Charity People Engagement Hub

Communications Manager

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

104918

Published date:

10-12-2025

Summary

Communications Manager

Terms: Permanent - Full Time

Reports To: Head of External Affairs

Salary Band: Grade D (£38,440 to £40,463 per annum) + London weighting of £3,367 per annum if applicable

Location: Linked to our London office, or remote working

Who We Are

UnLtd is the UK’s leading funder and supporter of social entrepreneurs – backing them at every stage of their journey, from initial idea to investment.

We go beyond outreach, actively seeking out underserved founders and communities, breaking down systemic barriers so those furthest from opportunity are first in line for support.

We invest in social entrepreneurs with unrestricted funding and tailored support that flexes to match their stage, ambition, and needs. Every Award winner receives personalised guidance from a dedicated support manager, targeted workshops, vibrant peer networks, and access to expert mentors – including pro bono advice. It’s not one-size-fits-all; it’s support designed to help social entrepreneurs thrive and create lasting impact.

UnLtd values diversity and is committed to equity, inclusion, and understanding intersectionality. These principles guide how we build our teams, empower social entrepreneurs, and create an organisation where every person belongs. We actively welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, LGBTQIA, disabled, neurodivergent, carers, or from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

We also welcome conversations about reasonable adjustments to support individuals with disabilities related to physical or mental health.

About the Role

UnLtd is a vibrant, ambitious organisation at the heart of the UK’s social enterprise sector. As a key stakeholder and leading funder and supporter of social entrepreneurs, we continuously learn and adapt to better meet their needs and maximise their impact.

We are seeking a talented Communications Manager to amplify UnLtd’s voice and influence within the sector while shining a spotlight on the incredible work of social entrepreneurs. This role is about balance: telling inspiring stories that bring their journeys to life, while also demonstrating measurable outcomes, addressing challenges, and showcasing how our unique funding and support model drives impact.

As a core member of a small, collaborative team, you will create and deliver high-quality communications across multiple channels. Your work will include managing media relations,

overseeing day-to-day digital communications and social media, updating and optimising website content, producing marketing and campaign materials, managing communications projects, and supporting events.

We are looking for someone with experience in a broad communications role, including press office expertise, who thrives in a dynamic environment and brings a proactive, learning mindset. The potential for impact is significant: your work will strengthen UnLtd’s positioning as the UK’s leading organisation backing social entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, while engaging funders, partners, and communities to build a fairer, brighter future together.

Key Accountabilities

Produce high quality communications, marketing, and digital content for UnLtd that fulfils our purpose, and is driven by the needs of our audiences

Create engaging, high quality digital content for the UnLtd website and social media, using AI tools responsibly and as needed to enhance creativity and efficiency.
Work with the Communications Officer to execute the social media strategy and manage day-to-day online communication, ensuring AI-assisted processes uphold ethical standards and accuracy.
Oversee the regular updating of blog content and the execution of UnLtd’s e-newsletter, ensuring accuracy, quality, and ethical use of AI, while the Communications Officer leads on delivery.
Collaborate with external suppliers to produce high quality design, photography, and videography.
Act as a champion for UnLtd’s tone of voice, guiding colleagues to communicate effectively about our work.

Play a pivotal role in the set up, and then day-to-day running of a press office

Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists across sector press and wider media/new media.
Oversee press office activities, including writing press releases, drafting quotes/statements, pitching stories, and responding to journalist requests – ensuring accuracy and integrity, with the Communications Officer supporting delivery.
Use AI tools responsibly to enhance efficiency in tasks such as media monitoring, drafting, and trend analysis, while maintaining human oversight for quality and ethical standards.
Assess reputational opportunities and risks, providing challenge and support to senior leadership as needed.
Monitor relevant media coverage and sector developments, leveraging AI for intelligent insights while ensuring outputs align with UnLtd’s values and tone.

Embed storytelling at the heart of UnLtd’s work, highlighting both our leadership and the impact of social entrepreneurs

Work confidently with a diverse range of social entrepreneurs to craft compelling stories and case studies that illustrate their journeys, challenges, and transformative impact.
Proactively identify and develop opportunities to share these stories across multiple platforms and networks - within and beyond the sector – positioning UnLtd as a leading voice and key stakeholder in social entrepreneurship while amplifying the achievements of those we support.

Work as a responsible member of a dynamic and motivated team to deliver on our mission

Collaborate flexibly across the wider team and directorate, providing support and leadership where needed, and overseeing tasks delivered by the Communications Officer to ensure accuracy and quality.
Keep UnLtd’s suite of branded templates up to date so that visually consistent, high quality assets are readily available.
Work with colleagues across the organisation to create compelling content for new and ongoing programme and partnership activities, ensuring outputs reflect UnLtd’s positioning as a sector leader and champion of social entrepreneurs.
Act as UnLtd’s brand guardian, ensuring partners and colleagues have the right assets and guidance to communicate our work effectively.
Use AI tools intelligently and ethically to streamline processes and enhance content creation, while maintaining human oversight to safeguard tone, accuracy, and integrity.

Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive. You may also be expected to support and deliver other projects and tasks, in line with your skills and experience that contribute to our overall organisation objectives beyond your core role.

