Permanent, 37.5hrs/ week Closing date for applications: 27th April 2025 First Interviews (Teams): 6th May 2025 Stakeholder Interviews (Teams): 12th May 2025 Second Interviews (Teams): 15th May 2025 Interview It’s an exciting time at Camphill Village Trust and we’re looking for a Communications Manager to join our growing team As the Communications Manager, you will create and implement a series of campaigns throughout the year to clarify our charity’s impact and amplify our mission. We're looking for those that can use compelling storytelling to lead impactful campaigns and influence our target audiences. As a senior member of the team, you will take a lead on coaching and mentoring others and you will support in shaping and delivering our communications strategy, ensuring our messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with our vision. You'll work closely with colleagues across the charity to develop and deliver campaigns that increase the awareness of our brand, the impact of our work and the change we believe is needed. What you’ll bring to the role: · Experience as a communications manager or in a similar role · Experience of developing and implementing strategic communications plans · Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a talent for storytelling and producing a range of written materials including press releases, media statements, fundraising copy etc · Proficiency in digital communications, including managing websites, social media platforms, and analytics tools It would be advantageous to come from the charity, non-profit, or social impact sector, however this is not essential. Please state in your supporting statement how your values align to ours and why you wish to work in this sector. Location & Travel Home-based with travel to visit Communities in Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Yorkshire, and Worcestershire. You will also be expected to visit London every few months. Occasional overnight stays will be required. Ideally you will be located within travel corridors of Midlands to London or Manchester to York. Excited? Read our pack, look at our strategy and know that you would be joining an amazing Trust, a brilliant team and that you would have the ability to make a real difference. Your application should include your CV and a supporting statement of no less than one page detailing why you would like to work for the Trust and how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification (see attached Job pack). Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Camphill Village Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. INDMED The charity Established in 1954, Camphill Village Trust is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges. In our 70th year we honour our past, provide for the present and will lead the future. Our focus on humanity and nature was inspired by our past and remains as key to the Trust’s ethos today. This is reflected in our focus on social and green care integration, valuing everyone’s contribution, enabling personal pathways to development, celebrating the changing seasons, and respecting the rhythm of natural life. We operate in both rural and urban communities, building on our care (social) farming legacy. Our historical focus on enabling potential for people with support needs through farming, organic horticulture and enterprise centred on nature and traditional skills, continues to play to our strengths. The benefits Below is just a taste of what we offer: Life cover for all employees so families will receive payment if a colleague dies at work (subject to cover terms and conditions). Employees who introduce a friend to work with us receive £150 through payroll (Terms & Conditions apply.) Employee assistance programme with 24/7 helpline for advice and support. Also available to your immediate family We contribute to a pension scheme along with your personal contributions Annual leave entitlement 25 days per year PLUS statutory bank and national holidays Free parking at most communities The gallery Previous Next What we offer Documents