Publications Manager

Invictus2027 Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 is seeking an organised, proactive Publications Manager to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of publications and designed communications. You will own the organisation-wide publications pipeline, ensuring we know what needs to be produced, when, by whom and with what resources.

The role is hybrid and based at our Birmingham office with flexible working. The salary is £42,000–£50,000 per year, fixed term to 31 October 2027, with 30 days annual leave plus

Qualifications

• Must be able to plan and manage publications
• Strong coordination across teams and deadlines
• Ability to manage design and copy resources

Responsibilities

• Own the publications pipeline across the organisation
• Coordinate with Communications, Marketing, Digital and Partnerships
• Manage graphic design resource and coordinate copywriting, proofreading, design and production
• Liaise with external agencies and suppliers for complex work
• Ensure routine production is delivered efficiently in-house
• Support Games-time communications and materials as volumes increase

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Collaborative

Job description

We are looking for an organised, proactive and highly collaborative Publications Manager to join our fantastic team and lead the planning, coordination and delivery of publications and designed communications.

In this role you will be responsible for owning the organisation-wide publications pipeline, ensuring we understand what needs to be produced, when it is needed, who is responsible for it and what resource is required to deliver it.

You will work closely with Communications, Marketing, Digital, Partnerships and other teams to manage priorities, deadlines, workflows and approvals, ensuring materials are delivered to the right standard and at the right time.

You will also manage graphic design resource and coordinate copywriting, proofreading, design, approvals and final production. This will include working with external agencies and suppliers

on more complex creative requirements, while ensuring routine production is delivered efficiently in-house.

As we move towards the Games, the volume and complexity of spectator communications, publications, partner materials, volunteer communications, campaigns and Games-time content will increase significantly.

This is a key role for someone who enjoys bringing structure to a busy environment, can manage competing priorities and is confident working across a complex organisation.

This is a full time, fixed term role to 31 October 2027 with a start date of as soon as possible.

The salary range for this position is £42,000- £50,000 per annum depending on experience.

This role shall be based at either our Birmingham office with flexible, hybrid working arrangement available.

Employee benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave per annum plus public holidays (Pro-rata)

Interview date: Week commencing 16 or 23 November 2026.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 is a proud equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Staff to share this commitment. Dependent on the role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you if applicable. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 is responsible for ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, ethnic origin, race, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, social or class background, nationality, religious belief, sexual preference or political belief.