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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

Santander UK Foundation Communications Manager Reports to: Executive Director, with reporting line subject to review as the team develops Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 pro-rata & staff benefits Location: Hybrid, with a regular London presence Contract: Permanent, part-time, 3 days per week. The Santander UK Foundation is a newly relaunched independent charitable foundation with a single, clear purpose: to improve the lives of the most disadvantaged 16-19-year-olds in Further Education. FE is the most neglected part of the education system - chronically underfunded, under-researched and largely invisible to those with the power to change it. We want to help change that. We have three interconnected aims: to transform the lives of young people facing the most severe disadvantages in FE; to help the sector tell its story and create more change; and to be a best-in-class funder. Our funding will focus on three programme areas: attainment of gateway qualifications, enrichment, and transition into and out of FE - the points at which young people facing disadvantages are most likely to fall behind or fall through the gaps entirely. We will initially fund in England, focusing on general FE colleges where the concentration of disadvantage is greatest, with ambitions to grow our reach across the UK over the course of the strategy. We aim to fund long-term, without restriction wherever possible, across a mixture of direct service provision and systemic work. We will fund concentrated cohorts at any one time so we can invest deeply in learning and improvement alongside the organisations we support. We will put young people at the table when decisions are made. This is a five-year strategy, running to 2030, and these roles sit at the heart of delivering it. We are a small, deliberately lean team in the early stages of building something we believe can genuinely change things. If you are excited by the prospect of joining at the beginning - shaping how the Foundation operates as much as what it does - and share our ambition for what a focused, well-run foundation can achieve in a neglected space, we want to hear from you. The role Storytelling is not a support function at this Foundation; it is central to how we achieve change. The FE sector has long struggled to make its case to the people with the power to fund and influence it. One of our most important contributions is to change that: helping to amplify the sector's voice, amplifying the stories of the young people within it, and ensuring that the evidence we generate through our funding does not sit in reports but reaches the people who need to hear it. This is a focused part-time role spanning communications, storytelling and brand - varied and substantive in equal measure. You will be the Foundation's primary storyteller, brand steward, and media presence, converting research findings, evaluation learnings, and the experiences of young people into compelling communications, whether through writing, film, events, or other media. The ability to make complex or unfamiliar material digestible, human, and impossible to ignore is at the heart of this role. Working alongside Santander will be an important part of the role. The Foundation operates with its own identity and voice, focused on change for young people and the sector, deeply committed to a neglected part of the education system, while remaining part of the Santander brand. Navigating that with both confidence and care, ensuring the Foundation's communications enhance the brand's reputation, and maintaining the trust and alignment that come with aspirations to be a best-in-class Foundation will require creativity and judgment in equal measure. What you will do Build and own the Foundation's communications strategy - establishing the channels, tone, cadence and priorities that will define how the Foundation is seen and heard. Storytelling is at the heart of this: embedding a strong, consistent narrative across everything we produce is as important as how we distribute it. This requires forward planning, editorial judgment and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Lead day-to-day external communications across the website, social channels, press, sector-facing content and core annual outputs such as funding calls and the annual report. The Foundation believes the most powerful route to change is through stories that make the invisible visible - that conviction should run through everything we put out. Supporting the team to help grantees to build storytelling into their funded programmes from the start: commissioning and delivering case study films, written pieces, events and other outputs that bring the work to life for audiences beyond the standard report. Supporting the team to convert research findings, evaluation outputs and sector intelligence into compelling communications - policy notes, opinion pieces, social content and presentations that shift how people think about FE and its young people. Work with the team to build streamlined content production and review processes that maintain high quality across everything the Foundation puts out. Work alongside Santander's communications team to ensure the Foundation's stories land well within the bank and that brand, messaging and the timing of announcements are carefully managed. Support the Foundation's events and convenings - from practitioner roundtables to showcases of grantee work, ensuring these moments are planned, well communicated and followed up effectively. Elevate the voices of young people with lived experience of FE, ensuring they are active participants in shaping and delivering the Foundation's communications rather than simply subjects of them. Who we are looking for Someone who believes, genuinely, that the right story at the right moment can change things and who has the strategic instinct to build the conditions in which those stories can be told consistently and well. You will have strong writing skills and a confident editorial judgment: you know what makes something worth reading, how to make complex things simple without making them shallow, and how to maintain a distinctive voice across very different formats and audiences. You will have experience in marketing, communications, content or media, with a track record of building audiences, creating content that cuts through, and developing communications strategies rather than simply executing them. Experience of working within or alongside a corporate