Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Facilities Officer for our client a government organisation in Barnet, London. This role is a temporary contract initially for 12 months with the possibility to extend. This role is fully onsite. DutiesandResponsibilitiesbutnotlimitedto: Complete daily/weekly/monthlyHealth & Safety inspectionsand maintain digital records. Monitor and report issues withfire, intruder, and panic alarms. Unlock/lock buildings, manage alarms, secure premises. Supportbuilding evacuations, fire drills, and act as a senior Fire Warden. Performminor repairs(basic plumbing, carpentry, decoration, locks, shelving, AV installation). Replace lamps, tubes, starters. Conduct routine checks of meeting rooms and IT/AV equipment. After training: carry outPAT testing, water temperature checks, emergency lighting tests. Set up meeting and conference rooms. Provide portering services: deliveries, parcels, keys, furniture moves. Assist with emergency cleaning (e.g., spills, floods). Monitor car parks using ANPR systems. Provide professional support to staff, councillors, tenants, and visitors. Contribute to improving FM processes and policies. PersonalRequirements: Previous experience in a facilities management environment is desirable. Ability to travel on site 5 days per week. Relevant professional qualifications are desirable. Working Hours: 36hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £140.13 per day Note: this role is within the scope of IR35.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Facilities Officer for our client a government organisation in Barnet, London. This role is a temporary contract initially for 12 months with the possibility to extend. This role is fully onsite. DutiesandResponsibilitiesbutnotlimitedto: Complete daily/weekly/monthlyHealth & Safety inspectionsand maintain digital records. Monitor and report issues withfire, intruder, and panic alarms. Unlock/lock buildings, manage alarms, secure premises. Supportbuilding evacuations, fire drills, and act as a senior Fire Warden. Performminor repairs(basic plumbing, carpentry, decoration, locks, shelving, AV installation). Replace lamps, tubes, starters. Conduct routine checks of meeting rooms and IT/AV equipment. After training: carry outPAT testing, water temperature checks, emergency lighting tests. Set up meeting and conference rooms. Provide portering services: deliveries, parcels, keys, furniture moves. Assist with emergency cleaning (e.g., spills, floods). Monitor car parks using ANPR systems. Provide professional support to staff, councillors, tenants, and visitors. Contribute to improving FM processes and policies. PersonalRequirements: Previous experience in a facilities management environment is desirable. Ability to travel on site 5 days per week. Relevant professional qualifications are desirable. Working Hours: 36hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £140.13 per day Note: this role is within the scope of IR35.
Marketing and Partnerships Manager - Job Description Particulars: Role Title: Marketing and Partnerships Manager Location: The expectation is that this role will be delivered through a combination of homeworking and working from our office in central Manchester (St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green N, Manchester M12 6FZ) at least two days per week. We encourage applicants looking to deliver this role remotely to speak to our CEO prior to application. Salary: £53,000 to £58,000 (dependent on experience). Hours: 5 days per week (35 hours). Contract: Permanent. Probationary period: 6 months. Employer: Resolve Poverty (legal name GM Poverty Action Ltd). Annual leave: 25 days pro-rata (plus additional days based on length of service). Line management responsibilities: Head of Development, Communications Officer. Managed by: CEO. Role Purpose This senior role will lead Resolve Poverty's marketing, communications and income growth strategy to strengthen our market position, grow earned income and develop values-aligned corporate partnerships. Reporting to the CEO and forming part of the operation and strategic oversight groups, the postholder will drive the positioning and promotion of Resolve Poverty's services, develop new client relationships and expand non-profit corporate partnerships. The role will ensure Resolve Poverty's work is clearly communicated to priority audiences and that marketing and partnership activity supports sustainable income growth. The postholder will line manage the Communications Officer and Head of Development and will work closely with colleagues to ensure Resolve Poverty's services are well positioned in the market. