Head of Marketing Communications

Leeds, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelPart time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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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)

Traffic Signals

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

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~53

Marketing Team

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