Salary - Volunteer 35 hours per week (flexible working options available) Remote/Hybrid/Flexible location Ref: VCS-251 Are you a creative, organised and collaborative communicator with a passion for digital content and social impact? If so, St Giles is looking for a Volunteer Communications Support to help strengthen our digital presence and support the delivery of high-quality communications across the organisation. About St Giles Trust An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. About this key role As Volunteer Communications Support , you will play an important role within the Fundraising and Communications team, working closely with the Senior Media and Publicity Manager and colleagues across St Giles. You will support the creation, scheduling and management of digital content that promotes our work, campaigns and values, helping us reach and engage key audiences. The role will also involve providing general support to the team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop or apply their communications, digital and storytelling skills in a supportive, values-driven environment. What you'll be doing: Creating digital assets to support St Giles communications campaigns and projects Writing engaging, audience-focused digital copy Using design software (e.g. Canva and AI tools) to produce content in line with brand guidelines Uploading and scheduling digital content across relevant platforms Supporting the maintenance and development of the St Giles website Researching and sourcing photography through stock image libraries Using analytics to help measure performance and engagement Assisting with organising events, where required Attending meetings relevant to the role and working collaboratively with colleagues Ensuring confidentiality, data protection and information security policies are upheld Promoting sustainable working practices and environmental responsibility What we are looking for Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, SharePoint and Teams Experience of producing digital written content A sound sense of design and the ability to work within brand and photographic guidelines Experience using digital design tools such as Canva (and interest in AI tools such as ChatGPT) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling ability Experience uploading, scheduling and managing digital content Knowledge of producing email marketing copy Ability to work independently, manage priorities and collaborate effectively as part of a team An understanding of, and sensitivity to, the issues faced by people with lived experience and the barriers they may encounter A Basic DBS check is required for this role. We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. If you have any queries, or require further support, please contact Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026 at 9am. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Salary - Volunteer 35 hours per week (flexible working options available) Remote/Hybrid/Flexible location Ref: VCS-251 Are you a creative, organised and collaborative communicator with a passion for digital content and social impact? If so, St Giles is looking for a Volunteer Communications Support to help strengthen our digital presence and support the delivery of high-quality communications across the organisation. About St Giles Trust An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. About this key role As Volunteer Communications Support , you will play an important role within the Fundraising and Communications team, working closely with the Senior Media and Publicity Manager and colleagues across St Giles. You will support the creation, scheduling and management of digital content that promotes our work, campaigns and values, helping us reach and engage key audiences. The role will also involve providing general support to the team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop or apply their communications, digital and storytelling skills in a supportive, values-driven environment. What you'll be doing: Creating digital assets to support St Giles communications campaigns and projects Writing engaging, audience-focused digital copy Using design software (e.g. Canva and AI tools) to produce content in line with brand guidelines Uploading and scheduling digital content across relevant platforms Supporting the maintenance and development of the St Giles website Researching and sourcing photography through stock image libraries Using analytics to help measure performance and engagement Assisting with organising events, where required Attending meetings relevant to the role and working collaboratively with colleagues Ensuring confidentiality, data protection and information security policies are upheld Promoting sustainable working practices and environmental responsibility What we are looking for Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, SharePoint and Teams Experience of producing digital written content A sound sense of design and the ability to work within brand and photographic guidelines Experience using digital design tools such as Canva (and interest in AI tools such as ChatGPT) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling ability Experience uploading, scheduling and managing digital content Knowledge of producing email marketing copy Ability to work independently, manage priorities and collaborate effectively as part of a team An understanding of, and sensitivity to, the issues faced by people with lived experience and the barriers they may encounter A Basic DBS check is required for this role. We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. If you have any queries, or require further support, please contact Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026 at 9am. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment.
Job Title: Junior Communications Manager Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £30,000 - £35,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits. Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time techUK Overview: techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of digital technology. With over 1,100 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy and the planet. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world. Role Overview: Effective communication is essential to delivering this mission. From informing and engaging staff on organisational priorities to shaping how techUK presents its work to the outside world, our Communications team plays a central role in building clarity, alignment and influence across our community. The Junior Communications Manager will support the delivery of both internal and external communications that strengthen techUK's voice. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Communications, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop broad communications experience across a wide range of channels and activities. With strong writing skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach, the Junior Communications Manager will help ensure our messages are clear, consistent and impactful, supporting techUK's reputation as a credible and influential voice for the UK tech sector. Key Responsibilities: External communications: Manage a busy and reactive press office by assisting in managing media enquiries, coordinating responses and ensuring timely and accurate communication with journalists. Draft and copyedit press releases, statements and reactive comments in line with our key messages. Support development of external communications plans for campaigns, reports and public policy work. Maintain media lists and monitoring tools, helping track coverage and identify opportunities. Work closely with subject matter experts and programme teams to ensure key messages are communicated clearly and accurately. Internal communications: Support organisation-wide programmes by developing clear and engaging internal comms materials. Coordinate logistics and content for internal events such as all-hands calls, town halls and company-wide briefings. Manage internal communications channels and calendars, ensuring consistent messaging across teams. General Maintain a strong understanding of organisational priorities to ensure communication plans align effectively. Work collaboratively with colleagues across techUK to gather information and craft relevant content. Support the Head of Communications on planning, reporting and evaluation of communications activity. Uphold techUK's brand, tone of voice and editorial standards across all communications. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Ability to organise workload effectively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proactive, motivated and able to work independently when required. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style. Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure. Confident using digital tools and platforms for communication and content management. Essential Knowledge and Experience: 1-2 years' experience in a communications, media or similar role. Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills. Experience supporting communication planning or content delivery. Familiarity with media engagement or press office environments. Ability to build rapport and collaborate with colleagues at all levels. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms. Strong prioritisation and organisational skills in a fast-paced environment. Desired Knowledge and Experience: Experience supporting internal communications or staff engagement. Interest in technology, public policy or current affairs. Experience with media monitoring tools or content management systems. Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of techUK's London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. To apply for this role, please click below on the 'Apply Now' button. Candidates with experience of: Junior Communications Specialist, Public Relations Officer, Public Relations Specialist, Digital Marketing Executive, Junior Social Media Executive, Online Marketing Executive, Marketing Coordinator may also be considered for this role.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Junior Communications Manager Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £30,000 - £35,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits. Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time techUK Overview: techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of digital technology. With over 1,100 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy and the planet. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world. Role Overview: Effective communication is essential to delivering this mission. From informing and engaging staff on organisational priorities to shaping how techUK presents its work to the outside world, our Communications team plays a central role in building clarity, alignment and influence across our community. The Junior Communications Manager will support the delivery of both internal and external communications that strengthen techUK's voice. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Communications, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop broad communications experience across a wide range of channels and activities. With strong writing skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach, the Junior Communications Manager will help ensure our messages are clear, consistent and impactful, supporting techUK's reputation as a credible and influential voice for the UK tech sector. Key Responsibilities: External communications: Manage a busy and reactive press office by assisting in managing media enquiries, coordinating responses and ensuring timely and accurate communication with journalists. Draft and copyedit press releases, statements and reactive comments in line with our key messages. Support development of external communications plans for campaigns, reports and public policy work. Maintain media lists and monitoring tools, helping track coverage and identify opportunities. Work closely with subject matter experts and programme teams to ensure key messages are communicated clearly and accurately. Internal communications: Support organisation-wide programmes by developing clear and engaging internal comms materials. Coordinate logistics and content for internal events such as all-hands calls, town halls and company-wide briefings. Manage internal communications channels and calendars, ensuring consistent messaging across teams. General Maintain a strong understanding of organisational priorities to ensure communication plans align effectively. Work collaboratively with colleagues across techUK to gather information and craft relevant content. Support the Head of Communications on planning, reporting and evaluation of communications activity. Uphold techUK's brand, tone of voice and editorial standards across all communications. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Ability to organise workload effectively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proactive, motivated and able to work independently when required. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style. Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure. Confident using digital tools and platforms for communication and content management. Essential Knowledge and Experience: 1-2 years' experience in a communications, media or similar role. Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills. Experience supporting communication planning or content delivery. Familiarity with media engagement or press office environments. Ability to build rapport and collaborate with colleagues at all levels. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms. Strong prioritisation and organisational skills in a fast-paced environment. Desired Knowledge and Experience: Experience supporting internal communications or staff engagement. Interest in technology, public policy or current affairs. Experience with media monitoring tools or content management systems. Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of techUK's London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. To apply for this role, please click below on the 'Apply Now' button. Candidates with experience of: Junior Communications Specialist, Public Relations Officer, Public Relations Specialist, Digital Marketing Executive, Junior Social Media Executive, Online Marketing Executive, Marketing Coordinator may also be considered for this role.
Company Zero100 is a membership-based intelligence company that connects, informs, and inspires the world's most influential C Level Operations & Supply Chain Officers - and their teams - to unlock the true potential of the AI and Digital Revolution for the lasting benefit of business and our planet. Our members use Zero100's research and advisory services to shape their supply chain strategies. We bring both member and non member executives together at our events to harness the power of our community to expand their thinking, challenge their assumptions, and accelerate progress on their most important digitization and decarbonization initiatives. Headquartered in London, UK, Zero100's members include Nike, Walmart, CVS, Unilever, Pfizer, Google, Volvo Cars, Honeywell, Ecolab, McDonald's, and more. Position Zero100 is looking for a full time Research Analyst to contribute to the Zero100 research agenda, identifying and developing future facing digital themes for the supply chain industry. Successful applicants have experience working in or researching supply chains and generating new ideas to practitioners. These experiences have formed a knowledge base and skills capability that can be used to identify and curate perspectives and content that supply chain executives will find relevant and timely. You are naturally curious, ask insightful questions, successfully distill complex content into bite sized segments, love working with customers, and dive into ambiguous areas comfortably. You are a strong communicator and don't shy away from controversial positions. You enjoy translating customer questions and problems to solve into simple frameworks and guides to action that help drive faster decisions and outcomes. Responsibilities Develop Research Content, including: Identifying audacious digital trends and disruptors for the supply chain industry Developing thought leadership content including written research, podcasts, explainer videos, and compact perspective pieces Sharing your thought leadership and research by speaking at Zero100 events, industry forums, and with media Conducting interviews with customers, stakeholders, and industry thought leaders to understand and synthesize the digital or decarbonization landscape to inform content Working closely with Zero100 teams to execute on live events Hosting, facilitating, and moderating virtual and conference events Working with customers to explore their key priorities and host advisory calls to help them make progress on initiatives Interface with the customer engagement team to ensure continuing utilization of service by our customers Identifying themes across customers to inform the Zero100 Research agenda and conference programs Requirements 6 8+ years experience either within supply chain or as a consultant, industry analyst, or academic working on supply chain, AI, or tech implementations Speaking experience including presentations, brainstorming, and debate Exceptional communication with strong writing, speaking and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail with exceptional project management, time management and multitasking skills. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and externally with partners and customers outside of Zero100 An ambitious, creative personality, with a can do attitude Data analytics experience, Industrial/Energy experience, Technical Operations experience and/or APAC experience is a strong bonus Benefits Competitive salary and bonus Unlimited holidays Private healthcare & Life Insurance Enhanced Pension / 401k Enhanced Parental Leave Policy Custom designed offices in central London with free breakfasts & snacks Regular team socials
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Company Zero100 is a membership-based intelligence company that connects, informs, and inspires the world's most influential C Level Operations & Supply Chain Officers - and their teams - to unlock the true potential of the AI and Digital Revolution for the lasting benefit of business and our planet. Our members use Zero100's research and advisory services to shape their supply chain strategies. We bring both member and non member executives together at our events to harness the power of our community to expand their thinking, challenge their assumptions, and accelerate progress on their most important digitization and decarbonization initiatives. Headquartered in London, UK, Zero100's members include Nike, Walmart, CVS, Unilever, Pfizer, Google, Volvo Cars, Honeywell, Ecolab, McDonald's, and more. Position Zero100 is looking for a full time Research Analyst to contribute to the Zero100 research agenda, identifying and developing future facing digital themes for the supply chain industry. Successful applicants have experience working in or researching supply chains and generating new ideas to practitioners. These experiences have formed a knowledge base and skills capability that can be used to identify and curate perspectives and content that supply chain executives will find relevant and timely. You are naturally curious, ask insightful questions, successfully distill complex content into bite sized segments, love working with customers, and dive into ambiguous areas comfortably. You are a strong communicator and don't shy away from controversial positions. You enjoy translating customer questions and problems to solve into simple frameworks and guides to action that help drive faster decisions and outcomes. Responsibilities Develop Research Content, including: Identifying audacious digital trends and disruptors for the supply chain industry Developing thought leadership content including written research, podcasts, explainer videos, and compact perspective pieces Sharing your thought leadership and research by speaking at Zero100 events, industry forums, and with media Conducting interviews with customers, stakeholders, and industry thought leaders to understand and synthesize the digital or decarbonization landscape to inform content Working closely with Zero100 teams to execute on live events Hosting, facilitating, and moderating virtual and conference events Working with customers to explore their key priorities and host advisory calls to help them make progress on initiatives Interface with the customer engagement team to ensure continuing utilization of service by our customers Identifying themes across customers to inform the Zero100 Research agenda and conference programs Requirements 6 8+ years experience either within supply chain or as a consultant, industry analyst, or academic working on supply chain, AI, or tech implementations Speaking experience including presentations, brainstorming, and debate Exceptional communication with strong writing, speaking and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail with exceptional project management, time management and multitasking skills. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and externally with partners and customers outside of Zero100 An ambitious, creative personality, with a can do attitude Data analytics experience, Industrial/Energy experience, Technical Operations experience and/or APAC experience is a strong bonus Benefits Competitive salary and bonus Unlimited holidays Private healthcare & Life Insurance Enhanced Pension / 401k Enhanced Parental Leave Policy Custom designed offices in central London with free breakfasts & snacks Regular team socials
