- Salary: Grade 3, £32,328 per annum (£19,396 pro rata for 21 hpw)
- Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week)
- Contract Type: 6-month fixed term (Maternity Cover, with potential for extension subject to funding)
- Location: Remote anywhere in the UK (or Sheffield Head Office/Hybrid working)
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave (18 days pro rata) + pro rata bank holidays, employer pension contribution, dedicated wellbeing support.
- Closing Date: 20 July 2026| Interviews: w/c 27 July 2026
How to Apply
Please visit our website https://hftf.org.uk/jobs to submit your anonymised CV and cover letter.
About Hope for the Future
Hope for the Future (HFTF) is a dynamic UK-based charity working to drive democratic climate action. We support constituents, local groups, and national campaigns to secure ambitious action from local and national government by equipping them to have highly effective, relationship-building conversations with their politicians.
Over the past decade, we have supported more than 10,000 people to engage with politics, over half of whom had never taken action beyond voting. Through training, strategic advice, and tools, we don't just change conversations; we tangibly influence policy.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a creative, tech-savvy storyteller to drive our digital communications and fuel the growth of Climate Connect, our pioneering digital organising platform. Because this is a 6-month maternity cover with a varied remit, we need a proactive problem-solver who is excited to hit the ground running, embrace new opportunities, and confidently guide digital projects through evolving changes.
You will be an excellent communicator with a knack for translating complex data or policy into inspiring, accessible content. Whether you are collaborating with external web developers, optimising a supporter email journey, or promoting our paid services to sector partners, you bring an organised, results-driven approach. You will be a natural collaborator who works flexibly within a small, passionate team to ensure our digital presence is highly engaging, inclusive, and representative of all communities.
You will have:
- Proven experience delivering successful digital communications campaigns and audience growth strategies.
- Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to translate complex environmental policy, political structures, or impact data into inspiring, accessible content.
- Hands-on experience managing websites (WordPress preferred) and utilising social media, email marketing platforms, and varied digital tools to drive engagement.
- The proven ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities effectively within a small team and part-time hours.
- The resilience to adapt, find creative solutions when navigating setbacks, and maintain a positive, problem-solving attitude.
- A genuine commitment to climate action and democratic engagement with grassroots communities.
It would be great if you also have:
- Experience of line managing or mentoring staff, freelancers, or volunteers, with an ability to foster collaborative working.
- Experience supporting corporate partnerships or earned/consultancy income streams.
- Experience developing, marketing, or managing digital platforms, apps, or digital products.
- Experience leading, supporting, or coordinating digital individual giving or fundraising campaigns (such as the Big Give).
- An understanding of UK climate policy, nature campaigning, or the UK political system.
The Role
Your time will be split across three core focus areas:
- Digital Marketing & Communications: Execute our marketing strategy and audience growth priorities across all digital channels. Craft engaging monthly newsletters and use digital communications to build strong relationships with our supporters . Support the structured growth and marketing of HFTF’s consultancy and paid services to attract, secure and nurture relationships with our partners. Update and manage our WordPress website and core digital channels. Develop, optimise, and design compelling email journeys for our key services using our digital toolkit, including Ticket Tailor and EcoSend. Supervise our Communications freelancer (1 day per week) providing supportive oversight for social media content.
- Individual Giving & Campaigns: Develop communications showcasing our real-world impact through collaborative storytelling to increase our visibility and strengthen audience engagement. Help grow our base of regular individual supporters to increase our unrestricted income. With the Fundraising Manager's support, you will lead digital individual giving campaigns, including the Big Give, to grow our regular supporter base and boost unrestricted income.
- Climate Connect Platform Growth: Expand our digital organising platform into a sustainable paid service for partners, creating a long-term income stream. Design campaigns to increase platform uptake, engage with organisations and communities to actively use Climate Connect, ensuring a smooth user journey. Help gather impact case studies for future grant funding, and liaise with external developers to coordinate platform updates and improvements.
Throughout, you will foster a collaborative working culture that recognises positive contributions and advances our active commitment to reaching and representing all sectors of society.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We warmly welcome applications from everyone and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds. If you don’t meet every single requirement listed above, please don't let that deter you, we would still love to hear from you.
Pay: £32,328.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield S1 2BX
