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Communications & Engagement Specialist Overview A central strategic communications function within a highly secure and complex environment is seeking experienced Communications & Engagement Specialists to support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-impact communications activity. The role plays a key part in shaping clear narratives, strengthening stakeholder understanding, and maintaining trust across sensitive programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a high-profile, security-conscious organisation delivering communications that directly support strategic national objectives. Assignment Details Number of Positions: 3 Location: Cheltenham (4-5 days per week on site required) Duration: 12 months + Vetting Level: DV Clearance Required Rate & SFIA Level Up to 77.98 per hour Minimum requirement: SFIA Level 3+ Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver clear, consistent communications across digital, internal, and stakeholder channels Produce high-quality materials including communication plans, engagement strategies, messaging frameworks, briefing packs, Q&As, and talking points Advise senior leaders and programme teams on communication strategies within a national security context Lead stakeholder engagement activity across internal and external audiences, ensuring tailored messaging approaches Work closely with central communications teams to ensure alignment with organisational priorities and governance requirements Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness, using insight to improve future activity Ensure all outputs meet strict security, confidentiality, and compliance standards Support a collaborative communications culture across programmes and teams Essential Skills & Experience Proven background in strategic communications, engagement, or corporate communications roles Experience within government, defence, national security, or similarly complex/regulatory environments Strong copywriting, editorial, and storytelling capability across multiple formats Demonstrable experience developing communications and engagement strategies Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior and sensitive stakeholders Ability to operate with discretion in secure environments Confident advising senior leadership and influencing communications direction Skilled at translating complex or technical information into clear, accessible messaging Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Senior Reporter required by an exciting travel industry media brand to join their growing team where you will source and write breaking news stories for their website and daily emails. This B2B news provider is incredibly popular amongst its peers in the travel sector and due to their fast growth needs to add a new reporter to their small friendly team. 38-45K. Fully remote role, however candidates need to be based in close proximity to London. Senior Reporter Responsibilities: Be an instrumental part of the team that writes daily editorial output Write fast accurate copy, meeting tight deadlines Identification and publication of breaking news stories Generation of on and off diary stories Publish content utilising WordPress Attendance, networking, and reporting from travel industry events within the UK and also overseas Promote stories and events via social media channels Instigate, Nurture and Grow relationships with PR Managers/Agencies, Travel Firms and Industry Suppliers of all shapes Represent the company at Travel Industry events, Conferences (UK and abroad) and on Press Trips Host tables at Industry Award evenings Occasional requirement to film travel agents on overseas familiarisation trips Senior Reporter Experience Required: 2-3 years' experience as a Senior Reporter NCTJ qualified (inc. shorthand) Exceptional news judgement with an eye for a travel industry story Strong writing and headline curation skills Confident Interviewer Au Fait with Social Media Needs someone who loves networking in order to discover stories and find out what happening under the surface of the travel trade At ease editing and publishing news content, including sourcing and editing images Happy to attend travel industry events such as press conferences, product launches and other media events, mainly in London but often also in other parts of the UK and overseas If you have the above requisite experience and you would happy and able to take on this exciting new role please send your CV with a short cover note to

About UKRIO The UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) is the UK's national advisory body for research integrity. Established in 2006, UKRIO delivers a wide-ranging programme of guidance and support to enhance good research practice and research culture. About the role Guided by a high profile Board chaired by Dame Linda Partridge, the charity is launching a new five year strategy to deepen and expand UKRIO's reach and impact. This newly created role sits at the centre of that evolution. As Director of Policy and Communications, you will build a new function from the ground up, spearheading UKRIO's policy, communications, and external affairs work to engage and influence actors across the research ecosystem. This includes setting the strategic direction for UKRIO's communications, ensuring our outputs are high quality and audience focused, and leading key influencing activities such as policy roundtables, consultations, and events. The role carries significant external facing responsibility. As a key spokesperson for the organisation, you will champion research integrity, build strategic relationships, and represent UKRIO at conferences and meetings. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will also help shape our organisational culture and embed fairness, transparency, and excellence across the charity. