A career where you can make a real difference
Current opportunities at Diagrama
£22,500 pro rata for 25 hours per week (£36,000 FTE)
Ideally Monday to Friday, 9am-2pm, but we are open to discussing alternative hours.
Location: Primarily home-based, with travel to Diagrama's services and occasional attendance at events
About the Role
This is a varied and fast-paced communications role supporting the visibility and growth of Diagrama Foundation - a charity that transforms the lives of vulnerable people through a unique mix of adoption, fostering, learning disability support, and care for older people.
As Marketing & Communications Officer, you will work closely with the Head of Marketing Strategy to deliver clear, creative, and consistent messaging across a wide range of platforms. From content creation and campaign delivery to media liaison and brand management, the role requires someone who is organised, enthusiastic, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
You will need a solid understanding of the marketing mix, from print and PR to social and digital. The role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety and is excited to shape communications that drive real impact across our services.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule and deliver communications campaigns across Diagrama's services
- Develop and implement annual marketing plans to meet strategic goals
- Manage social media channels, growing engagement and reach Diagrama Foundation
- Coordinate deadlines and campaign timelines in collaboration with the Head of Marketing
- Produce digital, print and video content in liaison with external professionals
- Work with PR agency to support campaign coverage and media engagement
- Report on campaign impact, ROI and KPIs
- Support HR with recruitment advertising
- Maintain and update website content and blogs
- Support paid media campaigns
- Attend meetings and events (mostly online, some in-person)
- Identify new opportunities for brand exposure
- Gather case studies and stories from service users and staff
- Maintain a library of content assets
- Represent Diagrama at events and support brand development
- Assist with other marketing and fundraising team needs
- Uphold Diagrama's Health & Safety and safeguarding policies
Core Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills
- High attention to detail and quality
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Positive, proactive and deadline-focused
- Capable of working independently in a home-based setting
- Committed to Diagrama's mission
Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
- Multi-channel campaign delivery and content creation
- Copywriting and CMS experience (WordPress/ProcessWire)
- Social media and Mailchimp/CRM experience Diagrama Foundation
- Print and digital production coordination
- Understanding of brand and visual identity
- Valid UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Experience with social ads, analytics and Google tools
- Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn
- Creative problem-solver and PR awareness
- Degree in marketing or equivalent experience
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills
- Charity sector experience and understanding of care ethics
Working at Diagrama
Diagrama Foundation is a values-led charity committed to supporting vulnerable children, young people and adults to live safe, fulfilled, and meaningful lives. Our services are diverse - spanning adoption, fostering, residential care and supported living - but our commitment is singular: to transform lives with compassion, integrity and respect.
You'll be joining a close-knit, creative team, working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. This role offers the chance to shape communications that reach new audiences and directly support services that make a tangible difference every day.
Useful Links:
- Diagrama Foundation: www.diagramafoundation.org.uk
- Diagrama Adoption: www.diagramaadoption.org.uk
- Diagrama Fostering: www.diagramafostering.org.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications is 4th June 2025. Please add cover letter to application
Send your CV and Covering Letter to: hr@diagrama.org.uk
Potential earnings of £23,575 per annum including sleep-ins based on qualifications.
Supported Living
Our supported living service throughout Bromley supports 37 adults with a range of complex needs and learning disabilities.
Situated in various properties across the borough, our dedicated and skilled team provides professional and personalised care of the highest standard, where the needs of each individual lie at the heart of everything we do.
Cabrini House
Cabrini House is a home for 23 adults with a range of complex needs and learning disabilities.
Situated in a private cul-de-sac in Orpington, our dedicated and skilled team at Cabrini House provides professional and personalised care of the highest standard, where the needs of each individual lie at the heart of everything we do.
You will provide essential care and support to all our service users, in a role which is pivotal to helping our service users become as independent as possible.
You will be a consistent and caring role model who is professional and non judgmental, encouraging individual independence and community integration.
You will lead by example to help service users fully participate in all day-to-day activities - including meal times and household tasks.
If you're interested in the above position please download the application form and once complete send to hr@diagrama.org.uk
*At Diagrama we are actively encouraging all our employees to be fully vaccinated.
Home-based role, £415 per child per week expenses payment, plus paid respite cover
Short-term, long-term and respite opportunities available.
Diagrama Fostering is urgently seeking new foster carers. There are around 70,000 children in care in the UK at the moment and we need to find new carers to help meet current demand for placements. For further information on our service and how to become a foster carer please visit our dedicated Diagrama Fostering website.
Person-centred approach
The needs of the vulnerable people we support are central to everything we do.
Solution-focused
We're solution-focused and think outside of the box to advance best practice.
One team
We have a strong, united working culture where everyone's voice is welcome.
We urgently need care workers
Would you like a rewarding career providing the best possible care for vulnerable elderly people who have a variety of health and social needs?
If you have a passion for providing outstanding person-centred care for residents withn ursing, and dementia needs we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for first-class committed carers to support our residents to live their life to the full in our warm and friendly home in the heart of Clacton. If you enjoy working in a busy team and are a creative problem solver with good communication skills and an abundance of empathy, you could be the exceptional individual we are looking for.
"I only ever felt like a care worker before I joined Diagrama. Now I feel like I make a real difference to people's lives every single day. I feel appreciated - like a valued part of a professional team where we all want to achieve the best outcome for the people we care for."
What is it really like to work at Diagrama?
'It's exciting - every day is different'
'I love the freedom we have to develop new ideas and practice. There's a lot of encouragement to be part of shaping the organisation'
'For me working for the charity Diagrama at Cabrini House is very rewarding and I would highly recommend that if you want to be part of a team that help to transform the lives of those, we support every day'
Take a look at what it's like working at Edensor Care Centre, Diagrama's home for elderly with nursing and dementia needs in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.
Our Values
- Person-centred approach: Our decision-making is focused on the needs of the individuals that we work with
- Innovation: We're solution-focused and think outside of the box to overcome challenges. We work collaboratively and resourcefully to advance best practice.
- Collaboration: We believe we are better together. We work collaboratively with our service users, our own teams and with external experts and organisations to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.