Director of Marketing and Communications (Parental Leave Cover)

Are you a leader with expertise in marketing and communications?

We are looking for a strategic, creative thinker with experience of leading teams to join our team as our Director of Marketing and Communications.  

A New Direction is an award-winning non-profit organisation generating opportunities for children and young people to develop their creativity.

We do this by working with a diverse range of partners, making connections, sharing practice, influencing change, improving the ecology that surrounds children and young people, and providing real and transformative opportunities - from childhood through school years and into employment.

About the Role

We can offer you a flexible and supportive working environment, a friendly team, and a unique opportunity to shape a new role and make a difference.

Contract: Fixed term (10 months with the possibility of this extending to 12 months)

Hours: Part-time 0.8 (28 hours per week)

Salary: £56,608 FTE (pro rata for 4 days per week £45,287)

As part of our Executive team, you will lead on marketing and communications, contributing to business development and ensuring the sustainability of our work so we can continue delivering for children and young people in London.

As Director of Marketing and Communications you will:

• Shape and guide effective strategic communications and marketing initiatives that elevate brand recognition, effectively share our story and engage key stakeholders.

• Actively contribute to strategic planning, governance, and organisational management to create an inclusive working culture.

• Collaborate with a team of passionate colleagues who share a vision for a world where all children and young people achieve their creative potential

• Provide empathetic line management for members of the Marketing and Communications team

• Contribute to the Fundraising and Development Strategy, cultivating diverse funding sources and fostering strong relationships with funders for long-term sustainability.

Who we are looking for?

• An inclusive and empathetic leader who can inspire others and lead strategic initiative.

• Effective communicator who can craft compelling narratives and cultivate strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Impact and values-driven with proven experience of achieving impact through data-driven strategic leadership

• A strong connection with our values.

• Experienced, versatile and adaptable, with the ability to navigate the unique challenges of the role with flexibility, kindness, and confidence.

We welcome applications from people who have transferable skills and/or do not meet every skill requirement.

What we can offer you

Employee benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave per year with an extra day for each year of service up to 30 days (plus bank holidays, pro rata).

• Study leave, up to 5 days per year.

• Up to 3 days paid time off for volunteering per year.

• Membership to our employer-funded health cash plan.

• Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistant Programme, including free short-term counselling.

For the full recruitment pack, job description and person specification please go to

https://anewdirection.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/director-of-marketing-communications-parental-leave-cover