Director of Communications and Marketing (0.6 FTE) Fixed Term 12 Months

Back Up are seeking a Director of Communications and Marketing to implement and oversee the delivery of our existing communications and marketing plans, ensuring that the team structures and processes are ready for future delivery. Develop a clear communications and marketing strategy aligned to our organisational strategy to be launched in April 2025 which ensures that our communications and marketing function is sustainable and able to meet our ambition.

Job Title
Director of Communications and Marketing (0.6 FTE) Fixed Term

Contract
12 months

Reports To
CEO

Line Manages
Communication and Marketing Managers.

Purpose

The role ensures that Back Up’s reach and reputation are strengthened and protected through clearly articulated communication and marketing to all of its key audiences.

The remit is broad – encompassing communications, PR, digital marketing, creative, content, brand and strategic communications. It’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to guide all touch points of a charity’s marketing and communications.

The role will establish the systems, processes and structures which underpin a sustainable, and values led communications and marketing function and will be responsible for creating the 2025 – 2030 communications and marketing plans to sit alongside the organisational strategy and the fundraising and services departmental plans.

Please see the full job description, person specification, and terms and conditions in this document.

How to Apply

To apply, please send us a CV together with a supporting statement that addresses the person specification (maximum two pages of A4). You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, relevant to this role.

References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted. Finally, please ensure that you have included mobile, work and home telephone numbers, as well as any dates when you will not be available during the week of interviews.

Applications should be made via email to Glen Manners at Charity People (glen@charitypeople.co.uk), copying in Alice Wood (alice@charitypeople.co.uk).

Everyone will be contacted by email or phone with regards to the success of your application at this stage. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview at our offices in Wandsworth, South London.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 7 August 2024

1st stage interviews held remotely: Thursday 15 August 2024

2nd stage interviews held in person: Wednesday 21 August 2024

Target to appoint: Friday 23 August 2024

Transition to the role: A one-month induction period covering meetings with key stakeholders including trustee and senior management team.

Have any Questions?

If you want to find out more about the recruitment process or the role, please drop Abigail abigail@backuptrust.org.uk an email who will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Good luck with your application. We look forward to hearing from you.