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Job description

Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is seeking a strategic and creative Communications, Engagement and Policy Manager to lead our outreach, advocacy, and communications efforts. This part-time leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about empowering disabled communities, building influence, and shaping impactful campaigns in a flexible, supportive work environment.
 

Job Title: Communications, Engagement and Policy Manager

Location: Flexible (with occasional travel required)

Reports to: CEO

Salary: £17,280-18,720 gross per annum (£36,000-£39,000 FTE)

Hours: Part-time, 18 hours per week 

About Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance

Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a charity dedicated to empowering, supporting, and advocating for individuals living with neuromuscular conditions. Our mission is to ensure that those affected by these conditions have access to the resources, representation, and information they need to live fulfilling and independent lives. 

Job Summary

We are looking for a creative, driven, and collaborative Communications, Engagement and Policy Manager to lead on internal and external communications and to deepen engagement with our members, stakeholders, and the wider community. This is a key role in growing our influence, raising awareness of our work, and supporting our mission to empower people with neuromuscular conditions. Your work will ensure that our user base remains actively engaged, well-informed, and central to our projects and campaign planning. You will oversee an Engagement Officer, Social Media Officer, and Campaigns and Advocacy Officer, working collaboratively to amplify our impact, strengthen user connections, and further our mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. User Engagement and Relationship Management

  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance engagement with our users across projects, events, and online platforms, ensuring their voices are integral to our work.

  • Work with the Engagement Officer to design and coordinate events, workshops, and other engagement activities, both in-person and online, that support community connection and provide valuable resources to users.

  • Gather and analyse feedback from users to ensure our services, content, and campaigns remain relevant and responsive to their needs.

  • Manage the CRM and membership of the charity in line with the membership policy.

 2. Content Creation and Communications

  • Develop and implement a communication strategy for the organisation to set our key messages, approach and KPIs for engaging with individual, community and professional audiences as well as for internal communications.

  • Support the Social Media Officer in developing and implementing a communications plan in particular focused on our social media based activities and content creation.

  • Oversee and produce high-quality content for digital platforms, newsletters, reports, and publications that engage and inform our audience.

  • Lead on creating and placing feature articles, policy briefings and press releases, and serve as the main media contact to ensure consistent, clear messaging. 

3. Policy, Campaigning, and Advocacy

  • Work with the CEO to develop and implement, through the Policy and Campaigns Team, a campaigns strategy that responds to the needs of the neuromuscular community and creates positive, meaningful change for our community.

  • Collaborate with the Campaigns and Advocacy Officer to formulate and promote evidence-based policy positions, engaging key stakeholders in government, healthcare, and related sectors.

  • Support the Campaigns and Advocacy Officer to expand the Pathfinders advocacy service and drive referrals to the service.

  • Represent the organisation at events, sector meetings, and forums to build our profile and increase our influence on policy issues relevant to our community.

 4. Team Leadership and Development

  • Manage, support, and foster the professional growth of the Engagement Officer, Social Media Officer, and Campaigns and Advocacy Officer, building a collaborative and empowered team.

  • Set team objectives and KPIs, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback to ensure alignment with organisational goals and impact.

5. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development

  • Cultivate relationships with relevant stakeholders, including influencers, partner organisations, funders, policymakers, and the neuromuscular community.

  • Work closely with the CEO to manage community partnerships, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and expanding opportunities for user engagement.

  6. Organisational management

  • Support the CEO with the overall running of the organisation by attending meetings of the management committee as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, taking on additional tasks as agreed.

  • Provide contingency support to the  Senior Leadership Team to cover essential tasks such as reporting hours to our payroll team in the event of staff absence.

  • Maintain an overview of projects and teams across the organisation to provide short-term management and HR support in the event of staff shortages or incapacity.

  • Review, approve and document payments in the charity using our software and finance process.

  • Support the development of funding bids and project plans for introducing new projects.

  • Represent the Senior Leadership Team at external events and in meetings with Trustees and Members.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, engagement, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 3-years experience in a communications, policy, or engagement role, ideally within a charity or non-profit setting.

  • Experience engaging directly with user communities and developing outreach initiatives.

  • Strong writing and editing skills with experience producing content for a variety of platforms including Youtube.

  • Experience managing a small team to achieve strategic objectives.

  • Knowledge of or strong interest in the healthcare, disability, or neuromuscular sector is desirable.

  • Lived experience of a neuromuscular condition is desirable but not essential.

Skills and Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance advocacy, engagement, and communication initiatives effectively.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across diverse audiences.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise, and maintain high standards under tight timelines.

  • Proficient in social media management, content creation, and analytics.

  • A commitment to advocating for and advancing the rights of individuals with neuromuscular conditions.

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a purpose-driven, supportive organisation.

  • Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

  • Ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to lead impactful campaigns and user engagement efforts.

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Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 11 - 20
Posted on: Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Closing date: 05 June 2025 at 12:13
Tags: Campaigns, Communications, Policy, Engagement / Outreach, Social Media, Governance / Management