Communications Manager (maternity cover)
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Head of Development and Communications UCCF
The Role
This role is a maternity cover position for one year, starting mid September - mid October.
The Communications Manager is a specialist role within our Development and Communications team, who seek to grow UCCF as a fellowship of students, staff and supporters by generating financial and prayer support through strategic communication and resources. This strategic role is responsible for sharing UCCF’s ministry and growing partnerships, through writing, editing and publishing content across various channels and acting as Editor of Impact, our supporter magazine and Annual Review, our annual report. This role also manages a small team to lead on developing UCCF’s communications across all media, taking responsibility for producing resources and cultivating relationships.
Location: UCCF’s Office at Blue Boar House, Oxford (OX1),
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours/week), part time considered How to apply: See details at www.uccf.org.uk/jobs/communications-manager
Interview date: Interviews will be held in Oxford on Monday 11 August
Contract and start date: maternity cover for one year, starting ideally mid-September - mid October Benefits:
* 30 days annual leave, plus public holidays
* 5% employer matched pension contributions
* Generous enhanced family leave and pay provision
* Free access to counselling and healthcare support including discounted gym memberships
* Modern and spacious central Oxford office with open-plan kitchen and eating area
* Facilities including secure bike storage and showers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Annual sight test
* Paid time at UCCF conferences and opportunity to take part in university CU events weeks
* Hybrid working with up to 40% time working at home, depending on the needs of the role, team and organisation. Initially full time in the office for induction.
Key Responsibilities
Sharing our ministry Strategic supporter communication
* Line manage Communications and Supporter Relations Officer.
* Have editorial responsibility and oversight of termly magazine and Annual Report, creatively and proactively shaping the messaging and content for each edition and commission a team of contributors.
* Write and/or edit copy to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency with UCCF’s style guide, brand, mission and values.
* Manage development process of publications, coordinating and collaborating with writers, designers, and other contributors as necessary to meet project deadlines and achieve consistent messaging across UCCF.
* Evaluate the effectiveness of communications, seeking and reviewing data including supporter feedback and the latest developments in charity communications.
Showcase our vision and ministry and grow partnerships through digital communication
* Manage and develop UCCF’s digital communications content plan.
* Deliver engaging and relevant content via email campaigns, including the monthly Connect, CU News and student email. • Line manage Design and Media Officer.
* Ensure that all social media channels (including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X) represent the brand well and are up to date with best practice standards.
* Ensure that social and email analytics are carried out on a regular basis and inform next steps.
* Manage and commission content for the UCCF blog and other digital platforms.
* With the Communications and Supporter Relations Officer, develop supporter care across UCCF’s digital platforms and through campaigns.
* Ensure that UCCF media and communications are in line with the UCCF brand, and input into design and editorial as appropriate.
* Use and apply knowledge of digital trends relevant to our work and ensure UCCF is using digital media most effectively for its ministry purposes.
Growing partnerships
* Develop new communication strategies to attract and cultivate supporters, implementing and innovating processes to grow UCCF’s supporter base.
* Deliver on the digital elements of appeals and campaigns, eg. web pages, emails, social media for giving appeals, Christmas campaigns and Forum promotion.
* Collaborating with members of the team, use the CRM database to segment and tailor communications and conduct relevant analysis.
Shaping resources
* Lead on the development and administration of UCCF’s New Student Welcome campaign each summer.
* Contribute to the development of resources to support CU mission working with stakeholders across the organisation to understand needs and requirements.
* Ensure that all design work is done in line with UCCF brand guidelines and all copy is written in line with charity tone of voice and style guide.
* Contribute to the creative life of the team by sharing ideas for innovation.
Other responsibilities
* Work closely with the Head of Development and Communications on new communications projects.
* Attend Forum, New Year Training Conference, and other student events/conferences/training as required, delivering training relevant to the role and engaging with the life of the wider organisation.
* Representing the Development and Communications Team in meetings and wider organisational projects as required.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to achieve organisational goals.
* Work and lead in line with organisational values, policies and priorities.
* Line manage a Relay+ role where there is a suitable Relay Worker.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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