Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Communications and Programmes Officer
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Communications and Programmes Officer (UK Branch)
Closing date: Sunday 20 September 2026
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is an independent charitable foundation established in Portugal in 1956. It is one of the largest European foundations, with headquarters in Lisbon and offices in London (the UK Branch) and Paris. The Foundation's mission is to promote the development of individuals and organisations, through art, science, education, and charity, for a more equitable and sustainable society.
The Communications and Programmes Officer will work with colleagues to support the delivery of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch's strategy. This post will help deliver the UK Branch's communications activity and support the UK programme's grant-making and projects.
The UK Branch aims to strengthen arts and civil society ecosystems and emphasises transnational collaboration between Portugal (where the Foundation is headquartered) and the UK. Our grantmaking programme has three focus areas: arts opportunities, NGO capacity-building and climate-health.
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The appointed person is likely to spend around 50% of time working on communications projects, and 50% on general programmatic work (including research, events, project management, and administration).
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with around two years of relevant experience looking to extend their skills and responsibilities and develop professionally.
What you'll bring:
- Excellent writing skills for a variety of audiences
- Experience developing content for social media and digital platforms
- Experience using communications software, ideally Mailchimp and WordPress (or equivalent)
- Experience managing projects and/or delivering events
- An interest in arts, environmental sustainability and the charity sector
We do not expect candidates to evidence that they meet every point. We encourage applications from candidates who meet the majority of the specification and are excited by the role.
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What we offer:
- 28 days annual leave plus UK statutory holidays
- Stakeholder pension scheme with matched employer contributions
- Health and dental insurance, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- A generous training budget
- Hybrid working — four days in our Hoxton Square office, one day remote
Interviews: Round 1 online w/c 12 October 2026; Round 2 in person w/c 26 October 2026.
Full job pack and applications at our website: https://gulbenkian.pt/en/careers/communications-and-programmes-officer/
The Foundation has an equal opportunity policy and implements to make this policy fully effective by ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability or race. The principle applies to recruitment, pay, terms and conditions of employment and promotion.
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