Solent Mind
Communications and Marketing Lead
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Service: Fundraising and External Engagement
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 - 37 per week (negotiable)
Location: Southampton Head Office/Hybrid
Interview Date: Week commencing 17 August 2026
Closing date: 09 August 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a Communications and Marketing Lead to support the day-to-day delivery of Solent Mind’s content, communications and marketing activity. Working closely with the Head of Communications, Fundraising and Marketing, you will help us be an active voice for mental health across Hampshire and strengthen engagement with the people, communities and partners we work with.
You will manage and create content across our website, social media, email marketing, print, events and video channels. You will also coordinate incoming communications and marketing requests, develop monthly content plans, support campaigns, manage analytics reporting and work with freelancers, agencies and suppliers where needed.
About You
You will have experience in marketing and communications, with the ability to manage social media, email campaigns and websites. You will be confident creating clear, engaging content for different audiences and will understand how to use brand guidelines, data and insight to improve communications and marketing activity.
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You will be organised, collaborative and able to manage competing priorities while taking responsibility for your own work. You will bring strong copywriting, design, digital marketing, social media, website maintenance and SEO skills, alongside excellent communication and IT skills.
We would also welcome experience of supervising staff or volunteers, working with people with mental health needs, partnership working, video editing, Canva, Mailchimp, Sked Social and an understanding of mental health services or lived experience of mental health issues.
About Us
Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind. Solent Mind has its own board of trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. Solent Mind has a gold award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and has signed up to be a Mindful Employer.
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For Further Details
For further details on this role please email:
Robert Wayman, Director of Fundraising and External Engagement: rwayman@solentmind.org.uk
Solent Mind Talent Acquisition team: careers@solentmind.org.uk or 023 8201 1718
NOTE TO APPLICANTS: You will be asked about gaps in your employment at interview and you will need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before you start your employment. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor this role as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Any offer for this role will be subject to receiving your references. We welcome people from all the communities we work in to apply for a role within Solent Mind, especially those with experience of mental health problems. Offers are made based on merit.
Please submit your application as early as possible, as we may close this advert before the advertised closing date.
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