Senior Communications Officer (short term)

We're looking for a Senior Communications Officer to join our team on a short term basis until the end of the year.

Job details

Location

London – hybrid (1 day a week in office)

Salary

£33,395 (pro rata)

Working hours

Part time – 3 days per week. Open to discussing flexible working options.

Contract

Temporary

Closing date

August 11, 2026

About the role

We are looking for an experienced communications professional to provide short-term cover until the end of 2026, supporting the delivery of the Foundation’s day-to-day communications activity. Working across content creation, website management, social media, newsletters and cross-team communications support, you will help maintain the quality and consistency of our communications while contributing to our mission of supporting women entrepreneurs to thrive.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role suited to someone who can work independently, manage multiple priorities and produce high-quality content across a range of digital channels. You will work closely with colleagues across the Foundation to create engaging content, support events and fundraising communications, maintain digital platforms and ensure our brand and messaging remain consistent.

For full information on this role, please download the job pack.

What the Foundation can offer you

• A fantastic package of 28 days of annual leave (pro-rata, and which includes three that must be taken during the festive break).
• An organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’s individual perspective and voice and all team members are able to contribute to our strategic planning.
• A positive, supportive and collaborative culture and leadership style. We encourage teamwork and open and honest communication, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
• A focus on personal wellbeing and happiness, with regular team-building activities and line manager meetings that as well as your personal wellbeing.

About the Foundation

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women exists to create a future where women everywhere can enjoy equal economic opportunities so they can thrive.

We support women entrepreneurs in low and middle income countries to build resilient businesses, increase their incomes, and create lasting impact in their communities. Through a holistic suite of programmes and partnerships spanning the private sector, philanthropy, government and local partners, we work with women to access the skills, technology, networks, and confidence they need to succeed. This includes:

• The ‘Road to’ training programmes – equipping women with the tools to grow their businesses.
• The Mentoring Women in Business Programme – providing one-to-one online mentoring for women across the globe.
• The HerVenture mobile app – offering accessible business training that can be used offline for women facing low connectivity.
• Research and influencing: annual global survey of women business owners researching barriers they face and offering solutions.

How to apply

Apply by submitting the following:

• Covering letter addressing their relevant experience for the role against the criteria above (one A4 page in Arial font 11 maximum)
• Current CV (two A4 pages maximum)
• An example of a written piece of content they have created, such as a blog post, case study or article (web link or file attachment)
• An example of a video content they have produced and published.
• We want to check how your writing style fits ours. As part of the application, please draft a copy for a LinkedIn post promoting last year’s Impact report (you can access it here), focusing on business benefits for women entrepreneurs, with potential corporate funders in mind. 200 words absolute maximum.
• Please send your application to recruitment@cherieblairfoundation.org with the subject line ‘Communications Officer – short term’.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, gender, colour, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief. All applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Timings:

The deadline for applications will be 23.59 (BST) on 11 August 2026.
The interviews will take place w/c 17 August.

All applicants must have the full legal right to work in the UK as the Foundation does not offer sponsorship at this time.

Please send your application, or any questions you might have, to recruitment@cherieblairfoundation.org.

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of during this process.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.

Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.