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery and revenue accountability in a small and collaborative organisation. Key Responsibilities Strategic Marketing & Positioning Lead the development and delivery of an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with organisational growth targets. Identify and prioritise target audiences and sectors for Resolve Poverty's services. Support the ongoing development and communication of Resolve Poverty's value proposition across its income-generating services. Position Resolve Poverty as a trusted, credible and impactful organisation aligned with the anti-poverty agenda. Oversee brand consistency, messaging and storytelling across digital channels, publications and events. Use market insight and audience data to inform positioning and the development of new opportunities. Plan and lead integrated marketing campaigns to promote Resolve Poverty's services, events and thought leadership to priority audiences, supporting lead generation and organisational visibility. Income Generation & Business Development Develop and implement a business development strategy to increase earned income. Identify, cultivate and convert new paying clients across priority sectors including local and regional government, public bodies and mission-aligned organisations. Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects and opportunities. Work closely with the Head of Development to progress opportunities and ensure they are effectively scoped and translated into proposals. Work closely with the Head of Development and colleagues across the organisation to ensure services are well positioned and responsive to market demand. Track and report on pipeline activity, conversion rates and income performance. Corporate & Strategic Partnerships Develop and grow corporate partnerships aligned with Resolve Poverty's mission of tackling and preventing poverty. Secure sponsorship, pro-bono support and strategic collaborations that strengthen the organisation's impact and sustainability. Build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners and external stakeholders. Represent Resolve Poverty externally at events, conferences and networking opportunities. Identify opportunities for joint ventures, co-branded initiatives and collaborative projects with corporates, NGOs and public sector partners. Communications Leadership Line manage and support the Communications Officer. Oversee delivery of digital marketing, social media, PR and content activity. Ensure communications activity supports audience growth, thought leadership and lead generation. Strengthen Resolve Poverty's external profile by working with the CEO, Head of Advocacy, Policy and Research, and Head of Development. Oversee website development and content optimisation to improve engagement and conversion. Oversee the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns across digital, media and events channels to support audience engagement and business development. Performance & Leadership Contribute to organisational strategy and planning as a member of Resolve Poverty's operational and strategic oversight groups alongside the CEO and senior colleagues. Support the CEO to develop marketing and business development targets aligned with organisational growth ambitions. Monitor marketing return on investment and business development performance. Work collaboratively with the Head of Development and other senior colleagues to align marketing activity with organisational capacity and priorities. Support a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement across the organisation. Person Specification Essential Experience At least two years of senior-level experience in marketing and communications. Proven track record of generating income through partnerships, client development or strategic marketing activity. Experience positioning and marketing services rather than only products. Demonstrable success developing and managing client or stakeholder relationships. Experience developing corporate partnerships or strategic collaborations. Experience line managing staff. Ability to work both strategically and operationally within a small organisation. Desirable Experience Experience within a social enterprise, charity or purpose-led organisation. Knowledge of impact measurement and social value frameworks. Experience selling services to public sector or mission-aligned organisations. Experience of poverty in your personal or professional life. Application and selection Application materials: CV (max 2 pages) and a short supporting statement (max 1,200 words) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you are interested in the role. We encourage applicants for this role to read the attached Further role information and Annual Report 2025 documents before applying. Applications should be sent to Michelle Hewitt no later than midday on Wednesday 6th May - . Selection process: Shortlisting, panel interview and a short task or presentation related to the role. Recruitment timetable : Deadline for applications: Midday on Wednesday 6th May. Confirmation of interview dates for shortlisted candidates: Friday 8th May. Interviews to be carried out in Manchester on Friday 15th May. To arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact Graham Whitham, CEO and founder of Resolve Poverty on .
