Communications Manager – Berkshire Healthcare Charity

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dynamic Communications Manager to lead their communications and engagement efforts. This hybrid role involves collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance the charity's profile and drive fundraising initiatives. With a focus on strategic communications and digital outreach, you will play a pivotal role in promoting partnerships and raising awareness. Join a supportive environment that values innovative solutions and offers flexible working options, generous leave policies, and opportunities for career development. This is an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Learning and career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Staff networks supporting diversity

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• CIPR/IOIC qualified with 3+ years in marketing/communications.
• High standards of written and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on communications and engagement planning for the charity.
• Develop and implement an annual communications strategy.
• Deliver fundraising campaigns and identify media stories.

Skills

Communications Strategy

Digital Communications

Media Relations

Fundraising Campaigns

Stakeholder Engagement

Content Creation

Education

CIPR/IOIC Qualification

3+ Years Management Experience

Job description

Interview Details

Interview will be held on 20th May 2025.

Role Overview

This is a 3-day per week (0.6 WTE) role initially offered on a 12-month, fixed-term contract basis.

The Communications Manager will collaborate with the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Charity’s Lead, and Fundraising Manager to promote new partnerships, increase funding, develop the charity’s profile, build awareness, and deliver key fundraising campaigns and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the charity’s communications and engagement planning, coordinating activities including website, press, and social media.
• Develop and implement an annual communications strategy aligned with the charity’s objectives.
• Support engagement plans to attract and develop relations with individuals and corporate donors, raising awareness and identifying collaboration opportunities.
• Deliver campaigns for fundraising initiatives using best practice methodologies.
• Identify stories for media pitching, draft press releases, briefings, and statements for media and stakeholders.
• Create multimedia content for various channels.

Candidate Requirements

Ideally CIPR/IOIC qualified with a minimum of 3 years’ senior/management experience in marketing/communications, preferably with charity communication experience. High standards of written and spoken English are essential. Digital communications experience is also required.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role, with work from our Bracknell Head Office or other Berkshire sites at least once a week.

About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

We are a specialist mental health and community health services trust, rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We are committed to providing inclusive, compassionate care and fostering a supportive environment.

Our Values

• Caring for and about you is our top priority.
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
• Working together with you to develop innovative solutions.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible working options for work-life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leave, increasing with service, with buy/sell options.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Opportunities for learning and career development.
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and electric vehicle leasing schemes.
• Wellbeing tools and services.
• Discounts at retailers and restaurants.
• Staff networks supporting diversity and inclusion.
• Generous leave policies.
• Free parking across Trust sites.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Cathy Saunders
Job Title: Director of Marketing & Communications
Email: [e-mail]