About PACT (Parents and Children Together)

PACT (Parents and Children Together) is an adoption charity and trauma recovery service provider dedicated to building adoptive families and supporting women, children, and parents to create positive futures. Based in the UK, PACT delivers services that strengthen families, support recovery from trauma, and improve outcomes for vulnerable children and adults. The organization is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and delivering compassionate, life-changing support to people from diverse backgrounds.

The Role

PACT is hiring a Communications and Engagement Officer to help shape and share the stories that reflect the organization’s impact across adoption, family support, and trauma recovery services. Based in Reading with hybrid working arrangements, this full-time role supports external communications, brand awareness, fundraising engagement, and audience development.

The successful candidate will produce engaging content across digital and print channels, support fundraising campaigns, and ensure communications align with PACT’s mission and values. This is an opportunity for a creative and proactive communications professional to contribute to meaningful work that changes lives.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Strategy and Leadership

Produce communications and marketing materials that demonstrate PACT’s impact and values
Create content for social media, newsletters, press releases, websites, and internal communications
Capture and share lived experiences across multiple communication channels
Ensure all communications align with organizational branding and messaging

Donor Engagement and Major Gifts

Support fundraising appeals, campaigns, and engagement challenges
Raise awareness of PACT’s services and organizational mission
Develop audience engagement strategies across digital platforms
Use analytics and insights to improve reach and engagement

Campaign Culture and Ecosystem Building

Collaborate with the Communications and Engagement team to strengthen audience connection
Maintain PACT’s reputation as a sector leader through innovation and initiative
Create accessible, engaging, and informative communications materials
Contribute to a collaborative and mission-driven working environment

Requirements

Experience using social media for organizational and event promotion
Knowledge of analytics and digital insight tools
Experience using WordPress content management systems
Familiarity with Mailchimp for email marketing
Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar design tools
Knowledge of CRM systems such as Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge
Strong written communication and creative content development skills
Ability to present information clearly, accessibly, and engagingly
Proactive and innovative approach to communications and engagement

What They Offer

Salary range between £26,508 and £32,397 per year
Hybrid working with at least one day per week in the Reading office
Permanent full-time contract working 37 hours per week
Opportunity to work within an award-winning adoption and trauma recovery organization
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Meaningful work supporting children, families, and vulnerable communities

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the PACT website before 9am on Monday 22 June 2026. Early applications are encouraged as the organization may appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Applicants interested in discussing the role informally can contact Sam Ward, Events and Engagement Manager, through the details available on the PACT website. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including DBS screening.