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Marketing and Partnerships Manager - Job Description Particulars: Role Title: Marketing and Partnerships Manager Location: The expectation is that this role will be delivered through a combination of homeworking and working from our office in central Manchester (St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green N, Manchester M12 6FZ) at least two days per week. We encourage applicants looking to deliver this role remotely to speak to our CEO prior to application. Salary: £53,000 to £58,000 (dependent on experience). Hours: 5 days per week (35 hours). Contract: Permanent. Probationary period: 6 months. Employer: Resolve Poverty (legal name GM Poverty Action Ltd). Annual leave: 25 days pro-rata (plus additional days based on length of service). Line management responsibilities: Head of Development, Communications Officer. Managed by: CEO. Role Purpose This senior role will lead Resolve Poverty's marketing, communications and income growth strategy to strengthen our market position, grow earned income and develop values-aligned corporate partnerships. Reporting to the CEO and forming part of the operation and strategic oversight groups, the postholder will drive the positioning and promotion of Resolve Poverty's services, develop new client relationships and expand non-profit corporate partnerships. The role will ensure Resolve Poverty's work is clearly communicated to priority audiences and that marketing and partnership activity supports sustainable income growth. The postholder will line manage the Communications Officer and Head of Development and will work closely with colleagues to ensure Resolve Poverty's services are well positioned in the market. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery and revenue accountability in a small and collaborative organisation. Key Responsibilities Strategic Marketing & Positioning Lead the development and delivery of an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with organisational growth targets. Identify and prioritise target audiences and sectors for Resolve Poverty's services. Support the ongoing development and communication of Resolve Poverty's value proposition across its income-generating services. Position Resolve Poverty as a trusted, credible and impactful organisation aligned with the anti-poverty agenda. Oversee brand consistency, messaging and storytelling across digital channels, publications and events. Use market insight and audience data to inform positioning and the development of new opportunities. Plan and lead integrated marketing campaigns to promote Resolve Poverty's services, events and thought leadership to priority audiences, supporting lead generation and organisational visibility. Income Generation & Business Development Develop and implement a business development strategy to increase earned income. Identify, cultivate and convert new paying clients across priority sectors including local and regional government, public bodies and mission-aligned organisations. Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects and opportunities. Work closely with the Head of Development to progress opportunities and ensure they are effectively scoped and translated into proposals. Work closely with the Head of Development and colleagues across the organisation to ensure services are well positioned and responsive to market demand. Track and report on pipeline activity, conversion rates and income performance. Corporate & Strategic Partnerships Develop and grow corporate partnerships aligned with Resolve Poverty's mission of tackling and preventing poverty. Secure sponsorship, pro-bono support and strategic collaborations that strengthen the organisation's impact and sustainability. Build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners and external stakeholders. Represent Resolve Poverty externally at events, conferences and networking opportunities. Identify opportunities for joint ventures, co-branded initiatives and collaborative projects with corporates, NGOs and public sector partners. Communications Leadership Line manage and support the Communications Officer. Oversee delivery of digital marketing, social media, PR and content activity. Ensure communications activity supports audience growth, thought leadership and lead generation. Strengthen Resolve Poverty's external profile by working with the CEO, Head of Advocacy, Policy and Research, and Head of Development. Oversee website development and content optimisation to improve engagement and conversion. Oversee the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns across digital, media and events channels to support audience engagement and business development. Performance & Leadership Contribute to organisational strategy and planning as a member of Resolve Poverty's operational and strategic oversight groups alongside the CEO and senior colleagues. Support the CEO to develop marketing and business development targets aligned with organisational growth ambitions. Monitor marketing return on investment and business development performance. Work collaboratively with the Head of Development and other senior colleagues to align marketing activity with organisational capacity and priorities. Support a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement across the organisation. Person Specification Essential Experience At least two years of senior-level experience in marketing and communications. Proven track record of generating income through partnerships, client development or strategic marketing activity. Experience positioning and marketing services rather than only products. Demonstrable success developing and managing client or stakeholder relationships. Experience developing corporate partnerships or strategic collaborations. Experience line managing staff. Ability to work both strategically and operationally within a small organisation. Desirable Experience Experience within a social enterprise, charity or purpose-led organisation. Knowledge of impact measurement and social value frameworks. Experience selling services to public sector or mission-aligned organisations. Experience of poverty in your personal or professional life. Application and selection Application materials: CV (max 2 pages) and a short supporting statement (max 1,200 words) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you are interested in the role. We encourage applicants for this role to read the attached Further role information and Annual Report 2025 documents before applying. Applications should be sent to Michelle Hewitt no later than midday on Wednesday 6th May - . Selection process: Shortlisting, panel interview and a short task or presentation related to the role. Recruitment timetable : Deadline for applications: Midday on Wednesday 6th May. Confirmation of interview dates for shortlisted candidates: Friday 8th May. Interviews to be carried out in Manchester on Friday 15th May. To arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact Graham Whitham, CEO and founder of Resolve Poverty on .
