Responsibilities

• Raise the profile of Evolving Communities as a trusted provider of independent engagement, insight, evaluation and patient voice services
• Promote EC’s services to public bodies, including NHS organisations, local authorities, ICBs, public health teams and voluntary sector partners
• Develop clear marketing materials, case studies and service propositions that demonstrate the value and impact of EC’s work
• Lead targeted outreach to commissioners and partners to generate new business opportunities to support growth, attending conferences and events to build relationships whilst staying up to date with new trends
• Work with the Communications Lead to deliver campaigns that strengthen EC’s visibility, credibility and reputation
• Use insight, evidence and impact data to support pitches, proposals and funding applications
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential clients and opportunities, ensuring timely follow-up
• Identify grant funded opportunities and prepare funding applications to support business growth and sustainability, whilst monitoring market trend and competitor activity to inform development strategies
• Work collaboratively with the Chief Operating Officers to achieve set targets and KPIs linked to strategic plans

Requirements

• Experience within a relevant business sector with marketing experience and a strong sales record will be advantageous
• Experience of proactively delivering income generation and business growth
• Experience of supporting programmes and projects (planning, tracking, reporting)
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, building and maintaining relationships
• Experience of capturing, managing and analysing data and research
• Experience of using and managing public sector contract procurement sites
• Experience of supporting the development of funding applications and procurement bids
• Experience of developing communication/marketing strategies or action plan
• Experience of using effective communications and marketing techniques to generate business opportunities
• Confident at building and maintaining professional relationships

Preferred

• Experience of delivering thought leadership/capital initiatives
• Experience of organising and promoting events
• Experience of using LinkedIn to build awareness and relationships
• Confident and experienced user of social media platforms principally, Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram
• Media relations experience – confident pitching stories to journalists and liaising with press to arrange interviews
• Experience of creating infographics, producing videos/podcasts and writing blogs

Benefits

• Annual leave: 25 days pa (pro rata) and public holidays
• Pension: Contributory pension scheme (employer contribution 7% & employee contribution 5%)