Communications and Engagement Manager, Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board

Church of England; London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Communications and Engagement Manager to lead strategic initiatives that connect church and community. This role involves crafting impactful communication strategies, engaging diverse audiences, and enhancing visibility of the church's funding programs. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams, manage events, and foster relationships with stakeholders. With a commitment to inclusivity and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the community while enjoying a range of employee benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Occupational Health

Civil Service Sports & Social Club membership

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering communications and engagement strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Communications and Engagement Strategy.
• Identify PR opportunities and build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Event Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Experience in Communications

Experience in Engagement Strategy

Tools

Social Media Platforms

Newsletters

Intranet Software

Job description

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Communications and Engagement Manager, Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board

Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/82685/8301

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Employee

18 months fixed term contract, with the expectation to work from the office 2 days per week.

Working Hours: 35

Location: Church House, Great Smith Street, London

Closing Date: 30/03/2025

Vacancy Category: Communications and Marketing

Business Unit: National Church Institutions (NCIs)

Organizational Unit: CofE Central Services

Introduction

JOIN US AS A COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

This role aims to create and execute a Communications and Engagement Strategy for both church and external audiences. The goal is to share the story of the funding programme and its impact on communities and lives.

The post holder will work with the Vision and Strategy Team, Digital and Communications Teams, NCI colleagues, and Diocesan Communicators across the country. They will promote the work and opportunities provided by the Vision and Strategy, for the Church of England by effectively communicating the work of the funding distributed and overseen by the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board, highlighting examples that inspire people both across the Church of England and externally, and demonstrate its effect on everyday lives.

Summary of main responsibilities

• Take the lead on the delivery of the Communications and Engagement Strategy for funded grant programme.
• Proactively identify and exploit PR and communication opportunities.
• Communication planning, reporting and monitoring.
• Building key stakeholder relationships, this includes external suppliers and agencies.
• Monitor press coverage and distribute key stories to internal contacts.
• Support the preparation and delivery of engagement events (online and onsite).

Key role requirements

This is an office-based role, with the expectation to work from the office 2 days per week.

You will need to be/have:

• Ability to juggle competing priorities, achieve outcomes and deliver projects under a constrained deadline.
• Good knowledge of working practices, methodologies and software tools in communications including using newsletters, intranets, social media, print and other channels to engage and inform effectively.
• Previous experience delivering a communications and engagement strategy.
• An engaging communicator with the ability to adjust communications to a varying range of audiences, enabling them to feel heard and able to participate.
• Event management and project management experience.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with colleagues and external partners, including senior leaders.
• Ability to solve problems, generate new ideas and suggest change.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.

What we offer

• A salary of £48,557 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario, and if this fits within the department’s needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK’s leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

ABOUT NATIONAL CHURCH INSTITUTIONS

The National Church Institutions comprises a wide variety of teams, professions and functions that support the mission and ministries of the Church of England in its vision to be a church, centred on Jesus Christ, for the whole nation - a church that is simpler, humbler, bolder.

We Include. You Belong.

Our Belonging and Inclusion Strategy aims for everyone in the National Church Institutions (NCIs) to feel that they belong, and are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Together, our people contribute in different ways towards our common purpose, whichever NCI they work in and whatever their background.

Living out our values in all that we do, we:

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Act with Integrity

We believe our commitment to belonging and inclusion fuels our progress and drives us forward. The NCIs are a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values. Even if you have never thought about working for us before, if you have the skills and experience we’re looking for then we would like to hear from you.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.