Marketing & Communications Manager

Marketing & Communications Manager
Salary: £42,000 - £ 49,000 per year DOE
Hours: 37 per week
Location: North Chailey, BN8 4EF
Use your marketing expertise to help change lives. At Chailey Heritage Foundation, we explore life-changing possibilities together.
We support children and young people with complex disabilities and health needs to learn, develop and achieve their full potential. Through specialist education, care and therapy, we help each young person build skills, independence and confidence for the future. We’re now looking for a creative and strategic Marketing & Communications Manager to lead the development and delivery of engaging, multi-channel marketing campaigns that grow awareness of our work and strengthen engagement with supporters and partners.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented marketer who wants to combine professional creativity with real purpose, leading campaigns that help more people understand the impact of Chailey Heritage Foundation.
The role
As Marketing & Communications Manager, you will lead the design and delivery of multi‑channel marketing campaigns that strengthen our brand, grow engagement and support the charity’s wider growth strategy. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will ensure campaigns are creative, well targeted and insight‑led.
You will also:
* Deliver impactful campaigns that showcase the work and impact of the charity
* Shape our digital presence across social media, web and content platforms
* Use insight and analytics to strengthen campaign performance and audience engagement
* Work with teams across the organisation to tell powerful stories about our work
* Lead and develop a small team to deliver engaging, high-quality communications
About you
We’re looking for a talented marketing professional who combines creative thinking with strong organisational and project management skills.
You will bring:
* Experience leading multi‑channel marketing campaigns that engage audiences and deliver measurable impact
* Strong knowledge of digital marketing and social media platforms * Experience developing marketing or communications plans
* Confidence working with data and analytics to evaluate campaign performance * The ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
* Experience managing or supporting a small team
* You’ll also bring a passion for storytelling, brand and purpose, and a desire to use your work to make a meaningful difference.
Why join Chailey Heritage Foundation?
You’ll be joining a passionate and collaborative organisation where your work will help more people understand and support the difference Chailey Heritage Foundation makes.
This role offers the opportunity to:
* Lead creative campaigns that raise awareness and support for an important cause
* Work alongside dedicated colleagues across education, care, therapy and fundraising
* Develop your leadership and strategic marketing experience
* Help shape how our charity engages with supporters, families and the wider community
Alongside a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive rewards and benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and career progression.
* Enhanced Annual Leave 25–30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
* Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support
* Enhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service Benefit
* Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, and Paternity leave
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Retail and Leisure discounts
* Onsite parking
* Café, and Kitchen Facilities
* Fully Funded level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading.
If you’re someone who enjoys building as much as leading, and can turn strategy into operational success, we’d love to hear from you.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application