Communications Manager (Mat Cover)

This is a maternity cover role for a Communications Manager at a leading UK social justice charity, based in London with hybrid working two to three days per week on site around West and South West London and occasional national travel. You will lead the communications function strategically, overseeing multidisciplinary communications plans and evaluating performance against KPIs. Responsibilities include protecting and developing the charity's visual and written identity, producing inclusive publications and resources, ethically amplifying the voices of people with lived experience through case studies, and leading proactive media relations and events coordination.

Are you a bold, creative storyteller ready to shape the public profile of one of the UK's leading social justice charities?

We are looking for an experienced communications professional to cover maternity leave, leading the communications function at a strategic level.

As a key voice for the charity's mission, you will drive impactful campaigns, elevate the voices of people with lived experience, and ensure messaging remains clear, compassionate, and values-driven.

This hybrid role is working 2-3 days per week on site at locations around West / SW London and occasional travel to other sites nationally. Salary £46,225 + £3,000 allowance.

What You'll Be Doing:

Strategic Leadership: Oversee multidisciplinary communications plans, evaluate performance against KPIs, and champion open, values-driven messaging across the organisation.

Digital & Content: Manage digital platforms, social media channels, and websites, to grow engagement through dynamic organic and paid content.

Marketing & Branding: Protect and develop the visual and written identity, producing high-quality, inclusive publications and resources for stakeholders, staff, and service users.

Lived Experience: Responsibly and ethically amplify the voices of those with lived experience through powerful, human-centered case studies.

PR & Events: Lead proactive media relations and coordinate high-profile stakeholder events, roundtables, and staff gatherings.

About You:

• You bring a strong track record in a senior communications, PR, or marketing role, with proven experience designing and evaluating impactful strategies.
• An exceptional writer and relationship-builder, you possess a sharp eye for audience engagement and a collaborative management style.
• Experience or a deep understanding of the criminal justice, or social justice sectors is highly desirable, alongside an unwavering commitment to inclusive communication, accessibility, and ethical storytelling.

If you're available for a maternity cover contract and feel like your experience ticks the boxes, then what are you waiting for? Apply today.