At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic communications, marketing, and PR initiatives to amplify our impact.
- Company: Join Spectra, a CIC dedicated to improving health and well-being in London communities.
- Benefits: Make a difference while gaining valuable experience and networking opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible evening meetings and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven team tackling health inequalities and empowering communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in communications, marketing, or PR with a passion for social change.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Spectra is a Community Interest Company (CIC), working to improve the choices, health and well-being of structurally excluded communities across London, particularly in their sexual health, emotional resilience and wellbeing, and to combat isolation and minimise risk. Under the guidance of its Chief Executive and Board of Directors, Spectra’s outstanding staff team provides supportive, knowledgeable and non-judgmental services, all of which are peer-led, meaning people with lived and learned experience deliver them. Spectra strives to proactively identify the needs of all its service users and support them appropriately and effectively.
We are now seeking two suitably experienced and committed individuals to join our Board as Directors of the CIC. You will join a Board of six other Directors. If you are passionate about addressing health inequalities and share our mission to support and empower people, we would love to hear from you.
- Role 1: Communications, Marketing & PR
You will provide strategic direction for the organisation around Communications, marketing and PR. You will support our plans to increase our reach and brand, further our communications work and strategy, including social media marketing and campaigning, and enhance our PR opportunities. You will support Spectra’s delivery of statutory and grant-funded services; help us in advancing our vision and provide constructive scrutiny and oversight of the Chief Executive and the work of Spectra’s staff.
- Role 2: Finance
You will provide strategic direction for the organisation on financial management, including helping to shape and support our ongoing financial strategy. You will support Spectra’s delivery of statutory and grant-funded services; help us in advancing our vision and provide constructive scrutiny and oversight of the Chief Executive and the work of Spectra’s staff.
Spectra is based in Vauxhall, South London. It is expected that you will attend five meetings (in the evening, currently online on a Monday evening) and two SMT/Board Away Days each year (currently in person). In addition, it is envisaged that you will contribute your expertise outside of Board meetings on occasion, e.g. to review service or planning reports, to input into a focus group, etc.
How to apply
Application will be by way of a brief CV (maximum two-sides of A4) and a covering letter (maximum one-side of A4) detailing your specific expertise along with your reasons for applying. Please send applications to jobs@spectra-london.org.uk. The deadline for applications is Friday, 24th July 2026 at 9am. Interviews will be held on either 14th or 17th August at a time to be arranged with successful applicants. The interviews will be held in person at our offices in Vauxhall, South London, with our Chair of the Board of Directors, Peter Taylor, and our CEO, Joel Robinson, as well as another Board Director. For further information or if you would like to talk about the opportunity before applying, don't hesitate to get in touch with Peter Taylor, Chair of Board of Directors, email: peter.taylor@spectra-london.org.uk.