or institutional brand relationship is an advantage. You will be comfortable working in a small, early-stage team where everyone's work connects to everyone else's, and where the communications function is being built from the ground up. You will understand that this role is not just about communicating what the Foundation does, but about being part of how it thinks about what it does and why. You will have a genuine commitment to elevating the voices of young people, not as a communications device, but as a reflection of how the Foundation believes change happens. Experience of working with young people or communities as active participants in communications, rather than as subjects of it, would be particularly welcome. A connection to FE, or to the young people the Foundation serves, would mean a great deal. But what matters most is a genuine belief that these young people and the sector deserve to be seen - and the skills and judgment to make sure they are. Essential skills, qualities and experience Demonstrable experience in communications, content or media, with a track record of developing and delivering communications strategies rather than simply executing them. Exceptional writing skills and a confident editorial judgment, with the ability to produce compelling content across a range of formats and audiences, and to maintain a consistent, distinctive voice throughout. Proven ability to convert complex or technical material - including research findings and evaluation outputs - into accessible, engaging communications. Experience of building and managing external communications channels, including digital and social media, press and sector-facing content. Experience of working with or alongside a corporate or institutional brand, with the sensitivity and confidence to navigate that relationship effectively. A genuine commitment to elevating the voices of young people or communities as active participants in communications, not simply as subjects. Comfortable working in a small, early-stage team and able to operate both strategically and hands-on, and to build processes and ways of working as well as deliver output. Desirable Experience in the charity, social policy, education or public sector. Familiarity with or connection to the Further Education sector and the young people within it. Experience of commissioning or producing multimedia content, including film, events or podcasts. Experience of working with charities to develop their communications and storytelling capacity. Experience of working with corporate foundations or in a context that involves managing a relationship with a founding organisation and brand partner. Encouraging diversity We recognise that job descriptions can read as a wish list rather than a genuine guide to what matters . click apply for full job details

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 We are looking for an experienced Communications and Events Manager to join UKRIO at a pivotal moment in our development. As we modernise our identity and expand our reach, you will help shape how we present ourselves to the research community and the wider public, positioning UKRIO as a trusted, visible, and influential voice. Research that is trustworthy, ethical, and responsible is essential to society's progress - yet research integrity is still too often viewed as a niche concern. In this role, you will help shift that perception. Drawing on your editorial, design, digital, and storytelling skills, you will bring UKRIO's work to life, raise our profile, and communicate our mission with clarity, creativity, and impact. In practice, this means: Writing with purpose and precision Designing visually engaging content Tailoring messages for different audiences and channels Understanding what resonates, why, and for whom Producing high quality content efficiently, even with limited resources This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, motivated communications professional to play a central role in UKRIO's evolution. You will have the scope to shape our brand, elevate our communications, and enhance the impact of our work - in particular taking the lead on our well-regarded events programme. If you're full of ideas, thrive in a proactive and fast-paced environment, and motivated by meaningful work, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Key responsibilities Communications strategy and messaging To work closely with the Director of Policy and Communications to develop and deliver the charity's communications strategy, annual plan, and core bank of key messages and position statements. To be responsible for maintaining UKRIO's organisational tone of voice, ensuring consistency and quality across all published materials through rigorous proofreading, copyediting, and formatting. Brand, marketing, and content To steward UKRIO's brand identity as the charity enters a new phase of growth, ensuring our ethos is consistently reflected in the look, feel, and tone of all communications and materials To create and maintain compelling content to communicate UKRIO's activities, projects, and events across the charity's newsletters, social media, blogs, website, and other channels. To produce compelling and purposeful written and visual assets, including marketing and promotional materials (e.g., subscription brochures, impact reports, infographics, short videos) and events collateral (e.g., event programmes, briefing packs, slide decks, post event summaries) To oversee communications systems and processes, ensuring effective methods are in place to maximise reach across our diverse audiences. Website and digital communications To lead a full review and overhaul of UKRIO's website with the support of an external developer, strengthening brand identity, user experience, content quality, and digital functionality, while coordinating effectively with internal colleagues and external suppliers. To proactively review and update website content on an ongoing basis, ensuring high quality copy ad accurate, up to date information. To lead end to end management of social media content and campaigns to drive meaningful engagement and raise UKRIO's profile. Events management To plan and deliver promotional campaigns to maximise attendance and engagement across UKRIO's online events, training sessions, and webinars. To oversee end to end logistics for online events, including managing registrations, preparing event materials, and coordinating with internal colleagues. To act as the main point of contact for speakers, ensuring they are well briefed and supported in advance of