Closing date: 5 January 2025
Anticipated interview date: 20 January 2025
Job details
Salary
£38,795 – £44,303 (per annum)
Hours
37 hours (30 hours during a 4-day working week)
Applicants will be interested to know that Rise is currently operating a 4-day working week. Full time employees are gifted one day off per week (Fridays), but still paid a full-time salary. This reduces the working hours from 37 to 30 per week, but is not a contractual entitlement. Trials have shown that a 4-day working week can reduce stress and burnout, as well as levels of anxiety, fatigue and sleep issues, but productivity levels are elevated.
Location / Flexible Working
We’d like to see you once a week in our North Tyneside office, but can be flexible in busy delivery periods.
We are open to talking about flexible working options and could consider options as diverse as job sharing and annualised hours, such as term-time only.
Job summary
We’re looking for an experienced Head of Communications and Marketing to help us increase the impact of our work through cross-channel communications and grow the charity’s profile to match the quality of the work we do.
This role involves strategically leading on day-to-day management of all aspects of internal and external communications, including responsibility for website, social media, content writing, PR and preparation of press releases, newsletters, promotional material, literature, video creation and events, to ensure our online and offline presence is maintained.
You will work closely with the Director of Commercial, Marketing and Communications to develop and implement a robust communications strategy to ensure that communication efforts are aligned with the charity’s strategic goals and effectively strengthen and engage stakeholders.
Rise is continuing its exciting growth, looking into developing more partnerships and commercial opportunities. We are a growing energetic team who focus on results and we’re looking for someone with significant experience in communications and public relations.
As a highly motivated communications all-rounder, you will have excellent interpersonal and prioritisation skills required to lead and manage a multitude of projects across the charity. You thrive in a busy environment and are able to work proactively and collaboratively with others. You have a proven track record in managing communications and marketing functions and cultivating media relationships, with the adaptability and solutions-focused mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Further information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Tong (Director of Commercial, Marketing and Communications) via email on [email protected]
Head of Communications & Marketing – Job Description (71kB docx)
Head of Communications & Marketing – Person Specification (50kB docx)
Application Form – Head of Comms & Marketing (144kB docx)
How to apply
All applications must be submitted to [email protected] using the application form. Please note CVs will not be accepted.