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External Communications Manager Salary : £40,000 £42,000 FTE Hours : 30 hours per week Location : Remote, with regular travel to FitzRoy services, team and stakeholder meetings as agreed. The role requires attendance in London once per month and applicants must be able to commute to services in Norfolk, Nottingham and Hampshire. Reports to : Head of Communications Directorate : Business Development and Partnerships FitzRoy is a national charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs to live lives rooted in choice, meaning and happiness. We are strengthening our external voice and looking for a confident, perceptive and warm communicator to help more people understand FitzRoy s work, expertise and impact. This is a moment of change for social care. We want to play a more active role in shaping its future, ensuring the people at the heart of it are seen, heard and involved in the decisions that matter. About the role As External Communications Manager, you will help build FitzRoy s profile and reputation by identifying the stories, insight and opportunities that show what good support looks like in real life. You will work closely with the Head of Communications, fundraising, business development and operational colleagues to turn external communications priorities into practical plans, content and opportunities. This is a delivery role with real influence. You will not be expected to set FitzRoy s external strategy alone, but you will be expected to bring ideas, advise colleagues, shape practical plans and turn opportunities into action. What you will do You will: develop proactive external communications activity that raises awareness of FitzRoy s work, expertise and impact spot opportunities for FitzRoy to contribute constructively to sector conversations identify realistic opportunities for media, sector press, partner or local coverage gather stories, photos, video and quotes that help people understand what good support looks like in real life use social media, website content, audience insight and analytics to strengthen FitzRoy s external profile About you You may come from charity communications, PR, journalism, public affairs, stakeholder communications or another external communications background. You do not need to have worked in social care before, but you will need to be interested in people, willing to learn quickly and able to handle stories about people s lives with care, respect and good judgement. We are looking for someone who is: an excellent writer and editor confident developing clear, accessible content for different audiences warm, curious and able to build rapport quickly able to spot strong stories, ideas and opportunities confident creating social media and website content shaped by audience insight comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities able to think strategically about audiences and influence, while being practical about what can be delivered in a small team confident gathering content including photos, videos and quotes willing and able to travel to FitzRoy services and meetings as needed A full clean driving licence and access to a car for work travel are required, as some services are not easily accessible by public transport. Working at FitzRoy You will join a small, friendly communications team with big ambitions. This role will suit someone who enjoys a mix of planning, writing, relationship-building, story-gathering and hands-on delivery. You will help us show the difference good support makes and help ensure the voices, experiences and achievements of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs are seen and heard. How to apply To apply, please submit your application and a covering letter. We do not expect your covering letter to address every point in the person specification. We would like you to tell us: what interests you about this role and FitzRoy three things you would bring to the role a piece of communications work you are proud of and why how you approach using social media, website content and audience insight to build external profile how you would approach telling stories about people s lives with care, respect and good judgement If you are using AI tools to write your application, please use them with caution. We are looking for your own voice and writing style.

Are you passionate about making a real difference? Join Cancer Research UK as our Public Affairs Manager for Northern Ireland, where you'll play a key role in ensuring beating cancer stays front and centre for decision-makers. Grade: P3 Directorate : Policy, Information and Communications Reports to: Senior External Affairs Manager (Devolved Nations) Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time 17.5 hours per week Salary : £22,278 Location: Belfast, Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: one competency-based interview with a presentation. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. Are you passionate about making a real difference? Join Cancer Research UK as our Public Affairs Manager for Northern Ireland, where you'll play a key role in ensuring beating cancer stays front and centre for decision-makers. In this dynamic and high-impact role, you'll work closely with MLAs, Department of Health officials, and influential stakeholders to champion our cause and drive meaningful change. You'll be the voice behind the scenes, building relationships, shaping conversations, and helping to turn policy into progress. What will I be doing? Leading our public affairs activity across Northern Ireland and raising our profile with key political audiences Building strong, lasting relationships with politicians, special advisers, and civil servants Connecting across the charity to support our groundbreaking research, vital information work, and fundraising efforts Collaborating with our policy experts to bring powerful, evidence-based recommendations to life What skills will I need? Significant experience in