Senior Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the commissioned external agency to shape and support a strategic review of DARE UK’s communications, coordinating input from programme leadership, partners and key stakeholders.
• Lead the development and delivery of DARE UK’s longer-term communications strategy, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and priorities.
• Translate the review’s findings and recommendations into a clear, actionable communications strategy and roadmap, supporting DARE UK’s transition towards Phase 3 in March 2028.
• Work with public involvement colleagues, representatives and community partners to support inclusive two-way engagement and communicate the responsible use of sensitive data for public benefit.
• Develop and maintain a compelling programme narrative, key messages and communications framework that articulate DARE UK’s purpose, progress and impact, translating complex concepts into clear and engaging communications for diverse audiences.
• Develop audience-informed advocacy and engagement approaches that build support among decision-makers, delivery partners and professional communities for the adoption of new capabilities and system-wide change.
• Work with programme leadership to anticipate communications needs, plan for key milestones and identify opportunities to raise DARE UK’s profile.
• Establish effective ways of working with partner communications teams, coordinating forward plans, aligning messaging and delivering joint communications activity.
• Identify opportunities to amplify content through partner networks and channels, maximising reach and avoiding duplication.
• Oversee the development of engaging, accessible multimedia content, including news articles, blogs, reports, infographics and videos, across digital, media and other channels.