Campaign Communications Lead

Manchester Young Lives; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Wythenshawe is seeking a candidate for a fixed-term role to lead a fundraising campaign. This position offers a salary of £24,479 for a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week over a year. The role involves engaging with funders and enhancing the organization's communications strategy. Candidates must submit their applications by 9am on February 2, 2026. This role is crucial for developing professional skills and leadership potential within the charity sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and community engagement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver content that engages funders and corporate partners.
• Implement and enhance the communications plan.
• Participate in mandatory Rank-led programme activities.

Job description

Annual Salary: £24,479
Working Hours: 35 hrs pw (Full-time)
Contract: 1 year fixed term
Based: Wythenshawe

We have recently secured a funding from Rank Foundation through their Time To Shine Leadership Programme and is looking for a suitable candidate for the role.

About the Programme

The Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine Leadership Programme (T2S) has been running for almost 15 years. Each year, Rank offers a grant to organisations to fund a full‑time, paid Time to Shine candidate (known as a T2S Leader) to develop their leadership potential, skills and talent within a charity or social enterprise. For more info, please click on the link: Time to Shine – The Rank Foundation

What to expect

This is a 12 month programme where you will be a leading role in driving the Stepping Stones Fundraising Campaign forward whilst gaining valuable work experience and developing professional competency. You will also be part of the Time To Shine Programme peer support group of up to 10 other Leaders from other charities, guided and supported through the year by an experienced facilitator. You will be required to participate in Rank‑led programme activities in a residential conferences throughout the year, which will include travel away from home and overnight stays (all expenses will be paid). These activities are a mandatory part of the programme.

About the Role

This role will be responsible for delivering impactful content that inspires and engages funders, corporate partners, and community supporters, building a strong and connected community to generate momentum for the campaign. The postholder will also inform, enhance, and implement our communications plan, offering strategic recommendations to continually enhance its effectiveness. Please see Job Description for more details and requirements.

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position. Application and Demographic forms must be returned either via email or by post to Manchester Young Lives.

Please ensure you complete the final section of the application from, giving information as to how you meet the person specification. if you have any question on how to fill the application or question, please email us.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The closing date for completed application forms is 9am Monday the 2nd of February 2026.