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic marketing specialist to join our ambitious team of experienced fundraisers as World Horse Welfare approaches its centenary anniversary. You will be part of the Individual Giving team who is responsible for driving sustainable growth through donor engagement, stewardship and acquisition. The role is based in Norfolk and is currently a hybrid split of 2 days in our head office in Snetterton and 3 days at home. You may be required to attend events around the UK, so the ability to travel occasionally is necessary. Key responsibilities: Assist the Head of Individual Giving with the delivery of the annual fundraising and marketing strategy, focusing on regular giving products and the online shop. Plan and implement fundraising campaigns, ensuring alignment with KPIs and budgets. Create compelling marketing content and manage approvals across teams. Monitor donor recruitment and retention, producing reports for leadership and Trustees. Optimise the online shop and collaborate with corporate partners on new product lines. Work with Supporter Services and Finance to manage stock and analyse donor journeys. Coordinate fundraising activities at events and gather digital content for storytelling. Work collaboratively across teams to promote fundraising initiatives and drive income growth. About you: You ll bring experience in marketing, ideally within charity fundraising, with a proven ability to grow income and deliver successful campaigns across multiple channels. You are skilled at crafting persuasive copy, using data to drive decisions and confident in managing projects, analysing trends, and leveraging social media for fundraising. Highly organised and solutions-focused, you thrive in a busy environment, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly. Creativity, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor databases are essential in this role. A passion for our mission is key and knowledge of equines would be desirable. What we offer: Generous pension scheme and cash health plan. Paid employee sickness absence scheme and compassionate leave. Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary. Minimum of 31 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown) World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant for any of our vacancies will be expected to share these values. World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications for all of our vacancies from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic marketing specialist to join our ambitious team of experienced fundraisers as World Horse Welfare approaches its centenary anniversary. You will be part of the Individual Giving team who is responsible for driving sustainable growth through donor engagement, stewardship and acquisition. The role is based in Norfolk and is currently a hybrid split of 2 days in our head office in Snetterton and 3 days at home. You may be required to attend events around the UK, so the ability to travel occasionally is necessary. Key responsibilities: Assist the Head of Individual Giving with the delivery of the annual fundraising and marketing strategy, focusing on regular giving products and the online shop. Plan and implement fundraising campaigns, ensuring alignment with KPIs and budgets. Create compelling marketing content and manage approvals across teams. Monitor donor recruitment and retention, producing reports for leadership and Trustees. Optimise the online shop and collaborate with corporate partners on new product lines. Work with Supporter Services and Finance to manage stock and analyse donor journeys. Coordinate fundraising activities at events and gather digital content for storytelling. Work collaboratively across teams to promote fundraising initiatives and drive income growth. About you: You ll bring experience in marketing, ideally within charity fundraising, with a proven ability to grow income and deliver successful campaigns across multiple channels. You are skilled at crafting persuasive copy, using data to drive decisions and confident in managing projects, analysing trends, and leveraging social media for fundraising. Highly organised and solutions-focused, you thrive in a busy environment, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly. Creativity, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor databases are essential in this role. A passion for our mission is key and knowledge of equines would be desirable. What we offer: Generous pension scheme and cash health plan. Paid employee sickness absence scheme and compassionate leave. Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary. Minimum of 31 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown) World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant for any of our vacancies will be expected to share these values. World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications for all of our vacancies from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for a Senior Events Fundraising Officer in order to lead a portfolio of fundraising events, with a particular focus on developing new events, delivering excellent supporter experiences, and ensuring income and expenditure targets are met or exceeded. This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery, and who thrives on building strong relationships with supporters, colleagues, volunteers and external partners. As a Senior Fundraising Officer you will: Take budgetary ownership of a range of owned and third-party fundraising events and partnerships, from feasibility and planning through to delivery and evaluation. Lead on new event development, working closely with innovation colleagues to research ideas, build proposals and business cases, and measure success using financial and non financial KPIs. Prepare and manage live event budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and clear reporting on expenditure and true ROI. Manage relationships with suppliers, event providers and key stakeholders to ensure high quality delivery and added value for participants. Ensure all events meet legal, contractual and health & safety requirements. Deputise for the Events Fundraising Manager when required and provide guidance and support to Events Officers, including line management where appropriate. Lead on event volunteering plans, overseeing recruitment, training and volunteer care to increase engagement and retention. Work collaboratively across fundraising, marketing, press and digital teams to develop and deliver effective marketing and PR plans for events. Build long-term relationships with supporters through thoughtful, empathetic communication across email, social media and phone. To be successful, you must have experience: Experience working in a fundraising, marketing or customer service environment Proven experience of planning and delivering events Strong budget management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly by telephone A creative and innovative approach to event development Strong relationship building skills with colleagues, supporters and external partners An understanding of supporter care principles Confidence using Microsoft Office and social media platforms Desirable Knowledge of current trends in charity fundraising events Understanding of supporter motivations Experience working with agencies and suppliers Relevant fundraising or marketing qualifications Salary: £32,577 Location: London, hybrid working or fully remote Contract: 2 years FTC Closing date: on rolling basis Interview: TBC Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for a Senior Events Fundraising Officer in order to lead a portfolio of fundraising events, with a particular focus on developing new events, delivering excellent supporter experiences, and ensuring income and expenditure targets are met or exceeded. This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery, and who thrives on building strong relationships with supporters, colleagues, volunteers and external partners. As a Senior Fundraising Officer you will: Take budgetary ownership of a range of owned and third-party fundraising events and partnerships, from feasibility and planning through to delivery and evaluation. Lead on new event development, working closely with innovation colleagues to research ideas, build proposals and business cases, and measure success using financial and non financial KPIs. Prepare and manage live event budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and clear reporting on expenditure and true ROI. Manage relationships with suppliers, event providers and key stakeholders to ensure high quality delivery and added value for participants. Ensure all events meet legal, contractual and health & safety requirements. Deputise for the Events Fundraising Manager when required and provide guidance and support to Events Officers, including line management where appropriate. Lead on event volunteering plans, overseeing recruitment, training and volunteer care to increase engagement and retention. Work collaboratively across fundraising, marketing, press and digital teams to develop and deliver effective marketing and PR plans for events. Build long-term relationships with supporters through thoughtful, empathetic communication across email, social media and phone. To be successful, you must have experience: Experience working in a fundraising, marketing or customer service environment Proven experience of planning and delivering events Strong budget management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly by telephone A creative and innovative approach to event development Strong relationship building skills with colleagues, supporters and external partners An understanding of supporter care principles Confidence using Microsoft Office and social media platforms Desirable Knowledge of current trends in charity fundraising events Understanding of supporter motivations Experience working with agencies and suppliers Relevant fundraising or marketing qualifications Salary: £32,577 Location: London, hybrid working or fully remote Contract: 2 years FTC Closing date: on rolling basis Interview: TBC Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Beyond Reflections is a charity supporting the needs of Trans+, Non-Binary people including friends and allies. We are looking for an inspriing person who can continue to grow and develop the charity so it continues to advance and improve its impact and sustainability - a full job lack is avalable. More details can be found at our website where a job pack has full details About Beyond Reflections Beyond Reflections is a UK charity providing dedicated mental-wellbeing support to Trans+ people, as well as to their families, friends, and allies. We offer a combination of group support, one-to-one services, and therapeutic interventions delivered by experienced case workers, counsellors, and therapists. Our work spans both online and in-person settings, ensuring support is accessible, confidential, and rooted in compassion. From facilitated support groups and tailored counselling to mentoring, safe social spaces, and specialist guidance, we aim to meet people where they are and provide the right help at the right time. We play a wider role in strengthening inclusion across society. Our training and development programmes, which have been delivered to organisations such as the CPS, Hampshire Police, B&Q, and the University of Southampton, focus on Trans+ awareness, allyship, leadership coaching, conflict resolution, and policy development. All income from this work goes directly into our hardship fund, enabling us to support those who would otherwise be unable to access help. Volunteers are an essential part of our organisation. They contribute across support services, events, administration, and governance, bringing a wide range of lived experiences and skills. We provide a supportive environment for volunteers to grow, develop, and contribute to meaningful change. Our Services Support Groups and Community Spaces One-to-One Support Therapy and Counselling Mentoring Practical Support Job Description and Person Specification Please read this job description and person specification carefully to help you write your cover letter and tell us how you meet our requirements for the role. We are looking for potential from applicants. Job TItle Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Salary £40,000 - £52,000 per annum (FTE) Hours 0.8 - 1 FTE, with some flexibility required to meet organisational needs. Location Southampton, 3-4 days in the office with options to work remotely when required. Reports To Board of Trustees Responsible For Members Coordinator and Admin, Volunteer Coordinator, Revenue Coordinator, Therapeutic Lead. Contractors, including Supervision Lead, Bid Support and Social Media/PR. Job Description The Chief Executive will provide clear, compassionate, and forward-looking leadership that strengthens Beyond Reflections impact and ensures our services remain safe, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the Trans+ community. They will translate the Board s vision into organisational strategy, oversee effective operations, and build a culture rooted in our values of respect, inclusion, and empowerment. They will be responsible for guiding the charity through a period of growth in response to increasing demand. This includes developing partnerships across the charity and public sectors, driving financial sustainability, supporting staff and volunteers, and ensuring our services maintain the highest standards of quality and safeguarding. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Organisational Development Lead the delivery of the charity s strategic plan, ensuring the organisation remains responsive to the needs of the Trans+ community. Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration across the sector. Translate strategic priorities into clear operational objectives and measurable outcomes. Governance, Risk & Compliance Act as the primary link between the Board of Trustees and the organisation, ensuring clear communication and timely implementation of Board decisions. Ensure full compliance with charity law, safeguarding requirements, quality standards, and regulatory obligations. Provide clear, accurate reporting to the Board to support effective governance and decision-making. Maintain strong organisational risk management and business continuity processes. Operational Leadership & Service Delivery Oversee high-quality delivery of all services, including support groups, counselling, therapy, mentoring, training, and volunteering programmes. Lead and support the senior management team (e.g., Operations, Therapeutic, and Fundraising leads) to ensure effective operational oversight. Promote continuous improvement, data-informed decision-making, and consistent service standards across online and in-person provision. People, Culture & Wellbeing Foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, and person-centred organisational culture that reflects the charity s values. Recruit, lead, and develop staff, ensuring strong performance and wellbeing. Support and integrate volunteers across service delivery, promoting engagement, recognition, and effective practice. External Relations & Partnerships Act as an ambassador for Beyond Reflections, representing the charity to funders, partners, policymakers, statutory bodies, and the media. Build strategic partnerships, including collaboration with broader LGBTQIA+ organisations and health/social care providers. Advocate for Trans+ people, contributing to policy, awareness, and sector development. Ensure member voices inform organisational decisions and strategic direction. Finance, Fundraising & Sustainability Lead financial planning, budgeting, and stewardship to ensure sustainability and value for money. Grow diversified income streams, including unrestricted funding, grants, training revenue, and corporate partnerships. Maintain relationships with funders, commissioners, donors, and commercial partners. Person Specification We know that no candidate will meet every single requirement in this pack, and we strongly encourage you to apply even if you re unsure you tick every box. If you share our values, bring relevant experience, and feel motivated by our mission, we d be very glad to hear from you. Essential Desirable Significant senior leadership experience, preferably in the charity, social care, or mental health sectors. Lived experience as a trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse person, or personal experience connected to the Trans+ community. Deep understanding of issues facing trans+ (gender-diverse) communities, or lived experience. Experience in designing or delivering training programmes for organisations. Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and fundraising. Experience of mental health or therapeutic service delivery. People-management skills: experience managing teams, developing staff, and supporting volunteers. Network of relationships in the LGBTQIA+ sector, statutory bodies, or philanthropic funding landscape. Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills, including public speaking, advocacy, and partnership building. Experience scaling organisations, diversifying income, or developing trading/social enterprise models. Strong governance knowledge and experience working with or reporting to a Board of Trustees. Understanding of digital transformation and digital service delivery. Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice. Experience overseeing remote, hybrid or multi-site teams. Demonstrated ability to lead in emotionally complex environments and maintain professional boundaries. Familiarity with commissioning processes and local authority partnership models. How to Apply Submitting an application To apply for this role please submit your CV and a cover letter to us Your cover letter should address the following questions and be no longer than one A4 page: 1. 2. Why do you want to be part of Beyond Reflections? How do your skills and experience meet what is set out in this Job Description? To be considered for the role you must submit your application by the deadline. We want to see people at their best and so of course will make any reasonable adjustments relating to long-term conditions or disabilities that you need to help you perform at your best. Please let us know if this applies to completing your written application. We also ask you to let us know when submitting your application if you have any requirements for accessibility-related adjustments if you are selected for an interview. Interviews First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing 9th February 2026 and will take place online. Second-round interviews will take place w/c 16th February, where you will be asked to give a presentations to Trustees. If you are successful through these stages, you will be invited to the BR offices during the week of 23rd February. If you will be unavailable for any of these dates please mention this in your application email. These dates may be extended subject to the number of applications. References and eligibility checks Once we have identified a preferred candidate via the interview process, we will carry out reference checks and legally required checks of eligibility to work in the UK before making a final job offer.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Beyond Reflections is a charity supporting the needs of Trans+, Non-Binary people including friends and allies. We are looking for an inspriing person who can continue to grow and develop the charity so it continues to advance and improve its impact and sustainability - a full job lack is avalable. More details can be found at our website where a job pack has full details About Beyond Reflections Beyond Reflections is a UK charity providing dedicated mental-wellbeing support to Trans+ people, as well as to their families, friends, and allies. We offer a combination of group support, one-to-one services, and therapeutic interventions delivered by experienced case workers, counsellors, and therapists. Our work spans both online and in-person settings, ensuring support is accessible, confidential, and rooted in compassion. From facilitated support groups and tailored counselling to mentoring, safe social spaces, and specialist guidance, we aim to meet people where they are and provide the right help at the right time. We play a wider role in strengthening inclusion across society. Our training and development programmes, which have been delivered to organisations such as the CPS, Hampshire Police, B&Q, and the University of Southampton, focus on Trans+ awareness, allyship, leadership coaching, conflict resolution, and policy development. All income from this work goes directly into our hardship fund, enabling us to support those who would otherwise be unable to access help. Volunteers are an essential part of our organisation. They contribute across support services, events, administration, and governance, bringing a wide range of lived experiences and skills. We provide a supportive environment for volunteers to grow, develop, and contribute to meaningful change. Our Services Support Groups and Community Spaces One-to-One Support Therapy and Counselling Mentoring Practical Support Job Description and Person Specification Please read this job description and person specification carefully to help you write your cover letter and tell us how you meet our requirements for the role. We are looking for potential from applicants. Job TItle Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Salary £40,000 - £52,000 per annum (FTE) Hours 0.8 - 1 FTE, with some flexibility required to meet organisational needs. Location Southampton, 3-4 days in the office with options to work remotely when required. Reports To Board of Trustees Responsible For Members Coordinator and Admin, Volunteer Coordinator, Revenue Coordinator, Therapeutic Lead. Contractors, including Supervision Lead, Bid Support and Social Media/PR. Job Description The Chief Executive will provide clear, compassionate, and forward-looking leadership that strengthens Beyond Reflections impact and ensures our services remain safe, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the Trans+ community. They will translate the Board s vision into organisational strategy, oversee effective operations, and build a culture rooted in our values of respect, inclusion, and empowerment. They will be responsible for guiding the charity through a period of growth in response to increasing demand. This includes developing partnerships across the charity and public sectors, driving financial sustainability, supporting staff and volunteers, and ensuring our services maintain the highest standards of quality and safeguarding. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Organisational Development Lead the delivery of the charity s strategic plan, ensuring the organisation remains responsive to the needs of the Trans+ community. Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration across the sector. Translate strategic priorities into clear operational objectives and measurable outcomes. Governance, Risk & Compliance Act as the primary link between the Board of Trustees and the organisation, ensuring clear communication and timely implementation of Board decisions. Ensure full compliance with charity law, safeguarding requirements, quality standards, and regulatory obligations. Provide clear, accurate reporting to the Board to support effective governance and decision-making. Maintain strong organisational risk management and business continuity processes. Operational Leadership & Service Delivery Oversee high-quality delivery of all services, including support groups, counselling, therapy, mentoring, training, and volunteering programmes. Lead and support the senior management team (e.g., Operations, Therapeutic, and Fundraising leads) to ensure effective operational oversight. Promote continuous improvement, data-informed decision-making, and consistent service standards across online and in-person provision. People, Culture & Wellbeing Foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, and person-centred organisational culture that reflects the charity s values. Recruit, lead, and develop staff, ensuring strong performance and wellbeing. Support and integrate volunteers across service delivery, promoting engagement, recognition, and effective practice. External Relations & Partnerships Act as an ambassador for Beyond Reflections, representing the charity to funders, partners, policymakers, statutory bodies, and the media. Build strategic partnerships, including collaboration with broader LGBTQIA+ organisations and health/social care providers. Advocate for Trans+ people, contributing to policy, awareness, and sector development. Ensure member voices inform organisational decisions and strategic direction. Finance, Fundraising & Sustainability Lead financial planning, budgeting, and stewardship to ensure sustainability and value for money. Grow diversified income streams, including unrestricted funding, grants, training revenue, and corporate partnerships. Maintain relationships with funders, commissioners, donors, and commercial partners. Person Specification We know that no candidate will meet every single requirement in this pack, and we strongly encourage you to apply even if you re unsure you tick every box. If you share our values, bring relevant experience, and feel motivated by our mission, we d be very glad to hear from you. Essential Desirable Significant senior leadership experience, preferably in the charity, social care, or mental health sectors. Lived experience as a trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse person, or personal experience connected to the Trans+ community. Deep understanding of issues facing trans+ (gender-diverse) communities, or lived experience. Experience in designing or delivering training programmes for organisations. Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and fundraising. Experience of mental health or therapeutic service delivery. People-management skills: experience managing teams, developing staff, and supporting volunteers. Network of relationships in the LGBTQIA+ sector, statutory bodies, or philanthropic funding landscape. Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills, including public speaking, advocacy, and partnership building. Experience scaling organisations, diversifying income, or developing trading/social enterprise models. Strong governance knowledge and experience working with or reporting to a Board of Trustees. Understanding of digital transformation and digital service delivery. Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice. Experience overseeing remote, hybrid or multi-site teams. Demonstrated ability to lead in emotionally complex environments and maintain professional boundaries. Familiarity with commissioning processes and local authority partnership models. How to Apply Submitting an application To apply for this role please submit your CV and a cover letter to us Your cover letter should address the following questions and be no longer than one A4 page: 1. 2. Why do you want to be part of Beyond Reflections? How do your skills and experience meet what is set out in this Job Description? To be considered for the role you must submit your application by the deadline. We want to see people at their best and so of course will make any reasonable adjustments relating to long-term conditions or disabilities that you need to help you perform at your best. Please let us know if this applies to completing your written application. We also ask you to let us know when submitting your application if you have any requirements for accessibility-related adjustments if you are selected for an interview. Interviews First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing 9th February 2026 and will take place online. Second-round interviews will take place w/c 16th February, where you will be asked to give a presentations to Trustees. If you are successful through these stages, you will be invited to the BR offices during the week of 23rd February. If you will be unavailable for any of these dates please mention this in your application email. These dates may be extended subject to the number of applications. References and eligibility checks Once we have identified a preferred candidate via the interview process, we will carry out reference checks and legally required checks of eligibility to work in the UK before making a final job offer.
THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE. Role Title: Global Governance and Accreditation Officer Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteer-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking for a highly motivated Global Governance & Accreditation Officerto strengthen BCI's governance frameworks, accreditation strategy, and institutional accountability. This role supports BCI's engagement with multilateral institutions (e.g., UN, UNFCCC and related bodies) and helps ensure BCI's policies, procedures, and reporting meet international good governance standards. The post holder will collaborate across BCI, including Strategy and the Legal Advisory & Governance Section, and report to a designated lead within the Director General's Office. Responsibilities Coordinate and prepare documentation for international accreditations (e.g., UN and other intergovernmental organisations), maintaining complete, audit ready records. Review and update internal governance policies, codes of conduct, and compliance procedures in line with BCI's evolving needs and best practice. Draft briefs, memoranda, and policy notes for senior leadership and external partners. Support governance reporting and develop capacity building tools in collaboration with Strategy and other teams. Contribute to knowledge sharing across BCI's global volunteer network and uphold organisational transparency. Core Competencies Excellent written communication (reports, briefings, policy summaries) with strong research and analytical skills in governance, sustainability, tech policy, or international relations. Exceptional planning, time management, and reliability in meeting deadlines; meticulous attention to detail. Ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating effectively in a cross functional, international team. Cross cultural sensitivity, global awareness, and alignment with BCI's mission and values. Requirements Skills & Abilities Strong drafting, synthesis, and stakeholder communication skills across all organisational levels. Proven ability to prioritise, multitask, and deliver to deadlines in a distributed, volunteer environment. Commitment of6-8 hours per week. General & Specialist Knowledge Proficient use ofMicrosoft 365(Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & OneDrive) and collaboration tools (Teams/SharePoint); familiarity withGoogle Workspace, Notion, Airtable or Trello is an advantage. Understanding of international institutions and processes (e.g.,UN,UNFCCC/COP, multilateral governance), plus familiarity withESG,SDGs, or digital governance. Knowledge of topics central to BCI, such asclimate change,climate finance, andblockchain for climate action(preferred). Education & Training Background inInternational Relations, Law, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Technology & Societyor related fields (undergraduate or postgraduate). Desirable: coursework/certification inUN systems, climate governance, non profit management, or AI policy; additional language skills (e.g.,French, Spanish, Arabic). Relevant Experience Experience contributing to reports, campaigns, or policy focused projects; volunteering with student organisations, NGOs, or social impact initiatives. Experience working independently and within teams to deliver governance related tasks and knowledge products. Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette, You will build a global network at the intersection of climate and emerging technologies.; You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and Help you develop long lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. Selection Process As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI's policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions) Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE. Role Title: Global Governance and Accreditation Officer Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteer-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking for a highly motivated Global Governance & Accreditation Officerto strengthen BCI's governance frameworks, accreditation strategy, and institutional accountability. This role supports BCI's engagement with multilateral institutions (e.g., UN, UNFCCC and related bodies) and helps ensure BCI's policies, procedures, and reporting meet international good governance standards. The post holder will collaborate across BCI, including Strategy and the Legal Advisory & Governance Section, and report to a designated lead within the Director General's Office. Responsibilities Coordinate and prepare documentation for international accreditations (e.g., UN and other intergovernmental organisations), maintaining complete, audit ready records. Review and update internal governance policies, codes of conduct, and compliance procedures in line with BCI's evolving needs and best practice. Draft briefs, memoranda, and policy notes for senior leadership and external partners. Support governance reporting and develop capacity building tools in collaboration with Strategy and other teams. Contribute to knowledge sharing across BCI's global volunteer network and uphold organisational transparency. Core Competencies Excellent written communication (reports, briefings, policy summaries) with strong research and analytical skills in governance, sustainability, tech policy, or international relations. Exceptional planning, time management, and reliability in meeting deadlines; meticulous attention to detail. Ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating effectively in a cross functional, international team. Cross cultural sensitivity, global awareness, and alignment with BCI's mission and values. Requirements Skills & Abilities Strong drafting, synthesis, and stakeholder communication skills across all organisational levels. Proven ability to prioritise, multitask, and deliver to deadlines in a distributed, volunteer environment. Commitment of6-8 hours per week. General & Specialist Knowledge Proficient use ofMicrosoft 365(Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & OneDrive) and collaboration tools (Teams/SharePoint); familiarity withGoogle Workspace, Notion, Airtable or Trello is an advantage. Understanding of international institutions and processes (e.g.,UN,UNFCCC/COP, multilateral governance), plus familiarity withESG,SDGs, or digital governance. Knowledge of topics central to BCI, such asclimate change,climate finance, andblockchain for climate action(preferred). Education & Training Background inInternational Relations, Law, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Technology & Societyor related fields (undergraduate or postgraduate). Desirable: coursework/certification inUN systems, climate governance, non profit management, or AI policy; additional language skills (e.g.,French, Spanish, Arabic). Relevant Experience Experience contributing to reports, campaigns, or policy focused projects; volunteering with student organisations, NGOs, or social impact initiatives. Experience working independently and within teams to deliver governance related tasks and knowledge products. Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette, You will build a global network at the intersection of climate and emerging technologies.; You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and Help you develop long lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. Selection Process As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI's policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions) Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.
About the Project The National Lottery funded Meddwl Ymlaen Mind Our Future project is led by The Venture on behalf of the North East Wales partnership. The aim is to empower young people aged 11 to 24 to shape mental health services across Wrexham and Flintshire. Young people will co develop and influence policy, processes and services that affect their mental wellbeing. Overview of the Role The Senior Youth Engagement Officer will lead the youth engagement and co production elements of the project. A key part of the role is to lead and facilitate the Young Leaders Advisory Board (YLAB), made up of 11 to 24 year olds who guide the direction of the project. The post holder will support their leadership development, confidence and decision making. The role also includes developing a strategy to recruit and engage more young people, delivering a calendar of youth led events, and ensuring young voices shape all aspects of the project. The officer will represent Mind Our Future in meetings with stakeholders and support young people recruited into paid roles within the project. Main Duties • Lead and facilitate the YLAB, plan and chair meetings, and support members to take an active leadership role. • Recruit and engage a diverse group of young people to join the YLAB and ensure the group reflects the communities of Wrexham and Flintshire. • Provide mentoring, coaching and personal development opportunities for young people involved. • Co design project activities with young people, ensuring their voices guide decisions, planning and evaluation. • Organise workshops, events and activities and ensure all logistics are managed effectively. • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and communicate project updates. • Recruit and support young people in paid roles within the project, including training, mentoring and ongoing support. • Act as the designated safeguarding lead for the project including implementing safeguarding procedures, providing guidance, and liaising with authorities when required. • Contribute to overall project success through planning, evaluation and collaborative teamwork. • Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and equality across all work. Person Specification Qualifications Essential • Minimum Level 3 qualification in Youth Work • Clean UK driving licence • Level 3 safeguarding children in Wales qualification • Significant experience in a Safeguarding Lead or equivalent role Desirable • Diploma or degree in mental health, particularly relating to children and young people • Health and Safety training Skills and Abilities Essential • Strong communication skills in English • Experience working with young people and young adults • Empathy and ability to connect with young people • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Excellent planning and organisational skills • Good IT skills including digital communication and online working • Ability to produce quality reports and presentations • Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and motivate young people • Ability to work collaboratively and create a positive environment • Ability to travel throughout Wrexham, Flintshire and occasionally across Wales • Ability to meet deadlines and targets Desirable • Welsh language skills • Ability to adapt communication styles for different needs (for example Makaton) Experience and Knowledge Essential • Significant safeguarding experience • Knowledge of youth work and youth development • Understanding of monitoring and evaluation in a youth work setting • Awareness of youth sub cultures and social media • Experience of youth participation or consultation • Understanding of professional boundaries • Experience implementing Health and Safety and Equalities processes • Knowledge of Youth Work in Wales: Principles and Purposes and related frameworks • Knowledge of Data Protection and GDPR • Understanding of the importance of Welsh language and culture Desirable • Experience of co production • Experience working with diverse groups of young people • Experience working with varied abilities • Partnership working experience • Project management experience or transferable skills Personal Qualities Essential • Trustworthiness • Commitment to professional development • Commitment to equality and challenging discrimination • Integrity, discretion and strong personal drive • Ability to problem solve and work under pressure • Compassion and patience • Strong interpersonal and listening skills • Genuine care for supporting others • Fun, engaging and adventurous attitude Other Requirements • Ability to carry equipment between locations • Frequent evening and weekend work will be required • Enhanced DBS check required
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
About the Project The National Lottery funded Meddwl Ymlaen Mind Our Future project is led by The Venture on behalf of the North East Wales partnership. The aim is to empower young people aged 11 to 24 to shape mental health services across Wrexham and Flintshire. Young people will co develop and influence policy, processes and services that affect their mental wellbeing. Overview of the Role The Senior Youth Engagement Officer will lead the youth engagement and co production elements of the project. A key part of the role is to lead and facilitate the Young Leaders Advisory Board (YLAB), made up of 11 to 24 year olds who guide the direction of the project. The post holder will support their leadership development, confidence and decision making. The role also includes developing a strategy to recruit and engage more young people, delivering a calendar of youth led events, and ensuring young voices shape all aspects of the project. The officer will represent Mind Our Future in meetings with stakeholders and support young people recruited into paid roles within the project. Main Duties • Lead and facilitate the YLAB, plan and chair meetings, and support members to take an active leadership role. • Recruit and engage a diverse group of young people to join the YLAB and ensure the group reflects the communities of Wrexham and Flintshire. • Provide mentoring, coaching and personal development opportunities for young people involved. • Co design project activities with young people, ensuring their voices guide decisions, planning and evaluation. • Organise workshops, events and activities and ensure all logistics are managed effectively. • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and communicate project updates. • Recruit and support young people in paid roles within the project, including training, mentoring and ongoing support. • Act as the designated safeguarding lead for the project including implementing safeguarding procedures, providing guidance, and liaising with authorities when required. • Contribute to overall project success through planning, evaluation and collaborative teamwork. • Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and equality across all work. Person Specification Qualifications Essential • Minimum Level 3 qualification in Youth Work • Clean UK driving licence • Level 3 safeguarding children in Wales qualification • Significant experience in a Safeguarding Lead or equivalent role Desirable • Diploma or degree in mental health, particularly relating to children and young people • Health and Safety training Skills and Abilities Essential • Strong communication skills in English • Experience working with young people and young adults • Empathy and ability to connect with young people • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Excellent planning and organisational skills • Good IT skills including digital communication and online working • Ability to produce quality reports and presentations • Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and motivate young people • Ability to work collaboratively and create a positive environment • Ability to travel throughout Wrexham, Flintshire and occasionally across Wales • Ability to meet deadlines and targets Desirable • Welsh language skills • Ability to adapt communication styles for different needs (for example Makaton) Experience and Knowledge Essential • Significant safeguarding experience • Knowledge of youth work and youth development • Understanding of monitoring and evaluation in a youth work setting • Awareness of youth sub cultures and social media • Experience of youth participation or consultation • Understanding of professional boundaries • Experience implementing Health and Safety and Equalities processes • Knowledge of Youth Work in Wales: Principles and Purposes and related frameworks • Knowledge of Data Protection and GDPR • Understanding of the importance of Welsh language and culture Desirable • Experience of co production • Experience working with diverse groups of young people • Experience working with varied abilities • Partnership working experience • Project management experience or transferable skills Personal Qualities Essential • Trustworthiness • Commitment to professional development • Commitment to equality and challenging discrimination • Integrity, discretion and strong personal drive • Ability to problem solve and work under pressure • Compassion and patience • Strong interpersonal and listening skills • Genuine care for supporting others • Fun, engaging and adventurous attitude Other Requirements • Ability to carry equipment between locations • Frequent evening and weekend work will be required • Enhanced DBS check required