Marketing & Brand Officer (Maternity cover) Location: Remote (UK based) Salary: £29,450 per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible) Length of contract: 12 months fixed term contract Hours per week: 37 hours (28 hours also considered) Start date: mid May 2026 Closing date: We reserve the right to adapt the advert at any time per organisational circumstances and to close this vacancy early for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis Who are Women s Aid? Women s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of 185 organisations which provide over 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country. For 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse. Our support services, which include the Survivors Forum, the No Woman Turned Away Project, the Survivor s Handbook, Love Respect (our dedicated website for young people), the national Women s Aid Directory and our advocacy projects, help thousands of women and children every year. Purpose of the Marketing & Brand Officer role: To develop, coordinate and deliver impactful marketing content across channels to drive engagement and income. To create publications and assets that increase awareness of WA's brand identity and to use analytics to assist with creating and evaluating targeted campaigns. To support with content creation and updates across platforms and WA s channels. Key duties and responsibilities of the Marketing & Brand Officer: Support with the design of publications and branded assets, which are created both in-house and externally using desktop publishing software (e.g. Canva, Adobe InDesign). Work with a diverse range of stakeholders, to generate high-quality, impactful content, including web copy, direct mailings, and newsletters etc. to ensure engagement to lead towards income growth. Monitor content calendars across digital platforms, ensuring regular, consistent messaging that reflects WA brand, mission and values. Draft, edit and proof email copy to ensure clarity, accessibility, inclusivity and alignment with brand tone of voice. Work with Digital colleagues to ensure messaging is optimised for different audiences and purposes (e.g. engagement, fundraising, brand awareness). Assist with gathering stories/content from across the organisation for use in email communications. Monitor performance metrics and feed insights back into content planning. Act as the guardian of our brand, implementing standards for visual and written content, and ensuring consistency in tone and messaging. Ensure our digital and offline presence is consistently on brand and on message, embedding the style and tone of voice across all our channels. Track and analyse communications metrics, supporting the production of regular reports to the senior leadership on the effectiveness of communications efforts. Oversee Women s Aid websites, and mailings to ensure content is engaging, relevant, and up to date. Support the implementation of market research, identifying consumer insights, market trends, and competitor activities. What we are looking for in our Marketing & Brand Officer: Experience of on-line communications/websites/social media, digital fundraising including Content Management Systems. Experience of Adobe Creative Suite or similar desktop publishing programmes used to create documents and web banners. Ability to produce high quality written material, for copy writing, copy editing and publicity materials, posters and press releases. Ability to communicate sensitively with survivors of domestic violence to discuss case studies. An understanding of the principles and practices of marketing. Experience of working in communications/journalism/ publications or similar work. An understanding of the essential requirement to maintain confidentiality in all areas of work. A basic understanding of, and sensitivity to, the issues relating to domestic abuse, including the nature of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children. Experience of liaising with a variety of individuals and organisations at a variety of levels. Experience of maintaining systems for information storage and retrieval. Benefits of joining us as our Marketing & Brand Officer include: Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days. Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution. Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies NB: Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK. Women s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women. Please see the Reasonable Adjustments Statement on Job Description. Please read our Single Sex Statement on the Women s Aid Website Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success, please apply ASAP.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Marketing & Brand Officer (Maternity cover) Location: Remote (UK based) Salary: £29,450 per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible) Length of contract: 12 months fixed term contract Hours per week: 37 hours (28 hours also considered) Start date: mid May 2026 Closing date: We reserve the right to adapt the advert at any time per organisational circumstances and to close this vacancy early for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis Who are Women s Aid? Women s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of 185 organisations which provide over 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country. For 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse. Our support services, which include the Survivors Forum, the No Woman Turned Away Project, the Survivor s Handbook, Love Respect (our dedicated website for young people), the national Women s Aid Directory and our advocacy projects, help thousands of women and children every year. Purpose of the Marketing & Brand Officer role: To develop, coordinate and deliver impactful marketing content across channels to drive engagement and income. To create publications and assets that increase awareness of WA's brand identity and to use analytics to assist with creating and evaluating targeted campaigns. To support with content creation and updates across