Communications Manager

The Right Ethos - Specialist External Affairs Recruitment; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a skilled Communications Manager to lead external communications and shape messaging. This role involves managing media relations, delivering high-quality content, and developing strategic campaigns. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in multi-channel communications and exceptional writing skills. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a communications role, including managing a team.
• Experience in crisis communications.
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills tailored to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead external communications at YMCA DownsLink Group and shape messaging.
• Manage media relations and deliver high-quality content across platforms.
• Develop campaigns and coordinate communications across channels.

Skills

Team management

Multi-channel communication

Crisis communications

Content creation

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Mailchimp

Google Analytics

Canva

Job description

Overview

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Our Fundraising and Communications team builds meaningful connections with supporters, partners, and the public to raise vital funds and awareness for our work with children and young people. Through strategic campaigns, compelling storytelling, and strong brand management, we champion our mission and amplify youth voices across all channels.

We’re looking for a skilled and creativeCommunications Manager to lead external communications at YMCA DownsLink Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape our messaging, manage media relations, and deliver high-quality content that supports our mission and enhances our reputation. You’ll play a key role in developing campaigns, coordinating communications across platforms and working with partners to raise awareness of our work across Sussex and Surrey. If you’re confident, collaborative, and ready to take ownership of strategic communications, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead external communications at YMCA DownsLink Group and shape messaging.
• Manage media relations and deliver high-quality content across platforms.
• Develop campaigns and coordinate communications across channels.
• Work with partners to raise awareness of our work across Sussex and Surrey.
• Take ownership of strategic communications and collaborate with teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

• Proven experience in a communications role, including managing a team.
• Track record of successful multi-channel communications campaigns (media/PR, social media, website, publications, email marketing).
• Experience in crisis communications.
• Charity, not-for-profit, or housing association experience (desirable)
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Creative thinker with a flair for engaging content and storytelling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Google Ads.