Communications and Programmes Officer

ACF; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch is seeking a Communications and Programmes Officer in London. The role combines delivering communications activity with supporting the UK programme's grant-making and projects.

Based in a hybrid setup, you’ll develop content for digital channels, assist with events and contribute to transnational collaboration between Portugal and the UK. Candidates with around two years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing for a variety of audiences.
• Content creation for social media and digital platforms.
• Experience using communications software such as Mailchimp and WordPress.
• Project management and event delivery experience.
• Interest in arts, environmental sustainability and the charity sector.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of UK Branch communications activity.
• Assist grant-making and project delivery for the UK programme.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement the UK Branch strategy.
• Manage events, research and program administration as needed.

Skills

Excellent writing

Content for social media

Mailchimp

WordPress

Project management

Tools

Mailchimp

WordPress

Job description

Summary

Communications and Programmes Officer

Application Deadline

9/20/2026

Job Description

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is an independent charitable foundation established in Portugal in 1956. It is one of the largest European foundations, with headquarters in Lisbon and offices in London (the UK Branch) and Paris. The Foundation's mission is to promote the development of individuals and organisations, through art, science, education, and charity, for a more equitable and sustainable society. The Communications and Programmes Officer will work with colleagues to support the delivery of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch's strategy. This post will help deliver the UK Branch's communications activity and support the UK programme's grant‑making and projects. The UK Branch aims to strengthen arts and civil society ecosystems and emphasises transnational collaboration between Portugal (where the Foundation is headquartered) and the UK. Our grantmaking programme has three focus areas: arts opportunities, NGO capacity‑building and climate-health. The appointed person is likely to spend around 50% of time working on communications projects, and 50% on general programmatic work (including research, events, project management, and administration). This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with around two years of relevant experience looking to extend their skills and responsibilities and develop professionally.

What you'll bring:

• Excellent writing skills for a variety of audiences
• Experience developing content for social media and digital platforms
• Experience using communications software, ideally Mailchimp and WordPress (or equivalent)
• Experience managing projects and/or delivering events
• An interest in arts, environmental sustainability and the charity sector

We do not expect candidates to evidence that they meet every point. We encourage applications from candidates who meet the majority of the specification and are excited by the role. Please read the full candidate job pack attached before applying.

Location

50 Hoxton Square, London N1 6PB

Working from

Hybrid

Remuneration

£29,850 to £33,000, depending on the experience of the candidate