Strategic Communications Lead for Community Impact

OneRen; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Challenging and meaningful community-f

Job summary

OneRen, a charity in Renfrewshire, seeks a Communications Manager to lead its comms strategy, brand guidelines and tone across all channels. You will shape messaging, secure media coverage, and support income generation while promoting the organisation’s mission and impact.

You will build strong relationships with media and stakeholders, manage crises, and deliver internal comms to engage staff. Hybrid working and development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• A degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience in a communications, brand, or public relations management role.
• Strong media relations experience, with the ability to secure positive coverage and manage press activity effectively.
• Experience developing and implementing brand strategies and communication plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Experience delivering internal communications and managing organisational messaging.
• Proven ability to manage crisis communications and respond effectively under pressure.
• Strong organisational, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement OneRen’s communications strategy, brand guidelines, messaging, and tone of voice across all channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media contacts to secure positive coverage and publicity opportunities.
• Develop engaging press releases, feature articles, media campaigns, and PR materials that promote OneRen’s services, events, and achievements.
• Manage media enquiries and support senior colleagues with interviews and key messaging.
• Design and deliver internal communications that keep employees informed, engaged, and connected to OneRen’s mission and values.
• Lead crisis communications planning and response, helping to protect and strengthen OneRen’s reputation.
• Develop targeted PR initiatives that increase awareness of OneRen’s charitable impact, encourage community support, and support income generation objectives.
• Analyse communication performance and provide insight-led recommendations to senior leaders.
• Manage and support the Marketing Executive, helping to develop skills, knowledge, and performance.

Skills

Media relations

Brand strategy

Crisis communications

Internal communications

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Marketing/Communications degree

Public Relations certification

Job description

OneRen, a charity in Renfrewshire, seeks a Communications Manager to lead its comms strategy, brand guidelines and tone across all channels. You will shape messaging, secure media coverage, and support income generation while promoting the organisation’s mission and impact.

You will build strong relationships with media and stakeholders, manage crises, and deliver internal comms to engage staff. Hybrid working and development opportunities offered.