Communications Manager

Communications Manager

About Us

Our client is a registered charity and a professional membership association dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients. They support their circa 2000 members, ranging from medical students to consultants & associated urological specialists by developing guidance for clinical practice, providing education and fostering research.

Urology is one of the most varied branches of surgery. It encompasses diseases of the kidneys, bladder and prostate, including incontinence, impotence, infertility, cancer and reconstruction of the genito-urinary tract. It caters to patients of both sexes and all ages, from children to elderly pensioners.

Their motto is ‘united strength is stronger,’ and the Association’s strength continues to derive from the commitment and support of its members, who make them their professional home.

About The Role

Their team currently consists of 10 dedicated staff members and is led by their CEO. The Communications Manager will be the focal point for internal and external communications, ensuring that they are professionally and consistently represented as a dynamic membership organisation both internally by members and externally when dealing with partners, suppliers, sponsors and allied organisations.

This is a new post and, as such, the Communications Manager should expect to take a hands-on, adaptable approach to developing this exciting role within the wider team.

• Experience in managing the communications function in a small or medium sized organisation or in a senior communications role in a larger organisation
• Experience in developing and delivering communications plans to drive both internal and external engagement
• Experience in managing communication campaigns, ideally in healthcare, charity or membership organisations
• Enthusiasm and a genuine interest in their mission and a desire to contribute to its success

As an Association, we understand that equality, diversity and inclusion are very important as they strive for excellence. Their members come from every walk of life and, therefore, to represent them effectively, so should they.

How To Apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter. Please use the first part of the cover letter as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV, and ensure that you cover the following (max 2 pages for this section):

• Why are you interested in the Communications Manager role?
• How can you contribute to them in this new role? Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the job description and person specification.

In the second part of the cover letter, please answer the following skill-based questions which are designed to assess how you might perform in the Communications Manager role and react to real-life work situations (max 250 words per answer).

• They will celebrate its 80th Anniversary in 2025. Please outline your ideas for using this milestone to raise the Association’s profile and enhance members’ sense of belonging and community.
• To which social media channel(s) should they commit most time and resource, and why?
• What strategies would you adopt to ensure that busy surgeons take time to read and engage with communications from them?

If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email their recruitment partners Eastside People to arrange a convenient time. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.

They want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact them if you require any assistance or adjustments so that they can help with making the application process work for you.

The closing date for applications is Mon 28th October, and initial interviews will take place the week after. Interviews with will take place in the weeks commencing the 11th or the 18th of November.

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They are a registered charity, and a professional membership association dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients. Urologists and urological teams treat a broad spectrum of conditions across all age groups.

Benefits: Minimum 16% employer pension contribution

You may also have experience in the following: Communications Officer, Media Manager, PR, Public Relations, Public Relations Officer, Animal Welfare, Communications Manager, Marketing Communications, Campaign Manager, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

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