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Head of Communications - OnSide Youth Zone Thames Gateway

THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION
36,000 per year (pro rata)
Until the Youth Zone is completed and fully operational you will be based at OnSide Youth Zone Thames Gateway temporary offices space at Tilbury Community Association
Full-time
1st June 2026
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We’d love to show you around a local Youth Zone, allowing you to see for yourself the impact that these centres make. Simply fill in your details below and a member of the team will be in touch to arrange a visit.

Are you a confident and experienced communications professional ready to make a real impact? OnSide Youth Zone Thames Gateway is looking for a Head of Communications to lead our communications and marketing activities.

Reporting to the CEO, this Senior Leadership Team 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.

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 our visibility and reputation, you’ll play a key role, working alongside the wider team to ensure our communications supports fundraising, supports our 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!

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

In addition, please provide the following information:

  • Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (documentary evidence will be required before a job offer is confirmed)
  • Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process
  • How you demonstrate your commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 1st June

(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 – Thursday 11th June

Second stage interviews: Thursday 18th June at Future Youth Zone in Dagenham