OnSide Youth Zone Thames Gateway
Communications and Marketing Manager
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Communications and Marketing Manager
Are you a confident and experienced communications professional ready to make a real impact?
We are looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager to lead the communications and marketing activities for a brand-new locally run youth charity.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.
Position: Communications and Marketing Manager
Location: Tilbury, Essex
(Until the Youth Zone is completed and fully operational you will be based at the temporary offices space at Tilbury Community Association)
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:
- 33 days Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Workplace pension
- Free gym access (once the Youth Zone opens)
- Access to OnSide’s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring
Closing Date: 12noon on Monday 31 July.
We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
First Stage Interviews: Online – Wednesday 12 August
Second Stage Interviews: Tuesday 18th August, Dagenham
About the Role
As a key member of the organisation's leadership team, this role offers a clear pathway into senior leadership, providing the opportunity to shape strategic decision-making. This role is your chance to create and deliver an exciting, bold communications strategy that amplifies the voices of young people and brings their stories to life, while raising the Youth Zone’s profile and establishing its reputation with stakeholders across the community.
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No two days will be the same, you’ll juggle multiple projects, think on your feet, and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. From driving digital communications to boosting visibility and reputation, you’ll play a key role, working alongside the wider team to ensure communications supports fundraising, supports strategic goals, and ensures the long-term sustainability of the charity.
You will combine big-picture thinking with a pragmatic and hands-on approach, being comfortable to move between setting direction and actively contributing to execution.
If you’re ready to take the lead, make an impact, and establish and lead the communications function for a new youth charity as it prepares to open its doors to thousands of young people, we want to hear from you!
About You
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and creative approach to communications delivery with an interest in working in the youth sector.
You will have experience of:
- Planning and delivering strategic communication and creative marketing plans in line with organisational objectives and aims.
- Working with the media and delivering PR and publicity with local and regional media outlets.
- Website management, content development, and delivering engaging digital communications.
- Managing externally funded projects, including budget oversight, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
- Working in young person-focused environments, providing information, advice, guidance, and support.
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If you have a passion for young people and genuine enthusiasm for working in a youth environment, then we would love to hear from you!
About the Organisation
Join a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe.
With community centric values and located in the heart of Tilbury, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 18, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to feel empowered and try new experiences. The building is due to be completed in 2027.
This is passionate, properly funded youth provision, with no ifs or buts. It’s about giving young people a chance to shine in an environment where they can be themselves.
It’s about opportunity.
Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
You may have experience in areas such as Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communication’s, Digital Communications, PR, Publicity, Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communication’s, Digital Communications Manager, PR Manager, Publicity Manager, Head of Communication’s, Head of Marketing.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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