Head of Marketing & Communications

Newlife The Charity for Disabled Children; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Marketing & Communications to lead their marcomms and digital teams. This role involves managing communication channels, enhancing brand visibility, and strengthening relationships with key audiences. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in multi-channel marketing and digital strategies, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. Join a charity that has been supporting disabled children and their families for over 30 years, and play a pivotal role in expanding services and increasing impact across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading multi-channel marketing strategies.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a collaborative style.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategy.
• Manage multi-channel campaigns that deliver measurable results.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Digital Marketing

Multi-channel Marketing

Education

Degree in Marketing or Communications

Job description

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Job title: Head of Marketing & Communications

Location: Cannock Staffordshire / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £55k pro rota

Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week

About the role

Leading the marcomms and digital teams the postholder will manage our communication channels, setting the look, feel and tone of our messaging, implement our brand, and ensure all audiences are catered for in our communications. Strengthening relationships with key audiences (families, donors, customers, advocates, media, and policymakers) and creating greater brand awareness is a critical part of the marcomms mission.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement an integrated marketing and communications strategy.
• Enhance brand identity, visibility and the charity's profile.
• Manage multi-channel campaigns that deliver results.
• Leverage data to drive engagement.
• Oversee internal communications.

About you

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of leading multi-channel marketing strategies and implementing digital strategies to support the organisation's goals. The post-holder will have strong communication and leadership skills, a collaborative management style, and expertise in building positive relationships with suppliers, agencies and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, data-driven, and use insight to inform future activities. As this role will involve delivering multiple, high impact cross-organisational projects (often with competing deadlines!), the ability to prioritise and be focused and adaptable at all times is critical.

To apply, you'll need to demonstrate a good spread of skills and experience across the marcomms mix and leadership of a multi-skilled team.

About Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children

Newlife is a national disability charity, supporting children and families across the UK. Founded over 30 years ago, Newlife is now the largest charitable provider of specialist equipment and is the only charity providing an emergency loan service to children and families who simply can't wait. As well as providing specialist equipment we campaign for better rights for disabled children and their families and offer support and information through our dedicated Nurse-run Helpline. Newlife is creating a five-year strategic plan aimed at expanding our services and increasing our income. This growth will enable us to provide greater support to more disabled children and their families across the UK.

To apply please submit your CV and covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet those set out in the role profile by 9am on Friday 11th April. Please note applications without an accompanying covering letter will not be considered.

No agencies please.