a public policy, public affairs or parliamentary role, with a proven track record of influencing senior decision makers and opinion formers. In depth knowledge of the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly, including legislative processes and political dynamics. Strong understanding of political advocacy, lobbying standards and policy making environments. Demonstrable experience developing and overseeing the delivery of public affairs strategies and operational plans. Ability to assess political and policy trends and identify opportunities to enhance organisational influence. Strategic mindset with the ability to translate policy priorities into effective influencing activity. Highly developed influencing, negotiating and relationship building skills with parliamentarians, officials and senior internal and external stakeholders. Ability to quickly establish credibility and productive relationships across political and sector networks. Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and balancing multiple interests. Confident representative of the organisation with strong judgement and professionalism. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high quality briefings, speeches and political communications. Strong media engagement skills, including delivering interviews as part of an influencing strategy. Exceptional attention to detail, including flawless spelling, grammar and presentation. Effective and experienced people manager, able to work collaboratively within a job share arrangement. Strong team working skills and the ability to support and contribute to wider public affairs and campaigns teams. Calm, resilient and solution focused under pressure. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together : Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you. Internal eligibility criteria Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month 'getting started' period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview. All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have: Completed their getting started period Discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager Been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment) If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application. For information about internal learning and development at Cancer Research UK please visit Fuse. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. Additional Information For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

We are easy to do business with! That's why we need people like you; friendly and approachable, with excellent attention to the details who can help us support our customer s. About the Role We are seeking a passionate and experienced Community Liaison Officer to support the delivery of electricity infrastructure projects across Scotland. This role is vital in helping projects progress positively through planning and into delivery by ensuring open and meaningful dialogue with the communities and stakeholders they affect. You will be responsible for creating and delivering strategies that promote effective communication, consultation, and engagement with local people and external organizations. Working as a key part of the project team, you will represent the Company, through community engagement ensuring that concerns are addressed, opportunities for collaboration are explored and trust is built and maintained. Here are some of the tasks you'd be involved with Develop and implement engagement strategies to communicate effectively with individuals and groups essential to project success Establish and maintain trusted relationships with external stakeholders including members of the public, local authorities, elected representatives and community groups Identify and manage reputational risks, find opportunities for local collaboration and work to deliver positive outcomes for all involved Provide clear, timely and accessible information to communities affected by infrastructure works, ensuring they understand the nature and impact of projects in their area Represent the project at public meetings, events and briefings, acting as a main point of contact for community engagement Respond to community concerns and feedback, helping to resolve issues and strengthen support for project delivery Work closely with project managers and colleagues in corporate affairs, including those involved in media, public affairs, policy, communications and branding Support internal reporting by preparing regular summaries of engagement activity, feedback received and key issues raised We'd love to hear from you, if you can demonstrate A proven track record of developing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies that achieve favorable outcomes Experience of engaging with communities, local businesses and public bodies, preferably within the Transmission & Distribution or infrastructure sectors The ability to identify potential issues in advance and respond effectively to manage concerns or conflicts as they arise A strong ability to build trusted relationships and navigate complex or sensitive situations to find solutions Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience of using various platforms such as websites, social media, printed materials, presentations and community events The confidence to speak in public and represent projects in formal and informal settings Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision Due to the nature of the works, a Full UK Driving Licence is required, and this role requires an individual who is happy to travel/stay away mid-week where required. Our Company Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment. What Next You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don't receive feedback within that timescale, please don't be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do! Benefits In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme. Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.

