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The Public Affairs Lead at the Food Foundation provides expertise on building relationships with political stakeholders to deliver impact across all areas of our work aimed transforming food systems and shifting diets. Do you have knowledge of the UK s political system and experience of how to influence policy-making? Do you care about what we eat and its impact on our health and planet? Do you want to work in a small, ambitious organisation and use your influencing skills to deliver real impact? If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you! Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (willing to consider part time hours, no less than 4 days) Starting Salary: £39,960 (pro rata and London weighting included) Contract: Permanent Working pattern: This is a London based role (our office is in London, Brixton) and you will be expected to work at least 2 days per week from the office. Whilst there will be a need to regularly attend in-person meetings in parliament and officer, there is flexible working options. Job requirements: An enhanced clean DBS check, obtained through The Food Foundation plus two references Job Purpose The Public Affairs Lead sits within our Policy and Advocacy Team, working to build support for The Food Foundation s work amongst Parliamentarians and to influence the government to help deliver policies that will transform the food system. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small organisation delivering big impact on the political agenda around food. The Public Affairs Manager reports to our Head of Policy and Advocacy and will be responsible for planning and delivering our public affairs activity. You will spend considerable time meeting MPs and Peers in parliament and building relationships with their teams with a view to identifying potential new supporters and ensuring that The Food Foundation has a range of contacts that we can call on to support and amplify our policy asks and to raise issues when required. While this role is focused on political engagement, you will work closely with policy and research colleagues and with our communications team to share perspectives on which priorities it may be tactical to pursue at any given time and to understand what evidence is available to inform engagement. You will also work closely with public affairs professionals in other organisations to deliver joint programmes of engagement work which leverage respective organisational strengths. You will have excellent political instincts and a strong interest in policy developments, monitoring closely what is going on in Parliament and in Government, and keeping abreast of the latest developments in order to identify opportune moments to maximise political attention on the issues we work on and to galvanise support for policy change. You will work with our communications team to build compelling narratives targeted at different political stakeholders about the impacts of the food system on our diets, our health and our planet, and the need for evidence-based solutions. In the current parliamentary term we expect a major focus of activity to be on securing a White Paper and then A Bill on food system change. You will lead on developing and commissioning a range of briefing materials and reports for policy audiences and formulate responses on behalf of the organisation to policy development processes and Parliamentary inquiries. You will think creatively about methods and opportunities for engagement in order to ensure that The Food Foundation s messages and priorities are noticed and heard by policy-makers in a very crowded policy space, including by working closely with our events manager to deliver impactful parliamentary events. You will bring a learning mindset to the role, assessing the impact of our policy engagement approaches in order to make continuous improvements. The role will be a fulfilling blend of planning engagement campaigns, developing the materials and monitoring tools to enable delivery, and the practical task of developing personal relationships with key stakeholders. A week in the job will look like: meeting with a Peer that is new to our work to brief them on evidence we have published and our current political priorities, completing a political stakeholder mapping exercise for a new campaign on sustainable diets to identify a shortlist of MPs to engage with, spending an afternoon in parliament to engage informally with passing MPs, pitching a new idea for a parliamentary inquiry to parliamentary staff from the Health and Social Care Committee, drafting an MP briefing for an upcoming debate on the Government s obesity prevention priorities, reviewing next week s parliamentary calendar to spot opportunities for engagement, attending a roundtable to share intelligence and discuss priorities for political party manifestos with other NGOs working on food issues, ringing round parliamentary offices to confirm attendance for an upcoming parliamentary reception, meeting with an MP that is closely involved with The Food Foundation s work to refine messaging for an upcoming campaign.

