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Communications & Publications Coordinator
Salary: £30,000- 32,000 pro rata per year
Location: Hybrid
Part time
Closing date: 17/04/2026
Role Overview
Mothers’ Union is seeking a talented and organised Communications & Publications Coordinator to support the delivery of high-quality written communications across the charity. This role will play a key part in shaping and sharing our voice through articles, press releases, media engagement, and the management of our two publications.
Working closely with the Acting Director of Communications & Marketing, the postholder will help ensure that Mothers’ Union’s mission, faith, impact, and advocacy work are clearly, professionally, and consistently communicated to members, supporters, clergy, partners, and the wider public. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career communications professional with strong writing skills and an interest in faith-based or charitable work.
Key Responsibilities
Writing & Editorial
· Researching, writing, and editing articles, features, and news stories for internal and external publications.
· Drafting press releases, media statements, briefings, and opinion pieces.
· Supporting the production and editorial coordination of Mothers’ Union newsletters, magazines, and other publications (print and digital).
· Proofreading and ensuring consistency of tone, style, and brand voice across all communications.
· Assisting with the development of case studies and impact stories.
· Maintain an up-to-date bank of FAQs, accessible to all staff members, to respond to regular queries from within and outside the membership.
· Update a PowerPoint quarterly with briefing notes for colleagues and members speaking about MU externally.
Media & Public Relations
· Supporting proactive media outreach and maintaining media contact lists.
· Responding to media enquiries in coordination with the Director of Communications & Marketing.
· Preparing briefing documents for interviews and public appearances.
· Monitoring media coverage and compiling press reports.
· Identifying opportunities for earned media coverage to raise awareness of Mothers’ Union’s work.
· Creating resources to help members connect with local media such as draft press releases and how to write engaging news stories.
Publications Management
· Coordinating content schedules and deadlines for the charity’s bi-yearly Connected Magazine and the annual Prayer Diary.
· Liaising with contributors, designers, printers, and external suppliers as required.
· Ensuring all publications meet brand and editorial standards.
· Proofreading external collateral for teams across the charity.
· Assisting with distribution planning and stakeholder communications.
Administrative & Team Support
· Managing the Communications and Marketing inboxes.
· Supporting campaign delivery through written materials and briefing documents.
· Assisting with communications for events, exhibitions, and key initiatives.
· Managing incoming communications requests and scheduling workflow.
· Attending team meetings and contributing ideas.
· Supporting cross-organisational communication projects as required.
Person Specification
Essential
· Excellent written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences including clergy.
· Strong proofreading and editing skills with high attention to detail.
· Experience writing articles, features, press releases, or similar content.
· A professional and confident approach to internal and external communications.
· Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
· A collaborative team player who can work with direction.
· Aligned with the MU values of supportive, respectful, solutions-focused, adaptable and open, and able to demonstrate the associated behaviours.
Desirable
· Experience working in a charity, faith-based, or membership organisation.
· Understanding of media relations and press processes.
· Experience coordinating print or digital publications.
· Familiarity with basic website content management systems.
· A qualification in communications, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field.
· Interest in faith-based or community-focused work.
Benefits
• 25 days of annual leave (full time) plus up to 4 days of leave (full time) given at the discretion of Mothers’ Union.
• Employer pension contribution of 7%.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Two volunteering days per calendar year.
• One away day per calendar year.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Bereavement leave & Compassionate leave.
• Season ticket loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Eye care voucher and an allowance towards glasses.
Work Location/Hybrid Working Pattern
This role will be based at our Head Office in central London. Mothers’ Union operates a hybrid working model. Staff are required to work an aggregate minimum of 90 days per calendar year (pro rata for part timers) at our Head Office, Mary Sumner House in central London. Tuesdays are our anchor days where every staff member is expected to be at the office. The 90 days includes anchor Tuesdays. In addition, Thursday is a core working day where part time staff are expected to work, either at home or from the office as needed.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter to jobs@mothersunion.org
The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role. Please note – only applications with a cover letter, alongside a CV, will be considered.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is 17 April 2026. Due to the number of applications we may receive, we will not be able to individually respond to each applicant. Kindly note, we will only be getting in touch with the applicants shortlisted for an interview. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline. We will be conducting interviews for suitable candidates as we go along and may fill the role before the closing date.
Equal Opportunity
Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
Right to Work
Employment right to work checks are mandatory and a legal requirement to work in the UK before you are employed. Mothers’ Union does not provide sponsorships.
DBS Checks
This vacancy is subject to a DBS check if you are successfully selected.
Safeguarding Policy
Mother’s Union has its safeguarding principles embedded in all services we provide in Britain & Ireland. Mothers’ Union is committed to promoting a safer environment and culture for all involved in our projects, programmes, initiatives and activities. So that this can be achieved, it is essential to understand that this policy applies to everyone working on behalf of Mothers’ Union in Britain & Ireland, namely senior managers, board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, members, affiliates and contracted consultants.
Diversity & Inclusion
Mother’s Union is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with various backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work to achieve greater results for the community we support. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment
process and during employment.
