Communications and Storytelling Manager

Remedy; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited annual leave

Twice-yearly team retreats

Pension and health benefits

Job summary

A dynamic charity organization is looking for a Communications and Storytelling Manager to enhance communication strategies and strengthen fundraising efforts. Responsibilities include coordinating external communications, creating impactful written content, and utilizing design tools to create engaging assets. Full-time, part-time, and freelance options exist with flexible working arrangements, either in Birmingham or remotely. The position offers unlimited annual leave and various benefits, promoting an inclusive and diverse team.

Qualifications

• Experience working in or with charities/non-profits.
• Strong understanding of fundraising communications.
• Interest in developing new skills and service offerings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate external communications across various channels.
• Provide communications expertise to strengthen fundraising effectiveness.
• Create written content, from case studies to newsletters.
• Use design tools to create professional content.
• Maintain brand guidelines and visual identity.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Experience with digital tools

Tools

Canva

Mailchimp or similar

Job description

Overview

We build fundraising capacity in sport for good. Our small yet formidable team supports the fundraising ambitions of organisations all over the world, including Special Olympics, World Rugby, the KNVB, the Lawn Tennis Association, Dallaglio RugbyWorks, Beyond Sport and many more. We provide a combination of direct fundraising support to these organisations alongside building a suite of accessible tools, resources and events to develop capability and improve fundraising effectiveness in the wider sport for good sector.

We are seeking a Communications and Storytelling Manager to join this mission and lead our own content and storytelling efforts while strengthening the fundraising communications capacity of organisations using sport for good.

Role and responsibilities

• Coordinate Remedy's external communications across email newsletters, LinkedIn, and partner networks, curating and creating relevant and engaging content that delivers value for the sector
• Help our partners to review, set and refine their fundraising-related communications strategy/plans.
• Provide communications expertise to help partners strengthen their fundraising effectiveness
• Create written content including case studies, impact reports, donor communications and email newsletters
• Use design tools (particularly Canva) to create professional templates, guides, infographics and social media assets for internal use and sector-wide distribution
• Support our team to develop relevant tools, research, resources and events to build fundraising capacity across the sector.
• Develop and maintain our brand guidelines and visual identity across all platforms

Knowledge, experience and attributes

• Belief in, and experience of, the use of sport to change lives in a positive way
• Determination to deliver, with an interest in developing new skills and taking ownership for the development of a growing service offer
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Tireless attention to detail
• Experience of working in or with charities and/or other non-profit organisations
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Experience of using digital tools to undertake research, connect with prospects, and develop proposals and presentations

Desirable

• Direct experience of fundraising-focused communications or donor engagement
• Understanding of the fundraising landscape within sport for development
• Experience of consulting/advising charities, sports organisations and other non-profit entities on marketing and communications strategy
• Familiarity with email newsletter platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Beehive, Substack)
• Knowledge of website content management systems and SEO principles
• Experience producing impact reports, case studies or storytelling content
• Background in journalism, content marketing or copywriting
• Understanding of accessibility and inclusive communications practices

Working arrangements

Full-time, part-time or freelance options available

Flexible location: Co-working in Birmingham, UK is available if preferred, or remote elsewhere.

Package includes unlimited annual leave, twice-yearly team retreats, and a variety of pension, health and insurance-related benefits - based on location.

The deadline to apply is the 28th February 2025 (regardless of whether this job post is visible).

We are committed to continue building an inclusive and diverse team and welcome applications from under-represented groups.