Interim Communications Manager

Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire (Hybrid)
£40,000 - £45,000 per year
Full-time
Temporary (6 month interim contract )

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Job description

Are you looking for a varied and exciting role where no two days will be the same? Epilepsy Society - the UK’s leading epilepsy medical research charity is looking for a creative and talented Communications Manager for a six-month period.  

A bit about the role

Through the development and management of content, you will play a critical role in raising awareness and the profile of our medical and research expertise, increase our level of support and subsequently generate income.

The nature of our work means that we have many amazing stories to tell. It will be your responsibility to tell them in the most compelling way. You will use a suite of mediums including video, print, audio, email and web.

As the charity's in-house news outlet, you will work on stories with the medical team, care service managers, the channel team, the Head of External Affairs and Helpline and Information Manager, freelance graphic designers and printers.

Some information about us

Epilepsy Society’s Vision is a full life for everyone affected by epilepsy. We want everyone affected by epilepsy to have the best opportunity for a full life – as free from seizures as possible. We set out to make a difference to every person affected by epilepsy whatever their background, however seriously it impacts on their life, and whether they have the condition themselves or are close to someone with epilepsy.

What we offer

We offer a generous holiday allowance (27 days plus bank holidays), with the ability to buy and sell annual leave, a generous Employee Referral Scheme, length of service awards, access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers, a staff recognition scheme, and excellent training and development opportunities.

We also have a generous group pension scheme, life assurance and an employee assistant programme (with confidential helpline with any support you might need).

On-site, there is plenty of free car parking, a Café and beautiful grounds to work in and be surrounded by.

The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.)

If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so by uploading your CV and covering letter. Your covering letter must explain how you meet the specifications of the role and why you would like to work at Epilepsy Society.

An DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed. 

Please see the attached recruitment pack for the full job description. 

Application resources
Posted by
Epilepsy Society View profile Company size Size: 101 - 500
Posted on: 16 July 2024
Closing date: 28 July 2024 at 09:26
Tags: Communications, Advocacy, Public Affairs, Public Relations