effective commercial and innovative approach to how we maintain and develop our highways and transport services and infrastructure whilst being sensitive to differing expectations and needs or different stakeholders. Acting as the Authority's Senior Responsible Officer on Highways and Transport matters this leader will need to be both influential and resilient in promoting Essex at a national level and being the focal point for the Member led Authority. This role requires a focused and determined leader, who has the drive and creativity to do things differently and forge new relationships and collaborations across Essex, the East of England and Nationally in the short, medium and longer terms including through any possible Local Government Reforms, LGR. Working within the context of an evolving central government highways and transport agenda and associated financial constraints, this leader will understand how to balance their focus and attention to deliver the best outcomes for Essex, our communities and our businesses to ensure a sustainable future for all. The leader has a wide-ranging role across multiple other Council functions and important part to play in influencing council wide services and strategies in Education, Adults, Procurement, Finance, Public Health, Legal, Environment and Economic Growth, in delivering sustainable services across the breadth of Highways and Transport. To request a copy of the full role profile, including Operation and service accountabilities, please . The Experience You Will Bring Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience. Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge of Highways and Transport in a similarly complex Highways Authority. A deep understanding, gained through significant experience, in developing solutions to deliver value for money services in a relevant service/functional area. Strong project management and commercial experience with evidence of a clear understanding of the financial responsibilities associated with programmes of Highways and Transport work. Experience and ability to operate at the most senior level with our stakeholders, supply chains and partners to operate, negotiate, agree and deliver appropriate commercial structures which incentivise delivery, including dispute resolution. Proven track record of responsibility for client management in the delivery of large commercial contracts in Transportation and/or Highways. Ability to focus on results, forging a strong team from diverse backgrounds to achieve strategic objectives. Proven communication skills with an ability to influence both strategically, tactically, operationally and corporately in a complex organisation with senior stakeholders. Proven track record of using professional expertise to deliver strategic objectives and expected outcomes, while managing conflicting priorities. Experience of successful delivery within a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment. Experience of creating and proactively leading change initiatives in a complex environment. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. Please note that Essex County Council has determined that the off payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and where a worker elects to provide their services through an intermediary (such as a personal services company) then income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community.

High Growth Organisation IT Tech Sector - AI Otto James Consulting has been retained in a search and selection process by a Manchester City Center based technology organisation. We search for a talented and ambitions qualified accountant, to step up to a newly created Group Financial Controllers position. The role of Group Financial Controller has come through a restructure and upskilling of talent within the organisations finance function. The need restructure has been implemented following a successful capital raise in 2024. With the next tranche of investment scheduled H2 2026, we look to onboard the right talent as soon as possible, to ensure growth and acquisition opportunities are realised. Reporting to and supporting the Group Finance Director and working closely with the CFO, the role requires a keen ability to work at both Group and detail level. As a newly created role, it provides the new hire with the real chance to make their mark, push their boundaries and play a key role in the value creation journey in a company that is truly innovative within their industry. The Role: With the growth in the organisation, the current framework and infrastructure, albeit effective at the moment, will need modernisation moving forward. This modernisation will be through hiring in new talent, while also looking at technological investments in your team Drive efficiencies and methodology changes across your team. Driving best practice and industry excellence. Prepare weekly / monthly and annual reports for senior leadership team Drive effective group consolidated reporting (monthly management accounts, bank reporting and KPIs) Seek out methods and practices to increase flexibility and speed in AP, AR, payroll, cash flow management and other financial processes whilst maintaining appropriate controls Weekly and monthly cash forecasting and treasury management Statutory reporting, treasury and tax management, ensuring compliant and timely filings Improve and streamline existing financial controls and processes, using technology to automate, ensuring IT systems are relevant and fit for purpose/scale. Responsibility for AP and AR Cost control across the organisation - site CapEx reduction, working with regional operations managers on P&L optimisation and marketing colleagues on paid media spend optimisation. Clearly communicate finance policies and procedures across the organisation, and why they exist Some travel to sites to support growth and business development Ad hoc duties as required and as the business develops further Requirement: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally with experience in a high growth company Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounting (IFRS) and compliance, with experience of taxation (UK and ideally US tax compliance). Experience of managing teams, as working with non-finance and operational managers Experience of group consolidations, including overseas trading entities with foreign currency exposure Although not essential, experience in a PE/VC backed environment helpful Experience in a Multi-site organisation Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, organized and attentive to detail Extremely organised and deadline driven, embrace control and detail focussed Enthusiastic with a proactive personality and 'can do' approach Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Salary & Benefits Salary at c£86,000 to £95,000 basic plus bonus 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Pension (up to 9% matched) Personal and company performance bonus Training & development budget 5 Day annual release for Charity in the Community Monthly wellness budget

