Internal Communications & Engagement Manager, Marie Curie
Salary: £38,000 – £49,000 (inclusive of £3,500 London Allowance if applicable)
Hours/Contract: Full time, 35 hrs/week
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: Home Based/ Hybrid
Closing date: 29 September 2023
Interview date: TBC

Marie Curie is one of the UK’s most loved charities and the leader in end-of-life care and support. We’re fighting for a better end of life for all because we believe that every day of your life matters – from the first to the last.

We provide expert nursing and hospice care and a wealth of information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best experience possible at the end of their lives.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Internal Communications and Engagement Manager to play a vital role in ensuring all our people are kept informed and inspired about the work of Marie Curie.
We are looking for a highly experienced Internal Communications and Engagement Manager to join our team to lead on our channel and audience strategy, business partner and work with teams from across the charity on their internal campaigns as well as lead our Editorial team.

We’re looking for:

• Someone to own our channel strategy, develop our offer and ensure they really work for our audiences.
• An audience expert, who is passionate about delivering a tailored experience for our people, mapping where we have room for improvements.
• An engagement expert with experience in involving the views and opinions of our people in all you do.Confidence and authority to do what’s best for the goals of the wider charity when developing plans and influencing stakeholders.
  Crisis communications experience – the ability to act fast and develop clear consistent messaging to keep our people informed in a crisis.
• A person who uses insight to drive communication best practice.
• A team player who collaborates with and supports their wider team
• Keen relationship builder who can advise stakeholders (especially at a senior level) on their communication needs.

Benefits you’ll love:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible patterns of work e.g., compressed hours.
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

For more information or an informal chat please contact claire.allen@mariecurie.org.uk

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If you are interested in working in a fast-paced team at the heart of Marie Curie, then we would love to hear from you.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing
We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,100 staff and 10,000 volunteers.
We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
Our EDI team work toward our vision of making Marie Curie a truly inclusive employer and is embarking on a year of transformative work. With active employee networks, such as Ethnic Diversity @ Marie Curie, LGBTQ+ and Health & Accessibility to name a few, we hope that anyone will find a family at Marie Curie.

Shortlisting and Interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

ABOUT US

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.