Wilder Communities Officer (Isle of Wight) Part Time 14 Hours per Week Salary: £28,000 to £29,000 pro rata gross per annum depending on skills and experience with a review when probation is complete Fixed Term Contract for 3 Years Location: Little Duxmore Farm, Rowlands Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DF Closing date: 07 September 2025 Interviews: 18 September 2025 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature s recovery and to bring people closer to nature. Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital! Our future has to be wilder! We are seeking a Wilder Communities Officer (Isle of Wight) to join our cause. We need to create a wilder Hampshire and a wilder Isle of Wight. Wildlife is in freefall both locally and nationally and we need many, many more people on nature s side if we are to tip the balance in favour of nature s recovery. We need a talented community organiser to work with us on an exciting project to help wildlife flourish in urban areas across the Isle of Wight and bring people together to tackle the climate and nature emergencies, as part of Team Wilder. This person will be working with and supporting communities, individuals, local groups and volunteers across the Isle of Wight. The role will focus on catalysing and supporting self-sustaining community led initiatives to support wildlife this could be anything from greening community spaces or streets, improving areas for particular wildlife such as pollinators, bats, swifts or hedgehogs to setting up groups to tackle problems such as litter or household pollution or influencing others, including local government and businesses, to take action. This role will also require key partnership engagement and the ability to see opportunities to link Wilder to existing and emerging third party initiatives. This role sits within the Advocacy and Engagement team and will work with others in the team and across the Trust to help build Team Wilder as a key strand of the Trust s strategy. Wild About Inclusion! As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. Disability Confident. We are proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. You can request adjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by emailing us. To be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme you must: Identify as being disabled which under the Equality Act 2010 means a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial , long term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities; or a long-term health condition; and; ( Substantial is more than minor or trivial Long-term means 12 months or more) Set out how you meet all the minimum qualifying criteria set out in the person specification for the post at the application and testing stages. This is a requirement for all candidates, not just those applying under the scheme. We are happy to discuss the possibilities of hybrid and flexible working This role will be based at our office in Ryde, however, we are happy to accommodate a hybrid working routine, and discuss a pattern of work which suits the candidate. Traditionally, office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break. We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more. To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the supporting information section, you ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below. Please note that we may occasionally close vacancies early when we have received enough applications that meet the required criteria. Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.

The Philharmonia is looking to appoint an experienced and inspiring Head of Education & Community Engagement to lead on the day to day running of learning projects, with a firm focus on developing and growing this work. With a proven track record of creative leadership, innovation and producing high quality music education and community projects, successful applicants will be led by a passionate belief in the power of orchestral music to transform lives, whether as audiences or participants. Centred around our ambition to deepen our engagement in our residencies in and out of London, this role will be responsible for the creative and strategic development and execution of both our long-established programmes (like Hear and Now, and Orchestra Unwrapped), as well as co-creating and developing new, innovative projects addressing real needs in schools and community settings. The role will have a strong direct connection with our Community Boards, the advisory bodies in our residency areas, and the Music Hubs, as partners and co-creators. Candidates should have a progressive and well-informed approach to place-based and grassroots music-making and project creation, and a strong understanding of the latest developments in the music education landscape. Combining a keen grasp of participant needs, with sound understanding of commissioner and funder requirements, as well as a can-do, entrepreneurial attitude, this is a great opportunity for a senior manager to progress to the next level of leadership within the sector and shape the education and community engagement programmes of a leading orchestra. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Undertake research and mapping as required to ensure that projects and programmes respond to local and regional needs and is distinctive and complementary in the context of other providers. Keep abreast of educational policy and practice at national and regional governmental level, ensuring that project development is aligned with current thinking and strategy. Develop new bespoke and innovative education and community projects in strategic partnership with local and national bodies, allied to the core work of the Orchestra. Leadership and Management: Provide creative leadership and direction for the Learning and Engagement Department, reflecting and clearly articulating the Philharmonia s vision, mission and values Develop and motivate the members of the Learning and Engagement Team, and as required, manage the Learning & Engagement team s support staff, such as freelance Project Managers, animateurs and musicians Sustain and strengthen existing partnerships for funding and