Job Description & Person specificationCOMMUNICATIONS MANAGERJOB LOCATION: St Nicholas Church, SevenoaksHOURS: Part-time (21 hours/ 3 days per week)REPORTING TO:  Operations DirectorDIRECT REPORTS: NoneWORKING WITH: Staff team St Nicholas Church, Sevenoaks We are a vibrant, conservative evangelical, Anglican church with a lively, Christiancommunity in Sevenoaks, Kent. We seek to honour God and make disciples of Jesus,and we believe that the Bible and prayer are essential to these tasks. Effectivecommunication is key to ensuring that our church family is fully engaged and alignedwith our vision. While we have clear plans, we're working to improve how wecommunicate so that everyone feels informed, encouraged, and united in movingforward together. There are five Sunday services and many community and outreach events taking placeduring the week. Our structure includes 5 congregations with an average overallattendance of around 500 adults and 140 children. We have a wonderful, experiencedteam of 15 full and part-time employees. Role PurposeThe Communications Manager will provide strategic leadership and directionfor all internal and external communications at St Nicholas, in conjunction withthe volunteer Communications Group. You will ensure the church’s vision,values, and activities are communicated clearly, creatively, and effectivelyacross all platforms, helping to strengthen engagement within the church andextend its reach to the wider community.Communications Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and implement a cohesive communications strategy aligned with thechurch’s vision.Advise and assist staff team on communication priorities, tone, timing, andmessaging.Build and manage the communications team, including staff, volunteers, and externalsuppliers.Communicate the importance of strategic communication in a way that enables staffand volunteers to understand and embrace the value of intentional, unifiedcommunication efforts. Brand ManagementSafeguard and develop the church’s brand identity, ensuring consistent messagingacross all materials and platforms.Oversee the design and production of visual content, printed materials, signage, andpresentations. Digital & Media CommunicationsOversee the church’s website, social media, email communications, and livestreamcontent.Lead on digital content planning, creation, and analysis to increase onlineengagement.Ensure high standards of production quality in video, audio, and photography. Internal CommunicationDevelop effective internal communication channels to ensure the church communityis well-informed and engaged.Support the Word Ministry Team in effectively communicating with their teams andwider groups.Public Relations & External CommunicationAct as the primary contact for media enquiries, press releases, and public statements.Develop crisis communications plans in partnership with the Rector, Wardens andCongregational Pastors. Events & CampaignsSupport communication needs for major church events, sermon series, outreachprojects, and fundraising campaigns.Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure clear, timely promotion and follow-up. Key ResponsibilitiesEssentialA committed Christian with a personal faith in Jesus Christ and active involvement ina local church.Strong alignment with the values, theology, and mission of St Nicholas.Proven track record in leading communications strategy at a senior level.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail andcreativity.Able to demonstrate a clear, strategic vision for the role of communication in the lifeand growth of the Church, with a strong understanding of how coordinatedmessaging across congregations can support mission, community-building, andevangelism.Experience of managing websites, social media platforms, and digitalcommunications tools.Confident project manager with excellent organisational skills and the ability tomeet deadlines under pressure.Able to lead, participate in and inspire teams, both staff and volunteers.A collaborative communicator who earns trust and inspires support forcommunication initiatives, especially in navigating differing viewpoints. DesirableDegree in Communications, Marketing, Media, or related field.Experience of Public Relations and Crisis CommunicationExperience working within a church, Christian charity, or faith-based organisation.Experience of brand management across an organisation.Familiarity with Church of England structuresGraphic design, video editing, or digital marketing skills.Person SpecificationThis role has a genuine occupational requirement to be filled by a committedChristian, in line with the Equality Act 2010. The postholder must be spirituallyaligned with the mission and ethos of St Nicholas, as they will assist the WordMinistry Team represent and communicate the church’s beliefs to both thecongregation and wider community.Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, especially around keychurch events or campaigns.Preferably a committed member of a St Nicholas congregation, attending Sundayservices and prayer meetings.Appointment is conditional on proof of the right to work in the UK and receipt ofsatisfactory references.Additional InformationRemuneration DetailsSalary: £38,000-40,000 (FTE)/ £22,800-24,000 (pro-rata)Pension: The PCC operates a stakeholder pension scheme. The employer’s contributionwill match your contribution £ for £ up to a maximum of 7% of gross pay.