Interim Marketing & Communications Officer

St. Raphael’s Hospice; Sutton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Sutton is seeking a Marketing & Communications Officer to lead the creation of engaging content and promote its vital work through various channels. The role involves managing the communications strategy, working closely with creative suppliers, and handling public relations to increase brand awareness and support for the charity. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in communications and marketing and possess excellent communication skills and a passion for charitable work.

Qualifications

• Proven relevant experience in Communications and Marketing.
• Ability to adapt writing styles for different audiences.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for multiple communication channels.
• Manage press office function and expand media contacts.
• Collaborate with creative suppliers for various projects.

Skills

Excellent communication and creative writing skills

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Organizational skills

Proactive and team-oriented

Job description

As part of a small, dynamic and forward-thinking team, the Marketing & Communications Officer leads on the creation of engaging content to promote the Hospice's vital work to key audiences, across multiple communication channels. Key touch points include press releases, campaigns and mailings, newsletters and stories, and the management of charity's magazine publication, The Raphaelite. The role works closely with creative suppliers including designers, printers, copywriters, photographers and videographers. With focus on strategic communications and brand consistency to support the charity’s fundraising and supporter goals, the Communications and Marketing Manager works closely with all Hospice departments, including Clinical, Retail, Lottery and Fundraising. Public Relations is central to the role, helping to manage a professional press office function, expanding media contacts and facilitating press interviews with local and national press to maximise positive coverage, brand awareness, audience engagement and to increase charity support.

Person Specification

• Proven relevant experience in Communications and Marketing
• Excellent communication and creative writing skills, able to embrace different writing styles tailored to varied audiences
• Computer literacy: excellent Windows and MS Office skills particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel, comfortable learning other software programs
• Well organised and confident personality
• Proactive nature but with a natural ability to work well in a team
• A meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of the Hospice Communications Team
• Passion for charitable work