Comms and Marketing Lead – Volunteer

Overview

We’re recruiting two Communications and Marketing Lead Volunteers to support a small national charity during a critical phase. The role focuses on leading volunteers, developing a communications strategy, and ensuring consistent engagement with our community and supporters.

Position is remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of communications and marketing volunteers.
• Lead and co-ordinate internal projects, activities and campaigns that promote awareness of the organisation.
• Run the monthly Communications & Marketing Team meetings.
• Build, lead, and inspire the team, ensuring goals are agreed and communicated.
• Coordinate and plan with other lead volunteers (Content, Social Media, Email Marketing).
• Act as the point of contact for the Communications & Marketing Team, including lead volunteers.
• Contribute to the Annual Report or other reporting documents.
• Support development and implementation of the Communications Strategy.
• Protect the charity brand identity, ensuring consistent delivery internally and externally.
• Promote the charity across all channels and communication platforms.
• Ensure effective, regular communication to internal and external audiences.
• Review progress and effectiveness of the Communications Strategy annually.

Qualifications & Experience

• Enthusiasm for excellence, innovation, continuous improvement and change.
• Positive, hands‑on team leader capable of getting the best out of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adept at building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker who also enjoys operational support of team and stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail, prioritisation, planning and project management.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and non‑verbal) for diverse audiences.
• Experience in building and leading a communications team.
• Experience or familiarity with charities, volunteer organisations is desirable.
• Creative message management and medium selection.
• Good IT skills.
• Motivational skills to inspire volunteers.
• Experience in marketing, communications, or related fields.
• Leadership skills to motivate and inspire volunteers.
• Experience using Canva or similar design packages.
• Strong network of PR and media contacts is highly advantageous.

Benefits & Development

• Real‑world experience in social media management.
• Collaborative environment with a passionate team.
• Development of social media marketing, content creation, and community engagement skills.
• Portfolio content for future job applications.
• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

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