Head Of Communications And Engagement

Head of Communications and Engagement

South Gloucestershire (with options for office-based, hybrid or home-based working, and the requirement to attend the office four times per year)

The Organisation

Our client is a leading national charity devoted to enhancing the lives of children and young people with bowel and bladder issues. Their mission is to significantly reduce the challenges and impacts associated with bowel and bladder issues problems, offering hope, support, and practical solutions to children, families and caregivers alike.

As they continue to grow and reach more families across the country, our client is now looking for a Head of Communications and Engagement to join their team on a permanent, part-time basis, working between 26 – 30 hours per week, depending on your preference.

The Benefits

- Salary of £40,000 per annum (pro rata)

- Flexible working – Our client has a proven record of responding with sensitivity to a range of personal circumstances and needs

- Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution

- 25 days’ leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff) in your first year with our client, rising by one day each year to 30 days annual leave

- A commitment to supporting the well-being and resilience of their team, demonstrated by our client’s investment in two Mental Health at Work First aiders

- Employee Assistance Programme that includes 24/7 free, impartial and confidential helpline, structured counselling, newsletters and access to a well-being app

This is an exceptional opportunity for a communications professional with experience of developing creative and engaging content to make a difference in the lives of children and young people across the UK.

In this leading role, you’ll have the chance to help our client to raise awareness, reduce stigma and reach new audiences, ensuring that their message resonates and makes a lasting impact.

What’s more, our client is committed to creating a supportive culture with wellbeing at its core. You’ll discover an array of dedicated mental health support and fantastic holistic benefits, ensuring you have everything you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

Ready to lead transformative change and make a difference with our client’s passionate team? Read on and apply today.

The Role

As our client’s Head of Communications and Engagement, you will lead the development and delivery of their external and internal Communications and Engagement strategy.

As part of our client’s Senior Leadership Team, you’ll develop their Communication & Engagement Strategy and support strategic planning, policy and decision-making across the organisation, enabling them to reach new audiences and raise awareness of bladder and bowel conditions.

Leading our client’s individual giving strategy, you’ll build friendly, professional relationships with stakeholders and promote opportunities for repeat donations, supporting our client in meeting their strategic goals.

Additionally, you will:

- Support the development of two part-time communication, content and Engagement professionals

- Produce a range of compelling content, including newsletters, reports, social media posts and website updates

- Record quarterly and annual impact data

- Lead the review and development of publications

About You

To be considered as our client’s Head of Communications and Engagement, you will need:

- Experience of developing and implementing creative, outcome-focused Communications and Engagement strategies

- Experience of developing Communications and Engagement campaigns that promote opportunities for individual giving

- A good understanding of analytics and measuring the impact of specific communication and Engagement campaigns

- The ability to work across the full range of Communications, including content creation, marketing, digital and social media

- Effective leadership and line management skills

- Strong collaboration skills

The closing date for this role is midnight on Sunday 21st April 2024.

Other organisations may call this role Head of Income Generation and Communications, Head of Strategic Communications, Head of Communications and Campaigns, Head of Strategic Communications & Engagement, Marketing Manager, Head of Communications, Communications and Engagement Director, or Head of Marketing.

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