Responsibilities

• Lead communications and marketing activities for a brand-new locally run youth charity
• Shape strategic decision-making and deliver an exciting, bold communications strategy that amplifies the voices of young people and raises the Youth Zone’s profile with stakeholders
• Drive digital communications to boost visibility and reputation, supporting fundraising and strategic goals
• Ensure communications contribute to the long-term sustainability of the charity
• Combine big-picture thinking with hands-on execution, moving between direction and active contribution
• Juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment
• Work alongside the wider team to ensure communications supports fundraising and organisational objectives

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
• Website management, content development, and delivering engaging digital communications
• Managing externally funded projects, including budget oversight, monitoring, and evaluation processes
• Experience working in young person-focused environments, providing information, advice, guidance, and support

Preferred

• Passion for young people
• Genuine enthusiasm for working in a youth environment
• Dynamic, innovative and creative approach to communications delivery

Benefits

• 33 days Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Workplace pension
• Free gym access (once the Youth Zone opens)
• Access to OnSide’s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring