Responsible to: Head of Communications and Advocacy
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (part-time considered – min 32 hours)
Location: Hybrid. Minimum 2 days per week in London Office
We are looking for an experienced communications or marketing professional to help shape our messaging, inspire supporters, and drive awareness and support for our mission.
The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding our reach, increasing engagement, and highlighting the impact of our work. Your responsibilities will include developing and managing our social media strategy, creating compelling content, running online fundraising campaigns, promoting events, and maintaining media relationships.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on storytelling, has a flair for graphic design, and has a strong understanding of social media and digital marketing tools.
This role is full-time but we will consider part-time (min 32 hours a week) and flexible working patterns for the right candidate..
Responsibilities
- Create and manage content for digital platforms, including websites, social media, and email newsletters, ensuring content is engaging, on-brand, and tailored to target audiences.
- Lead the implementation of online fundraising initiatives, such as email appeals and social media campaigns, ensuring campaigns align with broader marketing strategies.
- Collaborate with the fundraising team to ensure digital marketing efforts are fully integrated with the organisation’s overall fundraising strategy.
- Manage the charity’s social media accounts, growing engagement and followers to support organisational goals.
- Plan and schedule content across digital channels to support fundraising and communications work.
- Utilise paid advertising tools (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads) to boost digital fundraising and drive broader campaign awareness.
- Track, analyse, and contribute to reports on key performance metrics (e.g., website traffic, social media reach, email open rates, donation trends), providing recommendations for improvements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to promote events, campaigns, and other fundraising activities.
- Support the development of print materials (e.g., brochures, flyers)
- Draft and distribute press releases to promote campaigns, events, and organisational news.
- Assist in maintaining the charity’s media contact list and handle media enquiries under the guidance of the Head of Communications and Advocacy.
- Monitor media coverage and report on press impact.
Person Specification
Required
- Demonstrable experience (2+ years) in a marketing or communications role, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Proven experience in managing digital platforms (websites, social media, email marketing) to deliver targeted content.
- Experience planning and implementing digital fundraising campaigns (e.g., email appeals, social media campaigns).
- Experience with social media management, including content creation, scheduling, and growing online engagement.
- Experience in tracking and analysing digital metrics (e.g., website traffic, social media reach, email engagement) to inform strategy.
- Experience with graphic design and video production software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) for creating visual content
- Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills, with the ability to produce engaging copy tailored to different audiences and platforms.
- Proficiency in using digital marketing tools, including social media platforms, email marketing software (e.g., Mailchimp), and content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress.
- Experience in using paid advertising tools (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads) to drive campaign performance.
- Ability to plan and deliver digital campaigns, integrating fundraising and communications objectives.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to track, report, and make data-driven recommendations for improving marketing performance.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Understanding of digital fundraising techniques and how digital marketing supports broader fundraising objectives.
- Knowledge of media relations, including drafting press releases and managing media enquiries.
- Familiarity with SEO and digital advertising best practices.
Desired
- Knowledge of UK charity sector.
- Knowledge of the Catholic Church
- Experience of handling communications and marketing for a charity.
- Understanding the vision, mission and values of Stella Maris.
Salary and Conditions of Service
- Salary: £34,000 per annum. (FTE. Pre-rata for part-time)
- Hours of work: 40 hours per week.
- Location: London, with some hybrid working (min. 1-2 days London Office).
- Leave arrangements: 28 days per annum plus Bank and statutory holidays.
- Pension: Stella Maris operates a pension scheme (up to 6% matching contributions).
- Death in service benefit of 4 x annual salary.
- Full details and terms of employment will be issued if an offer of employment is made.
Recruiting Process
If you would like to apply for this position, please send the following to [email protected]:
- An up-to-date CV outlining your employment history, academic and professional qualifications, and contact details.
- A supporting statement (no more than 2 x A4 pages) demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification and why you are interested in becoming the Marketing and Communications Officer for Stella Maris
Key Dates
- Closing date for applications 2359 hours on 11 April 2025
- Short listing 14 – 17 April 2025
- Candidates notified of shortlisting results 18 April 2025
- 1st Round of Interviews in London 24 April 2025
- 2nd Round of Interviews (if required) 29 April 2025
- Candidates notified of outcome 02 May 2025
For more information and to apply, please download the candidate pack.