Strategic Communications & Delivery Lead
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Strategic Communications & Delivery Lead
Family Hubs, Calderdale
Do you want to play a key role in shaping how families, professionals and communities access
clear, joined-up information about services that matter?
Are you someone who can bring people together, create clarity across complex systems, and
make communications simple, accessible and effective?
We have an exciting opportunity to join Northpoint as a Strategic Communications & Delivery
Lead, supporting the Calderdale Family Hubs partnership. This role is central to coordinating
communications across multiple organisations, ensuring that information is consistent,
accessible and aligned with local priorities.
You’ll work closely with partners across health, education and the voluntary sector to improve
how services are communicated, helping reduce duplication and create a more joined-up
experience for families and professionals.
You will join us on a part time basis (28 hours per week, 0.8 FTE) with a salary of £34,920 –
£40,150 FTE (pro rata)
Why us?
At Northpoint, we’re committed to improving mental health and wellbeing across our
communities. We work in partnership to deliver support that is accessible, inclusive and makes
a meaningful difference.
Joining us means being part of a collaborative and values-led organisation where your work will
have real impact across a whole local system. We offer:
28 hours per week (0.8)
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Up to 3 discretionary leave days at Christmas
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Opportunities for development and collaboration across partners
A supportive, inclusive and purpose-driven working environment
What you will be doing as our Strategic Communications & Delivery Lead
This is a varied and partnership-facing role where you will:
Provide leadership and coordination for communications across the Family Hubs
partnership
Develop and oversee a clear, shared approach to communications, including
campaigns, channels and content priorities
Establish and embed effective content governance, including standards, approvals and
review processes
Coordinate and improve the quality and accessibility of public-facing content across
websites and channels
Lead on the planning and delivery of communications campaigns aligned to programme
priorities
Work closely with partners to reduce duplication and ensure consistent messaging
across the system
Develop communications products such as briefings, toolkits, presentations and social
content
Support engagement with communities, ensuring communications reflect lived
experience and diverse needs
Monitor impact and provide insight on communications activity, identifying risks and
opportunities for improvement
What are we looking for in our ideal Strategic Communications & Delivery Lead?
We’re looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and who
is confident working across organisational boundaries.
You will bring:
Significant experience in a communications role, including setting direction and
coordinating delivery across multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of digital content, accessibility and user-focused communication
approaches
Experience of working with governance processes such as content standards, approvals
and review cycles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex
information into clear messages
Ability to build strong relationships and influence without formal authority
A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach, with strong attention to deatil
Confidence using insight, feedback and data to improve communications and
demonstrate impact
A commitment to inclusive, accessible and values-led communication
This is a highly collaborative role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with partners, bringing
people together and creating clarity in complex systems.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape communications at a system level and make a real difference to how families and professionals access support.
Interested? Please click ‘Apply’ – we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: Sunday 28 June 2026
We may use digital interviews as part of the recruitment process.
We aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all
and offer flexible working opportunities where possible.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Basic
DBS check.