Responsibilities

• Championing the consistent embedding of our visual and verbal brand identity
• Managing incoming requests for external communications support from the wider organisation
• Ensuring the smooth running of Rethink’s in-house design function
• Overseeing the production of promotional materials and ensuring they are consistently on-brand
• Overseeing the production and strategic evolution of Rethink’s all-supporter e-newsletter
• Line managing a Senior Designer and matrix-managing a Brand, Communications and Marketing Officer
• Project managing key comms-led initiatives
• Developing effective supporter journeys and helping to ensure a streamlined approach to organisation-wide supporter comms
• Providing brand and comms planning support to teams across the organisation
• Collaborating within and beyond the wider Communications & Campaigns team to deliver proactive projects that improve brand awareness and impact

Requirements

• Experience in brand management and/or managing the design and communications needs of an organisation
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Ability to balance competing priorities and stakeholder needs
• Experience of managing and developing staff
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams
• A proactive approach with the confidence to generate ideas that help boost brand profile and demonstrate impact
• Experience of using CRM systems and managing supporter/customer communications
• A working knowledge and understanding of GDPR and consent processes

Preferred

• Experience within the charity or public sector, or working on social impact issues, would be beneficial but not essential.