About Us The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. Summary We have an opportunity for a Marketing Specialist Apprentice to support the Central Quadrant of Harris secondary academies, helping to identify, attract and engage our communities. Working with the Assistant Director and Principals from the Quadrant, you will have the opportunity to support with our Academy marketing strategies, including social media channels, newsletters, events and create graphic designs, images and videos for both organic and paid campaigns. You will also work with the Federation Talent Attraction Partner. This is an apprentice role with a fixed-term duration of 18 months. Your learning will be supported by the completion of the Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 apprenticeship programme. The Central Quadrant academies are based in Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth, Croydon and Bromley and the successful candidate will be part of the academy team. We can be flexible on your base academy within the Central Quadrant. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies, primarily focussing on student and staff recruitment and improving brand awareness Designing and generating mixed media content for use on academy websites and relevant social media to increase brand awareness and drive engagement Managing day-to-day social media posting and platforms Helping to develop compelling campaigns that resonate with our target audiences Ensuring brand consistency across all communications and external media Writing, editing, proofreading and publishing press releases and academy newsletters Monitoring and adjusting campaigns to meet budget and performance objectives Using data analysis tools to record, interpret, and analyse campaign performance, and creating and delivering actionable reports driven by these insights Conducting ongoing research into audiences, preferences and trends Researching and generating ideas to maximise audience engagement Performing keyword research to identify trends and develop content which improves SEO, discoverability, and engagement Using industry standard packages to edit content Photographing and videoing events and activities at the Academy and cataloguing and maintaining the Academy digital photo library Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you: Are skilled in writing tailored messages for different audiences Are a creative thinker with the capacity to create engaging campaigns Take ownership and deliver consistently high standards of work Are able to write clear and concise briefs for design and digital projects Are open to working in an AI-driven environment and improving processes Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and spoken communication and presentation skills Have an innovative mindset and approach to tackling problems Have the ability to understand and discuss technical concepts Are a solution orientated individual who likes to work in an evidence-based approach Are able to multitask and work on multiple projects whilst prioritising objectives Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Fire Safety Inspector - Clad Building Team Details Reference: SCC/TP/297627/4604 Positions: 2 Salary: £41,585 to £45,135 per annum Category: Fire and Rescue Contract type: Secondment Working hours: 36 hours per week Posted on: 25 February 2026 Directorate: Chief Executive Office Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This role has a starting salary of £41,585 per annum, for working 36 hours per week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract / secondment opportunity. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are looking for people to carry out the role of a Clad Buildings Team Fire Safety Inspector, based out of our Fire Safety Offices. This opportunity in Surrey Fire and Rescue Service welcomes applications from people who have a background and expertise in compliance and regulation as well as meeting the shortlisting criteria. These roles will be based at Woodhatch Surrey Fire & Rescue Headquarters, Reigate and working at locations across Surrey. Service vehicles are available to complete work. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role Are you passionate about making a difference to the communities of Surrey? As a Clad Buildings Team Fire Safety Inspector your role will be to inspect and audit 11 metre+ residential premises in Surrey that require remediation, work with partners to issue remediation orders in line with the drive to make these buildings 'Sustainably Safe' by 2030 and to ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 on behalf of the fire authority. You will also support the Protection Teams in Surrey Fire and Rescue to deliver the objectives of the Risk Based Inspection Programme, ensuring the buildings and people that use them safer through education and enforcement You will be supported by an experienced team, made up of operational and civilian backgrounds and experience. The role will require you to obtain specialist and technical knowledge in fire safety and remediation orders and court process, which will be overseen by a Fire Safety Manager. This role will involve engaging with various partners and responsible persons to lead and support people to lawfully resolve remediation issues and regulatory fire safety matters, ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. You will also be responsible for educating businesses and fire teams ensuring shared understanding of risks for clad buildings. As well as this, you will work independently to manage your calendar with the support of your manager in prioritising workloads. You may also be required to carry out consultations, inspection and audit regimes as part of the risk-based inspection programme. This may include follow up visits and deciding on appropriate enforcement levels based on audit outcomes for other non-clad building types. A typical day in this important role will see the Business Fire Safety Inspector assessing progress on remediation, fire safety risks and hazards, evaluating measures in place to mitigate clad building risks. Your actions will protect people and premises, whilst influencing and supporting businesses to act on recommendations and, where appropriate, reporting breaches and taking required enforcement actions. You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your career. The regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are frequently evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up