Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an organisation-wide communications and engagement strategy aligned with Pathway’s objectives.
• Set clear priorities, audiences, messages and channels, and establish effective communications systems, governance and performance measures.
• Advise the CEO, Board and senior leadership on communications, reputation, stakeholder engagement, risks and opportunities.
• Own and strengthen Pathway’s narrative, brand and positioning across all communications.
• Turn complex investment activity, programme evidence and impact data into clear and compelling stories for different audiences.
• Develop high-quality content across digital, social, print, film, publications and events.
• Centre community voices through ethical and authentic storytelling, including the experiences of Black and Ethnically Minoritised communities involved in community-led housing, community assets and wealth building.
• Lead internal communications that connect colleagues with Pathway’s mission, strategy and impact, equipping staff and trustees to act as confident ambassadors.
• Lead external communications, media activity, thought leadership and major organisational announcements.
• Build Pathway’s profile and strengthen its reputation across social investment, community development, community wealth building and racial equity.

Requirements

• Significant senior-level experience in communications, engagement, public affairs, marketing or a related field.
• A strong track record of developing and delivering communications strategies in a complex or mission-driven organisation.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, accessible and compelling content.
• Experience shaping organisational narratives, building reputation and delivering content across digital, social, print and events.
• Experience developing genuine two-way engagement with communities and stakeholders.
• Confidence advising senior leaders and boards, managing sensitive communications and building relationships across sectors.
• Experience managing agencies, suppliers and communications budgets.
• Strategic judgement combined with a practical, delivery-focused approach.
• Strong relationship-building, political awareness and digital communications capability.
• A collaborative, community-centred approach and commitment to racial and economic equity.

Preferred

• Knowledge of social investment, community development, community wealth building, community-led housing, social enterprise or the VCSE sector would be advantageous.
• Experience working with Black and Ethnically Minoritised-led communities or organisations is particularly welcome, but sector knowledge is not a substitute for strong communications and engagement capability.
• Mission-driven and committed to racial and economic equity.
• Collaborative, curious and an excellent listener.
• Authentic, credible and able to challenge constructively.
• Politically and culturally aware.
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity.
• Pragmatic and able to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.