Job Description

Location:

Hybrid working - Part London office-based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.

Salary:

31,800 per annum

Hours:

35 hours per week

Closing date:

Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 10.00am

Interview date:

Wednesday 5 November on Teams. Please note that there may be a second stage in person on Friday 7 November.

This is a funded fixed-term role for 2 years.

Who we are looking for

Breakthrough T1D

is the UK's leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we're looking for a passionate and creative

Brand and Marketing Officer

to help us build on this momentum.



As Brand and Marketing Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering impactful marketing and communications campaigns that raise awareness of type 1 diabetes and strengthen our connection with the T1D community. You'll work across a range of channels and projects, supporting the national brand, marketing, content and digital team to bring our mission to life.



This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about brand storytelling, audience engagement, and making a real difference.

Experience required

You'll have previous experience of:

Supporting the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns to grow awareness and engagement. Helping to ensure brand consistency across all communications and materials. Creating content for digital and print channels, including social media, email, reports and website. Developing and delivering paid for social media campaigns. Supporting celebrity engagement. Monitoring campaign performance and contributing to reporting and insights.

Find out more

For further information please view the here.


To arrange an informal and confidential chat about the role please contact Melanie Pelletier at mpelletier@breakthrought1d.org.uk

About Breakthrough T1D

Breakthrough T1D is the world's leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.


You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

Employee benefits

As an employer we offer:

Hybrid working arrangements Flexible working and will consider compressed hours Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years' service Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment Season ticket and cycle loan Pension scheme Family-friendly policies - maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development


Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.

Apply now

To apply for the role of the Brand and Marketing Officer (fixed-term), please complete the form and include your CV and your cover letter.



At Breakthrough T1D we do understand that AI (Artificial Intelligence platforms like ChatGPT) can be a useful tool for candidates to assist in applying for our roles. We ask that applicants do ensure their authentic voice is present, and we look forward to seeing examples of your specific experience.



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