We are currently recruiting for the following roles
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Role Overview
We are seeking a creative and proactive Communications Assistant to help tell our story and grow our online presence to encourage participant and volunteer sign up. This role is essential for creating engaging content that showcases our impact, managing our social media platforms, and keeping our community informed through regular newsletters.
The role requires on-site content capture including video, photo and interviews and remote work from home content editing, posting and admin.
As a growing charity with a clear strategy for expansion, this role has significant potential to develop. We are committed to investing in your growth, providing training and support to enhance your skills and progress within the charity
Working Arrangements
The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, starting with 50% on-site (Ham, Hampton, and Whitton) and 50% remote work from home. Please note that on-site requirements may increase depending on the needs of the charity.
Direct Engagement, you will be required to take part as a cooking class buddy once a month at each site to support the sessions. This involves helping with the set up of the cooking class, working one to one with a client to cook a meal and clearing up at the end of the session.
Attend meetings online via Google Meets weekly with Operations Manager and Coordinator. Attend regular meetings both online and in person with class facilitators and trustees.
Although not essential, it would be desirable for the candidate to have a car.
Contract
20 hours per week, flexible across 4 or 5 days (Monday to Friday, between 9 AM and 6 PM).
£14.80 per hour, London Living Wage
3 month probationary period
Hybrid: 50% on-site at our hubs and 50% remote
Location: Ham, Hampton, and Whitton
12 month fixed term with a possible extension depending on funding
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Social Media:
Attend cooking classes to capture photos and videos of our participants and volunteers in action.
Create engaging reels, posts, and stories for our social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
Use editing tools to produce high-quality visual content.
Monitor social media channels and engage with our online community.
Newsletters & Website:
Draft and design regular newsletters to keep partners, donors, and volunteers updated.
Use Mailchimp to manage mailing lists and distribute communications.
Assist with updating the website (Squarespace) with new content and news.
Requirements
Commitments:
Assist with three cooking classes per month at local hubs (Hampton, Ham, and Whitton).
Weekly online meetings with Operations Manager and Coordinator
6 - 12 in person meetings (Teddington or Twickenham) per year
Essential Skills & Experience:
Experience in content creation. Examples of personal or professional will be requested if invited to interview.
Experience with video editing using CapCut or similar mobile editing software.
Proficiency in graphic design using Canva.
Experience using Mailchimp for email marketing.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively between remote and on-site tasks.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with class participants while capturing content.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
A degree in Marketing or Communications is desirable but not essential.
Experience using Squarespace or website builder platforms for updates.
A passion for cooking and healthy eating.
Cooking Up welcomes and encourages applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
Application process
The closing date for applications is 3rd May 2026, but we will review applications as they come in and interview suitable candidates. If we find the right candidate before the deadline, we may close the role early. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
If you are an organised and proactive individual with a passion for social impact community work, we would love to hear from you!
Please email your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to joanna@cookingup.org
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