Chief Engagement Officer

Coeliac UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspiring opportunity awaits as a Chief Engagement Officer at a leading charity focused on improving the lives of those with coeliac disease. This pivotal role involves crafting innovative marketing strategies, leading a dynamic team, and enhancing audience engagement through impactful campaigns. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a difference, where your leadership will inspire growth and foster partnerships that expand income streams. If you are passionate about driving change and have a knack for building relationships, this role is your chance to shine in a fulfilling environment.

Benefits

36 days holiday per year

Matched pension scheme up to 6%

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading marketing and engagement strategies.
• Strong background in fundraising and digital initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement customer strategies across various channels.
• Lead the Audience Engagement team, managing key roles.
• Execute marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility.

Skills

Marketing Strategy

Digital Engagement

Fundraising

Team Leadership

Brand Management

Media Relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with the wonderful Coeliac UK who are searching for an inspirational and passionate Chief Engagement Officer; a key leadership role responsible for growing individual audience awareness, engagement, and income across the charity.

“Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years we've been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten related conditions live happier, healthier lives. We do this by striving for better gluten free food in more places, providing independent, trustworthy advice and support to our community, and funding crucial research to not only manage the impacts of gluten, but also find the answers to coeliac disease.”

Chief Engagement Officer

Salary: £80,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid role with minimum one day per week / four days per month in the High Wycombe based office, ideally more to reflect the level of seniority of the role

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week with flexible working arrangements fully supported and considered

Benefits: 36 days holiday per year, including bank holidays and three day closure over Christmas and matched pension scheme up to 6%

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th May

Interviews: First stage interviews will be held remotely on Tuesday 10th June, with second round held in person on Tuesday 17th June

The role

This exciting new role encompasses marketing, digital, fundraising, membership services, and volunteering. It will lead on the development and implementation of innovative campaigns and communications, enhance digital presence, and support the growth of audience engagement and related income streams to support Coeliac UK's mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement unified customer strategies across marketing, digital initiatives, fundraising, membership services, and volunteering.
• Leadership of the Audience Engagement team, with direct line management responsibility for the Head of Marketing, Head of Digital, and Head of Fundraising.
• Oversee brand management to maintain and enhance Coeliac UK's reputation and visibility.
• Execute multi-channel marketing campaigns to raise awareness and drive engagement.
• Serve as a primary media spokesperson, fostering relationships with media and key external partners.
• Enhance digital platforms to meet user needs and support organisational objectives.
• Expand income streams through individual giving, corporate partnerships, grants, and fundraising events.
• Enhance the membership experience through tailored services and benefits.

About you

As the Chief Engagement Officer, you'll be at the heart of Coeliac UK's mission, crafting and implementing unified customer strategies that take a holistic approach to audience engagement. You'll be the champion of the charity brand, ensuring Coeliac UK's reputation and visibility is enhanced across key audiences; will lead on multi-channel marketing campaigns to captivate and engage audiences; and build strong relationships with media and key external partners as the primary media spokesperson for the organisation.

Your innovative approach will expand income streams with particular focus on individual giving, corporate partnerships, grants, and fundraising events. You'll enrich the membership experience with tailored services and benefits, and your leadership will inspire and manage the Audience Engagement team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

“This is an exceptional opportunity to shape a newly defined area of leadership at Coeliac UK, building on our strong foundations and helping us create a future where no one’s life is limited by coeliac disease.

We hope you are inspired to be part of that journey.”

Hilary Croft, Chief Executive Coeliac UK

To apply

To find out more information and to register your interest for this incredible opportunity, please send your updated CV to Kevin Croasdale ([e-mail]) from our recruitment partner, Charity People. If your profile fits what we're looking for we'll be in touch with lots more details and to arrange a follow up meeting.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help ensure the application process works for you.

For over thirty years, we’ve recruited extraordinarily talented people into rewarding and vital positions on behalf of some of the biggest and smallest non-profit organisations in the UK and internationally. We also work in partnership with organisations that support diversity in the workplace, recognising the need for continual diverse partnerships in our work. We’re proud to be the chosen recruitment partner for many Charities, Universities, Membership bodies and Institutes