About the role We are seeking a highly professional, discreet and proactive individual to oversee the smooth, efficient and strategic running of the Group CEO's Office. Reporting to the Group Chief of Staff and Group Chief Governance Officer, you will manage complex programmes of activity, ensure exemplary diary and communications management, and act as a trusted conduit between the Group CEO and both internal and external stakeholders. You will coordinate resources across multiple sites, produce high-quality briefings and communications, commission analysis ahead of key engagements, and support governance requirements, including preparation of Board materials and provide a professional and personal administrative support of the Group CEO. What you do Own the day-to-day operations of the Group CEO's Office, ensuring timely, professional communications and information flow. Provide high-quality executive and personal assistant support, prioritising and optimising the CEO's diary to maximise impact. Lead coordination of resources, facilities, events and travel across College and Trust sites; oversee high-profile visits. Draft, review and manage internal/external communications, working closely with the Communications team, support appropriate use of social media. Prepare concise briefings and reports; commission and synthesise analysis ahead of meetings and public engagements. Track and deliver strategic projects for the Group CEO and Directorate, monitoring progress and risks. Promote a "can do" customer-service culture, mentoring Executive Assistants and embedding effective digital processes Horizon-scan across FE, HE and schools' policy; summarise implications for the Group CEO and leadership teams. Support governance and compliance, coordinating Board papers and ensuring follow-through on decisions. Maintain strict confidentiality and professional judgement in handling sensitive matters. Oversee non-pay budgets and expenses for the CEO and Directorate Contribute to CRM development for stakeholder engagement and using his for effective communications. About you Degree-level education (or equivalent experience). Significant experience in business operations within an educational or similarly complex organisation. Proven track record engaging senior decision-makers and influencing change. Leadership of administration/secretarial teams with multi-site coordination. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confident using social media professionally. Able to work in a highly pressurised environment and at pace. Able to use AI effectively and ethically and have innovative ways and ideas to embed in our systems and processes. Highly proficient with Microsoft 365 and adaptable to new systems. Methodical, organised and resilient-able to juggle multiple priorities and work to short deadlines. Able to move rapidly between detail and the big picture; present complex information clearly. Strong ambassadorial skills; discretion, integrity and confidentiality. Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and the Nolan Principles of public life. Working arrangements This is a full-time role (1.0 FTE) based primarily at Bromley and Orpington with hybrid working and travelling across all school and college sites in SE London, Surrey and East Sussex. Evening/weekend working and occasional overnight stays may be required to support the Group CEO's schedule. UK Driving License is essential as travelling with and driving the Group CEO will be required. About Us Elevare Civic Education Group Elevare Civic Education Group is the umbrella organisation that comprises our Group Organisations, London South East Colleges, London South East Academies Trust and Elevare Education Foundation. The Group rationale is borne from a shared mission, vision and values. It seeks to optimise governance alignment through a Group Strategy and provide efficiencies across the organisations. Built on charitable principles and a co-incidence of interest, the Group ethos is founded upon high-quality teaching and learning, the development of curriculum models fitting each school and cohort, and a core and bespoke school improvement strategy which focuses on our shared strength. The strategic and operational working relationships between the College, Trust and Foundation have been established to optimise collaboration and integration - and to reflect both the next stage of our journey and our growing civic mission. Collectively the Group annual income is c£150m, delivering education to c16,000 students and employing over 2000 staff. Elevare - meaning to elevate or uplift - captures our mission to raise aspirations and opportunities, while Civic signals our responsibility and commitment to being an anchor institution, at the heart of our communities. Working in the office that is the heart of the Elevare Civic Education Group, the postholder, is a key and important officer who enables and supports strategic leadership across the Elevare Civic Education Group. Benefits We offer a very generous package of annual leave and provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year, and also offer leave for volunteering. Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include: Access to a company vehicle Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Free onsite parking Cycle to work/bike loan scheme Annual season ticket loan Access to the 'Discounts for Teachers' portal Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments Accreditations As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn and use these accreditations to provide us with an external lens and share/gain best-practice information. Equal Opportunities London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status. As a Disability Confident-Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job role criteria. If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please email us at In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults. As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an 'Enhanced' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
About the role We are seeking a highly professional, discreet and proactive individual to oversee the smooth, efficient and strategic running of the Group CEO's Office. Reporting to the Group Chief of Staff and Group Chief Governance Officer, you will manage complex programmes of activity, ensure exemplary diary and communications management, and act as a trusted conduit between the Group CEO and both internal and external stakeholders. You will coordinate resources across multiple sites, produce high-quality briefings and communications, commission analysis ahead of key engagements, and support governance requirements, including preparation of Board materials and provide a professional and personal administrative support of the Group CEO. What you do Own the day-to-day operations of the Group CEO's Office, ensuring timely, professional communications and information flow. Provide high-quality executive and personal assistant support, prioritising and optimising the CEO's diary to maximise impact. Lead coordination of resources, facilities, events and travel across College and Trust sites; oversee high-profile visits. Draft, review and manage internal/external communications, working closely with the Communications team, support appropriate use of social media. Prepare concise briefings and reports; commission and synthesise analysis ahead of meetings and public engagements. Track and deliver strategic projects for the Group CEO and Directorate, monitoring progress and risks. Promote a "can do" customer-service culture, mentoring Executive Assistants and embedding effective digital processes Horizon-scan across FE, HE and schools' policy; summarise implications for the Group CEO and leadership teams. Support governance and compliance, coordinating Board papers and ensuring follow-through on decisions. Maintain strict confidentiality and professional judgement in handling sensitive matters. Oversee non-pay budgets and expenses for the CEO and Directorate Contribute to CRM development for stakeholder engagement and using his for effective communications. About you Degree-level education (or equivalent experience). Significant experience in business operations within an educational or similarly complex organisation. Proven track record engaging senior decision-makers and influencing change. Leadership of administration/secretarial teams with multi-site coordination. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confident using social media professionally. Able to work in a highly pressurised environment and at pace. Able to use AI effectively and ethically and have innovative ways and ideas to embed in our systems and processes. Highly proficient with Microsoft 365 and adaptable to new systems. Methodical, organised and resilient-able to juggle multiple priorities and work to short deadlines. Able to move rapidly between detail and the big picture; present complex information clearly. Strong ambassadorial skills; discretion, integrity and confidentiality. Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and the Nolan Principles of public life. Working arrangements This is a full-time role (1.0 FTE) based primarily at Bromley and Orpington with hybrid working and travelling across all school and college sites in SE London, Surrey and East Sussex. Evening/weekend working and occasional overnight stays may be required to support the Group CEO's schedule. UK Driving License is essential as travelling with and driving the Group CEO will be required. About Us Elevare Civic Education Group Elevare Civic Education Group is the umbrella organisation that comprises our Group Organisations, London South East Colleges, London South East Academies Trust and Elevare Education Foundation. The Group rationale is borne from a shared mission, vision and values. It seeks to optimise governance alignment through a Group Strategy and provide efficiencies across the organisations. Built on charitable principles and a co-incidence of interest, the Group ethos is founded upon high-quality teaching and learning, the development of curriculum models fitting each school and cohort, and a core and bespoke school improvement strategy which focuses on our shared strength. The strategic and operational working relationships between the College, Trust and Foundation have been established to optimise collaboration and integration - and to reflect both the next stage of our journey and our growing civic mission. Collectively the Group annual income is c£150m, delivering education to c16,000 students and employing over 2000 staff. Elevare - meaning to elevate or uplift - captures our mission to raise aspirations and opportunities, while Civic signals our responsibility and commitment to being an anchor institution, at the heart of our communities. Working in the office that is the heart of the Elevare Civic Education Group, the postholder, is a key and important officer who enables and supports strategic leadership across the Elevare Civic Education Group. Benefits We offer a very generous package of annual leave and provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year, and also offer leave for volunteering. Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include: Access to a company vehicle Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Free onsite parking Cycle to work/bike loan scheme Annual season ticket loan Access to the 'Discounts for Teachers' portal Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments Accreditations As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn and use these accreditations to provide us with an external lens and share/gain best-practice information. Equal Opportunities London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status. As a Disability Confident-Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job role criteria. If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please email us at In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults. As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an 'Enhanced' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.
Post summary This is an exciting position for an exceptional person with a strong campaigning background to work for one of the UK's leading rights NGOs. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to devise high-impact campaigns to achieve real change, co-ordinating a multi-disciplinary high-performing team to further privacy, free expression and data protection rights. You'll also be a key Big Brother Watch spokesperson in the media. You'll have both people and project management responsibilities, leading our campaigns on key civil liberty issues such as digital ID, free speech and protest rights, and facial recognition and mass surveillance. You'll plan, execute and evaluate campaigns across all areas of our work. About you Great campaigners come from all different backgrounds. You may not have all the attributes we're looking for - but if this is your dream job, we'd like you to get in touch. A great fit could be a highly skilled professional with a track record of delivering impactful change and, importantly, a demonstrable passion for protecting civil liberties - especially privacy and freedom of expression. You'll likely have a high level of interest in working on new and emerging technologies. Ideally, you'll have significant experience working in a campaigns capacity, and significant experience managing people and projectsin a comparable environment that relied on your expertise on civil liberties, surveillance or technology issues. You'll be familiar with key issues in the area. You'll also have excellent knowledge of British politics and UK parliamentary procedures, a strong network of contacts in Westminster and significant experience campaigning for change in parliament in order to maximise our political impact. You'll be a brilliant communicator, able to simplify complex issues and convey powerful messages whether in campaign slogans or in live news interviews as a Big Brother Watch spokesperson. You'll have an entrepreneurial approach to your work, always identifying opportunities to boost the progress of our campaigns. You'll be at ease working on a strictly non-partisan, cross-party basis and grounding our campaign strategies in human rights and liberal principles. You'll also embody our principles of equality, respect and accountability. You'll be highly skilled in devising strategic campaign plans for the organisation to achieve our goals, and able to reflect and learn from each campaign. You'll also be proactive and in building relationships with partner organisations, experts and stakeholders. We're looking for someone who is a highly motivating manager with the diligence to uphold our reputational excellence, ensuring the highest quality output. You'll need to be able to work under pressure with an often competing workload. If you're committed to Big Brother Watch's mission, we'd like to hear from you. Big Brother Watch Big Brother Watch is a UK civil liberties campaign group fighting for a free future. We're determined to reclaim our privacy and defend freedoms at this time of enormous technological change. And we fight to win. We're a fiercely independent, diverse, non-partisan and non-profit group of campaigners and researchers who work to roll back the surveillance state and protect the public's rights in parliament, the media or the courts if we have to. We publish unique investigations and pursue powerful public campaigns to pursue real change. We work relentlessly to inform and empower the public to collectively reclaim privacy, defend our civil liberties and protect freedoms for the future. We're a small, dedicated and highly effective team of seven full-time staff and five volunteers. Job description Campaigns: Develop and execute quarterly campaigns plans to manage and schedule relevant advocacy, policy and research work to further our strategic aims Co-ordinate a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team to pursue campaign goals Identify advocacy and press opportunities to further campaign aims Strategise/oversee development of campaign materials & engaging supporter actions Promote Big Brother Watch's campaigns in the media, writing articles and giving quotes/live interviews to press and for our social media channels Uphold Big Brother Watch's reputational excellence in public fora Work with Director to periodically set campaign priorities in our organisational strategy Communicate complex issues to varied audiences, whether parliament, press or public; whether through traditional means (e.g. print media) or public stunts and actions Build strong relationships with parliamentarians and advisors across all parties Identify opportunities to further our strategic aims in parliament through committees, parliamentary questions and other activities; as well as regional assemblies and on occasion local government Work with stakeholders and pursue collaborative campaigns/coalitions on key issues Develop and advance Big Brother Watch's relationships with allies across Government, legislative bodies, international organisations & NGOs in a strictly cross-party manner Reflect, evaluate and implement learning from Big Brother Watch's campaigns Events: Organise Big Brother Watch's party conference fringe events annually Seek other opportunities to organise Big Brother Watch events at appropriate times, including report/campaign launch events, public events and stakeholder roundtables Management: Oversee the organisation's execution of campaigns, ensuring appropriate delegation Ensure the highest level of quality of all campaigns output Line management responsibilities for the advocacy team (currently two Legal and Policy Officers) Manage staff performance and development, and ensure wellbeing Help foster a positive, supportive and high-performance work environment
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Post summary This is an exciting position for an exceptional person with a strong campaigning background to work for one of the UK's leading rights NGOs. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to devise high-impact campaigns to achieve real change, co-ordinating a multi-disciplinary high-performing team to further privacy, free expression and data protection rights. You'll also be a key Big Brother Watch spokesperson in the media. You'll have both people and project management responsibilities, leading our campaigns on key civil liberty issues such as digital ID, free speech and protest rights, and facial recognition and mass surveillance. You'll plan, execute and evaluate campaigns across all areas of our work. About you Great campaigners come from all different backgrounds. You may not have all the attributes we're looking for - but if this is your dream job, we'd like you to get in touch. A great fit could be a highly skilled professional with a track record of delivering impactful change and, importantly, a demonstrable passion for protecting civil liberties - especially privacy and freedom of expression. You'll likely have a high level of interest in working on new and emerging technologies. Ideally, you'll have significant experience working in a campaigns capacity, and significant experience managing people and projectsin a comparable environment that relied on your expertise on civil liberties, surveillance or technology issues. You'll be familiar with key issues in the area. You'll also have excellent knowledge of British politics and UK parliamentary procedures, a strong network of contacts in Westminster and significant experience campaigning for change in parliament in order to maximise our political impact. You'll be a brilliant communicator, able to simplify complex issues and convey powerful messages whether in campaign slogans or in live news interviews as a Big Brother Watch spokesperson. You'll have an entrepreneurial approach to your work, always identifying opportunities to boost the progress of our campaigns. You'll be at ease working on a strictly non-partisan, cross-party basis and grounding our campaign strategies in human rights and liberal principles. You'll also embody our principles of equality, respect and accountability. You'll be highly skilled in devising strategic campaign plans for the organisation to achieve our goals, and able to reflect and learn from each campaign. You'll also be proactive and in building relationships with partner organisations, experts and stakeholders. We're looking for someone who is a highly motivating manager with the diligence to uphold our reputational excellence, ensuring the highest quality output. You'll need to be able to work under pressure with an often competing workload. If you're committed to Big Brother Watch's mission, we'd like to hear from you. Big Brother Watch Big Brother Watch is a UK civil liberties campaign group fighting for a free future. We're determined to reclaim our privacy and defend freedoms at this time of enormous technological change. And we fight to win. We're a fiercely independent, diverse, non-partisan and non-profit group of campaigners and researchers who work to roll back the surveillance state and protect the public's rights in parliament, the media or the courts if we have to. We publish unique investigations and pursue powerful public campaigns to pursue real change. We work relentlessly to inform and empower the public to collectively reclaim privacy, defend our civil liberties and protect freedoms for the future. We're a small, dedicated and highly effective team of seven full-time staff and five volunteers. Job description Campaigns: Develop and execute quarterly campaigns plans to manage and schedule relevant advocacy, policy and research work to further our strategic aims Co-ordinate a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team to pursue campaign goals Identify advocacy and press opportunities to further campaign aims Strategise/oversee development of campaign materials & engaging supporter actions Promote Big Brother Watch's campaigns in the media, writing articles and giving quotes/live interviews to press and for our social media channels Uphold Big Brother Watch's reputational excellence in public fora Work with Director to periodically set campaign priorities in our organisational strategy Communicate complex issues to varied audiences, whether parliament, press or public; whether through traditional means (e.g. print media) or public stunts and actions Build strong relationships with parliamentarians and advisors across all parties Identify opportunities to further our strategic aims in parliament through committees, parliamentary questions and other activities; as well as regional assemblies and on occasion local government Work with stakeholders and pursue collaborative campaigns/coalitions on key issues Develop and advance Big Brother Watch's relationships with allies across Government, legislative bodies, international organisations & NGOs in a strictly cross-party manner Reflect, evaluate and implement learning from Big Brother Watch's campaigns Events: Organise Big Brother Watch's party conference fringe events annually Seek other opportunities to organise Big Brother Watch events at appropriate times, including report/campaign launch events, public events and stakeholder roundtables Management: Oversee the organisation's execution of campaigns, ensuring appropriate delegation Ensure the highest level of quality of all campaigns output Line management responsibilities for the advocacy team (currently two Legal and Policy Officers) Manage staff performance and development, and ensure wellbeing Help foster a positive, supportive and high-performance work environment
