Communications and Marketing Manager

We are looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager to drive Family Fund s communications and marketing team, including strategic and operational activity

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right person, both in terms of the role itself, but also the key part you ll play in directly benefiting families raising a disabled or seriously ill child.

The Role

As Communications and Marketing Manager, you will work with the Head of Group Communications and Marketing to lead Family Fund s communications and marketing team, including managing strategic and operational activity, strategies and channels.

In this role you will ensure that all communications activities are integrated and cohesive and support the organisational strategy and objectives whilst driving Family Fund s brand profile and awareness.

As our Communications and Marketing Manager, you will lead our dynamic communications and marketing team. You will devise and create engaging and high impact content and campaigns to drive our brand in the external marketplace and in line with our mission, vision and values. From shaping stand-out messaging to leading photography and videography shoots, to multi-channel management, you ll play an integral role in sharing our story with a broad audience.

About You
We are seeking a results-driven, creative and innovative Communications and Marketing Manager with a solid track record in increasing engagement across diverse channels.

What You ll Bring

• Proven experience in a communications and marketing role, with success in driving multi-channel engagement.
• Essential experience in managing a team and budget, with a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Strong writing skills with an ability to tailor content for different audiences.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing both digital and offline campaigns, with experience in data segmentation and audience targeting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively and bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table.

If you re ready to bring your skills to a meaningful cause and drive the communications that help us make a difference, we d love to hear from you!

You must be able to demonstrate solid communications and marketing experience, along with strong writing skills for targeted audiences, tailored for diverse channels. Experience of delivering communications campaigns and activities on and offline- digital marketing and communications, including data segmentation and audience and stakeholder development is essential. You must be able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, be innovative and demonstrate initiative and drive.

Experience of managing a team and budget is essential.

What we offer

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.

We are a values-based organisation, and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here and see how our staff display our values every day.

We commit to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Employer. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

How to apply

Please read and download the job description.

When you re ready to apply, complete the online application form on our website and submit your CV and a cover letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a basic level DBS criminal record check, right to work check and employment history verification.

Information:

Closing date: Tuesday 19 November 2024
Interview dates: Week commencing 25 November 2024