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Head of Marketing & Communications
| Posting date: | 11 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £50,000-£55,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2025 |
| Location: | Cannock |
| Company: | Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 552 |
Summary
Job Advert
Job title: Head of Marketing & Communications
Location: Cannock Staffordshire / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £55k pro rota
Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week
About the role
Leading the marcomms and digital teams the postholder will manage our communication channels, setting the look, feel and tone of
our messaging, implement our brand, and ensure all audiences are catered for in our communications.
Strengthening relationships with key audiences (families, donors, customers, advocates, media, and policymakers) and creating
greater brand awareness is a critical part of the marcomms mission.
Your responsibilities will be varied and will include:
* Develop and implement an integrated marketing and communications strategy.
* Enhance brand identity, visibility and the charity's profile.
* Manage multi-channel campaigns that deliver results.
* Leverage data to drive engagement.
* Oversee internal communications.
About you
We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of leading multi-channel marketing strategies and implementing digital
strategies to support the organisation’s goals. The post-holder will have strong communication and leadership skills, a
collaborative management style, and expertise in building positive relationships with suppliers, agencies and external
stakeholders. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, and data driven and use insight to inform future activities. As
this role will involve delivering multiple, high impact cross-organisational projects (often with competing deadlines!) the
ability to prioritise and be focused and adaptable at all times is critical.
To apply, you'll need to demonstrate a good spread of skills and experience across the marcomms mix and leadership of a
multi-skilled team.
About Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children
Newlife is a national disability charity, supporting children and families across the UK.
Founded over 30 years ago, Newlife is now the largest charitable provider of specialist equipment and is the only charity
providing an emergency loan service to children and families who simply can’t wait. As well as providing specialist equipment we
campaign for better rights for disabled children and their families and offer support and information through our dedicated
Nurse-run Helpline.
Newlife is creating a five-year strategic plan aimed at expanding our services and increasing our income. This growth will enable
us to provide greater support to more disabled children and their families across the UK.
To apply please submit your CV and covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet those set out in the role profile
by 9am on Friday 11th April. Please note applications without an accompanying covering letter will not be considered.
No agencies please.
Job title: Head of Marketing & Communications
Location: Cannock Staffordshire / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £55k pro rota
Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week
About the role
Leading the marcomms and digital teams the postholder will manage our communication channels, setting the look, feel and tone of
our messaging, implement our brand, and ensure all audiences are catered for in our communications.
Strengthening relationships with key audiences (families, donors, customers, advocates, media, and policymakers) and creating
greater brand awareness is a critical part of the marcomms mission.
Your responsibilities will be varied and will include:
* Develop and implement an integrated marketing and communications strategy.
* Enhance brand identity, visibility and the charity's profile.
* Manage multi-channel campaigns that deliver results.
* Leverage data to drive engagement.
* Oversee internal communications.
About you
We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of leading multi-channel marketing strategies and implementing digital
strategies to support the organisation’s goals. The post-holder will have strong communication and leadership skills, a
collaborative management style, and expertise in building positive relationships with suppliers, agencies and external
stakeholders. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, and data driven and use insight to inform future activities. As
this role will involve delivering multiple, high impact cross-organisational projects (often with competing deadlines!) the
ability to prioritise and be focused and adaptable at all times is critical.
To apply, you'll need to demonstrate a good spread of skills and experience across the marcomms mix and leadership of a
multi-skilled team.
About Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children
Newlife is a national disability charity, supporting children and families across the UK.
Founded over 30 years ago, Newlife is now the largest charitable provider of specialist equipment and is the only charity
providing an emergency loan service to children and families who simply can’t wait. As well as providing specialist equipment we
campaign for better rights for disabled children and their families and offer support and information through our dedicated
Nurse-run Helpline.
Newlife is creating a five-year strategic plan aimed at expanding our services and increasing our income. This growth will enable
us to provide greater support to more disabled children and their families across the UK.
To apply please submit your CV and covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet those set out in the role profile
by 9am on Friday 11th April. Please note applications without an accompanying covering letter will not be considered.
No agencies please.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.