delivery with key stakeholders including other NPOs, Local Authorities, Music Education Hubs, community groups, arts organisations and venues, private and public development agencies and schools, colleges and universities. Represent the Orchestra on the Strategic Boards of appropriate bodies in London and residencies (for example, music hubs) Ensure that key national and regional stakeholders have a detailed understanding of the Orchestra s Learning and Engagement work, as well as ensuring effective and constructive communication with artists and musicians engaged in the Philharmonia Orchestra s Learning and Engagement Programme Represent the Philharmonia Orchestra at external meetings and conferences, as required, acting as an advocate and ambassador for the Orchestra. Lead and manage the Safeguarding for the Orchestra, ensure that the Philharmonia Orchestra s safeguarding policy and procedure is up to date and effectively implemented, including taking responsibility as the Philharmonia s Designated Safeguarding Officer; ensure that all relevant staff and freelance practitioners have current DBS checks. Programme Management and Delivery: Oversee evaluations of all projects to share outcomes with stakeholders and partners and to learn lessons for developing and delivering future projects. Agree and manage budgets for the Learning and Engagement Department Commission and oversee production of project-specific marketing materials. Help to develop and support the Orchestra s Audience Development Strategy, in close partnership with the Marketing Director. Oversee all aspects of project management, planning and production of the various projects and workshops which make up the Philharmonia s Learning Programme Deputise for the Director of L&E as required Skills and Qualifications Essential: Minimum five years experience in a relevant role Knowledge of the education and community learning landscape Experience with managing and monitoring budgets Experience with producing and devising large scale, education, community or participation projects Excellent communication skills, with a personable and approachable style Experience of reporting tools and data visualisation, ideally for funders Passion and interest for music and the arts, with an excellent understanding of orchestras and classical music repertoire Ability to read music and orchestral scores Ability to lead, mentor and train a team Willingness to have a hands-on attitude Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends must want to attend concerts and learning projects Desirable: An education or community learning qualification or degree Experience of creating external reports and evaluations

Marketing and Communications Lead Location: York office, with some WFH availability Hours: Full time 37 hours per week Salary: £36,000 £38,000 dependent on experience STEM Learning is seeking an experienced and strategic Marketing and Communications Lead to drive awareness and foster engagement within our comprehensive range of support services for schools, colleges, employers, and partners. This role is pivotal to the successful delivery of a key funded contract, requiring a sharp focus on communication impact, stakeholder engagement, and demonstrating value for money through effective marketing strategy and execution. You will work across teams to create high-impact campaigns, manage digital platforms, and shape our messaging to diverse audiences through compelling, data-driven communications. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and execution of digital and offline marketing, communications, and PR activities. Create and deliver integrated campaigns that raise the profile of STEM Learning and its services. Manage communications channels, digital platforms and content delivery. Evaluate the performance of campaigns and report on return on investment and budget effectiveness. Support and guide colleagues and partners in best practice marketing and communications. Line-manage and mentor Marketing and Communications Officers. Work collaboratively with other Leads and the Senior Lead on strategy and planning. Represent the organisation in key stakeholder meetings and ensure adherence to brand, data protection, and quality standards. About You Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable Innovative Proactive. You ll be a forward-thinking and creative marketing and communications professional, with: A degree or professional qualification (or equivalent experience). Proven experience delivering successful marketing and communication strategies. Strong writing and editing skills, able to tailor messaging to different audiences and platforms. Experience using digital tools and platforms (e.g. CMS, email marketing, social media). Excellent project and stakeholder management skills. The ability to lead, motivate and develop team members. A passion for education, communications, and making a meaningful impact. About us STEM Learning Ltd is a unique, not-for-profit organisation which aims to improve lives through STEM education for every young person in the UK, regardless of their background. We are proud to be the largest UK resource for supporting STEM teaching and learning through the provision of continuous professional development courses, resources, STEM Ambassador volunteers, online communities, and a wealth of other enhancement and enrichment activities. We do this in partnership with a wide range of organisations and individuals. Our York office is situated on the beautiful campus of the University of York with easy travel links into and out of the city. Our benefits 30 days holidays plus bank holidays Access to an excellent pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more Excellent learning and professional development opportunities to enhance career development for all staff, at all levels, and all stages of their career. Next Steps Please provide us with: Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission) A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate. The closing date for applications is Wednesday September 10th at 9am . STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences. We foster a culture where every employee s voice is respected and valued.

