Communications and Marketing Manager

CHARITY PEOPLE; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in London seeks a Communications and Marketing Manager to lead their marketing efforts with creativity and strategy. The role involves managing a team and delivering impactful campaigns. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in charity communications, strong digital marketing skills, and a proven track record in leadership. This position offers a hybrid working model and various staff benefits including annual leave and a stakeholder pension scheme.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Office closure between Christmas and New Year

Stakeholder pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in charity communications and marketing leadership.
• Strong digital marketing skills across social media, email, and web.
• Confidence managing a fast-paced team and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team and drive forward the charity's mission.
• Shape and deliver a compelling communications strategy.
• Manage a busy, ambitious department where your ideas will make a difference.

Skills

Charity communications

Marketing leadership

Digital marketing

Storytelling

Team management

Inclusive communications

Job description

Communications and Marketing Manager - Lead with Purpose and Creativity

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (including 5% London Allowance)
Location: Hybrid - Remote working with one day per week (Wednesdays) in Wandsworth office
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) We're thrilled to be working with a bold and ambitious charity that's making a real difference in the lives of people affected by spinal cord injury. They're now looking for a talented Communications and Marketing Manager to lead a dynamic team and drive forward their mission with creativity, energy, and strategic vision.This is a rare opportunity to join a values-led organisation where your work will directly contribute to life-changing support and advocacy. If you're a gifted communicator, a confident leader, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why You'll Love This Role

Purpose-Driven Work: Every campaign you lead will help people live life to the fullest after spinal cord injury.Creative Leadership: Shape and deliver a compelling communications strategy across digital, print, and media.Collaborative Culture: Join a fun, inclusive, and supportive team that values innovation and impact.Flexible Working: Enjoy the benefits of remote work with one energising day a week in the office.Fast-Paced Environment: Manage a busy, ambitious department where your ideas and leadership will make a real difference.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone with:Extensive experience in charity communications and marketing leadership.A track record of delivering high-impact campaigns and exceeding targets.Strong digital marketing skills across social media, email, and web.Excellent storytelling ability and a sharp eye for detail.Confidence managing a fast-paced team and multiple stakeholders.A passion for inclusive communications and community-led storytelling.Please note: due to the urgency of this role, we are only considering candidates with a notice period of one month or less.If shortlisted, we'll share the full job description, benefits, and request a supporting statement. We recommend holding off on writing that until we've briefed you.This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a charity that's bold, fun, and deeply committed to making a difference. If you're ready to lead with purpose and creativity, we'd love to hear from you.Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025
Interviews: 16th and 17th September 2025

Additional Details

Hours of Work:9am to 5pm (35 hours per week), with some flexibility as needed.Hybrid working: remote with one day per week in the Wandsworth office.Flexible arrangements can be discussed to support work/life balance.Probation: Six-month probation period.
Notice Period: Two months post-probation; one week during probation.
Accessibility: Office is fully wheelchair accessible, including toilet facilities.

Staff Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with service.Office closure between Christmas and New Year (additional 3 days).Stakeholder pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer - increasing with service).Generous sickness pay.Annual financial advisor session.Season ticket loan and ride-to-work scheme.Compassionate, study, and sabbatical leave."My Day" - 17.5 hours annually for volunteering.Life Assurance - three times annual salary.Charity People is proud to be an inclusive, forward-thinking agency that champions equity, diversity, and inclusion. We match organisations with exceptional talent, regardless of background, because we believe diverse teams deliver the greatest impact.