At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful communications and PR to amplify our charity's mission and stories.
- Company: Join Weston Park Cancer Charity, dedicated to improving lives affected by cancer.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, hybrid working, and comprehensive health coverage.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while enhancing your PR and communication skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in communications, PR, and a passion for storytelling.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This is a new role for the marketing team at Weston Park Cancer Charity.
The Communications and PR Manager will play a critical role in telling our story, championing our mission, and amplifying the voices of patients, families, clinicians and supporters.
To lead and deliver impactful, brand‑building communications and PR activity that increases awareness, deepens engagement, and strengthens Weston Park Cancer Charity's reputation across South Yorkshire and beyond.
The Communications and PR Manager will work closely with the Marketing Manager, Campaigns Manager and Digital Marketing and Social Media Officer to create compelling copy for charity news stories, press releases and campaigns, ensuring consistent and meaningful communication across channels.
Key responsibilities
- Communications Strategy & Planning
- Support the Marketing Manager in delivering the annual marketing plan through communications and PR opportunities.
- Support the Campaign Manager with the charity's multi‑channel campaigns that raise awareness of services, research, events, and fundraising initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate performance of communications activity, using insight and data to inform continuous improvement.
- Media Relations & PR
- Build, maintain and grow strong relationships with local, regional, and national media.
- Act as first point of contact for media enquiries and manage press office activity.
- Lead proactive PR campaigns to highlight the charity's work, impact and partnerships.
- Prepare press releases, statements, briefings and media packs.
- Support senior leaders and spokespeople with media interviews and messaging.
- Communications & Storytelling
- Oversee the creation of high‑quality communications across all external channels – website, newsletters and print materials.
- Support the delivery of communications through the charity's digital channels by working closely with the Digital Marketing and Social Media Officer.
- Provide oversight on social media messaging, online storytelling, and website content.
- Lead on gathering patient, supporter and staff stories, ensuring sensitivity and ethical storytelling.
- Produce compelling copy that strengthens the charity's brand and inspires action.
- Brand & Reputation Management
- Provide staff members with regular training on the charity's tone of voice, ensuring high standards of output.
- Ensure consistent application of the charity's brand identity, tone of voice and key organisational priorities.
- Protect and enhance the organisation's reputation through effective issues management.
- Work with the Marketing manager and Leadership team as needed on reviewing and updating the charity's strategy, tone of voice and branding.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Team Support
- Work collaboratively with clinical partners, fundraisers, volunteers, ambassadors, and community groups.
- Support internal communications to strengthen engagement across teams.
- Represent the charity at events, briefings, and partnership meetings where required.
- Represent the Marketing Manager/Campaign Manager and support the marketing team as needed during annual leave/sick leave.
- What you do
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity's busy marketing team.
Our Communications and PR Manager will play a vital part of our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region.
- General responsibilities
- Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
- Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.
- Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations.
- Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.
- Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.
- Participate in personal and organisational training and development and performance framework meetings.
- The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
- Total Rewards Package
- 27 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave
- Option to purchase additional five working days per year
- Westfield Health level 4 coverage
- 12 weeks maternity leave at 100% pay and an additional 6 weeks at 50%
- Up to 2 weeks full paternity pay
- NHS benefits
- Hybrid working
- A minimum 4% employee / 6% employer contribution through our Auto Enrol private pension scheme. Tax relief is automatically claimed for the staff member.
- Death in service cover
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Contact Details:
Weston Park Cancer Charity Recruitment Team
