Senior Communications & Campaigns Manager
About SRUK
Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK (SRUK) is the only charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by Scleroderma and/or Raynaud’s. We exist to improve awareness and understanding of these conditions, to support those affected, and ultimately to find a cure.
The role
You will be working with an ambitious and diverse team to lead, shape and deliver communication and campaign strategies to raise awareness and understanding of Scleroderma & Raynaud’s. You will grow brand awareness and increase SRUK’s impact in achieving recognition for the needs of the community and the urgency of the cause. You will oversee SRUK’s communications, campaigns and marketing activities. A highly autonomous role, you will work closely with our research, services and fundraising teams, to drive forward a digital approach for all engagement and development activities. You will also line manage a Press & Social Media Officer and a Marketing Officer.
Requirements
· At least 8 years’ experience in a similar manager role or a senior officer ready for the next challenge of managing a communications and campaigns team.
· Strategy development, objective setting, planning, delivery and monitoring to reach organisational growth and engagement targets.
· Experience of leading communications & campaigns projects to inspire action and drive change.
· Commitment to and proven experience of engaging people with lived experience in communications activity.
· A proven track record in achieving positive coverage in a range of relevant media.
· Experience of social media strategy development and management to achieve growth and engagement.
· Experience of developing a range of content for different audiences and channels.
· Experience of using communications planning tools or systems (e.g. planning grids, Asana, Hootsuite).
· Experience of tracking and reporting on social media and website analytics.