Communications & Marketing Lead Flexible

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Friends and Families of Special Children to take ownership of the communications and media functions.

We are looking for someone who is able to develop cross-platform communications that will help to amplify the story of the services we provide, promote existing partnerships, and help to attract new supporters.

You will need to build relationships with the media at all levels, securing the best possible coverage to raise the voice of disabled children, young people and their families.

You will be a key point of contact for colleagues across the whole organisation, providing guidance on communications, messaging and branding to the fundraising, service delivery and senior leadership teams.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with the charity’s founder to define the strategy for developing the profile of the charity.

Required skills:

• Significant experience in a hands-on communications, PR or marketing role
• Highly skilled in developing content for a range of different audiences
• Able to think strategically and apply a methodical approach to design and implement comms plans
• First-hand knowledge of running corporate social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc)
• A track record of developing media relationships, including negotiating and leveraging partnerships
• Experience of managing external suppliers, including design agencies, photographers, etc
• Excellent project management skills from inception to evaluation
• Enthusiastic about getting immersed in understanding the services the charity provides
• Able to develop a clear sense of direction for content, ensuring it embodies the ethos of the charity

Employment terms:

• 18 months fixed term contract
• 25 hours a week
• £26k per annum pro rata
• This role will be based out of our office in Bretonside, Plymouth. Due to COVID restrictions, our office is currently closed, so the role will initially be working from home.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure

How to apply:

Applications MUST be made via our website: https://www.friendsandfamilies.org.uk/get-involved/jobs/

We have to adhere to a strict employment policy, so applications made directly via the indeed portal cannot be considered.

Interviews:

Interviews will be conducted by videocall. Interviews will conducted on an ad-hoc basis as applications are received. Applications will close when a suitable appointment has been made.