Marketing and Communications Manager

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK (Hybrid)

£35K/yr – £39K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-channel marketing strategy and execution for a charity audience, balancing brand building with cost-efficient acquisition and member growth.

  • Growth Infrastructure: shape a unified plan across digital, social, email, paid media and partnerships to grow engagement and reduce CAC.
  • Brand & Communications: ensure consistent messaging, accessible newsletters, and audience-focused supporter journeys.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver an integrated marketing strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
  • Lead multi-channel campaigns (digital, social, email, paid media and partnerships) to drive acquisition, engagement and retention.
  • Deliver an “always-on” acquisition programme across key channels.
  • Ensure all activity contributes to reducing cost per acquisition.
  • Manage marketing budgets, ensuring effective allocation and optimisation of spend.
  • Grow Calibre Audio’s social media audience and increase engagement through targeted campaigns.
  • Lead initiatives to increase brand awareness and position Calibre Audio as the UK’s leading audiobook charity.
  • Develop and maintain consistent brand messaging and identity across all platforms.
  • Plan and manage a forward social media content calendar to ensure timely, effective delivery.
  • Oversee the effective use of Google Ad Grants ($10,000/month), ensuring quality lead generation and measurable results.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a marketing or communications management role (charity or not-for-profit desirable)
  • Track record of delivering successful multi-channel marketing campaigns
  • Experience in digital marketing, including social media, email marketing and paid advertising
  • Experience of using data and analytics to drive decision-making and performance
  • Knowledge of CRM systems and marketing platforms (e.g. MailChimp, HootSuite, Google Ads)
  • Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery capability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong project management and organisational skills
  • Budget management and ROI analysis experience

Preferred

  • Experience in charity sector (desirable)
  • Experience with Google Ad Grants
  • Passionate about accessibility and inclusion

Benefits

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Work from home
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Calibre Audio

Calibre Audio provides audiobooks to those with a print disability.A print disability is a difficulty or inability to read printed material where someone is unable to see, read, manipulate or comprehend the text.Our digital library service includes:•Unlimited borrowing of over 17,000 unabridged audiobooks•New books added each week•Over 3,000 audiobooks specifically for children and young people•Calibre has the rights to record audiobooks that are not commercially available•Available on streaming, download and memory stick•Free postage and no fines for late or lost audiobooks•Manage your account online or by phone•Regular podcasts, newsletters and reading suggestions•A friendly, personal, quick service

Founded in 1974
Weston Turville, England, GBR
31 employees (11 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$572

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~31

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
7 (23% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1