Communications and Marketing Manager

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right person- to drive our communications and marketing work and directly benefit 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 dynamic communications and marketing team. This will include devising and managing strategic and operational activity, across channels.

In this role you will ensure that all communications activities are integrated and cohesive- supporting our organisational strategy and objectives and driving Family Fund’s brand profile and awareness.

You will create engaging and high impact content and campaigns to drive our brand in the external marketplace, 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.

The person we’re looking for

About you

We are seeking a results-driven, creative and innovative individual. You should have a solid track record in increasing engagement across diverse channels. You must be able to demonstrate solid communications and marketing experience, along with a flair for writing 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 also 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 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!

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. Find out more about working at Family Fund.

How to apply

Please complete the online application 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.

For more information, please read and download the job description.

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.