Marketing & Communications Manager
Job description
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Marketing & Communications Manager
Northampton (Hybrid)
Up to £40,000
Are you a creative and purpose-driven marketing professional looking to make a real impact? We're working with a well-established charity in Northampton that is seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager to lead and deliver engaging campaigns that raise awareness, drive fundraising, and support meaningful community initiatives.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led organisation where your work will directly contribute to positive social change.
The Role
You'll take ownership of the charity's marketing and communications strategy, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all channels. Working closely with internal teams and stakeholders, you'll help elevate the organisation's profile and strengthen engagement with supporters, partners, and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver integrated marketing and communications plans
* Manage content across digital channels including website, email, and social media
* Lead on campaign planning to support fundraising and awareness initiatives
* Create engaging content including copy, visuals, and storytelling
* Manage brand consistency and tone of voice
* Oversee PR and media relations where required
* Analyse performance and optimise campaigns using data insights
* Collaborate with internal teams, volunteers, and external partners
About You
* Proven experience in a marketing and/or communications role (charity experience desirable but not essential)
* Strong content creation and storytelling skills
* Experience managing digital channels and campaigns
* Confident working across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
* Data-driven mindset with experience analysing campaign performance
* Passionate about working in a purpose-led organisation
What's on Offer
* Salary up to £40,000
* Flexible/hybrid working
* Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the community
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
If you're looking for a role where your marketing skills can create real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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⭐ Highlight your integrated marketing campaign experience at the top of your CV as the advert specifically mentions developing and delivering integrated marketing plans
📊 Quantify your digital marketing results: 'Managed social media campaigns increasing engagement by 45% across 3 platforms'
🎯 Emphasise any charity or purpose-driven organisation experience as they mention this is desirable but not essential
🌐 Showcase your content creation portfolio including copywriting, visual content, and storytelling examples
🤝 Demonstrate your stakeholder management skills as you'll be working with internal teams, volunteers, and external partners
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- •Developed integrated marketing campaigns across 5 digital channels, increasing donor engagement by 38% and generating £125,000 in fundraising revenue over 6 months
- •Managed content creation and social media strategy for 3 platforms, growing follower base by 52% and achieving 4.2% average engagement rate
- •Led campaign performance analysis using Google Analytics and social media insights, optimising 12 campaigns and improving conversion rates by 28%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Nextech's Marketing & Communications Manager position perfectly aligns with my passion for purpose-driven marketing and proven experience in integrated campaign development and digital channel management. Having developed multi-channel campaigns that combine storytelling with data-driven insights, I am excited to bring these skills to support your charity's fundraising and community engagement objectives.
My background in marketing communications has equipped me with expertise in content creation, social media management, and campaign performance analysis. I have successfully managed cross-functional projects whilst maintaining brand consistency and engaging diverse stakeholder groups.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you develop an integrated marketing campaign for a charity fundraising initiative?
- ›What digital channels would you prioritise for a charity's marketing strategy and why?
- ›How do you measure the success of fundraising campaigns?
- ›What tools do you use for social media management and email marketing?
- ›How would you maintain brand consistency across multiple digital channels?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage multiple marketing projects simultaneously
- ›Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with volunteers or external partners
- ›Give an example of how you've used data to improve campaign performance
- ›Tell me about a marketing campaign you're particularly proud of and why
- ›Describe a time when you had to adapt your communication style for different stakeholders
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time you had to manage multiple marketing projects simultaneously
Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with volunteers or external partners