Communications and Marketing Manager

Are you an experienced communications and marketing professional looking to
work for a fun, purpose driven charity?

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’ll be working
hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the
support they need. We are a growing communications and marketing team. If
you want to help Back Up reach everyone affected by spinal cord injury then this
could be the role for you.

About the role

We understand that a spinal cord injury can be devastating, but we believe it
shouldn’t prevent anyone from getting the most out of life. And we’re here to
help make sure that can happen. We provide a range of services for people
affected by spinal cord injury, and this provides us with a unique insight into the
issues they face in their day-to-day lives.

The Communications and Marketing Manager role is a job share. It is a fantastic
role for someone who wants to play a key role in shaping and delivering Back
Up’s communication and marketing programme.

This is an exciting time to join Back Up and a real opportunity to use creativity,
passion, innovation, and experience to help us reach and engage more people
affected by spinal cord injury.

About us

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be
transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord
injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord
injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best
place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted
one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The
enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure
excellence in the services we deliver.

Working with us:

We’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively
encourage applications from people affected by spinal cord injury and ethnic
minority candidates.

How to apply

Please apply by emailing recruitment@backuptrust.org.uk by midnight on Friday
9 August with:

• A CV with two referees, one of whom should be your present or most
  recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the
  job and explaining how you fit the person specification. This statement is
  crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted. We will acknowledge receipt of
  your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to
  interview.
• A completed equal opportunities form (this is optional).

Interviews will be held during w/c 19 August. If you are not available then, please
indicate this when you apply.

We welcome all questions about the role, please email
recruitment@backuptrust.org.uk to find out more information.

We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you will
be invited to interview.