Communications Manager

RCI Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Stevenage seeks an experienced Communications Manager to lead marketing and communications efforts. You will craft effective messaging and campaigns that resonate both internally and externally. The ideal candidate has proven experience in digital content creation, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and proficient use of tools like Canva and WordPress. This role offers a chance to influence brand visibility and employee engagement within a purpose-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering marketing and communications activity.
• Strong written communication and digital content creation skills.
• Advanced Canva capability with a strong eye for design.

Responsibilities

• Developing and owning annual marketing plans aligned to organisational priorities.
• Working with leadership teams to shape content, messaging and communication strategy.
• Translating business objectives into clear, engaging campaigns.

Skills

Strong written communication

Digital content creation

Advanced Canva capability

Website management with WordPress

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Canva

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Job description

RCI Group is growing, and with that growth comes the need for strong, consistent and purposeful communication. We are looking for an experienced Communications Manager to sit at the centre of our Sales and Marketing function, shaping how we present ourselves externally and how we connect internally across our services. This is a hands on role with real influence. You will lead the planning and delivery of marketing and communications activity across the Group, supporting brand visibility, service awareness, employee engagement and commercial growth. Working closely with senior leaders, you will turn strategy into clear messaging, campaigns and content that reflects who we are, what we do and why it matters. Based from our Stevenage office and reporting to the Group Marketing Director, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership, build structure and leave a lasting imprint on a purpose led organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and owning annual marketing plans aligned to organisational priorities
• Working with leadership teams to shape content, messaging and communication strategy
• Translating business objectives into clear, engaging campaigns and content
• Planning and delivering multi channel marketing activity across digital, print and events
• Creating high quality content for websites, social media, newsletters and marketing collateral
• Managing and developing digital platforms, with particular focus on LinkedIn and websites
• Ensuring all content reflects brand standards, values and service quality

Brand and Digital Ownership

• Maintaining brand consistency across all platforms and materials
• Managing Canva templates and producing professional visual assets
• Supporting teams to correctly apply brand guidance and use shared assets
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of multiple websites

Internal Communications

• Establishing clear and consistent internal communication rhythms
• Keeping colleagues informed, aligned and engaged across the Group
• Working with leaders and teams to gather stories, updates and insights
• Creating content that reinforces our mission, culture and achievements

Performance, Insight and Reporting

• Tracking campaign performance and engagement metrics
• Using data to refine content, channels and overall effectiveness
• Providing clear, regular reporting to senior stakeholders
• Supporting audit, compliance and quality reporting where required

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering marketing and communications activity
• Strong written communication and digital content creation skills
• Advanced Canva capability with a strong eye for design
• Experience managing websites using WordPress and Elementor
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Confident stakeholder engagement skills, including at senior level

Desirable Skills

• Experience within healthcare or public sector environments
• Understanding of healthcare commissioning or procurement processes
• Experience with SEO, SEM and digital campaign optimisation

Behaviours and Approach

• Commercially aware and strategically minded
• Creative but structured in delivery
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative, adaptable and people focused
• Values driven and aligned to purpose led services