Senior Communications Manager
- Location Cambridge
- Job type Fixed Term Contract
- Salary £40k - 45k per year
- Discipline Education
- Reference J83713
Venn Group are currently working with an organisation in Cambridge to recruit a Senior Communications Manager. This is a full-time role on a fixed term contract covering a maternity cover.
The role reports to the Associate Director for Communications and Engagement and is responsible for promoting a positive and relevant presence for an Initiative to a diverse global audience.
Main responsibilities:
- Line manage the Digital Communications Executive.
- Work with the Associate Director for Communications and Engagement on the development and implementation of the brand and communications strategy.
- Develop and implement multi-channel campaigns to support the Initiative’s objectives and content, and evaluate metrics to inform future campaigns.
- For new Chapter launches, manage the Initiative brand and approve PR plans, liaising with the Initiative’s Engagement team and the Chapters.
- Manage the production of written and visual assets to promote content and events, working with the Digital Communications Executive.
- Support the Director’s speaking programme by responding to speaking invitations, preparing speaking notes and presentations.
- Provide direction in media relations, build relationships with relevant journalists and write, issue and pitch press releases.
- Create and manage content on the using WordPress and in line with best practice in UX.
- Manage social media channels to ensure a steady stream of content, and plan/write social media posts, with a focus on LinkedIn and X.
- Produce the monthly email newsletter, sourcing content from the Engagement and Content teams.
- Commission and oversee the work of external agencies and suppliers such as photographers, videographers, software developers and podcast producers.
We are looking for candidates with similar experience to take on this hands-on but rewarding position.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme, healthcare cash-plan, wellbeing services, 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays per annum), free meal on duty, free parking, social and sporting facilities, and use of the gym.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme, healthcare cash-plan, wellbeing services, 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays per annum), free meal on duty, free parking, social and sporting facilities, and use of the gym.
If this sounds like the role for you and you meet the criteria, please apply now with your up-to-date CV.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.