Job Description

Job description

Charity People

is delighted to be partnering with pioneering human rights charity

Standing Voice

to recruit for a

Communications and Media Manager

at an exciting time of real ambition for this incredible organisation.

About Standing Voice

Standing Voice exists to advance the rights, well-being, and inclusion of people with albinism across Africa. With teams in the UK, Tanzania, and Malawi, they deliver holistic, community-led programmes spanning dermatology, eye care, education, psychosocial support, and livelihoods.


The organisation believes in storytelling a tool for justice, and use it to challenge stigma, raise awareness, and promote social inclusion. Their communications help build empathy, shift public perception, and inspire action, locally, nationally, and globally.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional

Communications and Media Manager

to shape Standing Voice's global communications vision. This is an exciting and strategic role which sits at the intersection of human rights, international development, and digital storytelling, amplifying the voices of people with albinism and strengthening Standing Voice's work in disability rights and inclusion.

Contract:

Permanent role

Salary:

32,000 to 36,000 per annum

Location:

Hybrid role between home and London office, with the expectation of at least one day per week in the London office in Hackney

Closing date for applications:

9am on Monday 19th January

Interviews:

First interviews will be held during the week commencing 26th January with second round interviews week commencing the 2nd February


Core responsibilities within the position will include:


Lead the development and implementation of Standing Voice's communications and media strategy across all platforms and audiences Ensure a consistent, authentic brand identity across all external touchpoints Collaborate closely with programme, fundraising, and executive teams to align messaging with organisational goals Own and grow Standing Voice's social media presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook including creating compelling, inclusive, and timely content, including graphics, captions, reels, and stories Curate a content calendar that champions beneficiaries, celebrates key milestones, shares impact, and builds community Monitor analytics to inform and adapt strategy for maximum reach and engagement Manage Standing Voice's photo and video archive, ensuring ethical sourcing, storage, and crediting. sourced, stored and credited to photographers and filmmakers Commission, edit and produce powerful multimedia content, including short films, photo stories, digital campaigns, that centre the voices and experiences of people with albinism Support donor reports, proposals, and case studies with strong narrative and visual content Produce quarterly newsletters and other supporter communications Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets in Africa and internationally, securing media coverage through press releases, op-eds, interviews, and features Develop media toolkits to support partners and frontline staff with key messages and media training Amplify Standing Voice's presence at global forums (e.g. UN Human Rights Council, GlobalSkin and World Congress of Dermatology) through media outreach and presentations Partner with local advocacy groups to co-create campaigns in Tanzania and Malawi Uphold dignity, agency, and rights in all communications, and lead on ethical storytelling, informed consent, and inclusive practices, championing decolonised communication approaches that prioritise local voices and perspectives

We would love to see applications from candidates with the following skills and experience:


Previous experience in communications, media, or content creation, ideally in the charity or human rights sector Proven ability to grow and manage social media channels or campaigns. Exceptional writing and storytelling skills for diverse audiences Strong design, visual and multimedia skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite, Final Cut Pro, Lightroom) Experience in photography or videography across either production or commissioning Demonstrable ability to translate complex human rights issues into accessible, impactful content Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Insights) to inform strategy Strategic thinker with creativity, initiative, and attention to detail Passion for human rights, social justice and inclusive communications Willingness to travel to project sites to document stories and train staff

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.


Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.