Head Of Marketing And Communications

Personnel Selection; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organisation in Frimley seeks a Head of Marketing & Communications to lead its marketing function. You will develop comprehensive strategies to promote the organization's brand and manage digital activities. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in senior marketing roles, strong digital marketing skills, and exceptional communication abilities. The role offers hybrid working options, generous holidays, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Onsite free parking

Contributory pension

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior marketing, communications or PR leadership roles.
• Strong digital marketing skills including web and social media.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy.
• Oversee brand development and consistency across all platforms.
• Manage all digital activities including website and social media.

Skills

Senior marketing leadership experience

Digital marketing expertise

Crisis communications management

Stakeholder management

Event management

Job description

Overview

A Head of Marketing & Communications is needed to lead the marketing function within a UK‑wide charitable organisation based in Frimley. The role reports to the CEO and will oversee a senior marketing team while collaborating closely with partner organisations and external agencies to enhance the organisation’s brand, stakeholder engagement and fundraising effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations strategy that aligns with organisational objectives and fundraising goals.
• Lead horizon scanning for reputational risks and opportunities, and guide the organisation’s approach to public affairs where relevant.
• Oversee brand development, governance and implementation to ensure consistency across all materials, platforms and touchpoints.
• Manage all digital activity, including website content, SEO, social media, email marketing and analytics.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to secure positive coverage and thought leadership opportunities.
• Plan, produce and deliver strategic high‑level events, conferences, stakeholder events, launches and VIP visits that reflect the organisation’s brand and strategic priorities.
• Manage external suppliers, agencies and partners, ensuring delivery of quality work on time and on budget.
• Collaborate across departments to support programme delivery, learner engagement and other organisational goals.

Key Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior marketing, communications or PR leadership role, ideally within education, charitable or youth organisations.
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering integrated, product/service‑led marketing and communications strategies.
• Strong digital marketing expertise, including web, social, analytics and content strategy.
• Proven experience in high‑level event management and delivery of high‑profile events.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing brand development and safeguarding organisational reputation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage crisis communications calmly, confidently and effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building abilities.

Benefits

Working Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm, with hybrid working options and the possibility of a 4‑day working week. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, onsite free parking and a contributory pension. Flexible, supportive team environment focussed on work/life balance.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.