Communications Manager
- Employer
- Wolfson Foundation
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- £40,000 - £45,000
- Closing date
- 5 Jul 2021
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- Function
- Management, PR & Communications
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Job Details
The Wolfson Foundation is a charity that awards grants to support excellence in the fields of science, health, heritage, humanities and the arts, with education and research underpinning everything that we do. We are one of the country’s largest funding charities, and since 1955, some £1 billion has been awarded to more than 14,000 projects throughout the UK.
We are recruiting for an important and exciting role: a Communications Manager.
The post reports directly to the Chief Executive and will be a part of the senior management team at the Wolfson Foundation. The position manages all communications and publicity via various media, including the Foundation’s website, social media and press releases.
The successful candidate will be competent and confident in using the full range of digital communication tools. They will also have a high level of spoken and written English, the ability to think strategically, excellent organisational and administrative skills, a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly, managing a varied workload under pressure.
The individual needs to be able to work effectively as part of a small team while also being capable of undertaking independent work. Creating and maintaining high quality relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at varying levels of seniority is critical.
The role requires an individual who is personable, professional and confident, particularly in public-facing situations. Enthusiasm for the activities undertaken by the Foundation is essential as is the intellectual curiosity to work across the whole range of the Foundation’s activities.
The successful candidate will start in late August/early September (or as soon as possible thereafter). The Foundation is able to offer £40,000-45,000 per annum as part of a competitive remuneration package, including private health insurance and pension contribution.
Further information about the role can be found in the job description.
How to apply
To apply, please send a copy of your CV accompanied by a cover letter (addressed to the Chief Executive) which outlines why you are suited to this role and how you meet the skills and experience profile listed in the job description.
Applications should be emailed to: jobs@wolfson.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 5 July 2021.
It is expected that interviews will take place Tuesday 13 July 2021.
Any questions about the role should be directed to: jobs@wolfson.org.uk
Company
THE WOLFSON FOUNDATION
About Us
The Wolfson Foundation is an independent charity with a focus on research and education. Our aim is to support civil society by investing in excellent projects in science, health, heritage, humanities and the arts. We are one of the country’s largest funding charities, and since 1955, some £1 billion has been awarded to more than 12,000 projects throughout the UK. Our funds are generated through an endowment rather than through fundraising.
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