platforms and WA s channels. Key duties and responsibilities of the Marketing & Brand Officer: Support with the design of publications and branded assets, which are created both in-house and externally using desktop publishing software (e.g. Canva, Adobe InDesign). Work with a diverse range of stakeholders, to generate high-quality, impactful content, including web copy, direct mailings, and newsletters etc. to ensure engagement to lead towards income growth. Monitor content calendars across digital platforms, ensuring regular, consistent messaging that reflects WA brand, mission and values. Draft, edit and proof email copy to ensure clarity, accessibility, inclusivity and alignment with brand tone of voice. Work with Digital colleagues to ensure messaging is optimised for different audiences and purposes (e.g. engagement, fundraising, brand awareness). Assist with gathering stories/content from across the organisation for use in email communications. Monitor performance metrics and feed insights back into content planning. Act as the guardian of our brand, implementing standards for visual and written content, and ensuring consistency in tone and messaging. Ensure our digital and offline presence is consistently on brand and on message, embedding the style and tone of voice across all our channels. Track and analyse communications metrics, supporting the production of regular reports to the senior leadership on the effectiveness of communications efforts. Oversee Women s Aid websites, and mailings to ensure content is engaging, relevant, and up to date. Support the implementation of market research, identifying consumer insights, market trends, and competitor activities. What we are looking for in our Marketing & Brand Officer: Experience of on-line communications/websites/social media, digital fundraising including Content Management Systems. Experience of Adobe Creative Suite or similar desktop publishing programmes used to create documents and web banners. Ability to produce high quality written material, for copy writing, copy editing and publicity materials, posters and press releases. Ability to communicate sensitively with survivors of domestic violence to discuss case studies. An understanding of the principles and practices of marketing. Experience of working in communications/journalism/ publications or similar work. An understanding of the essential requirement to maintain confidentiality in all areas of work. A basic understanding of, and sensitivity to, the issues relating to domestic abuse, including the nature of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children. Experience of liaising with a variety of individuals and organisations at a variety of levels. Experience of maintaining systems for information storage and retrieval. Benefits of joining us as our Marketing & Brand Officer include: Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days. Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution. Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies NB: Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK. Women s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women. Please see the Reasonable Adjustments Statement on Job Description. Please read our Single Sex Statement on the Women s Aid Website Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success, please apply ASAP.
Join us in the fight against hunger and food waste - your creativity and passion could change lives across the Midlands Job Title: D igital Marketing Officer Reporting to: Marketing & Communications Manager Location: C oronation Food Hub, Birmingham - hybrid working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 4 days/30 hours considered Contract: Interim (minimum 6 months) to permanent Salary: £26655 per annum About FareShare Midlands FareShare Midlands is the region s largest food redistribution charity, tackling inequality, transforming lives and ensuring no good food goes to waste. We rescue surplus food and redistribute it to over 650 charities and community organisations, helping to feed around 60,000 people every week. Alongside food redistribution, we invest in people and communities through volunteering, education and employability programmes. With the opening of the Sir Peter Rigby Coronation Food Hub in Birmingham, we are entering a significant period of growth, innovation and increased impact across the Midlands. The Role This is a hands-on Digital Marketing Officer role created to support the overall marketing and communications, with specific responsibilities in respect of employability programmes and overall Hub-based activity. Working closely with the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager and the wider MarComms team, the postholder will deliver engaging, practical marketing and communications activity that supports: General marketing and communications Employability SkillsShare programmes Project-based initiatives such as local pantries Internal communications and staff/volunteer engagement New opportunities such as meeting room hire, community kitchen hire and events This role is ideal for someone with strong video, content and digital skills, who enjoys variety, collaboration and seeing their work directly enable delivery teams and participants. Key Responsibilities Digital Content & Video Lead on the creation and editing of video content for: o Social media and digital channels o Impact stories and case studies o Employability programmes and participant journeys o Internal communications and staff engagement Capture and edit short-form and long-form content aligned to brand guidelines Support filming opportunities across the Hub and wider organisation Employability & Hub Marketing Work closely with the Employability team to support recruitment, engagement and promotion of SkillsShare programmes Create accessible, engaging content for participants, employers and funders Support marketing and communications for Hub-based initiatives, projects and pilots (eg catering, hospitality, pantries) Ensure employability activity is consistently represented across digital channels Campaign & Project Support