Chief Storyteller & Campaigns Leader

YMCA South Midlands; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA South Midlands is seeking an ambitious Head of Communications & Campaigns to shape how we tell our story and strengthen our reputation. You’ll work closely with the CEO, enjoy autonomy, and turn ambitious ideas into campaigns with measurable impact.

You’ll lead our Communications & Campaigns function, develop strategies across digital, brand, fundraising communications and media relations, and build a high-performing team to drive growth and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading integrated campaigns and digital marketing.
• Experience in brand development and PR.
• Experience in fundraising communications or organisational change.
• Ability to shape strategy and storytelling.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering communications, marketing and campaigns strategy
• Strengthening our brand, reputation and organisational profile
• Creating engaging, creative and impactful campaigns that inspire action
• Leading our digital communications, website, social media and content strategy
• Developing compelling stories that demonstrate our impact
• Working closely with Income Generation to support fundraising and supporter engagement
• Managing media relations, PR and external communications
• Leading internal communications that connect, inform and engage our people
• Supporting major organisational projects, partnerships and strategic initiatives
• Measuring campaign performance and using insights to continuously improve
• Developing and leading our Communications & Campaigns team

Skills

Integrated campaigns

Digital marketing

Brand development

Public relations

Fundraising communications

Organisational change

Job description

YMCA South Midlands is seeking an ambitious Head of Communications & Campaigns to shape how we tell our story and strengthen our reputation. You’ll work closely with the CEO, enjoy autonomy, and turn ambitious ideas into campaigns with measurable impact.

You’ll lead our Communications & Campaigns function, develop strategies across digital, brand, fundraising communications and media relations, and build a high-performing team to drive growth and engagement.