Media, Events & Marketing Manager (FTC Maternity Cover)

TES FE News; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Brighouse is seeking a Media, Events, and Marketing Manager to develop and implement marketing strategies while overseeing event planning and media activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in crafting engaging campaigns, managing events, and a strong proficiency in digital marketing and content creation. This role offers a friendly environment and a range of perks.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee assistance healthcare cashback

Life Assurance Scheme

Learning and development programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free staff lunches

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven ability to craft engaging campaigns and manage events.
• Ability to balance multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to engage diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee marketing strategies.
• Lead event planning and coordinate media activities.
• Drive marketing initiatives for effective communication.

Skills

Campaign management

Event planning

Digital marketing

Social media management

Content creation

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and highly organised Media, Events, and Marketing Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the effective running of a growing, multi-service charitable organisation that is committed to improving the lives and life chances of children, young people, and their families. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing marketing strategies that enhance The Smith Foundation’s brand, while ensuring alignment with our values and messaging. Working closely with the Head of Business, Finance & Operations you will lead event planning, coordinate media activities, and drive marketing initiatives to facilitate effective communication with both internal and external audiences.

We Are Looking For Someone With

• A proven ability to craft engaging campaigns and manage events that inspire and inform.
• The ability to balance multiple projects with exceptional attention to detail and deadlines.
• Familiarity with tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency in digital marketing, social media management, and content creation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

About Us

At the William Henry Smith Foundation, we are dedicated to creating positive change through our work with children, young people, families and communities. Guided by our core values, we focus on fostering development, celebrating diversity, and achieving impactful outcomes.

Our Offer

• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities to truly enrich the lives of our children and young people and make a positive difference.
• A Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity, experiences and gifts
• A competitive defined contribution pension scheme
• An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan
• Life Assurance Scheme (4x annual salary)
• A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support
• A learning and development programme and CPD
• Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme
• Subscription to Head Space, Perks at Work and Discount for Teachers online apps which offers hundreds of discounts and benefits
• 50% towards the cost of branded work wear
• Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service
• Free staff lunches and on-site parking
• Staff Savings Scheme

Application Information

Visits to The Smith Foundation are recommended.

For further information on this post please contact the HR department on email address: [e-mail]

(please note we do not accept CVs).

The Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2025.