Head of Marketing Communications

Leeds, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelPart time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own the communications and marketing strategy for a care charity, balancing brand integrity with fundraising growth and stakeholder trust.

  • Strategic scope: own the mission‑aligned plan across brand, digital, public affairs, and donor communications.
  • Execution focus: lead ethical storytelling, crisis comms, speeches, and high‑level advocacy with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach.
  • Leadership and cadence: mentor a small team, partner across services, and participate in the senior leadership on‑call rotation (22.5 hours per week).

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic direction — Build and deliver a mission‑aligned marketing and communications strategy that drives service engagement, fundraising success, and volunteer growth.
  • Brand & reputation — Strengthen our identity and ensure ethical, dignified storytelling that reflects social care values.
  • Communications & public affairs — Lead media, PR, crisis comms, advocacy messaging, and support senior leaders with speeches, statements, and reports.
  • Digital engagement — Oversee website, email, social media, and digital campaigns, using analytics to grow reach and supporter engagement.
  • Fundraising collaboration — Partner with fundraising teams to create compelling campaigns, donor journeys, and impact communications.
  • Content & storytelling — Lead a content strategy that showcases outcomes, lived experience, and community impact — always with safeguarding at the centre.
  • Team leadership — Mentor a small, passionate team and work collaboratively across services, operations, and external partners.
  • Flexible senior leadership — Provide high‑level expertise while working 22.5 hours per week, including participation in the senior leadership on‑call rota and office presence.

Requirements

  • Senior experience in charity, social care, health, or community organisations
  • Expertise in brand, digital, communications, and stakeholder engagement
  • Exceptional writing skills and the ability to communicate sensitive topics with empathy
  • Experience managing agencies, budgets, and cross‑functional teams
  • A strategic mindset with the willingness to be hands‑on
  • Emotional intelligence, compassion, and an understanding of ethical communications

Preferred

  • Knowledge of Jewish values (desirable)
Leeds Jewish Welfare Board (LJWB) logo

Leeds Jewish Welfare Board (LJWB)

Leeds Jewish Welfare Board is a leading social care charity, supporting people of all ages to lead an independent and active life.At Leeds Jewish Welfare Board, we are more than just a charity. We are a beacon of compassion and support, dedicated to enhancing the lives of people of all ages. With over 145 years of experience, we have evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of our community, striving to create an environment where independence and vitality thrive.

Leeds, England, GBR
53 employees (1 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
10.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
58.3%
Referral
29.5%
Social
10.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~53
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Head of Marketing Communications

Leeds Jewish Welfare Board (LJWB) · Leeds, UK · On-site