Marketing and Communications Lead

Person Specification
We have described below the range of qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and attributes we are
looking for. We will use this to manage our selection process and also to identify training/development
needs once in post.  We aim to recruit individuals who largely satisfy these criteria.  Shortlisted
candidates will need to demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria.

Job Title:  Marketing and Communications

Service:  Corporate Services

Lead

Qualifications
A degree or professional qualification in communications, marketing, or
a related field

Knowledge and Experience
Strong relevant experience in marketing and communications, with
demonstrable successful results
Experience of content development and website and social media
management
Attention to detail with an ability to work accurately
Creating engaging content eg. photos, videos, graphics, posters,
blogs, social posts
An interest in digital and social media trends and audiences
Experience of using Canva or similar design software
Experience of using Wordpress
Computer literate and good keyboard skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good time management skills
Good team work skills
Ability to build and manage strong internal and external relationships
Ability to think and plan strategically
Experience in the supervision of staff

Skills/Attributes
Ability to work to fast paced deadlines and on own initiative

Attend meetings and able to work outside of office hours as required

Essential/
Desirable
Criteria

Key for
Assessment

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Key for assessment:
A=Application form, I=Interview, P=Presentation, E=Exercise, T=Test, Q=Qualification, Y=Young Persons Panel

Ability to follow brand guidelines
Good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Highly organised, efficient and self motivated
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Role requirements
Able to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding as it relates to
the Charity
Undertake additional hours to meet the demands of the role
Support the service in periods of absence i.e. holiday or sickness

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Date produced:

January 2026

Key for assessment:
A=Application form, I=Interview, P=Presentation, E=Exercise, T=Test, Q=Qualification, Y=Young Persons Panel