Support marketing and communications activity for: o Meeting room hire and community kitchen hire o Events and Hub-based activity o New routes to market and community projects Collaborate with other MarComms officers to deliver integrated campaigns where needed Adapt content for different audiences and channels Email Marketing & Internal Comms Support email marketing activity in collaboration with the Senior Manager and Digital Marketing Officer Contribute content for internal communications, working alongside the Senior Digital Marketing Officer Help ensure staff and volunteers feel informed, engaged and connected during a period of change and growth Brand, Reporting & Collaboration Act as a brand champion, ensuring consistency and quality across outputs Contribute to basic reporting and insight gathering to support evaluation and improvement Work collaboratively with colleagues across Marketing, Employability, Volunteering and Fundraising teams Support ad hoc marketing and communications activity as required What We re Looking For Essential Experience in a digital marketing or communications Strong video content creation and editing skills Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail Experience creating content for social media and digital channels Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy, evolving environment A collaborative, proactive and flexible approach Desirable Experience in the charity, public or social impact sector Experience supporting employability, skills or community programmes Graphic design skills and confidence using design software Experience contributing to internal communications Basic understanding of performance reporting and analytics How to Apply If you would like to apply for this role, please create a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability and to explain your interest in both the job and FareShare Midlands. Please send your supporting statement with a copy of your CV. Please note that applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered. We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within FareShare Midlands. Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 27th February 2026
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Join us in the fight against hunger and food waste - your creativity and passion could change lives across the Midlands Job Title: D igital Marketing Officer Reporting to: Marketing & Communications Manager Location: C oronation Food Hub, Birmingham - hybrid working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 4 days/30 hours considered Contract: Interim (minimum 6 months) to permanent Salary: £26655 per annum About FareShare Midlands FareShare Midlands is the region s largest food redistribution charity, tackling inequality, transforming lives and ensuring no good food goes to waste. We rescue surplus food and redistribute it to over 650 charities and community organisations, helping to feed around 60,000 people every week. Alongside food redistribution, we invest in people and communities through volunteering, education and employability programmes. With the opening of the Sir Peter Rigby Coronation Food Hub in Birmingham, we are entering a significant period of growth, innovation and increased impact across the Midlands. The Role This is a hands-on Digital Marketing Officer role created to support the overall marketing and communications, with specific responsibilities in respect of employability programmes and overall Hub-based activity. Working closely with the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager and the wider MarComms team, the postholder will deliver engaging, practical marketing and communications activity that supports: General marketing and communications Employability SkillsShare programmes Project-based initiatives such as local pantries Internal communications and staff/volunteer engagement New opportunities such as meeting room hire, community kitchen hire and events This role is ideal for someone with strong video, content and digital skills, who enjoys variety, collaboration and seeing their work directly enable delivery teams and participants. Key Responsibilities Digital Content & Video Lead on the creation and editing of video content for: o Social media and digital channels o Impact stories and case studies o Employability programmes and participant journeys o Internal communications and staff engagement Capture and edit short-form and long-form content aligned to brand guidelines Support filming opportunities across the Hub and wider organisation Employability & Hub Marketing Work closely with the Employability team to support recruitment, engagement and promotion of SkillsShare programmes Create accessible, engaging content for participants, employers and funders Support marketing and communications for Hub-based initiatives, projects and pilots (eg catering, hospitality, pantries) Ensure employability activity is consistently represented across digital channels Campaign & Project Support Support marketing and communications activity for: o Meeting room hire and community kitchen hire o Events and Hub-based activity o New routes to market and community projects Collaborate with other MarComms officers to deliver integrated campaigns where needed Adapt content for different audiences and channels Email Marketing & Internal Comms Support email marketing activity in collaboration with the Senior Manager and Digital Marketing Officer Contribute content for internal communications, working alongside the Senior Digital Marketing Officer Help ensure staff and volunteers feel informed, engaged and connected during a period of change and growth Brand, Reporting & Collaboration Act as a brand champion, ensuring consistency and quality across outputs Contribute to basic reporting and insight gathering to support evaluation and improvement Work collaboratively with colleagues across Marketing, Employability, Volunteering and Fundraising teams Support ad hoc marketing and communications activity as required What We re Looking For Essential Experience in a digital marketing or communications