to date. You will have the interpersonal skills that give you the ability and flexibility to gain support and influence internal and external stakeholders. We work with businesses, partners, and the public to improve safety in the community. You must be able to work effectively with technology and able to demonstrate competence with basic software and IT equipment. Accuracy and attention to detail are key skills. You will be able to demonstrate a calm, confident and resilient approach to unpredictable, challenging or dangerous situations while maintaining respect for others. You will need to lead and support people to resolve all types of Regulatory Fire Safety matters legally and justifiably. This includes planning inspection and audit regimes, timescales for follow up visits, and deciding on appropriate enforcement levels based on audit outcomes. A reasonable level of physical fitness and mobility is necessary as you will be required to inspect multiple areas of a building and take equipment with you to carry out your role. This can also include walking around the surrounding areas as well as reviewing a building internally. A Standard DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our Core Code of Ethics : Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety Competent Fire Safety Inspector Experience of regulation or enforcement of fire safety legislation or similar Experience in the fire safety arena or delivery of fire safety linked activities Confident in communication and stakeholder engagement with people both internally and externally Have strong written communication and report writing skills People and team leadership and management skills, as the role will offer opportunities to lead Advisors or Business Education Officers Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or working towards Application Questions To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Describe a time when you identified a safety or compliance issue in the built environment. How did you ensure your actions demonstrated integrity, fairness, and professionalism in line with the SFRS 's Ethical Principles, while influencing others to address the issue? Cladding remediation requires working collaboratively with residents, responsible persons, technical specialists and local partners. Can you provide an example where you effectively communicated complex fire-safety or similar concerns to individuals with different levels of understanding, ensuring transparency and respect throughout? Explain how you would approach assessing high rise residential buildings, particularly those with external wall system concerns, ensuring your approach supports evidence-based decision-making, aligns with the Regulators Code, and promotes public safety through proportionate enforcement. If successful, further training and qualifications will be provided to enhance and support your development. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 16/03/2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. 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Head of Finance Transformation - Business Services Tunbridge Wells, Kent Hybrid 2-3 days per week in office 12 months FTC Up to £100k + benefits Finance is evolving. We're looking for a strategic leader to shape the future of the finance function. This role is about transformation, not day-to-day accounting and is ideal for candidates immediately available or on short notice looking to secure a Fixed Term Contract. As Head of Finance Transformation, you'll partner with the Finance Director to modernise systems, processes, data and collaboration thereby turning finance into a smarter, faster, technology enabled partner to the business. You'll work alongside the Financial Controller and FP&A Analyst to deliver connected, efficient and innovative finance operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead finance transformation initiatives across systems, processes and data Streamline and automate processes while strengthening internal controls Enhance reporting, forecasting and analytics Promote digital tools and workflow automation Collaborate across the business to integrate finance seamlessly Support and develop the finance team's digital and analytical skills Measure and communicate transformation success About You: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience Proven track record in finance transformation and process improvement Strong knowledge of finance operations, systems and data flows Skilled at influencing senior stakeholders and driving change Commercially aware with excellent problem solving and project management skills Power BI and Sage Intacct experience is a plus Why This Role: This is more than a finance role - it is a chance to shape the function and make a real impact. Benefits include: Private medical cover and life assurance Generous paid leave and retirement contributions Professional development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme and gym contribution Flexible hybrid working If you want to lead the transformation of finance and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

What to know Execute innovative marketing strategy through a diverse channel mix, for leading NGOs, charities and brands. As an Associate Director in the Paid Media Team, you'll oversee the execution of digital advertising campaigns across clients ranging from leading UK and global charities and UN bodies, to global brands and their CSR programmes. You will know how to drive strong performance metrics for clients, whilst thinking holistically about the brand and how these metrics contribute to wider conversation about marketing budgets and long-term growth objectives. You will be a senior member of our media practice in London, supporting the Media Director in shaping processes and innovating our client channel mix to drive results. This may be the right role for you if you're someone who is equally strategic, creative, and analytical. Switching seamlessly from a client presentation to writing an insightful analysis of campaign performance, and rolling up your sleeves to launch advertising campaigns in new platforms are no big deal for you. You're used to spending most of your day speaking in acronyms - terms like CPA, DSP, VTR, and ROAS are a natural part of your vocabulary - and you know how to explain them to clients and colleagues. You will use your depth of experience to inform your work but also use your curiosity to keep ahead of the changing sector in order to ensure we're innovating for our clients wherever possible. The company Blue State is a purpose-driven agency. We partner with leading causes, brands, and campaigns and create real change. From UNHCR, AARP, and Doctors Without Borders to Amnesty International and