Publications Manager

Invictus Uk 2027 Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing time

Job summary

Invictus UK 2027 Ltd, Birmingham-based charity delivering Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, seeks a Publications Manager to lead publications planning and production. You will coordinate copywriting, proofreading, design and approvals, and manage external agencies to deliver timely materials.

The role is full-time fixed-term to 31 October 2027, with hybrid working at Birmingham office, and will collaborate across Communications, Marketing and Digital teams to meet high standards and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Organised, proactive and highly collaborative.
• Responsible for owning organisation-wide publications pipeline.
• Coordinate copywriting, proofreading, design, approvals and final production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the publications pipeline for Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.
• Coordinate copywriting, proofreading, design, approvals and final production.
• Manage graphic design resource and coordinate with external agencies and suppliers.
• Ensure materials are delivered to a high standard and on time as Games approach.

Skills

Publications management

Stakeholder coordination

Copywriting coordination

Graphic design coordination

Job description

Organisation Invictus UK 2027 Ltd Salary £42,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience Location Birmingham - Hybrid Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 8 November 2026 Interview date 16 November 2026 Job Description

Invictus UK 2027 is a charity and delivery organisation for Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, taking place in July 2027 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Sandwell Aquatics Centre. Founded by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex in 2014, the Invictus Games uses adaptive sport to support the recovery of Wounded, Injured, and Sick (WIS) service personnel and veterans.

Birmingham 2027 will bring together 550 competitors from over 25 nations across 12 sports, including Archery, Athletics, Cycling, Esports, Indoor Rowing, Laser Run, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Wheelchair Basketball, and Wheelchair Rugby.

The Games are about more than competition. Success is measured in every step forward, every challenge faced, every barrier overcome. Every throw, stride, and lift is a victory.

Our mission is to celebrate the unconquered spirit of WIS service personnel and veterans, deliver an outstanding Games, and create lasting social impact across Birmingham and the Midlands.

Through our Impact Programme, we will create recovery opportunities for thousands of WIS and their families, while delivering long-term benefits for Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Birmingham sits at the heart of this story, from life-saving care at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham to rehabilitation at the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre and support at Fisher House, with many competitors returning to the place that supported them.

The role

We are looking for an organised, proactive and highly collaborative Publications Manager to join our fantastic team at Invictus UK 2027 and lead the planning, coordination and delivery of publications and designed communications for Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.

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.

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

This role shall be based at our Birmingham office and flexible, hybrid working arrangements are available with the Organisation.

Employee Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave per annum plus public holidays
• Flexible working arrangements - please do reach out if you wish to discuss any particular requirements here
• Wellbeing time