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic policy and communications professional who recognises UKRIO's vision and potential and wants to play a leading role in bringing it to life. You will have the scope to shape our brand, elevate our profile and reach, and enhance the impact of our work. If you're full of ideas, proactive in your approach, and motivated by meaningful work, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Key responsibilities Strategic leadership Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to ensure UKRIO's strategy and programme of work are effectively developed, implemented, and communicated, balancing high level oversight with hands on delivery where appropriate in a small team environment. Proactively identify opportunities to expand UKRIO's reach and impact by assessing where the charity can deploy its resources most effectively; building strategic partnerships; and leading initiatives that increase engagement across sectors and audiences. Contribute to the strategic development of the charity, including shaping its value proposition, education and training offer, and partnership and funding decisions. Embed UKRIO's theory of change and evaluation framework into organisational systems and ways of working, fostering a culture of reflection, accountability, and continuous improvement. Influencing and external engagement Develop and lead an integrated policy, communications, and engagement strategy that keeps research integrity high on the national agenda, strengthens stakeholder understanding, and enhances UKRIO's profile, credibility, and influence. Maintain a watching brief on emerging policy, sector, and research integrity developments, identifying strategic opportunities, risks, and areas where UKRIO should position itself or provide additional resource and support. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across government, academia, research funders, publishers, research organisations, and civil society, identifying opportunities to advance UKRIO's strategic objectives. Lead UKRIO's thought leadership activities - including policy statements and consultations - ensuring outputs are timely, authoritative, and grounded in evidence. Provide strategic oversight of UKRIO's events programme, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, and lead the facilitation of policy roundtables and external engagement events as needed. Represent UKRIO externally, including in consultations, conferences, advisory groups, and media engagements, proactively working to elevate the charity's influence and impact. Communications Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all aspects of UKRIO's communications, ensuring policy messaging, branding, digital engagement, and content are high quality and aligned with organisational priorities. Lead UKRIO's editorial function, setting standards and overseeing all external outputs and written/visual assets to ensure they reflect the charity's tone of voice, values, and rigorous standards of accuracy and integrity. Take an active role in shaping creative communications approaches, ensuring UKRIO's messages and outputs are tailored to different audiences and use the most effective channels and formats. Oversee the development of a modern, user centred digital communications approach (including a full review and redevelopment of UKRIO's website), actively working to strengthen brand identity, user experience, content quality, and digital functionality. Oversee continuous improvement in digital communications, using analytics, audience insights, and emerging tools to enhance reach, engagement, and impact. People management Line manage the Communications and Events Manager and other relevant staff, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and professional development support to enable high quality delivery and innovation. Manage paid associates and/or volunteers as required, ensuring appropriate support, training, and processes are in place for effective delivery. Work with Senior Leadership Team colleagues to foster a positive organisational culture where staff have clear objectives, feel supported, and are empowered to deliver to a high standard. Project management and oversight Contribute to the development, execution, and evaluation of UKRIO's annual business planning process and organisational work programme as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Lead, oversee, and/or quality assure key outputs to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard, providing regular monitoring, reporting, and analysis. Hold budget holder responsibility and ensure adherence to project management processes that support transparency, accountability, and value for money. General responsibilities Ensure UKRIO activity is compliant with all relevant legislation, including UK GDPR, charity guidelines and standards of good practice Keep up to date with developments in research integrity, governance, ethics and other related topics Deputise for the CEO as required, undertaking additional tasks or duties as directed. Act as a team player, supporting the organisation to deliver on its wider goals and objectives Collaborate with the wider team to ensure our work is most effectively deployed, disseminated, and utilised The above list is not exhaustive, and the postholder may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties as requested. Person specification Essential criteria At least 5-8 years of experience in policy, public affairs, or communications, ideally at a national or sector wide level. Strong understanding of complex policy environments (e.g., charity sector, public sector, higher education, research funding, or similarly regulated landscapes). Proven ability to influence government, funders, or sector bodies, including shaping policy positions and leading strategic engagement. Experience convening multi stakeholder groups or facilitating collaborative policy development. Demonstrable experience leading strategic communications, including organisational messaging, editorial oversight, and high quality digital, written, and visual outputs. Strong content development skills, including proofreading, copyediting, adapting content for different audiences, and producing a range of written and visual assets. Experience delivering integrated communications across digital platforms, with an understanding of audience segmentation, analytics, and user centred approaches. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, media engagement, and representing an organisation externally. Strong project management skills, with evidence of managing multiple priorities and delivering high quality work to deadlines. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and evidence informed decision making. Experience leading teams and managing cross functional work, including setting direction and supporting professional development. Ability to work strategically while remaining hands on, comfortable building new systems and approaches in a small, growing organisation. Understanding of ethical leadership, including reflexivity, transparency, and accountability. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and to attend occasional evening events as part of the role's external engagement responsibilities. Desirable criteria Knowledge of research integrity, research ethics, governance, or related policy areas; or experience in higher education, research funding, or science and innovation policy. Experience working in a small charity or start up environment. Experience with digital tools such as Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, and CRM systems (e.g., Maximizer), WebPress and Canva. Experience managing a full review and redevelopment of a website . click apply for full job details

