Communications Manager (To Executive)

Communications Manager (To Executive) content

About the role

The Communications Manager (to Executive) is responsible for what, where and how the Chief Executive, Directors (collective referred to as ‘Directors’ from this point forward) and members of the Board of Trustees communicate about the charity to employees, volunteers and supporters.

They enable charity leaders to convey and reinforce consistent messages to build reputation and trust in both the charity and the leadership of the charity. The Communication Manager (to Executive) is responsible for Directors’ communication about the charity and its:

• purpose
• brand
• public affairs
• reputation (including crisis management and responses to complaints)

The role holder helps identify communication gaps and opportunity, working with Directors to address these through a corporate communication plan. They plan, agree, draft and support Directors to deliver proactive thought-leadership.

You will need demonstrable experience of effective PR and/or internal communication strategy management and delivery, preferably with a not-for-profit organisation.

You will also need to be confident and experienced advising and leading senior business leaders on communication strategies and tactics.

For further details please refer to the role profile.

How to apply

• Download the role profile.
• Please read our privacy noticebefore applying.
• Email recruitment@ycr.org.ukwith your CV and cover letter

The charity is a responsible and flexible employer. We offer hybrid working and welcome any discussion for flexible working at interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity. 
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us at recruitment@ycr.org.uk or call the People Team on 01423 642803.