Head of Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations) £59,640 pa plus excellent benefits Home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland 35 hours per week, full-time Permanent The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking an experienced and strategic policy and public affairs leader to head our devolved nations policy and public affairs function. This is a high-profile leadership role with a unique opportunity to influence policy, advocate for children and young people, and drive improvements in child health outcomes across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Reporting to the Associate Director of Policy and External Affairs and sitting on the Membership, Policy and External Affairs Divisional Management Team, you will lead the College's policy and public affairs activity across the devolved nations. You will develop and deliver impactful advocacy strategies, build strong relationships with governments and policymakers, and ensure the College's voice is heard on the issues that matter most to paediatricians, children and young people. You will provide leadership to a team of Policy and Public Affairs Managers and work closely with College Officers, members, committees and colleagues across the organisation to maximise the College's influence and impact. Key responsibilities include: Leading the strategic planning and prioritisation of RCPCH policy and public affairs activities across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Developing and delivering influential public affairs and advocacy strategies to support the College's policy priorities Providing expert advice on child health, healthcare delivery, workforce, public health and safeguarding policy across the devolved nations Managing and developing a team of three Policy and Public Affairs Managers Overseeing the production of high-quality policy reports, consultation responses, briefings and stakeholder communications Building and maintaining effective relationships with governments, policymakers, Royal Colleges, health bodies and external partners Working collaboratively with the Health Policy, Media and Public Affairs, Membership and Education teams to align priorities and maximise impact Supporting Devolved Nations Officers and committees to advocate effectively on behalf of members Leading the identification of opportunities to raise the College's profile and influence policy development Managing a budget of approximately £60,000 and ensuring effective use of resources Essential skills and experience include: Degree-level qualification, postgraduate qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience Strong understanding of the UK political and health policy landscape, particularly within Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Significant experience leading policy development and public affairs activity Proven experience producing and overseeing policy reports, consultation responses and briefing materials Demonstrable success in delivering public affairs campaigns with measurable impact Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior political, policy and clinical audiences Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences and channels Strong leadership and people management experience Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes Experience of budget management, planning and forecasting Desirable: Experience leading policy development relating to health services, children's services or child health Experience working within healthcare, children's services or public sector organisations Experience working within a membership organisation or professional body The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff across the UK. Our devolved nations teams play a vital role in ensuring that the needs of children and young people are represented at every level of government and policy-making. Our values - Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire - are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation. We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. While this role is home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, travel across the devolved nations and occasional travel elsewhere in the UK will be required. Closing date: 24 June 2026.

Communications Co-ordinator Department/location: Cambridge Zero Salary: £31,236 - £35,608 Reference: LP47329 Category: Assistant staff Closing date: 16 November 2025 Cambridge Zero has an exciting opportunity available as part of our Communications and Engagement Team, to support the delivery of Cambridge Zero's communication and engagement strategy, promoting the work being done across the University to solve the climate crisis. Do you have experience of: - Writing news, social media or website content? - Using design tools such as Canva, Adobe Acrobat etc.? - Writing engaging content and communicating complex concepts and academic ideas to a broad range of non-expert audiences? In this role, you will support delivery of Cambridge Zero's communication and engagement strategy across all programmes of activity. This includes public engagement, internal and external communications, public affairs, research communications, philanthropic and alumni engagement, student engagement and media relations. You will help develop content and activities, support the Head of Communications and provide assistance to the rest of the team in their communications and engagement activity. Cambridge Zero exists to maximise the University of Cambridge's contribution towards achieving a resilient and sustainable world. We do this by enabling, integrating and accelerating climate activities related to education, research and innovation. We work in a co-ordinating and supporting role across the full academic lifecycle, connecting, convening and engaging the full breadth of the greater University community (i.e. the University, Colleges and related institutions). Acting in close collaboration and partnership with a broad range of University functions, we help integrate, enhance and accelerate climate activities. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. Deadline for applications: 16th November 2025 Interviews: w/c 1st December 2025 For informal enquiries regarding this position, please contact Nina Martin, Operations Manager. Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our University. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form. Please quote reference LP47329 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

