Cameo is delighted to be supporting Katharine House Hospice in the recruitment of a Marketing and Communications Assistant. We are looking for a creative and organised Marketing and Communications Assistant to join the small but powerful team at Katharine House Hospice, helping to raise awareness, engage supporters and promote the incredible work the hospice does across our local community.
Set in beautiful, landscaped gardens in Adderbury, Katharine House Hospice couldn't continue making such a difference without the dedication of its staff and volunteers. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting fundraising campaigns, events, communications and community engagement activities that help generate vital income and awareness for the hospice.
The Role
Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager and colleagues across the hospice, you will support the delivery of marketing activities that promote fundraising campaigns, events, retail activity and wider hospice services.
Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting fundraising campaigns, events and community engagement activities
Producing content and communications across a variety of channels
Coordinating the monthly supporter e-newsletter
Supporting social media, website and digital marketing activity
Liaising with local community groups, village newsletters and stakeholders
Managing marketing materials and helping maintain brand consistency
Supporting reporting and analysis to help maximise campaign effectiveness
Working collaboratively with teams across the hospice to help tell inspiring stories and engage supporters
What We’re Looking for in the Marketing and Communications Assistant
A good understanding and interest in marketing and communications
Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience using Microsoft Office and digital platforms
A proactive, positive and collaborative approach
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
What’s in it for you
£26,000 - £28,500 FTE (£20,800 - £22,800 pro rata), dependent on experience
30 hours per week
Generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year, plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme and Employee Hotline
Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, offering discounts online and on the high street
Free onsite parking
Training and development opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your marketing and communications skills to support a well-loved local charity and help make a real difference within our community.
If you would like to be part of an organisation that provides outstanding care and support to local families, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Information
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 29 June 2026
Interviews will be held at the hospice on Tuesday 7 July 2026
This vacancy is being advertised by Cameo Consultancy on behalf of Katharine House Hospice through our Employ Direct service. Applications will be reviewed directly by the hospice team, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Katharine House Hospice regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.
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As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
Support the classroom teacher in all areas of teaching, learning and assessment, including using Tapestry
Develop an understanding of the key strategies used across the school to support individual learning needs, e.g. PECS, TEACCH, Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction
Attend training on key strategies and areas of school development
Assist with the preparation of learning activities, displays, resources and visual supports
Report pupils’ responses to learning activities and record achievement/progress as directed
Be willing to take part in all aspects of teaching and learning, including intimate care, play and swimming sessions
Understand and contribute to the emotional support of all pupils
Support the behaviour and well-being of all pupils
Support all of the pupils’ personal needs, including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating. This may include gastrostomy management, suctioning and tracheostomy care, and administering medication, by an agreed plan, and under the direction of a healthcare practitioner and following appropriate training
Follow manual handling procedures to support pupils with physical disabilities
Follow Team Teach guidance in the positive handling of children
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Follow school safeguarding procedures at all times
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on educational visits, trips and out-of-school activities
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and report all concerns to the safeguarding lead
Respond to medical or fire alarms where appropriate
Be willing to contribute and support the wider activities of the school, e.g. fayres and fundraising events
Feedback to the teacher regarding information that may need to be shared with parents, for example, about personal care, health or changes in behaviour
Work under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech or Language Therapist to carry out daily programmes of exercises or routines with pupils as required
Training:Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
Potential full-time employment within the practice for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.
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This is an exciting opportunity to start or build your career in finance while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive professional environment. Our team manages the finances of five entities, giving you exposure to a broad range of financial processes, operations and reporting.
As a Finance Officer Apprentice, you’ll play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of finance operations across all Ark and Ventures entities. You’ll develop practical skills in areas such as financial accounting, transaction processing, and the foundations of financial reporting, while also contributing to ad hoc finance projects that will broaden your experience and support your professional development.
We are committed to your development. As part of this role, you will complete the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, fully funded by us. Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll receive dedicated support and protected Off-the-Job learning time equivalent to 6 hours per week to help you succeed in your studies and build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for a successful career in finance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Day to Day Finance Transactional Responsibilities (all Ark and Venture entities)
Monitor and maintain finance mailboxes and resolve issues raised
Responsible for processing of purchase orders, supplier invoices and employee expenses
Responsible for daily cashbook updates for all bank accounts across all entities
Prepare weekly payment run for suppliers and employee expense claims
Process donor income received on Beacon and liaise with the fundraising team to reconcile donor income with forecasts.
Create and issue sales invoices to customers and inter company rechargers
Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on queries or overdue payments
Monitor and update supplier and customer account details
Finance Projects & Process Improvements
Support the implementation of the new finance system
Assist the finance team with ad hoc project work, month end and year end
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
Training Outcome:Successful candidates will have the opportunity to receive support with: Pursuing higher-level apprenticeships, Securing a permanent position and Growing within the team or across the wider Ark finance teams.Employer Description:Ark is an education charity committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to an excellent education and real choices in life. We believe that, with the right support and approach, every school can succeed, even those facing the most challenging circumstances. Today, Ark Schools has grown into a network of 39 schools nationwide and is recognised as one of the highest-performing academy groups in the country.Our ambition extends beyond our own schools. Ark and Ventures was created not only to support pupils within Ark schools, but also to improve education systems more widely. Our ventures tackle some of the most complex challenges facing children today, including poor numeracy, inadequate support for pupils with dyslexia, and shortages of high-quality social workers.Ark’s Finance team plays a vital role in enabling this mission. The team supports a diverse portfolio of ventures focused on improving education outcomes, by providing strong financial stewardship and strategic support.
Other Information
Our flexible working model offers the best of both worlds, balancing in person collaboration, in our state of the art West London office with the flexibility of remote working.
Our flexitime policy allows you to work your hours around our core hours of 10.00 - 16.00, helping you prioritise your work-life balance and personal commitments.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays.
Full office closure between Christmas and New Year.
As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to.
Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform.
Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9.00am- 5.30pm Flexible, 31 hours per weekSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Initiative,Proficient in Microsoft Excel,Other Office applications,Written communication skills,Accuracy,Prioritise workload,Driven,Self-starter....Read more...