Marketing & Communications Manager

Salary: £32,000-£35,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Fully Remote, with a quarterly team day at a UK location (option to work from a local office)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Interview: 16th April 2026 (Online) and 22nd April for final stage (in person/in Derby)

Are you an experienced, strategic and hands‑on marketing professional looking for a role where you can shape communications for a mission‑driven organisation?

We're recruiting on behalf of a faith‑based organisation's national procurement platform, supporting over 2,100 schools, 2,600 parishes, dioceses and charities across England, Wales and Scotland. This is a truly exciting opportunity to take ownership of the marketing and communications function at a pivotal moment in their growth.

About the Role

As the new Marketing & Communications Manager , you'll lead on strategy, delivery and continuous improvement across all marketing activity. You'll engage several influential audiences, including schools, dioceses, parishes and suppliers and help position the organisation and its parent organisation as trusted, values‑led partners to the faith community.

With a new CRM system being rolled out and a new website launching next academic year , you'll play a central role in the organisation's digital evolution, helping modernise communications, strengthen engagement and deliver measurable impact.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery and who wants their work to make a visible, meaningful difference.

Why Join the Organisation?

You’ll be joining a small, passionate and mission‑focused team of 4, working to deliver best value, sustainability and ethical purchasing in alignment with faith‑based social teaching.
You’ll have the freedom to innovate, the support to grow, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to thousands of other faith‑based organisations across the UK.
You will benefit from being home‑based, working flexibility within a friendly, supportive and nurturing working culture.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading targeted, multi‑channel marketing campaigns across email, social media, website and events
Strengthening engagement and retention across the organisation’s member schools, parishes, dioceses and suppliers
Managing the organisation's digital presence - including CRM optimisation, website development and platform alignment
Creating and scheduling high‑quality content across multiple channels (via Buffer), including the organisation and its parent organisation’s platforms.
Overseeing newsletters, website updates, social media, and campaign materials with a consistent tone of voice
Building strong relationships with suppliers, diocesan communications teams and the Catholic Education Service
Tracking, analysing and reporting on campaign performance, engagement and ROI to inform senior‑level decisions.
Managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accurate marketing data and high‑quality output

We're Looking for Someone Who Is:

Understanding that although Manager by title, this is a stand‑alone position, so an appetite to be hands on regarding day‑day to delivery of the mar/coms function is essential.
Experienced in marketing or communications, with experience in similar role and involvement in campaign planning and delivery.
A strong writer and communicator, able to tailor tone for different audiences
Skilled in using marketing tools such as Mailchimp, Canva and CRM systems, with the ability to produce both digital and print collateral
Data‑driven, with the ability to analyse performance and apply insights
Exceptionally organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a remote environment
Collaborative and personable, with strong relationship‑building skills across internal teams and external partners
Sympathetic to the mission and ethos of the Catholic Church, however you don't need to be a practicing Catholic.
Experience working within procurement environments, digital transformation projects, or the education/charity sectors would be an advantage.

At Charity People, we’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We match organisations with brilliant candidates irrespective of background, because we believe diverse teams deliver the strongest outcomes.

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