PR and Communications Manager

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic PR and Communications Manager to join our MarComms team at Enable!

About Us:

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Reports to: Deputy Head of Marketing

Based: Battersea

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Hybrid/Office

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Marketing, the PR and Comms Manager will be the storyteller for all things Enable!

They will execute a yearly PR plan for Enable’s charitable missions, as well as provide PR support for Enable’s varied service areas, including Events, Leisure, Putney School of Art and Design, Bereavement and many more. They will be responsible for Enable’s image externally as well as internally and responsible for holding the relationship with our key stakeholders. The role also involves supporting the preparation and writing of bids for new contracts to secure funding and expand our services.

This is the perfect role for a confident, outgoing and motivated person – and has a love for crafting stories using different media platforms, supporting and strategising charitable missions and communicating Enable’s mission, values and achievements internally and externally.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

PR

• Develop and manage integrated PR campaigns around key company products and moments.
• Write campaign plans, messaging, and create media-facing materials for Enable as a non-profit company, as long as individual service areas.
• Create compelling storytelling content to showcase the impact of our work through various platforms (Linkedin, Instagram)
• Build relationships with key media outlets and secure coverage.
• Be a point of contact for key media enquiries.
• Provide counsel to internal executives on PR challenges and opportunities.
• Develop and execute a communications strategy to raise awareness of our Health and Wellbeing programs and Community Initiatives.
• Analyse communication campaign performance and refine strategies as needed.
• Support the development and writing of persuasive bids and funding proposals for new contracts and grants.
• Collaborate with program leads to gather data, case studies, and evidence to strengthen funding applications.

Communications – External and internal

• Managing the relationship with key stakeholders (for example Wandsworth Council), including chairing meetings, regular feedback and reporting.
• Lead on monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to key stakeholders and partners. Including Enable’s quarterly activity reports and yearly Impact Report.
• Supporting junior members of staff and providing strategic PR and communication support.
• Occasional weekend work at some of our events will be required.

Skills and Experience:

• 3 + years experience in a Public Relations, Communications or Marketing role
• Strong PR campaign management skills to develop and execute integrated campaigns
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confidence to engage with and present to various internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent writing and storytelling abilities for crafting compelling narratives and media-facing materials
• Media relations expertise to build connections with journalists and secure coverage
• Strategic thinking to develop and refine communication campaigns that align with company goals
• Report writing and impact assessment skills to create detailed evaluations for funders and partners
• Project management and multitasking ability to handle multiple initiatives at once
• Passion for health, wellbeing, and community development to align with Enable's mission

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.

If this role not quite right, however you are still interested in working at Enable then we encourage you to get in touch today on hr@enablelc.org.

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.