We are looking for a Policy Manager to join our dynamic and well-respected policy team. Our team s mission is to ensure people affected by dementia benefit from the progress in research, by providing evidence and insights to influence decision-makers. This ranges from making the case to increase investment in dementia research, promoting the concept of good Brain Health to reduce the risk of developing dementia through to preparing health systems to be ready for future dementia treatments. Policy and Public Affairs team encourages creativity and new ways of doing things. The post holder will have opportunities to take initiative and work on projects that take the charity in new directions. The postholder will report to the Head of Policy (Access and Innovation), working across the wider Policy and Public Affairs team. The team takes a matrix approach to our work, using the skills and expertise across the team to maximise impact of a project. The role is based near Cambridge and will include work in London and elsewhere in the UK. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio As an agile organisation the portfolio of the team is constantly evolving. Currently focus areas for the role will be : Increase government investment in dementia research, working with Alzheimer s Research UK s research team to articulate priorities for spending and ensure we have robust policy proposals which government can implement. There will be a particular focus on clinical trial infrastructure and recruiting a more diverse range of participants in research Clinical engagement, by managing and growing our clinical engagement activities and the planning of our annual clinical conference. Strengthening the team s patient and public involvement and engagement work. This will involve champion PPI across the wider team, managing our current public and patient forums and leading a programme of work to ensure our engagement is innovative and sector leading. Leading work to ensure our Stats Hub is accurate, timely and best supports our policy and data analysis work. Policy development To develop and manage programmes of work on key strategic policy areas that position ARUK as a key influencer both nationally and internationally. This may include the commissioning of external evidence generation. Provide expertise on the relevant evidence, insight and policy context to enable the development of new innovative policy ideas and solutions that deliver on our strategic priorities. Manage the development of substantial and credible policy outputs, including briefings, reports, submissions to government departments and their agencies, parliamentary committees, and other UK and international organisations as appropriate. Working with the communications team to ensure our policy work is disseminated to our key audiences via a range of appropriate channels in order to maximise our reach and impact. Develop and maintain mechanisms to keep abreast of the policy environment relevant to the portfolio of the post. Analyse, interpret and make judgements on complex project activities, delegating and managing the policy advisors to achieve set deliverables through their management of day-to-day activities. As Policy and Public Affairs works in a matrix structure this may include managing deliverables with policy advisors across the team. Support the join-up between projects and across the wider team to ensure shared knowledge and the opportunity to maximise influence and impact. Stakeholder engagement and management To develop and manage stakeholder engagement of key policy contacts, developing relationships within the research and the wider clinical field across a range of organisations. Actively promote patient and public involvement in the development and delivery of projects. Work with Public Affairs colleagues to strengthen existing and emerging relationships with political and other parliamentary stakeholders to maximise the impact of our policy work. To attend external working groups and help develop partnerships beneficial to ARUK. Work with other charities to ensure ARUK is playing a leadership role in shaping government medical research policy. Research and data analysis To oversee the analysis of necessary data and understanding, working with other ARUK colleagues, to produce accurate, timely and insightful policy materials, briefings and media stories. Line Management Responsibilities To line manage and develop a Policy Advisor, providing coaching mentoring and performance management as appropriate. Work with Heads of Policy and other Managers to support our team mission, wider team development and our commitment to excellence. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level or equivalent Experience and success in policy development and influencing change. Experience of building constructive relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations, especially within a biomedical research or health setting. Experience of writing and reviewing complex policy reports. Understanding of range of channels for communicating policy work. Experience of line management Experience of delivering consultation responses and working with government teams to embed ideas. Confidence working with computers good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. A passionate, proactive and curious policy professional. Strong negotiation skills. Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels both face to face and remotely. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload. Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to manage and develop people. Ability to manage a broad programme of work. Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communication style for different audiences to maximise impact. Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to identify key messages. Professional and hard-working team player Outgoing, enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure Ability to show initiative and adaptability in a complex and changing policy environment Strategic outlook with a clear focus on impact. 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 arranged 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.

Are you a recent Graduate, Apprentice or College Leaver who is looking to build a career in PR and/or Marketing? Then read on, because this entry-level role is perfect for someone kickstarting their career in PR, working for a well-established, international B2B PR agency. You will build a strong foundation as an account manager, plus develop your skills in Public Relations and have the chance to climb the career ladder here. You ll work closely with Account Managers to learn what s needed to succeed in PR, ensuring that campaigns are executed on time and hit their targets. Location: Hook, Hampshire - Hybrid role working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week) Salary: £24,000 per annum What's the job? Track, analyse, and report on PR and integrated marketing client campaigns. Support team organization: schedule weekly/monthly client meetings/calls; produce accurate agendas and reports of actions. Provide regular updates on campaign performance; create monthly PR reports for all clients. Proactively schedule briefing calls for content creators with clients/their customers. Ensure all materials are approved before submission (to clients, media, or external parties). Use tools to identify and share client press coverage. Provide administrative event support: venue/catering sourcing etc. Manage third-party partners: sourcing suppliers, negotiating, engaging, and reporting back. Requirements High GCSE grades in both English and Maths Degree or diploma in a relevant subject desirable (but not essential) e.g. Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, etc. Excellent written & verbal communication skills; values delivering work to a high standard and being creative/innovative Genuine interest in a career in B2B PR, social media, current affairs, plus current trends in the Technology sector Proficient in Microsoft Office, ideally had use of CRM systems and/or other software e.g. Adobe Benefits / Perks Hybrid working Enhanced family leave Day off for your birthday Option to buy/sell extra holidays Generous pension scheme Staff Discounts If you're interested to pursue a career in PR this job is for you - you'll get amazing exposure to different aspects of Public Relations and opportunity for career development. Interested? Apply today!