Oxfam, we transform how brands and causes raise money, influence policy, build platforms, and grow communities of supporters. Led by the most creative and analytical minds from the political, nonprofit, and brand worlds, Blue State is an independent agency in the US and London. A day in the life: Translate clients' strategic visions into media objectives and KPIs to accomplish a wide range of client objectives including direct response (lead gen and fundraising), awareness, persuasion, and advocacy. Analyse ongoing and historical performance data to identify opportunities for improvement, make strategic recommendations, and generate reporting and insights to drive optimisation. Have a strong POV on measurement, attribution, and conversion tracking, and apply that knowledge to strategic recommendations and ongoing campaign management. Participate in (and frequently lead) client-facing interactions - you'll be the subject-matter expert for the platforms you manage. Plan, build, manage, and optimise media campaigns across multiple platforms, and oversee others in the team across multiple accounts to ensure media buying is efficient, effective and compliant. Work collaboratively with other internal or external teams, including media planners, strategists, account directors, designers, and analysts, to produce campaigns, creative ideas, audience and target recommendations, and experimental designs. Be an internal and external thought leader and help keep us up to date with the latest digital media trends by maintaining relationships with media partners, and engaging in media R&D projects, writing blog posts, and participating on panels. The team As part of the Media team, you'll work closely with a cross-disciplinary group of Blue State employees on various projects. London is a small and close-knit team, where everyone has an opportunity to shape new approaches, grow and learn from their colleagues, and take advantage of a personal development fund to stretch their skills even further. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring charities, ambitious brands and passionate advocacy and social change campaigns. What we offer: Unlimited time off (inclusive of sick, personal and vacation days) $1,250 annual in professional development funds (local equivalent) Fully subsidised health and dental insurance for employees (subject to tax) Generous pension match via salary sacrifice Generous paid holiday schedule Parental leave policy for up to 32.5 week of coverage at full pay, inclusive of all genders and supporting a range of family structures Group Income Protection (GIP) Group Life Assurance (GLA) Optional holiday travel insurance Pre-tax season ticket loans Cycle to work (up to £2000) Remote work flexibility We approach in-office working with a hybrid model, with presence in our office required at two days per week. Some things we're looking for: 6-8 years experience in a hands-on paid media planning and buying role using a mix of digital channels (Social, Search, Display, Video, Audio, etc) Demonstrated experience translating client business goals into cohesive media strategies and specific KPIs, and a record executing campaigns that delivered on those goals. Experience working with non-profits, with fundraising and/or income objectives within paid media campaigns. Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects on time, within budget, and meet performance goals. High proficiency with digital advertising platforms - you've demonstrated a level of mastery of paid social, paid search, and/or programmatic trading - as well as Google Analytics and other measurement platforms Exceptional attention to detail, especially with regards to campaign setup and trafficking, QA, and reporting. Ability to adapt to new situations, solve problems on the fly, and communicate with those around you. A shared passion and curiosity for delivering change. This includes comfort with ambiguity, a restlessness that resists the status quo, and a commitment to quality that ensures we're always making progress. At Blue State, diversity is a necessity, not a nice-to-have. We encourage those from underrepresented communities - women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. Even if you don't think your current skill set checks every box, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you. Blue State is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible application and interview process. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, including the use of AI tools throughout the hiring process, please contact us by an email with the subject line: Accommodation Request to get started. Your privacy is important to us. 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Events Project Manager £40,000 - £48,000 + Bonus Surrey Hybrid (2 Days - Office) Leading event organiser seeks highly commercial Events Project Manager to take ownership, identify and launch new and inspirational events across their flagship events Portfolio. You will identify and capitalise on growth opportunities whilst successfully developing commercially viable events that attract passionate communities. As a young business, you will join an experienced, diverse team and be involved in all major scoping and development of new events and initiatives. You will possess excellent people and project management skills, as well as first class topic generation, excellent proven research ability and great time management skills. We're looking especially for tenacity and an entrepreneurial mind-set - our client works in dynamic and fast-growing markets which demand a creative, innovative approach to deliver stakeholder value. The ideal candidate must have proven experience in large-scale, complex, multi-faceted paid-for events, that has recruited the highest-level industry speakers and commercial sponsors. The role covers all aspects of end-to-end event research and validation including extensive market scoping, vertical mapping and both desk and in-person research; writing innovative promotional copy such as website and promotional decks; identifying market leading speakers; commercial copy writing; media partner engagement and identifying and approaching commercial partners. Qualifications and experience Minimum 3 years' experience in B2B large scale, content-led event production Demonstrable experience of delivering a content-led new launch event, ideally internationally Academic degree or equivalent qualification Clear understanding (with examples) of production KPIs Excellent copy writing and verbal communication skills Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media sales, digital media sales, print sales, exhibition sales, event sales, conference sales, outdoor sales, radio sales, marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.