Job Description

Dear Idea makers, Boundary Pushers, Problem Solvers, and Forward Thinkers! Are you looking for a rewarding role where every day is different?


The Pankhurst Trust brings together Manchester Women's Aid and the Pankhurst Centre. We work together to ensure the story of the women who won the vote continues to inspire us all, and to ensure that those suffering from domestic violence and abuse get the confidential help they need. We are a group of female champions, empowering women across Manchester and beyond.


If you have a big heart and take pride in making a difference, you may have just stumbled upon your dream role!


But first, what's in it for you?


A competitive salary of 28064 A flexible working week of 35 hours A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Enhanced sick pay, family leave and pay Above market average pension A fully funded Enhanced DBS check An Employee Assistance programme to support your wellbeing, along with external clinical supervisions where applicable. We also have a funded wellbeing programme with access to discounts, gym memberships, financial advice and more! Investment and commitment to your ongoing Training and Development If that wasn't enough, we'll also celebrate your Birthday with you (after a qualifying period) and let you take the day off, as well as allowing one day a year of paid volunteering.

As a Marketing and Communications Officer, you will:


Have day-to-day management of the PTMWA website, including updating and writing content, improving site traffic and SEO (Search engine optimisation). Support various projects, campaigns and activities which help drive brand awareness, and engage and develop future funders and clients. Support email communications - including setting up, testing, scheduling, segmenting audiences, creating automated user journeys, and reporting on email campaigns. Support external events through marketing campaigns, participants' digital enrolment, and other event-related marketing and promotional material. Ensure the consistent branding and digital dissemination of critical materials, including but not limited to strategy, brochures, reports, slide decks and other collateral used for promotion and awareness. Have day-to-day liaison with external agency support, for example, website maintenance and PR agencies. Support the day-to-day running of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube), using these to promote our services, increase brand awareness and drive engagement with our audiences. Assist in managing the Pankhurst Trust social media calendar, ensuring all social media channels incorporate a diverse, UK-wide range of inclusive and informative content.

To be successful as an Marketing and Communications Officer you will need to have


A relevant Marketing, Communications and/or PR qualification or equivalent demonstrable work experience Excellent attention to detail, with excellent planning and organisational skills GCSE Maths and English grade 4 minimum or equivalent or equivalent demonstrable work experience Experience in a relevant marketing role in a social purpose business or charity sector Experience working with a CMS (content management system) and awareness of the value of SEO (Search engine optimisation), and experience of improving this to generate increased traffic. Project management experience - working with colleagues across different teams to drive activity to completion, delivering against deadlines in a fast-moving environment and reporting progress.

We actively encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups, as we try and reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. This is a fabulous opportunity to work with some wonderful teams and truly inspiring women, and as such, please note that this role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1. It is also important to note that we suppport, in some circumstances, the principle of providing single sex services which are lawful under the Equality Act 2010. PTMWA will treat trans/non-binary people according to the gender identity in which they present themselves, but will also maintain and promote the need for single-sex services in some settings.

If you require any of our recruitment material in alternative formats or require support with our application process, please let us know.

If you are passionate about working with vulnerable women as a Marketing and Communications Officer, then apply NOW!


Please note: We reserve the right to close adverts when we have received what we consider sufficient applications.