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Job Title: Communications Manager
Location: Remote
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Responsible for: Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full time, permanent
GFS is seeking a strategic, proactive and values-led Communications Manager to lead the delivery of our communications function and elevate our profile across audiences and platforms. The role will support the shaping and delivery of a communications strategy that amplifies our voice, showcases our impact, and builds trust and engagement with our community. You’ll work across all areas of the organisation to coordinate messaging, manage risk and lead communications activity that reflects our feminist values and purpose.
The Communications Manager will oversee digital content, media relations, marketing and digital fundraising campaigns, working in close collaboration with the CEO, Leadership team and wider team. You will line-manage the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, ensuring high-quality content, storytelling and messaging are delivered consistently across all channels.
Please see the attached documents for more information and details on how to apply.
Timeline
- Closing date for applications midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026
- First stage interviews w/c 11 May 2026
- Second stage interviews TBC May 2026
How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit the following documents:
- An anonymised CV Please remove your name and any other personal identifying details.
- A personal statement Your personal statement should respond directly to the three application questions listed below. Please keep within the stated word limits.
- The optional diversity monitoring form This is not seen by the hiring panel and is entirely voluntary.
Please send all documents by midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026
Your personal statement should address the following three questions:
- GFS is a feminist, values led organisation. Please tell us about a time you shaped or delivered a communications approach that reflected specific organisational values. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what impact did it have?
(300 words max) - Describe a situation where you identified or managed a communications risk (e.g., media issue, sensitive messaging, reputational challenge). What steps did you take, who did you work with, and what was the outcome?
(300 words max) - Tell us about a digital communications or fundraising campaign you developed or led. How did you use audience insight to shape it, what channels or methods did you use, and what results did it achieve?
(300 words max)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Event & Engagement Coordinator
Remote based in North West England. Please note, the role requires working one day a week in Manchester.
Fixed term contract: initially 12 months with potential to extend.
Job Purpose:
To plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of local events across North West England, ensuring each event is well-organised, inclusive, and engaging for local communities. The Local Event Coordinator will collaborate closely with partners, local authorities, suppliers, volunteers, and members to deliver high-quality, unique and memorable experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage logistics for a variety of local member events, making sure all events are accessible and attractive to both existing and potential members.
- Liaise with relevant external and internal contacts such as venues, suppliers, CSSC’s ticketing platform, Head Office departments, and volunteers.
- Complete all relevant compliance work such as risk assessments and public liability checks.
- Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring value for money and accurate financial tracking.
- Promote events via social media, email campaigns, posters, and local press in collaboration with marketing teams.
- Manage and grow the North West’s CSSC TikTok presence, including content planning, filming, editing, posting, and community engagement.
- Demonstrate strong working knowledge of TikTok trends, algorithms, analytics, and best practices.
- Create engaging, on-brand short-form video content tailored to target audiences.
- Monitor performance metrics and use insights to optimise content strategy and increase reach and engagement.
- Stay up to date with emerging social media trends, tools, and platform updates.
- Show a genuine interest in communications, digital marketing, and social media strategy.
- Oversee event setup and breakdown where applicable, managing on-site logistics and resolving any issues on the day.
- Recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with events.
- Evaluate event success through feedback, data collection, and post-event reporting.
Key Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- Proven experience in planning and delivering events.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage budgets and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
- Ability to analyse member insights to inform event planning for CSSC members and to attract potential new members.
- Work collaboratively with the Regional Team to develop and implement strategies aimed at supporting membership growth and ensure positive member experiences.
- Build a rapport with CSSC volunteers and understand skillsets in order to correctly identify support necessary for events.
- Confident in using IT systems and ticketing platforms to effectively promote events across appropriate channels.
- Supporting Regional Hub Manager with member and volunteer engagement events
- Experience with processes
Desirable:
- Experience working with community groups, charities, membership organisations or not for profits.
- Knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
- Familiarity with marketing or PR for events.
- First Aid or event safety training.
- Previous experience with ticketing platforms or willingness to learn.
- Understanding of how comms and events align with one another.
- Data literacy or willingness to understand some basic data analytics
We are a not-for-profit, membership, organisation for over 124,000 colleagues from the civil service and public sector.