At an exciting time in JGDR's fundraising, we are looking for volunteering & community fundraising officers to support our communities in North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. It is a great opportunity to join a passionate team. Hours: 35 hours per week (with occasional weekend and evening working as and when the role requires) Location: This is a hybrid role, with regular travel required across the North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire regions, including visits to our charity shops and centres. Weekend and evening work will be expected, as and when the role requires. Post holders will be expected to be working flexibly across their community 4 days out of 5 with at least one day per week from our North Lincolnshire Centre and attend regular team meetings in an agreed location. Due to the scope and nature of the role, you will need to live within, or in close proximity to, North Lincolnshire. You will be required to have a valid driving license and access to a car to enable you to travel freely across the area without reliance on public transport. When applying please send a CV and covering letter including why you are interested in the role, the skills and experience you can bring, how these relate to the position and any other information you would like us to know. About us All dogs deserve a good life and a safe, loving home. We exist to provide a safe place for dogs without a home, and to find new loving places for them to live. We currently have three operating centres in North and South Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, and also provide support and community specific initiatives across East Yorkshire. Fundraising at Jerry Green Dog Rescue (JGDR) We are at an exciting moment in our fundraising history at Jerry Green Dog Rescue (JGDR). Our CEO, Christina Marriott, is a champion for the importance of fundraising and volunteering in securing the future of JGDR, and it is a great opportunity to join a passionate team ready to tackle the next stage of JGDR s history. Job summary We are looking for a proactive, confident and supporter-focused fundraiser to build and manage relations with JGDR s local community across North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. Working with the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager, you will deliver a strategy to grow income and volunteer numbers from the local community. This is a varied role which will cover: Stewarding and recruiting supporters undertaking their own fundraising activities, including those taking part in challenge events Organising & attending local events to raise awareness and income Proactively approaching and working with local &national businesses Recruiting and overseeing a network of volunteers who can support income generation in your local area. This role would suit a target-driven, approachable and resourceful fundraiser with ambition and drive there is plenty of opportunity to make this role your own and drive forward growth in these crucial income streams. Your role You will sit in the Volunteering and Community Fundraising team, and report to the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager. You will manage your own time to effectively balance both developing and stewarding relationships with individual and corporate supporters in the local area and working through a network of volunteers to deliver fundraising and retail objectives. You will develop and grow strong relationships with supporters, collaborating with colleagues across the wider organisation to ensure you are offering the best supporter experience you can. You will attend local events with, and through, volunteers, work with colleagues in our retail and operation sites, and spot other opportunities to promote JGDR in your community and drive support for our work. You will deliver excellent stewardship to supporters and volunteers and develop relationships with key local contacts who can help to further JGDR s mission. You will champion supporter care and ensure that all relevant supporter information is stored on JGDR s CRM, Donorflex. Key responsibilities Community fundraising Identify, engage, and steward DIY and community fundraisers, developing strategies to promote fundraising activities in these groups and grow income from your local area Proactively pursue local business partnership opportunities, developing a pipeline of potential corporate support and making applications to secure support Provide high quality stewardship of supporters, groups and businesses within the community, responding to enquiries in a timely way and ensuring relationships are developed and maintained at a high standard Represent JGDR as the first point of contact within the community, promoting our mission, vision, and values alongside fundraising and volunteer opportunities Ensure that Donorflex is up-to-date and develop regular reporting mechanisms to inform the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager of outputs and results, and support understanding of the local audiences, including individual supporters, local businesses, and volunteers, and their historical engagement with the charity Volunteering Work with the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager and Volunteering Administration Assistant to recruit, induct and train volunteers to support fundraising and other relevant initiatives in the local community Via volunteer support, oversee the distribution of collection boxes in your local area, monitoring and reporting on income generated Coordinate and attend supported by a network of volunteers key local events, e.g. county shows, to raise awareness of JGDR in the local community and drive support for the charity amongst target audience groups. Ensure JGDR retail shops, and their volunteers, in your area have relevant and timely information on current fundraising campaigns and other initiatives to share with customers Ensure that the Volunteering database, Volunteero, is up to date Other duties Contribute content for social media, fundraising newsletters, publications and local media to support marketing objectives and increase our engagement with adopters, supporters and donors online Keep up to date with sector trends and developments in community and regional fundraising, and volunteering Ensure all fundraising activities and events operate within best practice and regulatory guidelines and comply with health and safety