Creative Manager

Northampton, North Northamptonshire, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

You will lead the creative team to shape bold campaigns, transform briefs into engaging visual storytelling, and drive innovative, brand‑consistent assets across fundraising, awareness and supporter engagement programs.

  • Own creative strategy, processes and delivery across multiple channels
  • Lead collaboration with internal teams and external partners to meet objectives

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creative team to produce bold, engaging and audience-focused work that brings our brand to life
  • Shape creative concepts and campaigns that capture attention, build meaningful connections and increase engagement
  • Transform ideas, briefs and organisational priorities into impactful visual storytelling that highlights our work
  • Champion creative excellence, ensuring every asset reflects high design standards and a consistent brand experience
  • Drive innovation by identifying new creative approaches, emerging trends and tools that strengthen communications
  • Collaborate with teams to develop creative solutions that support fundraising, awareness, campaigning and supporter engagement
  • Guide the creative journey from concept to delivery, ensuring projects are effective, timely and aligned to strategic objectives
  • Oversee the development of flagship publications, reports and campaigns, working with internal colleagues and external creative partners
  • Embed a culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement, empowering others to develop their skills and confidence

Requirements

  • Excellent design knowledge and are confident using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Inspirational creative leader, with experience managing teams, and implementing/improving workflow processes
  • Experience managing freelance creatives, photographers or videographers
  • Confidence in managing multiple deadlines and competing demands in a fast-paced environment
  • You enjoy exploring new creative trends, technologies and ways of working, and can turn fresh ideas into practical solutions
  • Experience working with charities, purpose-led organisations or community-focused brands
  • Understanding of video production and graphic design
  • Knowledge of digital asset management systems and creative workflow tools
  • Confidence delivering workshops, presenting creative ideas and helping others get the most from design resources

Benefits

  • 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
  • Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
  • 24/7 GP access via phone and video
  • Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
  • Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
  • Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Opportunities for training and personal development
  • Hybrid working
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Founded in 1979
Northampton, England, GBR
398 employees (58 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
98.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$758
Traffic Source Mix
Search
56.6%
Direct
21.5%
Referral
8.7%
Social
5.1%
Paid
6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~398

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
58 (15% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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