Communications Manager

Freelancingforgood; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit health organization is seeking a Communications Manager to lead their communications strategy. This pivotal role involves creating impactful content, managing media relations, and driving awareness across healthcare audiences. The ideal candidate is an experienced communications professional passionate about health and sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact in a growing movement. The position is based remotely in the UK with occasional travel to London.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading successful communications campaigns.
• Proficiency in engaging with media and stakeholders.
• Ability to create content that resonates with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver the overall communications strategy.
• Create engaging content and campaigns for various audiences.
• Manage newsletters and ensure timely communication.
• Build relationships with media and partners to expand visibility.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creativity

Campaign management

Media relations

Digital tools proficiency

Job description

Plant-Based Health Professionals UK is looking for a Communications Manager to join their team.

Overview

• Full-time or part-time
• Language: English
• Location: Remote in the UK; travel to London for our quarterly team meetings
• Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per year pro rata
• Applications closing: 28th September

Job Description

Plant-Based Health Professionals UK is a non-profit CIC founded in 2018 and led by healthcare practitioners working at the intersection of science and compassion. We bring together evidence-based whole food, plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine to empower practitioners and communities to prevent, manage and reverse chronic disease while safeguarding planetary health.

As Communications Manager, you’ll lead the strategy that shapes how we show up in the world. This is a new and exciting role, focused on amplifying our voice across healthcare, public and policy audiences. You’ll work closely with our small but passionate team to grow awareness of our work, strengthen our messaging and ensure consistent, values-led communication across all platforms.

You’ll be both a strategist and a creator, bringing clarity, consistency and creativity to everything from campaign planning and media relations to newsletters and donor communications. This role offers the chance to make a real impact at the heart of a growing movement.

Responsibilities

You’ll lead on all aspects of PBHP UK’s communications, helping us inspire change and grow our reach. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and delivering our overall communications strategy
• Creating content and campaigns that engage the public, healthcare professionals and policymakers
• Shaping our media presence through storytelling, strategic messaging and press engagement
• Managing newsletters and mailing lists, ensuring high-quality and timely communication
• Supporting fundraising goals with compelling donor-facing content
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to align communications across all workstreams
• Maintaining brand consistency and managing reputation, including crisis communication planning
• Using digital tools to track and measure the impact of communications work
• Building relationships with media, influencers and partners to expand our visibility

Role Requirements

You’re an experienced communications professional who combines strategic thinking with creative flair. You’ve led successful campaigns, influenced public or policy conversations, and are confident working across multiple channels. Whether it’s designing content, building media relationships or responding in a crisis, you bring clarity, confidence and care to your work.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited by the chance to shape the voice of a growing organisation. You’re passionate about health, sustainability or systems change, and you understand the power of inclusive, values-led storytelling.

You’re also flexible and willing to travel within the UK to represent PBHP UK at events, parliamentary meetings and stakeholder workshops.

Most of all, you’re ready to use your skills to drive meaningful change.

What excites you

You’re energised by purpose and want your work to contribute to a healthier, fairer world. You enjoy crafting messages that matter and using communications as a tool for change. Whether you’re creating content, shaping strategy or building relationships, you’re driven by the idea that good storytelling can shift hearts, minds and systems.

You’re excited by the opportunity to work across health, sustainability and advocacy. You value evidence, inclusion and collaboration, and you’re looking for a role where your creativity and strategic thinking will be trusted, appreciated and put to good use.

How to apply?

If you think you’re ready for the challenge, please apply using the online application form which you can access here.

Applications submitted using our online application form will be shortlisted. Any applications received via any other methods will not be considered.