https://ckrecruit.co.uk/job/communications-manager-youth-charity/

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing national youth charity as their Communications Manager during an exciting period of growth and transformation

This is a hands-on role that combines day-to-day digital communications with the opportunity to establish and grow a proactive media presence. You'll play a key role in raising organisational profile, building relationships with the media and delivering engaging content that showcases impact.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day social media channels, planning, publishing and optimising engaging content.
• Develop and maintain a forward content calendar aligned with organisational priorities.
• Create engaging written, visual and short-form video content for a variety of audiences and platforms.
• Deliver digital communications to support campaigns, events and key organisational milestones.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key media contacts.
• Draft press releases, media statements, briefing notes and media pitches.
• Manage external PR agencies where appropriate.
• Contribute to integrated communications campaigns and strategic projects.
• Provide communications advice and support to colleagues across the organisation.

You'll have:

• Experience managing social media channels and delivering successful digital communications.
• Demonstrable media relations experience
• Strong news judgement and an understanding of what makes a compelling story.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
• Experience using content management systems, social media scheduling platforms and analytics tools such as WordPress, Hootsuite and GA4.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the confidence to work with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working within the charity, public or not-for-profit sector is ideal but not essential

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping an organisation's communications and profile during an important period of growth.

If you're looking for a varied and rewarding communications role where your ideas and expertise can help drive change get in touch. carolyn@ckrecruit.co.uk