Marketing & Communications Officer

Talent Finder Jobs; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity in Canterbury is seeking a part-time Marketing & Communications Officer to create engaging digital content and campaign strategies that raise awareness for individuals affected by brain injury. This role involves collaborating with a small team to deliver impactful marketing across various channels. Key requirements include experience in content creation and a passion for storytelling within a supportive and flexible work environment.

Benefits

Casual dress code

Standard pension scheme

Birthday day off

Pro-rata annual leave

Free snacks and drinks

Training days

Career progression pathways

Access to training and professional development

Creative freedom

Qualifications

• Experience in digital content creation and scheduling.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Confidence with tools like Mailchimp and Canva.
• Understanding of SEO and analytics.
• Ability to interpret data and produce reports.
• Creative flair and passion for storytelling.
• Flexible attitude with interest in social impact.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver digital campaigns to raise awareness.
• Create content for websites, newsletters, and social media.
• Build and manage email campaigns for engagement.
• Update website content for strong user journeys.
• Design simple digital assets.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance.
• Coordinate social media activity for fundraising.
• Support PR and media outreach.
• Help build the supporter base through campaigns.

Skills

Creating digital content

Writing and editing

Using Mailchimp and Canva

Understanding SEO and analytics

Data interpretation and reporting

Creative storytelling

Flexibility and interest in social impact

Job description

Marketing & Communications Officer | Canterbury, Kent | Part-Time | 2–3 days per week (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays), between 9am–4pm, with flexibility offered within core service hours | £28,650 pro rata

Our client is a local charity dedicated to improving life after brain injury. For over 30 years, they’ve supported adults across Kent living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI), helping them rebuild skills, regain confidence, and reconnect with their communities.

hey are looking for a creative, proactive, and digitally-savvy Marketing & Communications Officer to help raise awareness, drive engagement, and grow support for their work. This is a hands-on role where the successful candidate’s skills will directly impact people’s lives. From promoting their projects and services to building their brand and shaping their story, the officer will be part of a small but passionate team making a big difference.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with project leads, the officer will plan and deliver effective marketing and communications across digital and print channels. Whether it's showcasing their rehabilitation services, recruiting volunteers, or launching new initiatives, the successful candidate will bring clarity, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose to everything they do.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Experience creating and scheduling digital content across platforms (email, social, web)
• Strong writing and editing skills with a tone that engages and informs
• Confidence using tools like Mailchimp, Canva, or similar
• A good understanding of SEO, analytics, and user experience
• Ability to interpret data and produce reports that shape strategy
• Creative flair and a passion for storytelling
• A flexible, can-do attitude and a genuine interest in social impact

What will your role look like?

• Plan and deliver engaging digital campaigns to raise awareness of brain injury and Headway Kent’s impact
• Create content for our website, newsletters, social media, and printed materials
• Build and manage email campaigns using segmentation and automation to increase engagement
• Maintain and update website content, supporting strong user journeys and SEO best practices
• Design simple digital assets
• Monitor and report on the performance of campaigns, using data to guide decisions
• Coordinate social media and advertising activity to support fundraising and outreach goals
• Work collaboratively with staff, clients, and volunteers to tell real stories that resonate
• Support PR and media outreach, including writing press releases and liaising with local media
• Help build our supporter base through lead generation and targeted campaigns

What can you expect in return?

• Casual dress code
• Standard pension scheme (statutory minimum contributions)
• Birthday day off
• Pro-rata annual leave (56 hours for 10-hour workers; 28 days + bank holidays FTE)
• Free snacks and drinks while working at the Canterbury Hub
• 2 all-staff training days per year
• Easy access via multiple bus routes
• Additional hours available as the service continues to grow
• Career progression pathways within the expanding charity
• Access to relevant training and professional development to support your role and future goals
• A meaningful role with purpose, supporting people during difficult times
• Creative freedom and the opportunity to lead on your own ideas
• A supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration and care

Interview Process

The interview process includes initial screening, an application form, and a supporting statement. Attention to detail and IT skills are key. Our client is neurodiversity-friendly, with questions shared in advance and interviews held via Teams or in person.

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