The Talent Set is proud to be supporting Dreamflight in their search for a Communications Manager.
Salary £40-45k
1 day a week in Chesham
About Dreamflight:
Imagine a holiday filled with joy, laughter, and newfound independence for children facing serious health challenges. That's what Dreamflight delivers. For over 35 years, they have been creating unforgettable holidays to Orlando and exciting UK adventures, all thanks to the dedication of their volunteers and the generosity of their supporters. They are a small but mighty charity with a big heart, and they are ready to change the lives of even more children.
The Opportunity:
This role will lead communications for Dreamflight, working closely and in conjunction with the Head of Fundraising and supported by an assistant. The focus of the role will be to build on the existing communications activities in support of fundraising activities, volunteer & medical nominator engagement and the development of brand messaging. This new role has been created to support the development of our brand messaging to encompass the growth of the charity in the UK, and to work closely with the fundraising team to develop engagement strategies for all Dreamflight audiences.
What you'll be doing:
* Work with the team to develop and implement a communication and engagement strategy for Dreamflight.
* Work closely with the Head of Fundraising and team to ensure strong engagement strategies are in place for all Dreamflight audiences, increasing our reach and attracting funding.
* Develop and refresh brand messaging to reflect the growth in Dreamflight while maintaining the values and ethos of the charity.
* Manage the Communications Assistant effectively, fostering their growth and development to achieve the objectives to grow our income and engage our audiences.
* Manage content for website, social media, newsletters, annual report and printed merchandise, creating compelling stories that showcase Dreamflight’s impact and engage supporters.
* Develop a digital strategy for social media platforms, ensuring content is contemporary, reflects our audience reach, and builds engagement with the charity.
* Track communications performance (reach, engagement, conversion). Produce reports and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
* Work with the CEO to ensure effective budgeting for all communication activities.
What you'll bring:
* Strong experience in a communications or marketing role.
* Familiarity with supporter journeys and audience segmentation.
* Knowledge and understanding of brand strategy.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire supporters with tailored content for different audiences and platforms.
* Strong digital skills – confident managing websites (e.g., WordPress), email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), and social media channels.
* Excellent organisational skills with firm understanding of KPIs, targets, budgeting, and risk mitigation plans.
* Data driven, with experience of providing insight and analysis to identify and nurture opportunities.
* Comfortable using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights) to monitor performance and adapt strategy.
* A creative thinker with a keen eye for spotting and creating compelling stories.
Closing date 22nd May
1st stage interviews scheduled for 28th May, 30th May and 4th June via Teams.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process