Join our Team!
We are entering an exciting period of change to transform understanding of Crohn's and Colitis across society, increase our reach and, ultimately, work towards a cure for the conditions.
We have an exciting new opportunity to join us as our Head of Communications and be a driving force in making that shift by creatively leading strategic communications and campaigns.
You will also play an important role by working with an external agency on the development of a new legacy proposition and supporting materials, as well as working on internal legacy promotions and staff training.
In this role you will lead our media, social media, campaigns and engagement functions, as well as project teams across the charity. You'll grow our engagement with diverse audiences and support them to take action towards ambitious campaign goals.
Full details of the job description and person specification are found in our Recruitment pack for download below.
About you
We are looking for an experienced, creative and driven communications leader who will be committed to improving the lives of people affected by Crohn's and Colitis.... could this be you? Are you:
* experienced in leading multidisciplinary campaigns that delivered ambitious results?
* an effective coach with experience of building high performing teams?
* seasoned in driving media relations to deliver results?
* a calm and experienced leader, demonstrating sound judgement even with the pressure is on?
* adaptable to the ever changing trends in communication, embracing them as opportunities to innovate and strengthen engagement?
* aware of social media and campaigning tools to amplify the community voice in communications?
If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.
Our location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be occasions when you will need to attend directorate days and face to face meetings. In addition, the charity meets four times a year at the office in Hatfield for our mandatory 'All Staff Together' days.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year up to 30 days
* Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
* Flexible working options
* Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Wellbeing programme
* Interest free loan for season tickets
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking and secure bike locks
* Training and development financial support and/or study leave
* Performance review and development scheme