Strong video content creation and editing skills Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail Experience creating content for social media and digital channels Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy, evolving environment A collaborative, proactive and flexible approach Desirable Experience in the charity, public or social impact sector Experience supporting employability, skills or community programmes Graphic design skills and confidence using design software Experience contributing to internal communications Basic understanding of performance reporting and analytics How to Apply If you would like to apply for this role, please create a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability and to explain your interest in both the job and FareShare Midlands. Please send your supporting statement with a copy of your CV. Please note that applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered. We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within FareShare Midlands. Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 27th February 2026
The Science Communications Manager leads an expert team that inspires and informs the public, donors and researchers about dementia research, the progress being made, wider developments in the field and the impact of Alzheimer s Research UK (ARUK) funding. With much of the charity s fundraising propositions centring around our research portfolio, this role and the team it leads, are the keystone that unites our research output and fundraising approaches. This means working closely with our Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams to create impactful research content, as well as supporting engagement activities. This means you will be an effective and inspiring communicator, creating and landing content covering ARUK research, impact and commentary across multiple communications channels and audiences. The postholder plays a vital role in helping tell the story and scientific narrative of ARUK to a variety of audiences, cementing the charity s role as a leading authority on dementia research in the UK and globally. They also help to create a clear, creative, and compelling case for the need for research and the progress being made towards finding a cure. You will also be expected to engage in broader communications and events work both within the team and beyond it. This is a challenging, creative and busy role, but one that oversees a function that is absolutely critical to ARUK and its mission. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave. Key Responsibilities: Work with both the Senior Science Communications Manager and the Head of Communications, as well as colleagues in the Research team to plan and implement inspirational science communications programmes and initiatives that support the delivery of the charity s 10-year strategy. Lead and develop a team of two Officers, working closely across the wider science communications team. Develop and maintain a first-rate working knowledge of the dementia research field, including ARUK s portfolio, strategy, impact and history, and act as one of the go-to people for the latest information and insight in dementia research and able to communicate this effectively. Ensure the team develops and maintains relationships with a wide network of experts from across the dementia research field, including through attending research conferences and representing ARUK. Work closely with the Research team and wider Sci Comms team to develop and implement communications plans for dementia research stories both ARUK-funded and responding to other stories in the news. Responsible for regular out-of-hours science sign off, alongside the wider science communications management team (organised through an on-call rota, and occasional ad hoc). Supporting the Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams by ensuring progress reports are delivered on time and have met the required brief, producing other engaging research content when needed Oversee the charity s work to engage researchers, growing the field, sharing best practice, and coordinating events and development opportunities to ensure the UK remains a world-class place to conduct dementia research. Develop and maintain high-level narrative documents that make the case for research and the work of ARUK, and devise and develop innovative and creative communications products and campaigns based on this narrative. Manage and evolve the News and Views sections of the ARUK website, ensuring engaging and up-to-date content, video and graphics, and monitoring the performance of digital content. Support the public-facing communications for our major research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance, Clinical Accelerator programme and other funding initiatives. Represent ARUK to a high level within key relationships and partnership projects. Manage multiple short- and long-term projects, working with teams within the charity and key external stakeholders. Ensure activities comply with ARUK s branding and style guide. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level in life sciences or relevant experience. Experience of working with the media at a national level. Experience of developing multi-media communications including film content, infographics for a variety of audiences. Line management experience. Project management experience. Creating social media and digital content, such as blogs and website summaries; managing the progress reporting for a philanthropic audience and creating content for supporter and researcher newsletters. Ability to identify and develop creative and engaging public communications opportunities emanating from scientific research. Can lead and manage a team, taking on responsibility of their performance and helping career development. An eye for creativity and innovation in communications. Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills: can work collaboratively with and manage multiple stakeholders within and outside the organisation. First-rate editorial and writing skills, excellent journalistic and news sense. A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences to a high level. Working with drive, flair, independence, intelligence and initiative. A passion for, and curiosity about, dementia research. Willingness and ability to travel in the UK and beyond, to work outside of regular office hours when needed. 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 £44,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, 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 . click apply for full job details
