Job Description
The Communications Manager plays a key role in increasing the reach, visibility, and impact of the organisation's work. The post-holder will lead on creating high-quality, audience-focused communications across digital platforms, ensuring all content reflects the organisation's values, brand, and strategic priorities.
Working closely with colleagues and sector stakeholders, the role involves managing social media, newsletters, and the website; supporting events and campaigns; and communicating the impact of the NBO and NBAS within the newborn and perinatal field. The successful candidate will combine creativity, strong organisational skills, and sector awareness to deliver engaging, relevant, and impactful communications.
Suitability
This is a part-time, maternity-cover post. We welcome applications from individuals in a range of professional circumstances, and appointment will be based on the candidate who best meets the requirements of the role.
The suggested working pattern is 14–21 hours per week. This could be delivered across 2–3 days, or through shorter hours spread across more days, subject to discussion at interview.
The role may suit a practising clinician seeking to combine this post alongside clinical work, or an individual with communications experience in a health service, voluntary sector, or charity setting.
For more information about the post and informal discussions, please contact Inge Nickell, Director of the Brazelton Centre UK.
The following job description provides an overview of the key duties of the role. The post-holder may, on occasion, be required to undertake other reasonable tasks as requested to support the organisation's work.
1. Digital and Communications Platforms Management
2. Sector-Informed Engagement and Initiatives
3. Content Creation and Brand Compliance
4. Events and Programme Administration
Technical/Digital Skills (Essential)
Confident using a wide range of digital platforms, with a proven ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new tools and technologies, even if previously unfamiliar.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint), professional email systems, and social media platforms
Desirable - High proficiency in the following tools:
WordPress – website content management
Video editing – creating and editing digital content
Mailchimp (or similar) – email marketing platforms
Canva – graphic design and visual content creation
Zoom – virtual meeting and webinar platforms
Eventbrite – event management and ticketing
Social media platforms – managing and creating content across channels
Marketing and Communication Skills (Essential)
Strong understanding of audience-focused communication, with the ability to clearly convey the organisation offerings in a way that meets the needs and interests of potential users and stakeholders.
Careful attention to the organisation's values, tone of voice, and brand, ensuring all communications reflect these consistently.
Desirable -
Experience in a marketing or communications role, with proven ability to develop and deliver highly effective, audience-targeted messaging and campaigns.
Knowledge of Infant-Related Professions and Services (Essential)
An understanding of the roles and work of infant-related practitioners in the UK, including health visitors, neonatal nurses and therapists, perinatal teams, and midwives, to ensure messaging and content produced is relevant and effective.
A good knowledge of the Brazelton approach and the NBO and NBAS tools, including their purpose, impact on practice, and contribution to newborn care and the parent-infant relationship.
Desirable -
Trained in the NBO, NBAS, or both, with experience applying them in practice with infants and families.
Able to confidently communicate about the NBO and NBAS tools in the context of professional practice, service aims, and current developments or campaigns in the field.
Creative and Content Skills (Essential)
Ability to produce written and visual content with careful attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring all materials are professional and aligned with the organisation's brand and style.
Desirable -
Skills and experience in graphic design, creating visually engaging and effective content.
Skills and experience in copywriting, producing clear, compelling, and impactful messaging.
Interpersonal Skills (Essential)
Conducts oneself in a manner that reflects the organisation's values: respectful, compassionate, knowledgeable, supportive, and approachable.
Demonstrates these values in all interactions, including face-to-face, email, and phone communications with colleagues and external stakeholders.
Works effectively as part of a team, contributing one's unique skills to support shared goals and project success.
Organisational Skills (Essential)
Excellent time- and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Able to prioritise effectively, adapt to changing demands, and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
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How to Apply and Additional Information
To apply, please submit:
A CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications
A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the person specification
Please send your application to Inge Nickell.
Deadline: Applications must be received by the end of the day 30th March 2026. Late applications may not be considered.
Assessment: Candidates should demonstrate relevant experience and skills in their CV and cover letter. Some aspects of the person specification, such as interpersonal skills, will be assessed further at interview.
We welcome applications from candidates with a range of professional backgrounds and circumstances, including those seeking part-time, flexible, or portfolio roles.
Interview: Interviews will be held in person at the Brazelton Centre UK office (66 Devonshire Road, Cambridge, CB1 2BL) on the 23rd April 2026.
Anticipated start date: It is important that there is a handover period from the Communications Manager to their maternity cover. We therefore ask that the successful candidate be able to start no later than 8th June 2026.