Head of Communications and Marketing
Permanent
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking an inspiring and strategic Head of Communications and Marketing to lead the College’s multi-disciplinary communications, marketing, and digital team and to drive impactful, audience-led engagement in support of its mission to improve child health in the UK and globally.
£52,744 P.a Plus Excellent Benefits
London WC1 and home‑based
35 hours per week, full‑time
Reporting to the Associate Director of Membership and Engagement, this high‑profile role is responsible for shaping and delivering the College’s integrated communications, marketing, and brand strategy. You will oversee all aspects of the College’s external and internal communications, ensuring cohesive messaging, powerful storytelling, and measurable impact across channels. You will lead and motivate a talented team of specialists spanning marketing, digital communications, design, and content, ensuring the delivery of high-quality campaigns, compelling digital experiences, and meaningful engagement with members, partners, and stakeholders. Sitting on the Divisional Management Team, you will balance strategic vision with operational excellence, driving innovation and best practice in all areas of communications and marketing.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Developing and implementing an integrated marketing, digital, and communications strategy that grows the College’s reach, impact, and income
* Leading a team of communications, marketing, and design professionals to deliver high-quality, on-brand, audience-led campaigns and content
* Overseeing the College’s brand strategy and acting as guardian of the RCPCH brand and sub-brands across all channels and materials
* Directing the development and publication of key member and stakeholder communications, including the quarterly Milestones magazine, annual reports, newsletters, and digital content
* Providing senior leadership on digital strategy, including user experience, CRM optimisation, SEO, PPC campaigns, and data-driven decision-making
* Championing audience insight, analytics, and continuous improvement to drive engagement and enhance the digital experienceBuilding strong collaborative relationships across the organisation to ensure communications and marketing support strategic priorities
* Managing external agencies and suppliers to deliver outstanding creative and digital outcomes
* Coaching, mentoring, and developing a team of three direct reports, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
Essential Skills And Experience
* Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience
* Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary marketing and communications teams
* Track record of developing and implementing successful digital, communications, and brand strategies that drive engagement and measurable results
* Strong editorial and copywriting skills, with excellent judgement and political awareness
* Experience managing communications and marketing functions in a membership body or similar organisation
* Demonstrable leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
* Proven ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities, delivering results under pressure
* Strong understanding of digital transformation, CRM systems, and data-led decision-making
* Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
Desirable
* Experience working at senior leadership level within the membership or non-profit sector
* Experience of leading CRM or website implementation projects
* Formal project management qualification
The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.
Closing date: 27 November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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