Senior Marketing And Communications Manager

Weston Hospicecare provides specialist care for local people who are living with life-limiting illnesses. A much loved and well supported local charity, the hospice is based in Uphill, a quiet village on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Communications Manager to join our friendly and supportive hospice team.

Leading on all aspects of hospice communications and marketing; to build brand awareness, communicate impact, support income generation activity and care services across our catchment area.

This is an exciting next step for an established communications and marketing professional.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

·       Develop a Communications and Marketing strategy for the charity

·       Develop expertise within the team through leadership and training

·       Enlist and work with Agency support as required

·       Lead on communications and marketing, through all channels

·       Agree, monitor and report on departmental budgets

·       Analyse results and report progress to the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees

Qualifications and Skills

·       Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

·       Marketing qualification

·       At least 2 years’ experience in Marketing and PR

·       Ability to think at a strategic and analytical level

·       Ability to write compelling copy

·       Experience of setting and monitoring budgets

What we can offer in return

·        6.6 weeks holiday (increases with service)

·        Contributory pension/NHS transferable

·        Healthcare discount scheme

·        Employee Assistance programme

·        Subsidised bus travel with First Bus Commuter Travel Club

·        Free parking (on site or nearby)

The closing date is 31 May however CV’s will be shortlisted as they arrive, and should we find a suitable candidate the job will close early.

We value and encourage applications from all sections of the community.