Head of Communications and Marketing (fixed term)

Salary: £59,588 - £60,723 (London) / £55,890 (National) per annum

Hours: 35

Contract: Fixed term until April 2026

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave + statutory holidays + three closures days over the Christmas period.
• Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.
• Attractive family friendly policies.
• Private healthcare cover.
• Season ticket loans.
• Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.

For more information about our benefits please visit our website.

Office locations: London or Bristol

Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out two days in-person working per week on average which will include attendance at your office location.

Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and agreed with the line manager subject to role and business needs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a Head of Communications and Marketing to cover maternity leave. The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. We run events throughout the year, with our flagship conferences attracting thousands of delegates from across the country. You can find further information about the NHF here: NHF About Us.

Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.

Key Elements Of The Role:

• Responsible for developing and delivering communications and marketing strategies that ensure we reach our members and other key stakeholders with the messages, information and commercial products that meet their needs.
• Take overall responsibility for our digital communications, including developing a strategic and sustainable approach to delivering continuous improvements to our website and digital content.
• Build relationships with senior housing association colleagues to help inform and support our communications and marketing priorities.
• Lead and inspire the team to work together, at the very best of their abilities, to support the delivery of the NHF's business strategy.

The Successful Candidate:

• Communicating effectively with a range of audiences using a variety of channels.
• Leading communications and marketing in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Translating complex ideas into compelling messaging.
• Strong line management and team leadership skills.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

Disability Confident Employer:

We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager, with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.

Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.

Uploading your CV and Cover Letter:

If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.

Right to Work in the UK/UK VISA Sponsorship:

You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 30 January 2025

Interview date: 7 and 17 February 2025