Marketing & Communications Manager at CancerCare (North Lancs & South Cumbria) | Lancaster, Lancashire, UK

CancerCare (North Lancs & South Cumbria)

Marketing & Communications Manager

Lancaster, Lancashire, UK (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelPermanent

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own brand and communications strategy across fundraising and services, including budget, governance, and media, with a focus on accessibility and cross-team coordination.

Marketing Planning and Budgeting: develop and propose the annual plan and budget across the organisation.
Brand Guardian and Content Governance: ensure consistent tone, accessibility, and branding across all materials.
Media Relations and Content Ops: write press materials, manage media inquiries, and coordinate campaigns with stakeholders.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Work with the Head of Fundraising and Marketing to develop and deliver a marketing and communications plan supporting all areas of the organisation, including services, centres, fundraising and events.
Prepare proposals for the annual marketing budget.
Monitor and evaluate marketing activity against agreed objectives and strategy.
Support the implementation and execution of the organisation’s marketing strategy.
Manage the Marketing Job List, coordinating the creation and delivery of current and upcoming marketing activity.
Develop and maintain a portfolio of branded assets and promotional materials for use across the organisation.
Act as a brand guardian, ensuring all internal and external communications adhere to branding guidelines.
Advise colleagues on branding requirements and best practice where required.
Ensure all communications reflect the organisation’s mission, vision, values and tone of voice.
Ensure all newly created content is accessible and compliant with the organisation’s accessibility standards.

Requirements

Proven experience in a marketing, communications or public relations role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong copywriting, editing and proofreading abilities
Experience managing websites, digital content and social media platforms
Knowledge of SEO, email marketing and analytics tools
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital marketing platforms
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Strong attention to detail
Experience managing external suppliers and stakeholders

Preferred