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Staff vacancies

Job Title - Communications Manager

Deadline for Applications - 23:59 on Sunday 29 March 2026

Salary - £43,740 FTE, pro rata at 60% (£26,244)

Job Details - 3 days per week (21 hours). 3-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

Location - London (hybrid, including 1-2 days per week in the Peace Pledge Union’s office)

We are looking for a driven, thoughtful and committed Communications Manager to help shape and strengthen the Peace Pledge Union’s public voice. This role focuses on sharing our work as widely and effectively as possible, through social media, news media, supporter communications and our website. You will act as a spokesperson for the organisation, write and develop communications materials, respond to current events, and help grow our membership and supporter base.

This is an opportunity to play a vital role in a small, collaborative organisation at an important moment of our development. We are particularly interested in reaching audiences beyond established peace movement circles, and communicating in ways that are accessible, relevant and inclusive.

The Peace Pledge Union (PPU) is a pacifist campaigning organisation that has promoted nonviolence and opposed war since 1934. We challenge the systems and ideas that normalise militarism, promote peaceful alternatives, and organise the annual white poppy campaign in remembrance of all victims of war.

We welcome applications from people with non-linear career paths and from those whose relevant experience comes through community organising, campaigning or lived experience, as well as formal communications roles. Political understanding, sound judgement, and the ability to communicate clearly and responsibly are essential.

The PPU values diversity, champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to being an organisation where all voices are heard and all individuals are valued and welcome.

To apply you must be UK-based, able to work in the PPU London office at least once a week, and eligible to work in the UK.

Key Dates

• Interview dates - 8-9 April 2026
• Job start date - 6 May 2026 or as soon as possible - to be agreed with successful candidate

Application Details

You can download the job description and person specification form here.

To apply for this role, please email a CV and cover letter to jobs@ppu.org.uk. Please submit these as Word or PDF files. In your cover letter, please explain what draws you to the role and why you are suited to it. Please address all points in the person specification and include concrete examples to evidence your experience.

If you would like to discuss the role informally before applying, you are welcome to contact PPU staff members Geoff and Amy at mail@ppu.org.uk.

We acknowledge receipt of all applications, but due to limited capacity we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates after the closing date.