Marketing and Communications Manager

Marketing and Communications ManagerWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.£44,636 per annum + £750 per annum homeworking allowanceHomebased anywhere in UK with travel to West Midlands for meetings approximately once a month£44,636 per annum + £750 per annum homeworking allowanceFixed Term Contract for 12 months - 35 hours per week - flexible work pattern will be consideredWhy Join TACT?Top 5 UK Charity to Work For (2024)97% proud to work at TACT | 92% love working hereNot-for-profit every surplus reinvested into children, carers & staffChildrens voices shape every decision, system, and improvement we make at TACT.Flexible homeworking from day oneTrauma-informed, values-led organisationBenefits31 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays45p per mile business mileageStakeholder Pension (salary sacrifice)Family-friendly & flexible working policiesVolunteer daysWellbeing & Non-Salary BenefitsHomeworking IT bundle + home office loanHelpHand EAP (24/7 GP, CBT, physio, mental health support)Over 35 hours a year of access to on line wellbeing events and team wellbeing daysMenopause Policy + free clinician appointmentsRegular team wellbeing & connection eventsTraining & Career DevelopmentExcellent learning & development programmeOpportunity to grow therapeutic & trauma-informed practiceSupportive leadership and clear career progression pathwaysInvolvement in innovative projects (e.g. TACT Connect, Health, Education )The RoleYoull work closely with foster carers and social work colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support and improve outcomes for children and young people.Key Responsibilities:Managing a multidisciplinary team alongside the Head of Marketing & Communication.Having operational oversight of all internal and corporate communications.Implementing change with the aim of developing TACT's ability to connect our cause with internal stakeholders and audiences.Working collaboratively across the organisation to embed and develop TACT's brand.Improving employee and carer satisfaction and retention and contributing to TACT being the agency of choice for prospective carers and employees.What Youll NeedRelevant Marketing or Communications qualification to degree level or qualified by experienceExperience of managing a marketing teamExperience of leading the implementation of Marketing and Communications strategies. Experience in internal and external communications and delivery of marketing campaigns to further the organisations reach and support engagement.Strong understanding of digital communications concepts and best practice.Knowledge and understanding of foster care and the role that TACT plays.Ability to think strategically and commercially.A Standard DBS (processed by TACT)TravelHomebased roleMonthly face-to-face meetings in the West Midlandsarea is essentialAdditional travel for training, team and carer eventsKey DatesClosing Date: Friday 31st July 2026 (midnight)Interviews: Tuesday 18th August 2026 (Microsoft Teams)Safeguarding CommitmentSafeguarding is everyones business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACTs commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACTs young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACTs safeguarding policies.Apply early - we may close the role if we receive a high volume of applications.TPBN1_UKTJ