About the role Our Welfare Officers provide direct and impactful welfare support to RAF personnel and their immediate family. As a trusted and confidential source of support, you will assist our service users with challenges they are facing, from mental ill-health, difficult relationships, domestic abuse, financial and cost-of-living concerns, resettlement, housing, childcare, equality issues, bereavement, military discharge or deployment and many more - no day will be the same, as such this is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the Welfare sector. Our intervention is provided with consent on a non-statutory basis, and you will work with and engage our service users to develop appropriate interventions for individual outcomes. Our service is transitioning to become more accessible and inclusive, digital technology plays a key role in this, as such you will use digital technologies to complement and enhance processes and service user experience. You will play an active role within the community, promoting the service through the delivery of presentations and representing the service at public engagement events. You will also work closely with RAF welfare teams, local authorities, health, education, civilian agencies, charities and other military organisations to ensure the best outcome for the service user. About the Team 2024 marked 34 years since SSAFA began delivering an independent non-statutory, and confidential service, for the Royal Air Force community across the UK, and this is an exciting time to be joining as we were successful in our bid to continue delivering this service. We are transforming our ways of working to be innovative, to ensure our service is even more inclusive and accessible to meet the needs of a modern RAF. We are a hard-working team from diverse professional backgrounds. Although we all have our own area of responsibility, we support each other in delivering the best possible service to our military community. Find out more about the Personal Support & Social Work Service on our website. About you To thrive in this role you will have relevant experience of supporting adults, families and children/young people. You will be able to take a flexible and creative approach to problem solving. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to deliver presentations with confidence. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision. It would be advantageous if you have experience of carrying out assessments, preparing plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes. There will be some travel required and therefore you will need to be able to drive and have access to your own car. About SSAFA SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us. Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve. Further information about the role can be found via the Apply button. If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Jayne Whitcher, Social Work Team Lead for an informal discussion. No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. How to apply For more informaion and to apply, please click on the Apply button. If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact us. Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 25 January 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews: Face to Face, week commencing 02 February 2026
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
About the role Our Welfare Officers provide direct and impactful welfare support to RAF personnel and their immediate family. As a trusted and confidential source of support, you will assist our service users with challenges they are facing, from mental ill-health, difficult relationships, domestic abuse, financial and cost-of-living concerns, resettlement, housing, childcare, equality issues, bereavement, military discharge or deployment and many more - no day will be the same, as such this is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the Welfare sector. Our intervention is provided with consent on a non-statutory basis, and you will work with and engage our service users to develop appropriate interventions for individual outcomes. Our service is transitioning to become more accessible and inclusive, digital technology plays a key role in this, as such you will use digital technologies to complement and enhance processes and service user experience. You will play an active role within the community, promoting the service through the delivery of presentations and representing the service at public engagement events. You will also work closely with RAF welfare teams, local authorities, health, education, civilian agencies, charities and other military organisations to ensure the best outcome for the service user. About the Team 2024 marked 34 years since SSAFA began delivering an independent non-statutory, and confidential service, for the Royal Air Force community across the UK, and this is an exciting time to be joining as we were successful in our bid to continue delivering this service. We are transforming our ways of working to be innovative, to ensure our service is even more inclusive and accessible to meet the needs of a modern RAF. We are a hard-working team from diverse professional backgrounds. Although we all have our own area of responsibility, we support each other in delivering the best possible service to our military community. Find out more about the Personal Support & Social Work Service on our website. About you To thrive in this role you will have relevant experience of supporting adults, families and children/young people. You will be able to take a flexible and creative approach to problem solving. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to deliver presentations with confidence. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision. It would be advantageous if you have experience of carrying out assessments, preparing plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes. There will be some travel required and therefore you will need to be able to drive and have access to your own car. About SSAFA SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us. Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve. Further information about the role can be found via the Apply button. If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Jayne Whitcher, Social Work Team Lead for an informal discussion. No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. How to apply For more informaion and to apply, please click on the Apply button. If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact us. Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 25 January 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews: Face to Face, week commencing 02 February 2026
Communications Officer Reference: NOV Location: RSPB Northern Ireland Headquarters in Belfast - home working available Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join the RSPB NI team, saving nature and inspiring people in one of the most beautiful, wildlife-rich landscapes in the UK, as a Communications Officer. Our vision is to help people to understand, support and engage with the work of RSPB NI. This role is vital to this task. We are looking for an excellent and enthusiastic communicator, who can tell great stories and produce engaging content that showcases Northern Ireland's wildlife and habitats. We want someone who can bring our vital conservation work to life. What's the role about? As Communications Officer, you will develop and deliver creative and effective communications campaigns in line with our communications and marketing strategy. You will have a 'nose for a story' and have responsibility for sourcing, sharing and selling-in stories to grow support for our work. The role is exciting and varied. It includes media relations, social media, stakeholder engagement, digital and destination & events marketing. As Communications Officer, you will report to the NI Country Communications Manager and form part of a four person comms and marketing team. We need a dynamic, highly organised team player who is bursting with ideas and has exceptional copy-writing skills and good attention to detail. The role requires a friendly and collaborative approach, that combines an ability to adapt to changing priorities, while sometimes working under your own initiative to achieve results. Key areas of impact: Copywriting An excellent understanding of which channels of communication and supporting assets are best suited to achieve great results. Produce and develop content for RSPB and external publications, including web pages, social media channels and traditional media, to increase profile and meet the RSPB's objectives. Confident copywriting and proof reading on behalf of RSPB NI for other publications. Media relations Developing and delivering effective proactive PR campaigns (online and offline), including: writing, co-ordinating and distributing press releases, broadcast pitches, features, and assets pitching and liaising with journalists, producers and bloggers and partner organisations Dealing with reactive media relations and issue management, supporting RSPB NI staff and spokespeople with media briefings and training. Collaborative working Working with the country communications manager and colleagues across the UK to deliver UK-wide campaigns such as Big Garden Birdwatch in Northern Ireland Collaborating with colleagues within RSPB NI teams to identify and share stories about our work in line with the communications plan Providing specialist advice to site and project teams to support the development and implementation of destination marketing, visitor experience and events. Social media channel management Planning, creation and delivery of innovative social content including video, images, graphics and blogs as well as monitoring and evaluating their effectiveness Planning, monitoring and evaluation Co-ordinating and delivering appropriate communications plans, evaluation and monitoring of RSPB NI's communications activity including digital, social media, press, campaigns and events. Person Specification: Essential: Educated to a degree level with a minimum of 18 months experience in public relations, communications or marketing role or have equivalent experience. Experience in working independently, planning, creating and evaluating multi-channel communications plans in support of major projects, campaigns and initiatives. Knowledge of media relations and a proven track record of delivering PR campaigns, including sourcing stories, photographic, audio visual and digital assets, and writing releases to obtain coverage, as well as reactive communications/issue management. Experience of administering professional social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram, LinkedIn including content creation, scheduling, monitoring, and performance reporting. Proven track record of working successfully with colleagues and stakeholders, as well as time-management and prioritisation skills. Desirable: Experience in supporting the running of flagship events and initiatives, leading on promotion and marketing. Video creation skills. Additional information: This role requires travel and the successful applicant will be required to travel to remote locations without the use of public transport. Please note this role involves occasional early/late finishes and weekend work by prior arrangement, for which time off in lieu is applicable. This role is based at our Northern Ireland Headquarters in Belfast although home working is also available. This is a Permanent, Full-Time role for 37.5 hours per week. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 11th January 2026 We are looking to conduct in person interviews, for this position from Tuesday the 20th of January, 2026. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button . You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Communications Officer Reference: NOV Location: RSPB Northern Ireland Headquarters in Belfast - home working available Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join the RSPB NI team, saving nature and inspiring people in one of the most beautiful, wildlife-rich landscapes in the UK, as a Communications Officer. Our vision is to help people to understand, support and engage with the work of RSPB NI. This role is vital to this task. We are looking for an excellent and enthusiastic communicator, who can tell great stories and produce engaging content that showcases Northern Ireland's wildlife and habitats. We want someone who can bring our vital conservation work to life. What's the role about? As Communications Officer, you will develop and deliver creative and effective communications campaigns in line with our communications and marketing strategy. You will have a 'nose for a story' and have responsibility for sourcing, sharing and selling-in stories to grow support for our work. The role is exciting and varied. It includes media relations, social media, stakeholder engagement, digital and destination & events marketing. As Communications Officer, you will report to the NI Country Communications Manager and form part of a four person comms and marketing team. We need a dynamic, highly organised team player who is bursting with ideas and has exceptional copy-writing skills and good attention to detail. The role requires a friendly and collaborative approach, that combines an ability to adapt to changing priorities, while sometimes working under your own initiative to achieve results. Key areas of impact: Copywriting An excellent understanding of which channels of communication and supporting assets are best suited to achieve great results. Produce and develop content for RSPB and external publications, including web pages, social media channels and traditional media, to increase profile and meet the RSPB's objectives. Confident copywriting and proof reading on behalf of RSPB NI for other publications. Media relations Developing and delivering effective proactive PR campaigns (online and offline), including: writing, co-ordinating and distributing press releases, broadcast pitches, features, and assets pitching and liaising with journalists, producers and bloggers and partner organisations Dealing with reactive media relations and issue management, supporting RSPB NI staff and spokespeople with media briefings and training. Collaborative working Working with the country communications manager and colleagues across the UK to deliver UK-wide campaigns such as Big Garden Birdwatch in Northern Ireland Collaborating with colleagues within RSPB NI teams to identify and share stories about our work in line with the communications plan Providing specialist advice to site and project teams to support the development and implementation of destination marketing, visitor experience and events. Social media channel management Planning, creation and delivery of innovative social content including video, images, graphics and blogs as well as monitoring and evaluating their effectiveness Planning, monitoring and evaluation Co-ordinating and delivering appropriate communications plans, evaluation and monitoring of RSPB NI's communications activity including digital, social media, press, campaigns and events. Person Specification: Essential: Educated to a degree level with a minimum of 18 months experience in public relations, communications or marketing role or have equivalent experience. Experience in working independently, planning, creating and evaluating multi-channel communications plans in support of major projects, campaigns and initiatives. Knowledge of media relations and a proven track record of delivering PR campaigns, including sourcing stories, photographic, audio visual and digital assets, and writing releases to obtain coverage, as well as reactive communications/issue management. Experience of administering professional social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram, LinkedIn including content creation, scheduling, monitoring, and performance reporting. Proven track record of working successfully with colleagues and stakeholders, as well as time-management and prioritisation skills. Desirable: Experience in supporting the running of flagship events and initiatives, leading on promotion and marketing. Video creation skills. Additional information: This role requires travel and the successful applicant will be required to travel to remote locations without the use of public transport. Please note this role involves occasional early/late finishes and weekend work by prior arrangement, for which time off in lieu is applicable. This role is based at our Northern Ireland Headquarters in Belfast although home working is also available. This is a Permanent, Full-Time role for 37.5 hours per week. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 11th January 2026 We are looking to conduct in person interviews, for this position from Tuesday the 20th of January, 2026. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button . You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please.
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We are now looking for an Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Chief Supporter Officer (CSO). As part of our Marketing and Reader Revenue team (MRR) you'll work closely alongside the CSO on a day-to-day basis to support them with their key priorities, business area, special projects and daily and weekly objectives. This role is ideally suited to a proactive individual who is passionate about working in an internationally-focused, progressive journalism organisation. About the Role Understand the CSO's priorities and proactively plan their time in order to maximise their efficiency. Complex diary management, including the scheduling of all internal and external meetings across multiple time zones, video and audio conference calls, travel and events. Extensive inbox management; prioritising and sorting a high frequency of incoming emails; acting on behalf of the CSO to respond directly to emails where appropriate. Run regular updates with the CSO, working with them to prioritise tasks and meeting requests with long and short term planning and goal setting. Acting as both gate-keeper and first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholder communication. Fielding and directing requests where necessary and assisting with incoming enquiries in a timely manner. Organisation and coordination of internal and external business meetings, including full management of all meeting logistics, agendas, guest lists, venue liaison, travel, briefing materials and any necessary technical support. Manage the CSO's expenses. Work strategically with the Marketing and Reader Revenue senior leadership team to manage department culture. About You Extensive Executive Assistant experience at C-Suite level within a large or global organisation Experience working in a fast-paced business along with an understanding of the media landscape Exceptional time management and organisational skills, including complex diary management and travel arrangements Excellent verbal, written, grammatical, editing and proofing skills. Experience with Google Suite and MS Office. Proactive, with a proven ability to anticipate actions, requirements and contingency plans to ensure various conflicting deadlines are met and commitments achieved Able to build relationships quickly with stakeholders at all levels and work in the strictest of confidence . Process-oriented thinking and strong attention to detail with an anticipatory, forward planning mindset. A flexible can do attitude, adaptable, agile and enjoys a challenge. Diplomatic and confident decision maker. Manages confidential information with a discreet and tactful approach. We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian or minority-ethnic (BAME), or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media. We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. How to Apply To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. The closing date for applications is Monday 12th January 2026. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Benefits at the Guardian You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and Wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learning and Development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We are now looking for an Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Chief Supporter Officer (CSO). As part of our Marketing and Reader Revenue team (MRR) you'll work closely alongside the CSO on a day-to-day basis to support them with their key priorities, business area, special projects and daily and weekly objectives. This role is ideally suited to a proactive individual who is passionate about working in an internationally-focused, progressive journalism organisation. About the Role Understand the CSO's priorities and proactively plan their time in order to maximise their efficiency. Complex diary management, including the scheduling of all internal and external meetings across multiple time zones, video and audio conference calls, travel and events. Extensive inbox management; prioritising and sorting a high frequency of incoming emails; acting on behalf of the CSO to respond directly to emails where appropriate. Run regular updates with the CSO, working with them to prioritise tasks and meeting requests with long and short term planning and goal setting. Acting as both gate-keeper and first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholder communication. Fielding and directing requests where necessary and assisting with incoming enquiries in a timely manner. Organisation and coordination of internal and external business meetings, including full management of all meeting logistics, agendas, guest lists, venue liaison, travel, briefing materials and any necessary technical support. Manage the CSO's expenses. Work strategically with the Marketing and Reader Revenue senior leadership team to manage department culture. About You Extensive Executive Assistant experience at C-Suite level within a large or global organisation Experience working in a fast-paced business along with an understanding of the media landscape Exceptional time management and organisational skills, including complex diary management and travel arrangements Excellent verbal, written, grammatical, editing and proofing skills. Experience with Google Suite and MS Office. Proactive, with a proven ability to anticipate actions, requirements and contingency plans to ensure various conflicting deadlines are met and commitments achieved Able to build relationships quickly with stakeholders at all levels and work in the strictest of confidence . Process-oriented thinking and strong attention to detail with an anticipatory, forward planning mindset. A flexible can do attitude, adaptable, agile and enjoys a challenge. Diplomatic and confident decision maker. Manages confidential information with a discreet and tactful approach. We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian or minority-ethnic (BAME), or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media. We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. How to Apply To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. The closing date for applications is Monday 12th January 2026. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Benefits at the Guardian You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and Wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learning and Development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Communications Officer Hours of Work : Full-Time Location : Greater Belfast Closing Date/Time : 19/01/2026 3:00pm Reference Number : HRCO0226 Job Background : The Communications Officer provides a communication service in a fast-paced environment. The role supports operational demands and develops appropriate responses to a wide range of sensitive and complex media enquiries under the oversight of the Senior Communications Officer. The post holder delivers both planned and reactive communications. These communications support organisational policing priorities, raise public confidence, and contribute directly to operational outcomes in line with the policing plan priorities. The Communications Officer uses a wide range of communications channels. These include campaigns, public relations, internal communications, and traditional and social media. The role also involves providing timely advice and guidance to internal colleagues on issues that may affect the organisation's reputation. Hours of Work : 37 hours net per week. (Normal working hours are 10 hour shifts covering seven days per week between 06.30 and 20.30. The post attracts a Shift Disturbance Allowance and an On Call Allowance in which appropriate rates will be applied. These hours and allowances are subject to ongoing review to reflect business needs). (Some roles are generally Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with a requirement to be flexible with hours of work. These roles do not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance or On Call Allowance) Salary : £33,542 to £34,231 plus Shift Disturbance and On Call Allowance plus £1365 Environmental Allowance Main Activities : The main duties and responsibilities associated with the role include the following: Contribute to the provision of a timely and relevant news service to the media, public and colleagues on day-to-day activity, providing updates on incidents and crimes, promoting operations and successes, and disseminating urgent information. Advise and influence colleagues on the best communications approach to manage reactive and emerging issues - particularly officers in charge of investigations - and putting this approach into action. Support the progress of organisational priorities including wellbeing, digital policing, leadership and professional standards, by providing bespoke communications support via a range of communications channels which allow colleagues to communicate with the organisation in the most effective and efficient way. Use professional knowledge and experience to proactively, confidently and quickly suggest and implement the best communications approach to reactive issues, particularly when operating autonomously while on-call. Assess which information should be released to the media and public, and which should be withheld for legal or operational reasons. Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Use "direct-to-audience" and digital communications, ensuring issues managed are not overly reliant on distribution of information via the media. As part of the team, develop and co-ordinate internal and external communications channels to ensure corporate messages are communicated swiftly, effectively and appropriately throughout the organisation. Liaise with other organisations when providing comment on multi-agency issues, particularly in response to media enquiries about ongoing incidents. Contribute to day-to-day news monitoring and analysis, considering both traditional and social media, disseminating this information to relevant colleagues to ensure the Service is abreast of emerging news issues and can respond quickly if required. Manage media interactions with the Service, including assisting at media conferences or events and chaperoning representatives on attachments to teams or operations. Nurture a cohesive team culture to ensure a high standard of performance in a busy area where demand sometimes may outstretch capacity. This Job Description reflects the main duties and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. Person Specification: Essential Qualifications 2 A Levels plus 2 years' experience working in a relevant area such as Journalism or Media Communications environment. Essential Skills and Experience Experience of creating content for a variety of communication channels including print, broadcast, features and digital and social media and ability to provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on the most appropriate channels, depending on context. Experience of working under pressure and to deadlines whilst prioritising multiple and often conflicting demands. Strong problem solving and decision making skills and the ability to react to fast moving issues. Excellent research and analytical skills including the ability to quickly access information from a variety of sources and to assess what is important, verified and suitable for release to the public. Good online and social media skills including ability to update website content management systems and use of social media platforms Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write concisely, quickly, accurately and engagingly for a variety of audiences and media. Essential Other IT Literate specifically in the use of Microsoft Office suite. (Including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Outlook) The successful candidate must have access to a form of transport which will enable them to fulfil the responsibilities of the job in full. Successful applicants will be retained on a merit list for future opportunities arising. We would encourage you to check the spam within your email system for any relevant correspondence. Selection Methodology PSNI uses the Competency and Values Framework (CVF) which sets out nationally recognised behaviours and values to support all policing professionals. You will be assessed against the values and at the competencies level as indicated below. This will include both past and future focused questions. Further guidance and information about the Competency and Values Framework (CVF) is available on our website. Please use the 2024 CVF for this role. Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria and essential qualifications, skills and experience will be required to demonstrate the following criteria: Competency and Values Based Assessment Values Public Service Competencies - Level 2 We Take Ownership We Analyse Critically We Collaborate For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Communications Officer Hours of Work : Full-Time Location : Greater Belfast Closing Date/Time : 19/01/2026 3:00pm Reference Number : HRCO0226 Job Background : The Communications Officer provides a communication service in a fast-paced environment. The role supports operational demands and develops appropriate responses to a wide range of sensitive and complex media enquiries under the oversight of the Senior Communications Officer. The post holder delivers both planned and reactive communications. These communications support organisational policing priorities, raise public confidence, and contribute directly to operational outcomes in line with the policing plan priorities. The Communications Officer uses a wide range of communications channels. These include campaigns, public relations, internal communications, and traditional and social media. The role also involves providing timely advice and guidance to internal colleagues on issues that may affect the organisation's reputation. Hours of Work : 37 hours net per week. (Normal working hours are 10 hour shifts covering seven days per week between 06.30 and 20.30. The post attracts a Shift Disturbance Allowance and an On Call Allowance in which appropriate rates will be applied. These hours and allowances are subject to ongoing review to reflect business needs). (Some roles are generally Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with a requirement to be flexible with hours of work. These roles do not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance or On Call Allowance) Salary : £33,542 to £34,231 plus Shift Disturbance and On Call Allowance plus £1365 Environmental Allowance Main Activities : The main duties and responsibilities associated with the role include the following: Contribute to the provision of a timely and relevant news service to the media, public and colleagues on day-to-day activity, providing updates on incidents and crimes, promoting operations and successes, and disseminating urgent information. Advise and influence colleagues on the best communications approach to manage reactive and emerging issues - particularly officers in charge of investigations - and putting this approach into action. Support the progress of organisational priorities including wellbeing, digital policing, leadership and professional standards, by providing bespoke communications support via a range of communications channels which allow colleagues to communicate with the organisation in the most effective and efficient way. Use professional knowledge and experience to proactively, confidently and quickly suggest and implement the best communications approach to reactive issues, particularly when operating autonomously while on-call. Assess which information should be released to the media and public, and which should be withheld for legal or operational reasons. Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Use "direct-to-audience" and digital communications, ensuring issues managed are not overly reliant on distribution of information via the media. As part of the team, develop and co-ordinate internal and external communications channels to ensure corporate messages are communicated swiftly, effectively and appropriately throughout the organisation. Liaise with other organisations when providing comment on multi-agency issues, particularly in response to media enquiries about ongoing incidents. Contribute to day-to-day news monitoring and analysis, considering both traditional and social media, disseminating this information to relevant colleagues to ensure the Service is abreast of emerging news issues and can respond quickly if required. Manage media interactions with the Service, including assisting at media conferences or events and chaperoning representatives on attachments to teams or operations. Nurture a cohesive team culture to ensure a high standard of performance in a busy area where demand sometimes may outstretch capacity. This Job Description reflects the main duties and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. Person Specification: Essential Qualifications 2 A Levels plus 2 years' experience working in a relevant area such as Journalism or Media Communications environment. Essential Skills and Experience Experience of creating content for a variety of communication channels including print, broadcast, features and digital and social media and ability to provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on the most appropriate channels, depending on context. Experience of working under pressure and to deadlines whilst prioritising multiple and often conflicting demands. Strong problem solving and decision making skills and the ability to react to fast moving issues. Excellent research and analytical skills including the ability to quickly access information from a variety of sources and to assess what is important, verified and suitable for release to the public. Good online and social media skills including ability to update website content management systems and use of social media platforms Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write concisely, quickly, accurately and engagingly for a variety of audiences and media. Essential Other IT Literate specifically in the use of Microsoft Office suite. (Including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Outlook) The successful candidate must have access to a form of transport which will enable them to fulfil the responsibilities of the job in full. Successful applicants will be retained on a merit list for future opportunities arising. We would encourage you to check the spam within your email system for any relevant correspondence. Selection Methodology PSNI uses the Competency and Values Framework (CVF) which sets out nationally recognised behaviours and values to support all policing professionals. You will be assessed against the values and at the competencies level as indicated below. This will include both past and future focused questions. Further guidance and information about the Competency and Values Framework (CVF) is available on our website. Please use the 2024 CVF for this role. Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria and essential qualifications, skills and experience will be required to demonstrate the following criteria: Competency and Values Based Assessment Values Public Service Competencies - Level 2 We Take Ownership We Analyse Critically We Collaborate For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.
