Head of Communications & Campaigns

UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Owns and shapes the organisation's communications and campaigns strategy, brand and reputation, and leads creative campaigns, media relations, digital and internal communications while partnering with leaders to drive impact across the organisation.

  • Strategic management of communications and campaigns
  • Brand development, storycraft and stakeholder engagement
  • Cross-functional leadership and measurement of campaign impact

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Leading our Communications & Campaigns function and take ownership of:
  • Developing and delivering our communications, marketing and campaigns strategy
  • Strengthening our brand, reputation and organisational profile
  • Creating engaging, creative and impactful campaigns that inspire action
  • Leading our digital communications, website, social media and content strategy
  • Developing compelling stories that demonstrate our impact
  • Working closely with Income Generation to support fundraising and supporter engagement
  • Managing media relations, PR and external communications
  • Leading internal communications that connect, inform and engage our people
  • Supporting major organisational projects, partnerships and strategic initiatives

Requirements

  • You'll bring significant experience in communications, marketing or campaigns, with a strong track record of developing strategies and delivering creative, measurable results.
  • You'll be comfortable working with our CEO, senior leaders and external stakeholders, able to turn complex messages into clear, engaging communications and confident advising others on how best to communicate.
  • Thinks strategically while bringing creativity and fresh ideas
  • Understands how to build and protect a strong brand and reputation
  • Can turn complex messages into compelling stories
  • Enjoys working in a growing, changing organisation
  • Is confident challenging and influencing senior leaders
  • Understands different audiences and how to engage them
  • Can develop campaigns that inspire action and deliver measurable results
  • Brings solutions rather than simply identifying problems

Preferred

  • Experience of leading integrated campaigns, digital marketing, brand development, PR, fundraising communications or organisational change would be particularly valuable.
  • Charity-sector experience is welcome, but it isn't essential.
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YMCA South Midlands

YMCA South Midlands is a local independent charity and youth social housing provider. We provide accommodation, support and well-being services to help young people belong, contribute and thrive.Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.

Founded in 1981
Milton Keynes, England, GBR
53 employees (5 in marketing)

Salaries

Communications median pay in the United Kingdom

£44K/yr

Most pay falls between £33K and £60K. Based on 106 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (9% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.8%
Direct
27.3%
Referral
9.3%
Social
6.8%
Paid
8.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~53
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Head of Communications & Campaigns

YMCA South Midlands · UK · On-site