Communications Manager

Ecruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westway Trust is seeking a creative and strategic Communications Manager who will shape the Trust’s story across channels, manage the multimedia and digital ecosystem, and deliver impactful campaigns that promote services and events.

You will work with the Senior Manager: Communications and Marketing to develop annual plans, support colleagues with communications, and ensure lived-experience voices are at the heart of our content.

Qualifications

• Multimedia production experience from pitching to post-production editing.
• Proficiency in video editing software listed above.
• Strong IT skills including databases, MS Office, HTML and email platforms.
• Ability to create content for different audiences across channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver campaign communications plans aligned with priorities.
• Manage multimedia and digital ecosystem including website and social channels.
• Create regular multimedia content and campaigns promoting services and events.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to tailor content for diverse communities.

Skills

Multimedia production

Content creation

Campaign planning

Digital storytelling

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Final Cut Pro

Canva

CapCut

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Westway Trust is seeking a creative and strategic Communications Manager who will play a pivotal role in shaping how the Trust’s story is told across every channel. You will manage our multimedia and digital ecosystem, deliver impactful campaigns that promote our services and events, and ensure lived-experience voices are at the heart of our communications. This role is critical in coordinating activity that reflects our organisational priorities and strengthens our connection with the diverse communities we serve across our 23-acre estate.

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• To develop and deliver campaign communications plans and creative approaches, ensuring activity is well-coordinated and aligned with organisational priorities.
• To manage the multimedia and digital ecosystem at Westway Trust, including the website, social media platforms and online channels.
• To generate regular, creative and engaging multimedia content, and deliver impactful campaigns and marketing materials that promote the Trust’s services, events and lived-experience voices.

You will work closely with the Senior Manager: Communications and Marketing to develop and deliver annual Communications and Marketing plans, and will also support colleagues and stakeholders with their communications and content creation.

• Multimedia & Content ProductionExperience and/or qualifications in multimedia production, from pitching and pre-production through to filming and post-production editing.
• Skilled in one or more of: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Canva, CapCut, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop.
• SkillsStrong IT skills, including the use of databases, Microsoft Office, HTML and email marketing platforms.
• A demonstrated ability to work across internal departments, understanding each team’s unique communications objectives, together with the ability to generate content for different audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with competing deadlines.