Job Purpose The Habitats and Fisheries Campaigner will manage and deliver our marine habitats and sustainable fisheries campaigns. Reporting to the Head of Campaigns, this role will be responsible for the design and practical delivery of innovative, engaging, and clear campaign plans to meet Oceana's goals to deliver effective marine protected areas and safeguard well-managed fish populations in UK seas and reduce the pressure of destructive fishing and overfishing. Eligible candidates should have proven experience in managing and delivering complex public campaigns to drive national policy change. They must be passionate, and able to develop and implement creative and bold campaign activities, alongside our small but experienced team. The position will be hybrid, based three days per week (Tues-Thurs) in Oceana's UK offices in Newquay, Cornwall or Paddington, London. Regular national, and occasional international, travel will be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations, including Washington, DC. Responsibilities Develop, manage and deliver Oceana UK's Habitats and Fisheries campaigns, taking accountability for their quality, timeliness and success. Contribute and advise on campaign strategies through annual planning and budgeting process, and through on-going detailed project planning. Design and manage delivery of all of Oceana UK's Habitats and Fisheries campaign activities, including (but not limited to) campaign actions and launches, public mobilizations, digital actions, NGO partnerships and allies, coalitions and potential legal challenges. Plan all projects in detail, securing approval of all details, and documenting clear methodology, roles, responsibilities, and timelines in advance. Manage the campaign calendar and budget, ensuring that all campaign deliverables are managed and delivered on time and to budget, with any updates accurately reflected in the quarterly reforecast process. Monitor and evaluate progress against plans, ensuring effective delivery of campaign objectives. Work with Science and Research colleagues to ensure that the Habitats and Fisheries campaigns have scientifically robust foundations and evidence. Work with Policy colleagues to ensure campaign plans deliver effective lobbying and advocacy toward our goals, including through drafting briefings and letters, meeting and engaging decision makers, planning and attending events, and responding to consultations. Support the Communications team to ensure our campaigning plans and delivery are effectively reflected to engage supporters and other relevant audiences. In collaboration with the Communications team, manage consultants to design and deliver creative, digital, and design assets in support of campaign actions. Collaborate internally with UK Leadership Team and other relevant colleagues, including internationally, taking on board all relevant input, to ensure strong campaign impact. Commission and manage consultants to deliver campaign activities and events. Build strong external relationships and represent Oceana UK to ensure we advance our campaign goals with a wide range of stakeholders, including civil servants, politicians, the fishing industry, NGOs, and businesses. Be spokesperson for these campaigns, representing Oceana externally in the media, social media, events, relevant networks, with partners, and in meetings. Line manage the Habitats and Fisheries Campaign Officer, offering day-to-day support and learning, as well as longer term career development. Be present in person in the London or Cornwall office 3 days per week (Tues-Thurs), promoting a positive working culture. Help to draft timely, accurate and compelling funder and supporter reporting. Ensure a strong commitment to the organisation's values and vision, as set out by Oceana globally. Travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally, to meet with team members and wider internal and external stakeholders. Other responsibilities as appropriate and necessary to achieve campaign and organisational objectives. Candidate Requirements Education and work experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in campaigning, ideally toward ocean or environmental goals (essential). Experience managing environmental protection or oceans or fisheries related campaigns in the UK, with an understanding of the main issues, processes and stakeholders involved. Experience turning complex policy issues into innovative and engaging campaigns. Degree or masters in fisheries, marine science, or a related field (preferred). Line management experience. Skills and knowledge: Familiarity with fisheries or marine and environmental regulations, legislation and policies in the UK, as well as with the key institutions and decision-making processes. Proficiency at understanding and distilling complex scientific issues for campaigning purposes. Excellent project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing and prioritising multiple workstreams, tasks, projects and timelines effectively. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality and impactful campaign outputs. Excellent management skills, and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment. Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and with other organisations and allies. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Good understanding of the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and a proven commitment to improving these in the environmental space. Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to speak confidently in the media and at events. Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion. Equal Opportunities Oceana is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the conservation sector. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check. Application Deadline: Sunday 11 th January Interview Dates (TBC)
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Job Purpose The Habitats and Fisheries Campaigner will manage and deliver our marine habitats and sustainable fisheries campaigns. Reporting to the Head of Campaigns, this role will be responsible for the design and practical delivery of innovative, engaging, and clear campaign plans to meet Oceana's goals to deliver effective marine protected areas and safeguard well-managed fish populations in UK seas and reduce the pressure of destructive fishing and overfishing. Eligible candidates should have proven experience in managing and delivering complex public campaigns to drive national policy change. They must be passionate, and able to develop and implement creative and bold campaign activities, alongside our small but experienced team. The position will be hybrid, based three days per week (Tues-Thurs) in Oceana's UK offices in Newquay, Cornwall or Paddington, London. Regular national, and occasional international, travel will be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations, including Washington, DC. Responsibilities Develop, manage and deliver Oceana UK's Habitats and Fisheries campaigns, taking accountability for their quality, timeliness and success. Contribute and advise on campaign strategies through annual planning and budgeting process, and through on-going detailed project planning. Design and manage delivery of all of Oceana UK's Habitats and Fisheries campaign activities, including (but not limited to) campaign actions and launches, public mobilizations, digital actions, NGO partnerships and allies, coalitions and potential legal challenges. Plan all projects in detail, securing approval of all details, and documenting clear methodology, roles, responsibilities, and timelines in advance. Manage the campaign calendar and budget, ensuring that all campaign deliverables are managed and delivered on time and to budget, with any updates accurately reflected in the quarterly reforecast process. Monitor and evaluate progress against plans, ensuring effective delivery of campaign objectives. Work with Science and Research colleagues to ensure that the Habitats and Fisheries campaigns have scientifically robust foundations and evidence. Work with Policy colleagues to ensure campaign plans deliver effective lobbying and advocacy toward our goals, including through drafting briefings and letters, meeting and engaging decision makers, planning and attending events, and responding to consultations. Support the Communications team to ensure our campaigning plans and delivery are effectively reflected to engage supporters and other relevant audiences. In collaboration with the Communications team, manage consultants to design and deliver creative, digital, and design assets in support of campaign actions. Collaborate internally with UK Leadership Team and other relevant colleagues, including internationally, taking on board all relevant input, to ensure strong campaign impact. Commission and manage consultants to deliver campaign activities and events. Build strong external relationships and represent Oceana UK to ensure we advance our campaign goals with a wide range of stakeholders, including civil servants, politicians, the fishing industry, NGOs, and businesses. Be spokesperson for these campaigns, representing Oceana externally in the media, social media, events, relevant networks, with partners, and in meetings. Line manage the Habitats and Fisheries Campaign Officer, offering day-to-day support and learning, as well as longer term career development. Be present in person in the London or Cornwall office 3 days per week (Tues-Thurs), promoting a positive working culture. Help to draft timely, accurate and compelling funder and supporter reporting. Ensure a strong commitment to the organisation's values and vision, as set out by Oceana globally. Travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally, to meet with team members and wider internal and external stakeholders. Other responsibilities as appropriate and necessary to achieve campaign and organisational objectives. Candidate Requirements Education and work experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in campaigning, ideally toward ocean or environmental goals (essential). Experience managing environmental protection or oceans or fisheries related campaigns in the UK, with an understanding of the main issues, processes and stakeholders involved. Experience turning complex policy issues into innovative and engaging campaigns. Degree or masters in fisheries, marine science, or a related field (preferred). Line management experience. Skills and knowledge: Familiarity with fisheries or marine and environmental regulations, legislation and policies in the UK, as well as with the key institutions and decision-making processes. Proficiency at understanding and distilling complex scientific issues for campaigning purposes. Excellent project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing and prioritising multiple workstreams, tasks, projects and timelines effectively. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality and impactful campaign outputs. Excellent management skills, and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment. Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and with other organisations and allies. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Good understanding of the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and a proven commitment to improving these in the environmental space. Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to speak confidently in the media and at events. Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion. Equal Opportunities Oceana is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the conservation sector. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check. Application Deadline: Sunday 11 th January Interview Dates (TBC)
Location : York Head Office Salary : £25,624 - £27,696 per annum (pro rata) Hours : 21 hours per week Contract Type : Permanent Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK's fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint an Events Officer to help us plan, co-ordinate and deliver our year-round programme of innovative public events, community experiences and digital engagement opportunities. You will plan, promote and deliver a high-quality commercial events programme (ranging from regular guided walks to major events and large-scale festivals) that raises awareness of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, drives footfall to some of our key nature reserves and generates vital income to support our work for wildlife. You'll monitor and evaluate engagement activities to ensure we consistently deliver impactful, financially sustainable experiences; nurture a team of volunteers to enhance visitor engagement; collaborate with operational teams to craft exciting wildlife-watching opportunities; and build relationships with new and existing partners and suppliers to diversify and strengthen our offer. We're looking for a creative individual who is passionate about wildlife, community engagement and delivering high-quality visitor experiences. You'll need to have experience of designing and delivering outdoor public events, strong volunteer management skills, and the ability to build great relationships with new and existing partners and suppliers. You will also need a solid understanding of health and safety and data protection, the digital skills necessary to create compelling social media content and manage online booking systems, and the ability to present technical information in engaging ways to bring our conservation work to life for our different audiences. Highly organised and very flexible, you'll be confident working independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams. A full UK driving licence, a willingness to travel, and an Enhanced DBS check are essential. How to Apply Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if you only submit a CV, your application will not be considered. Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement. Closing date: Sunday the 18th January at midnight Interview date: Friday 6th February at 1 St. Georges Place, York Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature. REF-
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Location : York Head Office Salary : £25,624 - £27,696 per annum (pro rata) Hours : 21 hours per week Contract Type : Permanent Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK's fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint an Events Officer to help us plan, co-ordinate and deliver our year-round programme of innovative public events, community experiences and digital engagement opportunities. You will plan, promote and deliver a high-quality commercial events programme (ranging from regular guided walks to major events and large-scale festivals) that raises awareness of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, drives footfall to some of our key nature reserves and generates vital income to support our work for wildlife. You'll monitor and evaluate engagement activities to ensure we consistently deliver impactful, financially sustainable experiences; nurture a team of volunteers to enhance visitor engagement; collaborate with operational teams to craft exciting wildlife-watching opportunities; and build relationships with new and existing partners and suppliers to diversify and strengthen our offer. We're looking for a creative individual who is passionate about wildlife, community engagement and delivering high-quality visitor experiences. You'll need to have experience of designing and delivering outdoor public events, strong volunteer management skills, and the ability to build great relationships with new and existing partners and suppliers. You will also need a solid understanding of health and safety and data protection, the digital skills necessary to create compelling social media content and manage online booking systems, and the ability to present technical information in engaging ways to bring our conservation work to life for our different audiences. Highly organised and very flexible, you'll be confident working independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams. A full UK driving licence, a willingness to travel, and an Enhanced DBS check are essential. How to Apply Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if you only submit a CV, your application will not be considered. Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement. Closing date: Sunday the 18th January at midnight Interview date: Friday 6th February at 1 St. Georges Place, York Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature. REF-
Harper May is proud to partner with a leading media and events powerhouse, based in Central London, in their search for a visionary Chief Financial Officer to spearhead their financial strategy. Renowned for pioneering innovation in the marketing realm, the company is poised for exponential growth. As CFO, you'll wield considerable influence, steering the finance function both operationally and strategically. Your leadership will extend to nurturing and expanding the finance team, driving M&A initiatives, and fostering key relationships with venture capitalists. Collaborating closely with the CEO and senior stakeholders, you'll play a pivotal role in achieving strategic objectives, providing invaluable insights into international expansion and growth strategies. Key Responsibilities: To prepare a corporate strategy and annual business plan to ensure that the company attains its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible Liaise with Investors and be central to fundraising plans Manage the finance team efficiently and aid in development Work with the CEO & Board on the strategic vision including forecasting and cultivating stakeholder relationships Participating and developing new business opportunities for the group Ensuring that adequate controls are installed and maintained Provide the board with an operating budget and working closely to ensure pragmatic success Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal activities for the organisation including revenue/expense and balance sheet reports Monitor banking activities of the organisation Oversee the production of monthly reports as well as financial statements and cash flow projections Review and monitoring of Group tax position, calculations and filings Desired Skills and Experience: Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA would be advantageous Must have extensive experience in leading and developing finance functions Strong technical accounting skills are highly desirable Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Previous experience of managing and developing staff Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment If you're seeking a CFO role within the dynamic world of media, this opportunity promises unparalleled challenges and rewards. Join us in shaping the future of marketing innovation! Our client is a well-established financial services organisation operating in a regulated and commercially focused environment. With continued emphasis on governance, performance, and sustainable growth, the business is strengthening its senior leadership team. As part of this, they are seeking a Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership and support decision-making at executive level. Our client is an established construction business delivering projects across commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors. With a strong project pipeline and continued investment in new developments, the company is focused on strengthening financial control and supporting informed commercial decision-making. To support this, they are seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance function and provide clear financial leadership across the business. Our client is an established retail business operating across physical stores and digital channels. With a strong customer focus and a competitive market presence, the company continues to invest in its commercial performance, systems, and operational efficiency. To support this ongoing development, they are seeking a Finance Manager to oversee core finance activity and provide meaningful commercial insight to the wider business. Our client is a growing technology business delivering innovative, product-led solutions to a broad customer base. Operating in a fast-paced, scalable environment, the company continues to invest in product development, data, and market expansion. To support this next phase of growth, they are seeking a Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership and support commercial decision-making across the business.
Jan 03, 2026
Full time
Harper May is proud to partner with a leading media and events powerhouse, based in Central London, in their search for a visionary Chief Financial Officer to spearhead their financial strategy. Renowned for pioneering innovation in the marketing realm, the company is poised for exponential growth. As CFO, you'll wield considerable influence, steering the finance function both operationally and strategically. Your leadership will extend to nurturing and expanding the finance team, driving M&A initiatives, and fostering key relationships with venture capitalists. Collaborating closely with the CEO and senior stakeholders, you'll play a pivotal role in achieving strategic objectives, providing invaluable insights into international expansion and growth strategies. Key Responsibilities: To prepare a corporate strategy and annual business plan to ensure that the company attains its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible Liaise with Investors and be central to fundraising plans Manage the finance team efficiently and aid in development Work with the CEO & Board on the strategic vision including forecasting and cultivating stakeholder relationships Participating and developing new business opportunities for the group Ensuring that adequate controls are installed and maintained Provide the board with an operating budget and working closely to ensure pragmatic success Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal activities for the organisation including revenue/expense and balance sheet reports Monitor banking activities of the organisation Oversee the production of monthly reports as well as financial statements and cash flow projections Review and monitoring of Group tax position, calculations and filings Desired Skills and Experience: Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA would be advantageous Must have extensive experience in leading and developing finance functions Strong technical accounting skills are highly desirable Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Previous experience of managing and developing staff Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment If you're seeking a CFO role within the dynamic world of media, this opportunity promises unparalleled challenges and rewards. Join us in shaping the future of marketing innovation! Our client is a well-established financial services organisation operating in a regulated and commercially focused environment. With continued emphasis on governance, performance, and sustainable growth, the business is strengthening its senior leadership team. As part of this, they are seeking a Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership and support decision-making at executive level. Our client is an established construction business delivering projects across commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors. With a strong project pipeline and continued investment in new developments, the company is focused on strengthening financial control and supporting informed commercial decision-making. To support this, they are seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance function and provide clear financial leadership across the business. Our client is an established retail business operating across physical stores and digital channels. With a strong customer focus and a competitive market presence, the company continues to invest in its commercial performance, systems, and operational efficiency. To support this ongoing development, they are seeking a Finance Manager to oversee core finance activity and provide meaningful commercial insight to the wider business. Our client is a growing technology business delivering innovative, product-led solutions to a broad customer base. Operating in a fast-paced, scalable environment, the company continues to invest in product development, data, and market expansion. To support this next phase of growth, they are seeking a Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership and support commercial decision-making across the business.
