Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)

St Michael's Hospice; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable hospice organization in the UK is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager for maternity cover. This hands-on management role focuses on leading a small team to drive strategic marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience in the charity sector, particularly in health care or hospice settings, strong knowledge of CRM systems, and a values-driven approach. Enjoy a supportive work environment, generous leave, and various employee benefits. Apply now to join a team making a real impact on the community.

Benefits

Good pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Subsidised employee meals

Free refreshments

Free parking

Supportive supervision

Access to discounts through Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing marketing and communications teams.
• Knowledge in charity sector, especially health or hospice.
• Strong understanding of CRM and data-driven marketing.

Responsibilities

• Drive marketing and communications strategy and team leadership.
• Oversee brand management and campaign planning.
• Deliver marketing activities alongside management responsibilities.
• Play a key role in major projects like website relaunch.

Skills

Management of marketing and communications teams

Charity sector expertise

Strong CRM knowledge

Data-driven marketing

Values-led leadership

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.
• Deliveryof 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.

At St Michael s Hospice we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme (Benenden Healthcare), up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision along with a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts.

To apply for this position, please complete a Hospice application form available for the job opportunities page of our website. Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact the HR team.