Responsibilities: 

This is an exciting new role for someone looking to take the next step in their communications career. With a new Managing Director, Options is at a pivotal moment where this role can make a real difference to the growth and diversification of the business.

We’re looking for someone with creativity and drive, who can spot impactful stories and newsworthy statistics from our programmes, and craft that into engaging content to be shared across our digital channels. You will utilise the power of digital communications to reach new audiences, as well as strengthen existing stakeholder relationships, and help us take our digital presence to the next level.

Working in a small team, you’ll need to be proactive and self-motivated, and also be willing to get stuck in with the day-to-day communications administrative tasks.

Person specification: 

• Education to degree level, or equivalent experience, in a related/relevant subject
• Comprehensive understanding of social media, including how to increase and drive engagement - particularly on Twitter and LinkedIn
• Experience of developing and creating engaging social media content and campaigns
• Experience of managing Content Management Systems including WordPress and SharePoint
• Experience of using MailChimp or a similar platform
• Experience of writing, editing and proofing engaging written communications for targeted audiences
• Demonstrated skills and experience in project coordination and delivering communication project plans
• The ability to recognise and communicate newsworthy stories relevant to stakeholders

Responsibilities: 

Reporting to the Director of Business Growth, the Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing will be accountable for corporate communications and marketing. The postholder will lead the development, implementation and delivery of Options’ communications and marketing strategy. The role will oversee our corporate brand, marketing and public relations, publications production, and internal communications. The post-holder will lead our communications and marketing team and will work closely with the communications, new business, technical and programme teams to support the implementation of Options’ Business Strategy, with specific focus on increasing the visibility, voice and influence of the organisation as we diversify our client base and expand into new markets.

This is an exciting new role for someone looking to apply their expertise to help Options elevate our corporate profile and increase visibility of the impact of our work. With a new Managing Director, Options is at a pivotal moment where this role can make a real difference to the growth and diversification of the business.

Person specification: 

• Education to degree level, or equivalent experience, in a related/relevant subject
• Demonstrated leadership in communications, marketing, and/or public relations
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the design and execution of corporate communications strategies, campaigns and projects
• Experience leading digital transformation projects
• Experience in journalism or PR – the ability to recognise and communicate newsworthy stories relevant to stakeholders
• Experience in leading and managing a team
• Experience building successful relationships with clients, collaborators and consultants
• Experience in the strategic use of social media and online content platforms
• Experience writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating with media
• Business development mindset where communications directly contribute to business objectives
• Commercially focused and able to demonstrate return on investment
• Ability to read, interpret and communicate complex information clearly for both lay and professional audiences