Head of Marketing and Communications
14 days ago
London
Handle Recruitment are representing a leading UK charity that are on the lookout for a forward thinking and hands on Head of Marketing and Communications to join their team. 12 Month FTC Hybrid - 3 days in office Central London Pay - £50,000 to £60,000 Role Overview: To lead and deliver strategic marketing and communications across all platforms, enhancing awareness of the charity and engaging with key audiences. This role will oversee brand development, media relations, and integrated campaigns - driving visibility, supporter growth, and organisational impact. Key responsibilities: Strategy & Planning • Develop and implement an integrated Marketing & Communications strategy aligned with the charity's organisational goals., • Expand reach, strengthen supporter engagement, and attract new audiences., • Ensure research and welfare impact is effectively communicated to stakeholders., • Lead and support the Marketing & Communications team, setting objectives and supporting professional development., • Oversee integrated campaigns across marketing, digital, media, and PR, ensuring alignment with fundraising activities and brand priorities., • Build effective relationships with external agencies, ensuring value for money and high-quality delivery., • Promote a collaborative culture, closing feedback loops and celebrating organisational successes., • Provide strategic leadership on brand evolution, ensuring consistency across all audience-facing activities., • Lead PR and media relations to optimise opportunities and maintain credibility, authority, and reputation., • Represent the charity externally with media, partners, and stakeholders., • Drive growth across digital channels, including website, social media, email, and PPC., • Manage a departmental expenditure budget of approx. £1m., • Deliver top-level KPI reporting on brand performance, PR, ROI, and campaign effectiveness to inform strategic decisions., • Proven leadership of communications teams with expertise in brand and identity management., • Skilled in agency collaboration, media relations, and print/digital production., • Strong background in budget management and resource allocation. Skills & Attributes: • Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills., • Creative, innovative, and driven, with a high level of organisation and numeracy., • Proficient in MS Office, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.