Communications Advocacy and Partnerships Officer

The Right Ethos - Specialist External Affairs Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Communications Advocacy and Partnerships Officer in Birmingham. The role involves supporting strategic communications, nurturing relationships, and amplifying women's voices. Exceptional communication skills and a creative approach are vital for this full-time position. The salary expectation is £42,000 with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages.
• Experience in both traditional and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of strategic communications and advocacy.
• Produce strong visual and written content across channels.
• Nurture relationships with journalists, partners and policy makers.
• Support the delivery of online and in-person events and conferences.
• Help build the evidence and narratives that drive systems change.
• Amplify the voices of women with lived experience.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Creative thinking

Media engagement

Digital storytelling

Relationship building

Job description

Communications Advocacy and Partnerships Officer

Location: Birmingham hybrid

Salary expectation: £42,000

This is a full-time role

JABBS is dedicated to building a fairer, more just society for women and girls. Through strategic grant-making, partnerships, and advocacy, the organisation addresses the root causes that draw women into the criminal justice system – from poverty and abuse to health inequalities. Their approach is grounded in collaboration, fostering lasting relationships with those driving change across policy, practice, and communities.

About the role

This role will be central to shaping and strengthening how JABBS advocates for and amplifies the voices of women. Working closely with the Advocacy & Communications Manager and the CEO, you’ll bring creative skills and strategic thinking to communications, ensuring JABBS’ work and partnerships are visible, engaging and impactful.

In this role you can expect to:

• Support on the design and delivery of strategic communications and advocacy
• Produce strong visual and written content across channels
• Nurture relationships with journalists, partners and policy makers
• Support to deliver online and in-person events and conferences
• Help to build the evidence and narratives that drive systems change
• Amplify the voices of women with lived experience

Covering everything from media engagement and digital storytelling to cross-channel content creation, this role requires someone who can both envision and execute big, bold ideas.

About you

You’ll be an exceptional communicator who can translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages that inspire action. Confident across both traditional and digital media, you bring creativity, collaboration and a strong sense of purpose to everything you do.