Associate Director of Communications and Engagement

The Key Information

·       Location: London based, requiring two days per week at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1.

·       Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.

·       Salary: £85,000 per annum.

·       Contract: Permanent.

·       Interview process: Two stages totalling around 2 hours.

·       Reporting to: Chief Influencing Officer.

About the Role

Shaping the national conversation

We're looking for someone to lead the communications and engagement at the heart of our mission-driven organisation.

As Associate Director of Communications and Engagement, you’ll shape the voice, narrative and public presence of the organisation – strengthening our authority, mobilising members and partners, and influencing the national conversation.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you’ll translate organisational strategy into high-impact communications, campaigns and stakeholder engagement that deliver measurable influence and momentum.

Why this role matters

In a rapidly changing political and social landscape, strong narrative leadership and engagement are critical.

In this role, you’ll:

·       shape national conversations that affect the voluntary sector

·       lead integrated campaigns that mobilise and inspire

·       strengthen organisational reputation and influence

·       translate strategy into compelling public engagement

·       contribute at the highest level of organisational leadership.

This is a role for a confident, creative and politically astute leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, storytelling and influence.

Why Join Us?

With members at the heart of everything we do, we champion the charities and volunteers who make a daily difference to our communities across England. Join us and help us make communities stronger and support us making a bigger difference!

Some of NCVO’s great benefits include:

·       25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff), increasing based on years of service

·       five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)

·       enhanced pay for maternity/adoption leave

·       generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary

Find out more about the benefits of working at NCVO on our wbesite.