Responsibilities

• shape and deliver an ambitious communications and marketing strategy aligned to the organisation's vision and fundraising ambitions.
• Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll have the autonomy to build the function from the ground up, raising the Youth Zone's profile, strengthening its reputation and bringing the voices and stories of young people to the heart of everything we do.
• Working across digital, media, campaigns, brand and stakeholder engagement, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring communications supports fundraising, organisational priorities and the long-term sustainability of the charity.
• The fun bit… young people will be at the heart of what you do. You’ll have the freedom to be creative while directly seeing the impact of your role.

Requirements

• Experience of planning and delivering strategic communication and creative marketing plans in line with organisational objectives and aims.
• Experience of working with the media and delivering PR and publicity with local and regional media outlets.
• Experience in website management, content development, and delivering engaging digital communications.
• Project and budget management experience including monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Experience working in young person-focused environments, providing information, advice, guidance, and support.
• Some Knowledge of the wider Thurrock area would be advantageous
• Dynamic, innovative and creative approach to communications delivery with an interest in working in the youth sector.
• Skilled in building relationships with senior stakeholders and managing externally funded projects.
• Familiar with all the latest social media applications and trends with a knowledge of how to utilise them for effective communications purposes.
• Ability to establish and maintain good professional relationships with young people, adults and partner agencies/organisations.