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
The Science Communications Manager leads an expert team that inspires and informs the public, donors and researchers about dementia research, the progress being made, wider developments in the field and the impact of Alzheimer s Research UK (ARUK) funding. With much of the charity s fundraising propositions centring around our research portfolio, this role and the team it leads, are the keystone that unites our research output and fundraising approaches. This means working closely with our Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams to create impactful research content, as well as supporting engagement activities. This means you will be an effective and inspiring communicator, creating and landing content covering ARUK research, impact and commentary across multiple communications channels and audiences. The postholder plays a vital role in helping tell the story and scientific narrative of ARUK to a variety of audiences, cementing the charity s role as a leading authority on dementia research in the UK and globally. They also help to create a clear, creative, and compelling case for the need for research and the progress being made towards finding a cure. You will also be expected to engage in broader communications and events work both within the team and beyond it. This is a challenging, creative and busy role, but one that oversees a function that is absolutely critical to ARUK and its mission. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave. Key Responsibilities: Work with both the Senior Science Communications Manager and the Head of Communications, as well as colleagues in the Research team to plan and implement inspirational science communications programmes and initiatives that support the delivery of the charity s 10-year strategy. Lead and develop a team of two Officers, working closely across the wider science communications team. Develop and maintain a first-rate working knowledge of the dementia research field, including ARUK s portfolio, strategy, impact and history, and act as one of the go-to people for the latest information and insight in dementia research and able to communicate this effectively. Ensure the team develops and maintains relationships with a wide network of experts from across the dementia research field, including through attending research conferences and representing ARUK. Work closely with the Research team and wider Sci Comms team to develop and implement communications plans for dementia research stories both ARUK-funded and responding to other stories in the news. Responsible for regular out-of-hours science sign off, alongside the wider science communications management team (organised through an on-call rota, and occasional ad hoc). Supporting the Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams by ensuring progress reports are delivered on time and have met the required brief, producing other engaging research content when needed Oversee the charity s work to engage researchers, growing the field, sharing best practice, and coordinating events and development opportunities to ensure the UK remains a world-class place to conduct dementia research. Develop and maintain high-level narrative documents that make the case for research and the work of ARUK, and devise and develop innovative and creative communications products and campaigns based on this narrative. Manage and evolve the News and Views sections of the ARUK website, ensuring engaging and up-to-date content, video and graphics, and monitoring the performance of digital content. Support the public-facing communications for our major research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance, Clinical Accelerator programme and other funding initiatives. Represent ARUK to a high level within key relationships and partnership projects. Manage multiple short- and long-term projects, working with teams within the charity and key external stakeholders. Ensure activities comply with ARUK s branding and style guide. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level in life sciences or relevant experience. Experience of working with the media at a national level. Experience of developing multi-media communications including film content, infographics for a variety of audiences. Line management experience. Project management experience. Creating social media and digital content, such as blogs and website summaries; managing the progress reporting for a philanthropic audience and creating content for supporter and researcher newsletters. Ability to identify and develop creative and engaging public communications opportunities emanating from scientific research. Can lead and manage a team, taking on responsibility of their performance and helping career development. An eye for creativity and innovation in communications. Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills: can work collaboratively with and manage multiple stakeholders within and outside the organisation. First-rate editorial and writing skills, excellent journalistic and news sense. A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences to a high level. Working with drive, flair, independence, intelligence and initiative. A passion for, and curiosity about, dementia research. Willingness and ability to travel in the UK and beyond, to work outside of regular office hours when needed. 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 £44,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, 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 . click apply for full job details