Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Leave cover)

St Michael's Hospice; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in England is seeking an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to lead its team during maternity cover. In this hands-on management role, you will drive strategic marketing and communications initiatives, support brand management, and oversee campaign planning. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in marketing, especially in the charity sector. This is a chance to make a tangible impact within a valuable community organization, contributing to innovations in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing marketing and communications teams.
• Charity sector expertise (health, care, or hospice desirable).
• Strong CRM and data-driven marketing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Drive marketing and communications strategy and team leadership.
• Oversee brand management and campaign planning.
• Delivery of marketing and communications activity alongside management responsibilities.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Communications management

CRM knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to provide maternity cover and lead our small but mighty team during a pivotal period for St Michael’s Hospice. This is a hands‑on management role at the heart of the Hospice, driving strategic marketing and communications priorities across the organisation.

What you’ll do

• Drive marketing and communications strategy and team leadership.
• Oversee brand management, campaign and content planning, internal communications, stakeholder engagement, and marketing that supports income generation, community engagement, and awareness of our services.
• Delivery of some marketing and communications activity alongside management responsibilities.
• Play a key role in major projects, including embedding a new CRM system, website relaunch, and planning for the Hospice’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience managing marketing and communications teams.
• Charity sector expertise (health, care, or hospice desirable).
• Strong CRM and data‑driven marketing knowledge.
• Values‑led leadership: kindness, respect, inclusivity, innovation.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact while steering a talented team through a period of innovation. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of a special community organisation that makes a tangible difference to people’s lives across Hastings and Rother.