Senior Marketing and Communications Officer Redditch - Hybrid Full-Time (Permanent) £35,000 - £37,500 per annum (dependent on experience) Location: Hybrid (minimum one day per week in our client's office in Redditch, Worcestershire); Some additional travel across UK required occasionally. Employment Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week); Job shares, and compressed hours will be considered; Occasional evening and weekend work required (approx. four times per year). About the Employer Our client is the charity that transforms the lives of nursing and midwifery professionals facing crisis and tough times. The need for our client has never been greater, and the charity is at its most critical point in its 108-year history as the demand for support is at an all-time high. Their new 3-year strategy will see the charity evolve beyond grant making and emotional support to a bold yet apolitical advocate which amplifies the voices and lived experiences of nursing and midwifery professionals. The Role Our client is looking for a creative, proactive and data-driven individual to join them as a Senior Marketing and Communications Officer (known internally as Senior Marketing, Comms and Digital Content Officer). This role will lead the creation of engaging digital content, including high-quality video, while supporting the delivery of effective digital marketing campaigns that raise awareness of their work and strengthen engagement with nursing and midwifery professionals, supporters and partners. Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager and wider team, the successful candidate will help deliver integrated digital campaigns, optimise email marketing journeys and use analytics to continually improve performance across their digital channels. The role combines hands-on content production with a performance-focused approach to digital marketing, ensuring activity is insight-led and delivers measurable impact. The Ideal Candidate Our client is looking for someone who: Has strong videography and video editing skills and experience creating digital-first content. Has experience delivering digital marketing campaigns and improving performance through data and insight. Is confident analysing digital analytics and translating data into practical recommendations. Has experience managing and optimising email marketing journeys and audience segmentation. Has strong copywriting and storytelling skills for digital platforms. Has excellent communication and collaboration skills. Is highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Has experience of optimising a CRM database to effectively capture and manage data. Has strong attention to detail and maintains high editorial and brand standards. Has an understanding or empathy for the pressures facing nursing and midwifery professionals. Their ideal candidate will also: Have experience capturing content at events and working with ambassadors or beneficiaries (desirable). Have experience working within the charity or healthcare sector (desirable). Benefits: A flexible, supportive working culture. 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays). Up to an 8% employer pension contribution. Access to an employer assistance program. Enhanced sick pay (after probation). Enhanced family leave policies. Application Process: Please click on the 'Apply' button to download the full job pack and upload your CV and a Cover Letter by 10:30am on Thursday, 14th May. For this role, interviews will be held on a rolling basis as and when applications come through.

Copy Editor £60,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Company Benefits Hybrid London Leading media business intelligence provider specialising in Digital Infrastructure, M&A and financing, is seeking a high-calibre Copy Editor to join its London-based editorial team. The role sits at the core of their editorial operation, working across a fast-paced, proprietary intelligence (PI)-driven newsroom delivering data-rich, market-leading content on global telecoms, datacentres, fibre, towers and broader digital infrastructure transactions. You will work closely with a team of editors, reporters and data specialists to produce high-quality, accurate and commercially valuable content for a senior audience of investors, advisors and corporate leaders. Our client is differentiated by its deep industry relationships, exclusive intelligence, and data-led analysis. Role: The Copy Editor will be responsible for editing and refining proprietary intelligence articles, analysis, and data-driven content, ensuring speed, accuracy, and consistency across all editorial output. This includes working on complex M&A and financing stories, strengthening structure and clarity, verifying financial and factual detail, and ensuring compliance with legal and editorial standards. You will also play a key role in improving editorial processes, supporting reporters and editors, and helping scale output and quality in line with our client's Finance's growth strategy. Requirements: 5+ years' experience editing or reporting on financial, business, or M&A-focused content Strong understanding of M&A, financing (DCM/ECM), valuation metrics, and financial statements Experience working on fast-paced, real-time news or proprietary intelligence is highly desirable Exceptional editing skills with meticulous attention to detail Ability to quickly restructure and improve complex copy Strong grasp of grammar, style, and clear, concise business writing Solid understanding of legal and compliance considerations in financial journalism High level of numeracy and confidence working with financial data Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain accuracy at speed Interest in Digital Infrastructure (telecoms, data centres, fibre, towers) preferred Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media sales, digital media sales, print sales, exhibition sales, event sales, conference sales, outdoor sales, radio sales, marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for storytelling and stakeholder engagement? We are delighted to be supporting a national early years charity who are looking to appoint a Communications Officer to their central team. This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week), offered on a hybrid basis with one day a week in their London office and occasional travel to programme sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Redcar & Cleveland. The organisation s vision is for all children to the strong foundations they need for life and learning. They work with families, communities and partners to improve support for children in their early years, to bring together communities and to create a more joined-up early years system. This is an exciting time to join, as they have just launched a nw programme in Middlesbrough and are set to launch another in Scotland. As Communications Officer, you will play a key role in raising awareness of the organisation s work with national partners and stakeholders. Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, you will be responsible for developing engaging content across a range of channels, from newsletters and blogs to films, infographics and social media. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and regional teams to identify compelling stories, demonstrate impact, and inspire collaboration. To be successful within this role, you will be an excellent communicator with proven experience in content creation and copywriting. You will have strong editorial skills, with the ability to adapt your writing for a variety of audiences and platforms. You will be highly organised, with excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines. You will enjoy working as part of a team but will also be confident working independently and using your initiative. You will have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across different teams and locations, and a genuine interest in making a difference in the early years sector. At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

Content Writer - London (Hybrid) Contract Length: 6 months Day Rate: £600-650 (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site in London We're looking for a highly creative and articulate Content/Speech Writer to join our team on a six-month contract. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on transforming complex technical information into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. You'll be responsible for crafting speeches, keynotes, strategic reports, website copy, and digital articles that reflect the organisation's tone and values. Working closely with senior leaders and subject matter experts, you'll ensure consistency and clarity across all communications. Your work will span multiple platforms and formats, requiring a strong grasp of publishing tools and digital channels. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic thinking, editorial precision, and storytelling flair. You'll be comfortable navigating high-level conversations, interpreting nuanced content, and collaborating with others to uphold quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact through words, shaping how the organisation communicates its vision and expertise. Required Skills and Experience Proven ability to translate complex technical content into clear, engaging language Experience writing speeches, keynotes, strategic reports, and digital content Strong editorial judgement and attention to tone, consistency, and style Familiarity with publishing tools and digital platforms Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines Creative mindset with a strategic approach to messaging and storytelling If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. Application Deadline: Friday 10th October SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Permanent opportunity for Estates Surveyor/ Graduate Commercial Surveyor Your new company You will be working for a council in Lancashire Your new role To advise and support the Estates and Asset Management Leader and Elected Members on the extensive range of commercial property related matters dealt with in the Property & Engineering Section.To be involved in the creation and execution of an effective marketing programme for the disposal of land to achieve the Council's required capital receipts. This includes identifying sites, obtaining planning consent, preparing sales particulars, reporting to Committee and instructing the Council's Legal Section on the terms of sale.To support the Estates and Asset Management Leader in managing, promoting and marketing for let the Council's industrial estates, land, commercial and industrial property in order to maximise revenue. This includes preparing schedules of condition and repair, negotiating rent reviews and new leases, preparing advertisements, lettings particulars and editorial copy. Frequent contact is required with other professionals in the public and private sectors and with tenants. To support in providing a professional 'in house' valuation, surveying and marketing service for all Service Areas. This involves regular contact with the Council's Solicitors, Planners, and the provision of advice to Elected Members, the Chief Executive, Directors and Service Managers.To prepare Committee reports and provide professional advice to Elected Members.To assist the budget holder in preparing, controlling and reviewing revenue budgets for garage sites and war memorials, including the maintenance of complete records and the authorisation of invoices for payment.To carry out asset valuations and assist in updating the Asset Register in accordance with RICS & CIPFA professional guidelines and government directives in order to ensure that land holdings are attributed to the correct Service Area.To assist in acquiring properties by agreement and under Compulsory Purchase legislation. To support in undertaking property inspections, surveys and valuations and to negotiate compensation with other professionals. To liaise with Service Managers to ensure budgets are met. To monitor and report on the acquisition programme.To assist in removing trespassers from Council land and buildings. This may involve delicate negotiations and liaising with the Police.To deal with queries on a wide range of issues, often of a complex nature, from members of the public and Elected Members on a daily basis, including enquiries by phone, personal callers, on site inspections and at public meetings.To assist the Head of Property & Engineering in the Management of the Council's Assets in accordance with Government Directives.To undertake such other associated duties as may be allocated from time to time which are commensurate with the salary grading of the post. What you'll need to succeed You will have a BSc in Real Estate and will have a minimum of 2 years experience completing commercial valuations What you'll get in return Salary- £44,000-£48,000 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexi time- accrue up to 2 flexi days per month APC Support- you will be working alongside 5 MRICS Surveyors Opportunity to progress to Senior Estates Manager Generous council pension Hybrid working after completing an initial 3 months What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #