Head of Communications and Marketing for Rise North East

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Sunday, January 5, 2025 - 00:00

Based: Hybrid

Salary: £38,795 to 44,303 Per Annum

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Manager

Salary

£38,795 – £44,303 (per annum)  

Hours

37 hours (30 hours during a 4-day working week) 

Applicants will be interested to know that Rise is currently operating a 4-day working week. Full time employees are gifted one day off per week (Fridays), but still paid a full-time salary.  This reduces the working hours from 37 to 30 per week, but is not a contractual entitlement.  Trials have shown that a 4-day working week can reduce stress and burnout, as well as levels of anxiety, fatigue and sleep issues, but productivity levels are elevated. 

Location / Flexible Working

We’d like to see you once a week in our North Tyneside office, but can be flexible in busy delivery periods.  

We are open to talking about flexible working options and could consider options as diverse as job sharing and annualised hours, such as term-time only.   

About Rise 

Rise is a leading health and wellbeing charity and we are passionate about the role that physical activity can play in making a difference to the communities that need it most. 

Our team of friendly experts work closely with regional partners across health, education, transport and more to show how physical activity can tackle inequalities and help solve some of the biggest issues affecting our communities.   

Rise plays a key role in: 

• Providing access to employment and training 

• Improving mental health 

• Enhancing child development and education 

• Creating health and sustainable places in which to live and work 

• Integrating activity for health improvement, prevention and condition management 

• Support the health and wellbeing of the workforce 

We also advocate for policy change, share best practice and provide insight, guidance, and support.  Our population in the North East of England lives with significant social, economic, and environmental inequalities.  We know that physically inactive populations are often the most marginalised and most likely to be adversity affected by inequalities.   

Our Values 

Our values are the foundation of how we act individually and collectively as the Rise team.  We will 

• Catalyse Change – We believe that change is possible and we are ready to lead the exploration 

• Positively Disrupt – To challenge the norm and cause radical change through innovation and learning 

• Collaborate – Together we are greater than the sum of our parts.  People make the change. 

Job summary

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Communications and Marketing to help us increase the impact of our work through cross-channel communications and grow the charity’s profile to match the quality of the work we do. 

This role involves strategically leading on day-to-day management of all aspects of internal and external communications, including responsibility for website, social media, content writing, PR and preparation of press releases, newsletters, promotional material, literature, video creation and events, to ensure our online and offline presence is maintained.  

You will work closely with the Director of Commercial, Marketing and Communications to develop and implement a robust communications strategy to ensure that communication efforts are aligned with the charity’s strategic goals and effectively strengthen and engage stakeholders.  

Rise is continuing its exciting growth, looking into developing more partnerships and commercial opportunities. We are a growing energetic team who focus on results and we’re looking for someone with significant experience in communications and public relations.  

As a highly motivated communications all-rounder, you will have excellent interpersonal and prioritisation skills required to lead and manage a multitude of projects across the charity. You thrive in a busy environment and are able to work proactively and collaboratively with others. You have a proven track record in managing communications and marketing functions and cultivating media relationships, with the adaptability and solutions-focused mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Tong (Director of Commercial, Marketing and Communications) via email on helen.tong@risenortheast.co.uk  

How to apply

All applications must be submitted to recruitment@risenortheast.co.uk using the application form. Please note CVs will not be accepted.