What We’re Looking For

(Essential Criteria)

Proven experience in a broad communications role, delivering across multiple channels and audiences.
Exceptional writing skills, able to craft engaging content that brings to life the stories and impact of social entrepreneurs while reinforcing UnLtd’s position as a sector leader.
Ability to produce copy that drives results across digital platforms, social media, and traditional media.
Strong journalistic skills, a sharp news sense, and experience building and maintaining relationships with journalists.
Confidence in sharing stories from diverse social entrepreneurs to influence and inspire different audiences.

Curiosity and adaptability - quick to learn and immerse yourself in new concepts, audiences, and ideas. Excellent interpersonal skills, and able to communicate effectively at all levels.
Strategic and creative thinker with a commitment to hands-on delivery.
Strong project management and organisational skills, and able to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
Ability to contribute to the design of communications materials and provide constructive feedback to colleagues and suppliers.
Resourceful and open to experimenting with new media formats, tools and technologies – including the ethical and intelligent use of AI to enhance efficiency and creativity while maintaining human oversight.
Collaborative team player who works well under pressure and thrives in a dynamic environment.

Personal attributes and values

You are mission-driven and have a strong connection to our mission and values
You are actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
You are empathetic, collaborative, and a team player
You demonstrate personal integrity at all times
You have a passion for social justice

UnLtd’s Values

We are Brave

We are ambitious about achieving social change
We are bold in pursuing new ideas
We are resilient in the face of adversity

We are Inclusive

We actively seek out great talent from everywhere
We value diversity and welcome challenging points of view
We foster an open and supportive environment

We are Accountable

We are transparent in our decisions and actions
When things go wrong, we learn from it
We hold ourselves to our purpose

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Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

105150

Published date:

09-12-2025

Partnership Marketing Manager

The Crane Building ,22 Lavington St, London, SE1 0NZ

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

103659

Published date:

07-11-2025

Summary

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Smart Energy GB to recruit a Partnership Marketing Manager to join a passionate, collaborative team who are paving the way to a smarter, more energy efficient future.

Smart Energy are undertaking a significant, nationwide project to roll out smart meters to every British home and microbusiness, transforming the way we buy and use energy through the delivery of one of the biggest technological and infrastructural investments of our time.

Contract: Permanent role

Salary: £47,000 to £51,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid role between home and the London office based in SE1, with a minimum of two days per week in the office

Closing date for applications: Monday 24^th November

Interview date: first stage interviews will be held remotely week commencing 1^st December, with second round interviews in person scheduled for week commencing the 8^th December

As Partnership Marketing Manager you will work closely with colleagues to plan and deliver the partnership marketing strategy, working to onboard and manage partners through whom potential and new smart meter adopters across both domestic and non-domestic campaigns will be reached.

You will work closely with partners to ensure that their delivery is optimised including working across the planning, development and management of audience-led, multi-channel consumer campaigns, particularly those reaching vulnerable customers.

Key responsibilities within the position will include:

You will play a central role in the delivery of partnerships programme with a focus on the identification, recruitment, and management of partners for both domestic and non-domestic campaigns
Put together approach and strategic plans for priority prospects, attend meetings and engage prospective partners, negotiating marketing opportunities nationwide
Forge and maintain strong relationships with partners and manage individual partner budgets and contracts
Lead on the delivery of integrated campaigns to engage Customers in Vulnerable Circumstances and key SEGB audiences, using your skills to influence both internal and external stakeholders to meet the strategic objectives of the campaigns
Work closely with the internal Studio Manager to develop creative concepts for partnership led activity, drawing on deep knowledge of the partnership objectives as well as core SEGB messaging and brand guidelines
Ensure partner activity is robust and measurable and work with the insight and analytics team to ensure the effectiveness of the partnership can be monitored and evaluated
Work with the wider partnerships team to manage partners and ensure that partnership’s programme content is delivered to the highest standard
Negotiate with new partners, ensuring partnership campaigns are developed to meet organisational objectives, and provide maximum value for money
Where partner requirements exist, use briefs to ensure content or materials are created, either by our internal design team or creative agencies
Ensure you are across the detail of partnerships activity being delivered throughout Great Britain, working closely with the Senior Partnership Marketing Manager to manage effective workflow and activity
Work closely with the Senior Partnership Marketing Manager to ensure that we are working with an optimum number of partners to deliver against the strategic requirements of the campaign

We’d love to see applications from individuals with the following skills and experience:

Experience working for an integrated communications and marketing partnerships agency, or experience working in-house in partnerships or sponsorships roles with a marketing element
You will have developed, managed and evaluated successful marketing partnerships and be able to demonstrate high levels of external supplier and service management
Experience of leading integrated campaigns, managing and coordinating stakeholders internally and across media, creative and digital agencies
Proven ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously whilst maintaining the highest quality standards with an eye for detail
Experience successfully demonstrating partnership results and return on investment
Experienced at negotiating and managing the contracting process including creating partners work plans
You will be excellent at building and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partners
You will be a creative thinker, able to see new opportunities for collaboration and innovative marketing, as well as of problem solving and driving improvement

If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice Wood at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached at alice@charitypeople.co.uk.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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