each event. To manage the technical delivery of online events, including operating Zoom webinars and other platforms, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a smooth experience for attendees and speakers. Other responsibilities To evaluate communications activity - e.g., through website analytics, feedback forms, and surveys - with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. To proactively monitor developments within the research integrity landscape, working to identify communications and external engagement opportunities for the charity. To deputise for the Director of Policy and Communications, undertaking other tasks or duties as directed and required. To act as a team player, supporting the organisation to deliver on tis wider goals and objectives. To 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 Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a communications, marketing, or digital role, ideally within a charity, public sector, or mission driven organisation, with the ability to operate confidently at manager level. Proven ability to create high quality written and visual assets, demonstrating a strong design eye, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a coherent brand identity and tone of voice across materials. Strong writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt style and tone for different audiences. Skilled in creating, managing, and updating website content, with experience using content management systems such as WordPress. A track record in digital communications covering social media management, email marketing, and website maintenance. Proficient in using design tools such as Canva, Photoshop, or InDesign to produce visual assets and collateral. Experience delivering high quality communications with limited resources, using creativity and problem solving to achieve impact. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Experience collaborating with colleagues to align messaging, coordinate communications activity, and ensure consistency across channels. Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and able to embed these principles in communications and events. Desirable criteria Experience developing an organisational communications strategy. Experience managing a full review and redevelopment of a website, including improvements to brand identity, site structure, and content. Experience promoting and managing online events. Experience with digital tools such as Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, and CRM systems (e.g., Maximizer). Experience working in a small charity. Knowledge or interest in research integrity, research ethics, AI, or higher education. Experience writing for specialist audiences, such as academics or policymakers. What we can offer you 25 days annual leave pro rata (exclusive of statutory and public holidays). Additional 3 days annual leave covering the closure of the charity during the Christmas period Pension and salary sacrifice scheme Interest-free season ticket loan Flexible working How to apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience and skills aligns with our essential and desirable criteria to . Please note that any applications received without a tailored cover letter for this role will not be considered. Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submission. If this advert is live, please take this to mean the vacancy remains open. Interviews The deadline for applications is at 11:59pm on Sunday 17 May 2026 . We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted by 20 May 2026. First interviews will be held in person at our Euston office on 26 May and final interviews on 29 May. Interviews will involve a presentation and short writing activity, the details of which will be shared in advance of the interview. Please note that we do not accept any requests from recruiters or external agencies.

Company Overview This organisation operates within a specialist engineering and industrial sector, supporting professionals through technical resources, industry publications and accredited training programmes. It plays a key role in knowledge sharing, professional development and industry engagement, working closely with members, partners and stakeholders across a highly technical field. Publications and Advertising Co-ordinator An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and proactive professional to join a dynamic organisation within the engineering and industrial sector. This varied role combines administration, training coordination and publications management, offering the chance to work across digital media, events and stakeholder engagement.You will play a central role in ensuring the smooth delivery of training courses, the production of high-quality publications and the provision of efficient administrative support. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities and has a keen eye for detail. Duties & Responsibilities Coordinate the production of digital and print publications, working with designers, printers and external partners Manage editorial schedules, content submissions and advertising bookings Proofread and quality check content, ensuring accuracy and compliance Maintain and update website content, databases and email distribution systems Support advertising activities, including liaising with clients and assisting with invoicing Administer training courses, including bookings, communications and delegate management Coordinate course logistics such as materials, venues, presenters and certification Provide comprehensive administrative support, including correspondence, database management and stakeholder liaison Education & Skills Required Strong written and verbal communication skills Previous experience in administration, coordination or a similar role Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database systems and content management systems (WordPress, Adobe InDesign, Canva, etc) Excellent organisational, project management and time management abilities High attention to detail, particularly when managing content and records Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Additional Information Monday-Friday, full-time, 9am-5pm (35 hours) On-site working Pension Scheme If you are a detail-driven and versatile professional looking to develop your career in a varied and engaging role, apply today to take the next step in a rewarding environment within a specialist industry.To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at . Alternatively,connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link: