Age UK is recruiting for a Partner Communications Manager to develop and oversee communication channels and plans which are aligned to our strategic objectives and which ensure our network colleagues feel supported, informed, included.
Working closely with Age UK's Chief Network Officer, Director of Network Support and Engagement, and Head of Internal Communications, you will be part of a team leading on a communications strategy which helps to make the Age UK network a great network to be a part of.
You'll collaborate with colleagues across Age UK and the Age UK network to develop inspiring content so we can best support people the Age UK network and help them in their work to improve the lives of older people.
Please see role description for all responsibilities.
We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the post-holder and are not covered by the charity.
Closing date for applications - 25th October, 2024
Must haves:
- Demonstrable experience in a similar communications role (internal or federation / member communications) with practical examples of impact.
- Outstanding writing skills with the ability to turn complex material into succinct, accurate and engaging copy with a strong understanding of audience.
- An eagle eye with strong attention to detail and excellent proof-reading skills.
- Strong story telling skills.
- Adept at strategic and critical thinking, always keeping sight of the bigger picture.
- A credible networker with strong inter-personal skills, able to build trusted relationships at all levels.
- Strong diplomacy, influencing and coaching abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, changing environment, and proven organisational skills.
- Current knowledge of a broad range of communication tools, including a good understanding of email marketing and content management platforms and demonstrable experience of using them to deliver internal communication plans.
- Experience of using and managing intranet content management systems.
- Have the confidence to share ideas with colleagues both in person and online.
Great to haves:
- Experience of developing launching and overseeing intranet systems, with a strong focus on audience and engaging and up-to-date content.
- Strong working knowledge of using Sharepoint/ MS Teams for internal communications and employee engagement.
- Experience of using online and offline tools and products for increasing employee engagement (eg LinkedIn, Yammer, printed collateral etc)
- Experience of developing corporate communications products, including annual reporting.
- Experience of using video editing and graphic design software.
- Project management experience with the ability to balance multiple priorities and stakeholders and use initiative, influencing skills and inter-personal skills to take forward projects.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits please click here https://about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.