Communications Manager

Merrifield Consultants are proud to partner with a leading national charity to find their new Communications Manager. This role is fantastic for a candidate looking to lead of communications strategy and deliver an extensive marketing programme.

Job Title: Communications Manager
Contract: Full time, permanent
Organisation: Charity
Salary: 40,000
Location: London (1 day in the office)
Required: CV and Cover letter

Role responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the communications and marketing strategy, with the Head of Communications and Marketing, in line with annual organisational business plan and long-term strategy.
• Line manage four direct reports: setting objectives; supporting via regular one-to-ones; ensuring KPIs are monitored and achieved.
• Work with colleagues to develop tailored communications and marketing plans for key projects.
• Be the organisational lead for all paid digital communications and marketing activities.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a range of integrated off/online marketing communications to support the delivery of the charity's activities.
• Ensure increased levels of engagement with the charity's owned social media channels, including through paid campaigns, reporting on performance.
• Write, edit, and proof-read engaging communications materials, ensuring consistency and compliance with the charity's branding, values, key messages, and style guidelines.
• Prepare and distribute scheduled and ad-hoc reports on communications and marketing performance.

Skills and experience:

• Experience of managing, inspiring and developing a team of communications professionals.
• Experience on leading on communications and marketing strategies.
• Proven ability to write compelling copy, either in own voice or ghost writing.
• Experience of monitoring and reporting on expenditure budgets.
• Experience of building and maintaining successful relationships, internally and externally and working collaboratively across teams.
• Experience of managing paid digital campaigns.

The ideal person for this role would be a motivated and proactive individual who enjoys leading on Communications strategies and leading an established marketing team.

To find out more and apply for the role, please contact Isabel Britten at Merrifield Consultants

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.