The Opportunity We are thrilled to partner exclusively with Prostate Cancer UK to recruit a Communications Business Partner for their Communications directorate, working closely with their Mass Fundraising teams.
This is a unique chance to play a pivotal role in driving impactful external communication strategies that support Individual Giving and Events & Community Fundraising.
As a key player in the Strategic Communications, Campaigns & Brand team, you'll enable the integration of mass fundraising activities into wider organisational communications, inspiring action to fund life-saving initiatives that help men navigate prostate cancer.
Supporting the Head of Strategic Communications, Campaigns & Brand in embedding and developing our Business Partnering model.
A major part of the role will be enabling the integration of Mass Fundraising activity into the wider communications plan to enhance results from our communications.
? Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leaders to shape and execute mass fundraising communication plans that deliver strategic outcomes.
Collaborate across teams to integrate mass fundraising efforts into Prostate Cancer UK's wider communications strategy, ensuring consistency and alignment.
Lead the development of innovative marketing campaigns, leveraging PR tactics to engage large volumes of new and existing supporters, supporting the success of products that engage and inspire large volumes of new and existing customers to donate to Prostate Cancer UK's cause Provide strategic oversight for communication projects, ensuring they are well-planned, resourced, and aligned with organisational priorities.
Use data-driven insights to evaluate campaign effectiveness, driving continuous improvement and future success.
Act as a liaison between communications and fundraising teams, ensuring seamless integration and alignment of efforts.
Contribute to building an inclusive and supportive workplace culture while promoting collaboration across teams.
The Ideal Candidate Proven expertise in communications business partnering, with experience in mass or public fundraising.
Strong understanding of campaign planning tools like OASIS and a solid grasp of PR, social media, and integrated marketing strategies.
Demonstrated success managing high-impact communication projects within a fundraising or similar environment.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences in particular mass fundraising engagement.
Experience of successfully building trust and connection with community groups, ideally including knowledge of reaching, engaging and activating high risk communities.
A natural collaborator, skilled in coaching and motivating teams to achieve ambitious results.
Expertise in project management, with a background in sales or marketing is considered a strong advantage.
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a solutions-focused mindset.
What's in it for You?
Join a purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of the fight against prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer UK offers a hybrid working model, flexibility, and a supportive environment where you can thrive.
This is your chance to make a tangible impact while enjoying professional growth and development opportunities.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
Generous leave entitlements that increase with service Hybrid working approach – combining the best of flexible working.
One 'development day' a month to use for training or personal development Enhanced contributory pension scheme Life insurance and group income protection Health Cash Plan Life and wellbeing advice and support via our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted gym membership and high street shopping discounts Loans for season tickets or cycles Equity, diversity and inclusion Prostate Cancer UK, believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents and can advocate for the communities they support.
Standing against discrimination and prejudice, and championing tolerance, fairness and equality in everything they do.
This makes them stronger and helps them reach more people.
The team is here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Fully committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk of prostate cancer.
This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
Therefore, we're particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities to support an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.
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If you're ready to apply your expertise in an impactful environment, we'd love to hear from you!
The closing date for applications is by midnight on 26th January 2025.
Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone.
We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.