requirements. Act as a champion for fundraising compliance across the organisation, including ensuring adherence to the Fundraising Regulator s Code of Fundraising Practice, the General Data Protection Act and PECR, and other relevant legislative requirements. Manage any complaints from supporters efficiently and sensitively Act as a collaborative role model to the wider team, and build strong working relationships with colleagues across the wider charity to be an internal ambassador for Fundraising and Marketing This is not an exhaustive list of duties but outlines the key roles and responsibilities for this post. The post holder s specific objectives will be set upon commencing their role. You are: A target-driven and tenacious professional with experience in community and regional fundraising Knowledgeable about your local community, with a positive approach to your work and supporting your colleagues to achieve shared objectives Skilled at building relationships with people, and motivated by spending time getting to know supporters and volunteers in the local area Entrepreneurial, with a drive to seek out new opportunities to drive income generation and pursue them with a continual eye on hitting KPIs and targets Organised, with a keen eye for detail and a confidence in managing competing priorities effectively Financially proficient, and comfortable planning, monitoring and being accountable for fundraising budgets to agreed deadlines Familiar with sector trends and best practice methods of acquiring, retaining and stewarding supporters A credible and clear communicator Experienced in using CRM databases to input, monitor, and report on supporter data and to gather insights Diligent, organised and respectful of others contributions, and keen to work in an environment that encourages constructive feedback and collaboration Committed to dog welfare, and representing the values of JGDR both internally and externally Prepared and able to travel extensively in your region, including to other JGDR Centres and retail sites. A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle will be necessary. Prepared and able to attend relevant supporter events in the evening and at weekends within the community; a time off in lieu policy for this is in place. Diversity and Accessibility Jerry Green Dog Rescue is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. We acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process.

Job Title: Press and PR Manager Location: Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB Salary: £35,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week) About us: The Park is a vibrant heritage attraction, open daily to visitors, that reveals the secrets and tells the fascinating stories of the secret British World War Two codebreaking operations. The mission of the Park Trust is to attract, engage, and educate people from all over the world to inspire them with the Park's crucial role in World War Two. About the role: Research and develop engaging ways of promoting the Park. Co-ordinate and manage filming, photography, and media events. Respond to all types of media enquiries and issues. Oversee the development and production of the Park's publications. Develop, implement, and manage effective campaigns across a wide range of media including broadcast, print, and digital. Generate positive media coverage in support of the Park's mission to increase visitor numbers and the ongoing transformation of the site. About you: Extensive experience of working in a press environment with proven results. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to be confident, patient, and articulate when communicating at all levels. Exceptional writing and briefing skills. Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to deadlines. What we offer: 33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of statutory holidays). A company pension scheme. A healthcare cash-plan. Additional Information: This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, with some evening and weekend working. The role reports to the Director of Public Engagement. Closing Date: 01/09/2025 Candidates with experience of; Press Officer, Public Relations Manager, Communications Manager, Media Relations Manager, Digital PR Manager, Marketing Manager, Heritage Marketing also be considered for this role.

We are hiring a Community Engagement Officer to join our ambitious team. Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager this role will work closely with a second Officer, already in post, to support the growth of our Community Giving Program from £320,000 to £650,000 over the next three years. The Community Engagement Officer will be be responsible for implementing our donor acqusition and retention strategies for key organisations across our catchment area; identifying new opportunities for growth and analysing the effectiveness of fundraising initiatives to ensure targets are achieved. The post holder will excel at providing exceptional stewardship and using data insight to guide decisionmaking. ABOUT YOU We are seeking a professional fundraiser with demonstrable experience in community fundraising or corporate partnerships. Experience managing a portfolio of community groups or in securing successful long-term partnerships is essential. You will be a friendly, empathetic and confident public speaker who enjoys networking with a variety of internal and external stakeholders able to instantly connect with others and communicate effectively about our work. You will hold a full UK driving license and be willing to travel across our catchment area to meet supporters. Occasionally undertaking weekend, early morning, and evening work time off in lieu will be given. Kindly see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity. We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this role early if we receive sufficient applications. Please note an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child Barring will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, ongoing support and supervision, reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this role early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Noah's Ark Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Noah s Ark Children s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff. Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disability-confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.