Communications Officer

We're hiring: Communications Officer

Part-time / £30,000 / Hybrid role

Location - Home based and London

Hours - 3/4 days per week

Salary: £30,000

Our Communication Officer will play an essential role at a key moment for IVAR, with communications at the heart of our new strategy. Charities are facing mounting pressures and ongoing complexities, and IVAR s work has potential for the greatest impact. We are looking for a Communications Officer who will help us meet this potential: working together with the Director of Communications to make our research clear, accessible and compelling; with the aim of sparking conversations; inspiring action; and strengthening movements like our Open and Trusting network. We expect you to bring creativity, energy and curiosity to how we tell stories, explore new tools and formats, and connect more people with IVAR s mission.

This is a hands-on role in a small but mighty team. If you thrive on combining creativity with delivery, enjoy working collaboratively, and are motivated by strengthening the voluntary sector, we d love to hear from you.

About us

At the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR), we work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research. We champion the role and contribution of the voluntary sector. We listen, learn and share what helps and what gets in the way so that funders and decision-makers can put charity voice at the heart of change.

As Communication Officer, you will be a proactive communicator who enjoys trying new things, managing the day-to-day essentials including our social media website, and contributing to a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment. We expect you to write, edit and proof high-quality content across reports, blogs, newsletters and social media; to translate complex research into engaging, accessible outputs for diverse audiences. We need you to ensure all communications are accurate, consistent, inclusive and aligned with IVAR s brand and tone of voice.

For more details of our work please read our full job description.

It will serve you well if you have a passion for the voluntary sector and an interest in our research and its influence to inform change. You will be an excellent communicator, with strong writing and editing skills and attention to detail. Social media is key. An aptitude for visual design and editing is a plus. You will get exposure to a supportive and collaborative team as well as external partners.

If you feel that this sounds like you would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• £30,000 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hybrid Working (Thursdays are a key working day in the London Office, SE11)
• 0.6-08 fte Hours (3/4 days per week)
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Pension matched to 5%
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities

How to pply

To apply please complete an online application by noon Sunday 26th October 2025.

Interviews will be held in person at the offices on Thursday 5th November 2025.

Please submit your CV, a cover letter (maximum of two A4 sides) and links to a couple of examples of reports/papers that you have authored. Your cover letter should include.

• Why you are applying
• How you meet the person specification
• Your availability to start
• What in particular you would bring to IVAR.

We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background.