EY Foundation - Communications Manager - Permanent

Iris Software; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Communications Manager to shape its nationwide impact. The role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and managing communication channels. Candidates should possess exceptional writing skills and experience in campaign delivery. This position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in employee communication campaigns with measurable impact.
• Strategic communication planning and campaign delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team, oversee communication activities, and adapt strategies.
• Develop communication plans and handle budgets and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Communication skills

Project management

Mentoring skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Canva

Job description

EY Foundation - Communications Manager - Permanent

Introduction to EY Foundation
The EY Foundation is a charity established in 2014 to help young people from low-income backgrounds develop workplace skills. Founded by EY, a professional services firm, we aim to ensure all young people eligible for Free School Meals have equitable employment and earnings potential. We collaborate with various organizations to deliver employability programs, digital interventions, and systemic change advocacy.

Our team operates across London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham with a hybrid working model. We raise funds through corporate partners, fundraising, and grants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, requiring an Enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

Roles
We adopt flexible roles to reflect our dynamic environment, fostering learning and growth. This role outline will evolve naturally over time.

Our values
Demonstrate leadership aligned with our core values:

• Growth mindset: Impact more young people through dedication and innovation.
• Empower people: Provide development opportunities for all.
• Courage: Challenge the status quo and learn from experiences.
• Collaboration: Build inclusive relationships internally and externally.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion
We aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve, with targets to increase representation from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups by 2025.

Your management role
Work strategically, lead your team, make decisions, plan resources, and support wider organizational goals autonomously.

Your role as Communications Manager
A pivotal role to shape the charity’s nationwide impact. Reporting to the Director of Communication and Influence, you will manage a team of two specialists, oversee communication activities, and adapt strategies based on evaluation and technological developments.

The role involves developing communication plans, managing channels, creating content, supporting system change initiatives, and internal communications. You will also handle budgets, stakeholder relationships, and event delivery.

Your skills, knowledge & experience

Required skills:

• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.
• Experience in employee communication campaigns with measurable impact.
• Project management and mentoring skills.

Knowledge:

• Effective digital and traditional communication strategies.
• Understanding of corporate foundations' unique challenges.
• Problem-solving and proactive guidance skills.

Experience:

• Strategic communication planning and campaign delivery.
• Data-driven evaluation of communication impact.
• Building engaged social media audiences and managing content production.
• Stakeholder strategy, relationship management, and leadership experience.
• Experience in a corporate environment and working with diverse stakeholders, including young people and government.
• Proficiency in video and graphic production tools like Canva.
• Experience in paid promotion campaigns and event delivery.

Recruitment process

Apply with your cover letter and CV. The process includes competency, motivational, and scenario-based interviews, followed by a presentation and an understanding assessment. We are committed to inclusivity and support adjustments as needed.