Marketing & Communications Manager

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with one of these lifelong conditions, for which there is no cure.

At Crohn’s & Colitis UK, we fund research, provide award-winning information and support, and raises vital awareness of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. We are working hard to increase the public’s understanding of the Crohn’s and Colitis, and of what it means to live with their often debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans will help to make a real difference. If this excites you - join us!

We are rapidly transforming, and this role is perfect for a hands-on marketer who has the technical skill and experience to take responsibility for all areas of our marketing activity and help shape the marketing strategy.

You will oversee our Communications team, ensuring powerful stories are at the core of our communications, and that messaging meets the needs of the charity and people with Crohn’s and Colitis.

The repositioning and actualisation of our Brand will be an integral part of your role, and you will be championing the brand internally and externally, and actively engaging our stakeholders.

Salary circa £45,000- £48,000 depending on experience.

Location: Remote, Hybrid, Hertfordshire

Hours: 35 hours (FTE)

Contract: Permanent (Immediate start)

This is a varied and exciting role, where you will be responsible for leading, developing and delivering effective, integrated marketing communications strategies and processes.

This role is suited to an experienced marketing and Communications Manager:

• Who enjoys variety.
• Is comfortable using a range of channels including external agencies to meet deadlines, and ensure good value for money.
• Who can provide demonstrable evidence of developing, implementing and evaluating high profile, multi-media strategies.
• Who is a confident and engaging communicator with the ability to create and implement imaginative and impactful content and communications across multiple channels.
• Has strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking.
• Is innovative, forward-thinking, and has a proactive approach to delivery of marketing and communications.
• Has excellent organisational skills, ensuring the ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise work effectively.
• Is a collaborative team player, with proven people management and leadership skills, who is looking to work with, manage, and motivate an inspirational, dynamic, passionate and creative team.
• Has experience of engaging key stakeholders in complex projects, ensuring they are involved and heard.
• Has a focus on ensuring diversity of stories and experiences are collected and communicated in order to represent everyone in the community.
• Has a proven track record of implementing a strategic approach to brand development, messaging and tone of voice across diverse communication channels.

Benefits:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

So, if you want to be part of the team that’s committed to supporting people living with Crohn’s and Colitis, stands up for their needs and helps amplify their voices through powerful storytelling and impactful marketing campaigns, apply today!

Crohn's & Colitis UK is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

Please view our website for the recruitment pack containing the full job description and person specification for this role, or alternatively, please email jobs@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk for the pack to be emailed to you.

However, if you have any questions about what we do here, the role or need more practical information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Louisa Sinclair, Head of Marketing and Communications by emailing her on Louisa.sinclair@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk, please do not email your CV's directly to Louisa.

If you’ve got everything you need and you’re ready to apply, please send your CV and supporting statement to      

jobs@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk.

Your statement should give examples of how you meet the criteria of the person specification, and what you feel you would bring to this role.

Alternatively you could post your application to:

Human Resources

Crohn’s & Colitis UK

Helios Court

1 Bishops Square Hatfield

Herts AL10 9NE

Ensuring that your application reaches us prior to the closing date below.

Final closing date: 9am, 23^rd February 2024

Please note, applications will be assessed as and when they are received, and interviews arranged, so we may close the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.