We are looking for a Senior Events Fundraising Officer to join a wonderful team to lead on a portfolio of fundraising events, with specific responsibility for new event development, and offering exceptional levels of supporter care. This is a hybrid role with one - two days a week in the London officer. The Charity A passionate and collaborative disability charity, dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes, ensuring people are treated fairly. You would be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including generous annual leave, well-being days and flexible working. The Role Events Take budgetary ownership of a number of owned and third-party events and partnerships. Researching event feasibility, budget-setting, planning, marketing, recruiting participants and volunteers and evaluation. Take a lead in new event development work closely with the Innovation Team in all phases of the process including researching new ideas, budgets and business cases, evidencing cases with supporter-led insight, market research and KPIs. Deputise for the Events Manager and support Events Officers and provide guidance where necessary, taking on line management responsibility where appropriate. Work closely with colleagues in marketing, press and PR contributing to the development of any printed materials, web content and social media. Prepare and manage live event budget. Manage relationships with internal/external suppliers. Supporter Care Work closely with colleagues to develop and implement automated recruitment and stewardship plans. Build long-term relationships with supporters by creating a first-class supporter experience, with regular contact through email, social media and telephone. Working with the Data and digital marketing team, implement communication plans to ensure supporters are receiving the highest levels of care. Work with colleagues to ensure compliance to all GDPR requirements. The Candidate Experience of working within events fundraising for a non profit organisation Customer relationship management experience including database management Experience of executing marketing and communications plans Experience of working with agencies and suppliers IMPORTANT NOTE Please note the charity are keen to shortlist on 9th January and interview w/c 12thn January. Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Jan 02, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Senior Events Fundraising Officer to join a wonderful team to lead on a portfolio of fundraising events, with specific responsibility for new event development, and offering exceptional levels of supporter care. This is a hybrid role with one - two days a week in the London officer. The Charity A passionate and collaborative disability charity, dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes, ensuring people are treated fairly. You would be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including generous annual leave, well-being days and flexible working. The Role Events Take budgetary ownership of a number of owned and third-party events and partnerships. Researching event feasibility, budget-setting, planning, marketing, recruiting participants and volunteers and evaluation. Take a lead in new event development work closely with the Innovation Team in all phases of the process including researching new ideas, budgets and business cases, evidencing cases with supporter-led insight, market research and KPIs. Deputise for the Events Manager and support Events Officers and provide guidance where necessary, taking on line management responsibility where appropriate. Work closely with colleagues in marketing, press and PR contributing to the development of any printed materials, web content and social media. Prepare and manage live event budget. Manage relationships with internal/external suppliers. Supporter Care Work closely with colleagues to develop and implement automated recruitment and stewardship plans. Build long-term relationships with supporters by creating a first-class supporter experience, with regular contact through email, social media and telephone. Working with the Data and digital marketing team, implement communication plans to ensure supporters are receiving the highest levels of care. Work with colleagues to ensure compliance to all GDPR requirements. The Candidate Experience of working within events fundraising for a non profit organisation Customer relationship management experience including database management Experience of executing marketing and communications plans Experience of working with agencies and suppliers IMPORTANT NOTE Please note the charity are keen to shortlist on 9th January and interview w/c 12thn January. Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
This is a new role sitting within the Marketing Planning team, created to establish ARUK s Single Source of Marketing Truth. This role helps to establish marketing effectiveness as a core organisational capability at ARUK, ensuring objectivity on performance. The Senior Marketing Effectiveness Officer will work with the Head of Marketing Planning and Senior Marketing Planning Manager, to deliver robust audience insight, marketing performance measurement, and effective evaluation to inform marketing strategy. The role moves ARUK to a consistent, comparable measurement system that supports income growth, audience development and best use of marketing budgets. Key Responsibilities: Marketing Effectiveness & Performance Measurement With the support of the Senior Marketing Planning Manager, deliver and implement an ARUK Single Source of Truth (SSOT) dashboard for marketing performance. Build and maintain consistent KPIs, reporting methodologies and dashboards across all marketing disciplines. Analyse campaign performance across channels, providing objective insight on effectiveness, ROI, CPA, long-term value and audience movement through the funnel. Produce clear performance summaries and recommendations for senior leadership to guide future decision-making and budget optimisation. Identify what works, what doesn t, and what should be scaled ensuring learning is embedded into planning cycles by the Senior Planning Manager. Audience Insight & Segmentation Working with the Senior Marketing Planning Manager, translate priority audience insights into actionable planning and targeting guidance for campaign and channel teams. Maintain and update audience personas, segmentation models and behavioural profiles in partnership with the Insight team. Support on ad hoc audience research (quantitative and qualitative) to inform proposition development, message testing and campaign design. Support the Head of Marketing Planning and Senior Marketing Planning Manager in ensuring all marketing activity is rooted firmly in audience needs and motivations. Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement Support the implementation and optimisation of new effectiveness tools, dashboards, analytics partners and measurement frameworks. Work closely with CRM, Data and Finance teams to ensure accurate, consistent flow of supporter, campaign and spend data. Identify gaps in data, insight or measurement and propose solutions to resolve them. Stakeholder Engagement & Upskilling Present clear, insightful recommendations to senior leaders and campaign owners to guide investment and planning. Support training for teams on how to use insight, performance data and funnel metrics to improve campaign effectiveness. Champion a test-and-learn culture across the organisation. Key Outputs A clear, agreed set of marketing performance measures and way of working for marketing evaluation used organisation wide. Increased understanding and clarity in how marketing success is defined and reported. Evidence of performance insight actively shaping planning, channel selection and investment. Improved ability to demonstrate marketing s contribution to income and growth. Strong confidence from senior leaders in marketing effectiveness. What we are looking for: Strong experience analysing marketing performance data across multiple channels (digital, brand, fundraising, PR, paid media etc.). Demonstrable experience designing or implementing measurement frameworks, dashboards, KPIs, or campaign reporting approaches. Experience working with audience insight (quantitative and qualitative) and translating this into practical recommendations for campaign planning or proposition development. Experience working with analytics, data, or CRM teams to extract, clean and interpret data into marketing strategy. Experience presenting insight and performance findings to senior stakeholders, with clear recommendations. Ability to interpret complex datasets, identify patterns, and turn evidence into actionable improvements. Highly analytical, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Able to communicate complex information simply and compellingly. Curious, evidence-led mindset always seeking to understand what s working and why . Comfortable challenging constructively and influencing decision-making. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to plan and manage multiple insight or analysis workstreams simultaneously. Collaborative and proactive able to work closely with Fundraising, Digital, Insight, Brand, Comms and Data teams Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £36,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 11th January 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises World Class levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation. We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists: 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK. 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England. 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector. ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer s Research UK
Jan 02, 2026
Full time
This is a new role sitting within the Marketing Planning team, created to establish ARUK s Single Source of Marketing Truth. This role helps to establish marketing effectiveness as a core organisational capability at ARUK, ensuring objectivity on performance. The Senior Marketing Effectiveness Officer will work with the Head of Marketing Planning and Senior Marketing Planning Manager, to deliver robust audience insight, marketing performance measurement, and effective evaluation to inform marketing strategy. The role moves ARUK to a consistent, comparable measurement system that supports income growth, audience development and best use of marketing budgets. Key Responsibilities: Marketing Effectiveness & Performance Measurement With the support of the Senior Marketing Planning Manager, deliver and implement an ARUK Single Source of Truth (SSOT) dashboard for marketing performance. Build and maintain consistent KPIs, reporting methodologies and dashboards across all marketing disciplines. Analyse campaign performance across channels, providing objective insight on effectiveness, ROI, CPA, long-term value and audience movement through the funnel. Produce clear performance summaries and recommendations for senior leadership to guide future decision-making and budget optimisation. Identify what works, what doesn t, and what should be scaled ensuring learning is embedded into planning cycles by the Senior Planning Manager. Audience Insight & Segmentation Working with the Senior Marketing Planning Manager, translate priority audience insights into actionable planning and targeting guidance for campaign and channel teams. Maintain and update audience personas, segmentation models and behavioural profiles in partnership with the Insight team. Support on ad hoc audience research (quantitative and qualitative) to inform proposition development, message testing and campaign design. Support the Head of Marketing Planning and Senior Marketing Planning Manager in ensuring all marketing activity is rooted firmly in audience needs and motivations. Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement Support the implementation and optimisation of new effectiveness tools, dashboards, analytics partners and measurement frameworks. Work closely with CRM, Data and Finance teams to ensure accurate, consistent flow of supporter, campaign and spend data. Identify gaps in data, insight or measurement and propose solutions to resolve them. Stakeholder Engagement & Upskilling Present clear, insightful recommendations to senior leaders and campaign owners to guide investment and planning. Support training for teams on how to use insight, performance data and funnel metrics to improve campaign effectiveness. Champion a test-and-learn culture across the organisation. Key Outputs A clear, agreed set of marketing performance measures and way of working for marketing evaluation used organisation wide. Increased understanding and clarity in how marketing success is defined and reported. Evidence of performance insight actively shaping planning, channel selection and investment. Improved ability to demonstrate marketing s contribution to income and growth. Strong confidence from senior leaders in marketing effectiveness. What we are looking for: Strong experience analysing marketing performance data across multiple channels (digital, brand, fundraising, PR, paid media etc.). Demonstrable experience designing or implementing measurement frameworks, dashboards, KPIs, or campaign reporting approaches. Experience working with audience insight (quantitative and qualitative) and translating this into practical recommendations for campaign planning or proposition development. Experience working with analytics, data, or CRM teams to extract, clean and interpret data into marketing strategy. Experience presenting insight and performance findings to senior stakeholders, with clear recommendations. Ability to interpret complex datasets, identify patterns, and turn evidence into actionable improvements. Highly analytical, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Able to communicate complex information simply and compellingly. Curious, evidence-led mindset always seeking to understand what s working and why . Comfortable challenging constructively and influencing decision-making. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to plan and manage multiple insight or analysis workstreams simultaneously. Collaborative and proactive able to work closely with Fundraising, Digital, Insight, Brand, Comms and Data teams Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £36,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 11th January 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises World Class levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation. We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists: 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK. 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England. 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector. ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer s Research UK
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do Our ambition is to transform the Marketing and Communication (M&C) function - making it a truly metric-driven capability that enhances BCG's performance. As a key member of the Global M&C Transformation team, you will play a critical role in designing, enabling, & driving change for major initiatives that are central to our transformation agenda. Your key responsibilities will be: Lead and drive global M&C transformational initiatives & projects of significant complexity, supporting M&C teams in framing and setting goals and milestone across a variety of domains (e.g., editorial, social media, events, earned media, paid media ) and units (Global Marketing, Practice Area marketing, Regional & Country marketing) Gather, analyze, & synthesize data from multiple internal & external sources (e.g., marketing KPIs, financial, HR, benchmarks, desk research) to generate insights, hypotheses & recommendations for assigned transformation workstreams As needed, conceptualize and document new governance processes and tools to fill gaps of existing operating model Present status updates, findings, insights, & recommendations in a compelling way (Excel models, PowerPoint reports, structured storytelling) to senior stakeholders, including M&C leadership & BCG leadership Organize, facilitate, & document next steps across meetings; identify interdependencies and proactively flag and resolve issues across teams Drive stakeholder interactions (from Global/PA/Geo Leads to operational teams) to ensure alignment towards goals and proposed changes, ensure adequate contribution in progressing transformation programs and enabling effective implementation As needed, support own team across other Strategy- and Operations-related initiatives, e.g. preparing presentations for BCG leadership, M&C financial planning, augmenting Function's HR agenda, advancing the Function's GenAI roadmap Partner closely with business partner (HR, Finance, L&D ) and other non-M&C teams to both support progress of transformation programs as well as contribute to operations programs YOU'RE GOOD AT Creative yet critical problem solving to design clear change goals despite lack of domain-specific knowledge within a demanding context (tight deadlines, fast program pace, small and busy teams) Assertiveness & empathy to build cross-functional relationships across a matrixed organization Strong and rigorous analytical thinking to frame and test logical assumptions for potential changes and future impacts despite gaps in objective data or implementation evidence Running complex data analyses (XLSX modelling), testing complex sets of assumptions and translating analytical outputs into practical actionable recommendations for Leaders and operational teams Written & verbal communication with clarity & impact; structuring insights to tell a story & inspire action for a wide variety of audiences Proactivity in driving and adjusting pace of own work and other teams' change by structuring and iterating plans & KPIs in response to evolving priorities and market context Positive, curious and can-do attitude that inspires collaboration among team members & stakeholders, even in dynamic and uncertain environments What You'll Bring 5+ years in consulting/change management/transformation/executive chief of staff roles (strategy consulting experience in a top-tier global firm strongly preferred) Demonstrated experience designing & delivering change management programs, including communications & stakeholder engagement Proven analytical skills with the ability to logically problem solve and gather insights from data and translate them into reasonable and actionable recommendations Experience interfacing with C-level stakeholders & their leadership teams Strong mastery of PowerPoint, with proven ability to craft CxO-ready presentations Strong proficiency in Excel for structuring & evolving complex and dynamic models Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous contexts while consistently delivering to a high standard Hands-on experience with collaboration & project management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Trello, Slack) Who You'll Work With Global M&C Transformation Senior Director/Director, BCG's Head of Global Marketing, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Communications Officer, Marketing Leadership Team, & the Functional teams within M&C (e.g., Finance and HR Business Partners & other parts of BCG, including the Practice Areas, the Regions, and other Functions). Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Jan 02, 2026
Full time
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do Our ambition is to transform the Marketing and Communication (M&C) function - making it a truly metric-driven capability that enhances BCG's performance. As a key member of the Global M&C Transformation team, you will play a critical role in designing, enabling, & driving change for major initiatives that are central to our transformation agenda. Your key responsibilities will be: Lead and drive global M&C transformational initiatives & projects of significant complexity, supporting M&C teams in framing and setting goals and milestone across a variety of domains (e.g., editorial, social media, events, earned media, paid media ) and units (Global Marketing, Practice Area marketing, Regional & Country marketing) Gather, analyze, & synthesize data from multiple internal & external sources (e.g., marketing KPIs, financial, HR, benchmarks, desk research) to generate insights, hypotheses & recommendations for assigned transformation workstreams As needed, conceptualize and document new governance processes and tools to fill gaps of existing operating model Present status updates, findings, insights, & recommendations in a compelling way (Excel models, PowerPoint reports, structured storytelling) to senior stakeholders, including M&C leadership & BCG leadership Organize, facilitate, & document next steps across meetings; identify interdependencies and proactively flag and resolve issues across teams Drive stakeholder interactions (from Global/PA/Geo Leads to operational teams) to ensure alignment towards goals and proposed changes, ensure adequate contribution in progressing transformation programs and enabling effective implementation As needed, support own team across other Strategy- and Operations-related initiatives, e.g. preparing presentations for BCG leadership, M&C financial planning, augmenting Function's HR agenda, advancing the Function's GenAI roadmap Partner closely with business partner (HR, Finance, L&D ) and other non-M&C teams to both support progress of transformation programs as well as contribute to operations programs YOU'RE GOOD AT Creative yet critical problem solving to design clear change goals despite lack of domain-specific knowledge within a demanding context (tight deadlines, fast program pace, small and busy teams) Assertiveness & empathy to build cross-functional relationships across a matrixed organization Strong and rigorous analytical thinking to frame and test logical assumptions for potential changes and future impacts despite gaps in objective data or implementation evidence Running complex data analyses (XLSX modelling), testing complex sets of assumptions and translating analytical outputs into practical actionable recommendations for Leaders and operational teams Written & verbal communication with clarity & impact; structuring insights to tell a story & inspire action for a wide variety of audiences Proactivity in driving and adjusting pace of own work and other teams' change by structuring and iterating plans & KPIs in response to evolving priorities and market context Positive, curious and can-do attitude that inspires collaboration among team members & stakeholders, even in dynamic and uncertain environments What You'll Bring 5+ years in consulting/change management/transformation/executive chief of staff roles (strategy consulting experience in a top-tier global firm strongly preferred) Demonstrated experience designing & delivering change management programs, including communications & stakeholder engagement Proven analytical skills with the ability to logically problem solve and gather insights from data and translate them into reasonable and actionable recommendations Experience interfacing with C-level stakeholders & their leadership teams Strong mastery of PowerPoint, with proven ability to craft CxO-ready presentations Strong proficiency in Excel for structuring & evolving complex and dynamic models Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous contexts while consistently delivering to a high standard Hands-on experience with collaboration & project management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Trello, Slack) Who You'll Work With Global M&C Transformation Senior Director/Director, BCG's Head of Global Marketing, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Communications Officer, Marketing Leadership Team, & the Functional teams within M&C (e.g., Finance and HR Business Partners & other parts of BCG, including the Practice Areas, the Regions, and other Functions). Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
