Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Leave cover)

St Michaels Hospice; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in England is seeking an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to provide maternity cover and lead a small team during an important period. The role involves driving the marketing and communications strategy, overseeing brand management and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in leading teams, knowledge of the charity sector and CRM systems. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while steering a talented team through an innovative phase.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing marketing and communications teams.
• Charity sector expertise in 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 activities alongside management responsibilities.

Skills

Team Leadership

Brand Management

Campaign Planning

Internal Communications

Stakeholder Engagement

Data-Driven Marketing

Tools

CRM Systems

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.