Job Description

Do you want to use your marketing skills to help change the lives of some of the UK's most disadvantaged young people?

Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) is a national youth development and outdoor learning charity that supports young people through life-changing experiences at sea. We're seeking a creative and passionate marketing professional to join our dynamic team and help amplify our mission.

About the role

The ideal candidate will have at least two years' experience, preferably within the charity sector (but not essential) to develop engaging marketing content and communications that resonate with young people, showcase the impact of our work, and attract supporters.

This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll manage our social media and digital content output so you will be digitally savvy with excellent creative and written skills. You'll have the ability to develop relevant content that engages with our young people and grows our supporter base.

You'll also support a wide range of marketing and communication activities including:

Creating and managing content for our website, social media and newsletters. Support with the design and production of marketing materials. Assist with fundraising campaigns, and voyage sales campaigns. Contribute to press outreach. Support with the co-ordination and running of events. Collaborate with internal teams to communicate the impact of our work effectively. This includes meeting with our beneficiaries at the end of voyages to hear their stories first-hand.
You'll have:

At least two years' experience in a digital marketing or content creation role. Experience of social media, website content management systems and email marketing platforms (such as Mailchimp). A good understanding of digital trends. Creative skills and experience, ideally with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Create Suite. Good knowledge of videography and photography and editing for content creation. Excellent planning skills, with the ability to map out innovative plans and messaging for tailored audiences. Strong collaboration and communication skills as you'll be working with multiple internal teams, freelance crews, external stakeholders and our beneficiaries. Ideally, a passion for youth development and outdoor learning to change young lives.

Desirable

Experience of running fundraising campaigns. Knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) best practices. Experience of planning and managing events.
You'll be part of the Fundraising, Digital and Marketing Team, reporting to the Digital, Engagement and Marketing Manager. You'll also work closely with other departments, particularly our Youth Development and Outdoor Learning, and Offshore teams.

This role is based at our office in Portsmouth with hybrid-working incorporated. Travel and working outside of normal hours is expected on occasion, but time will be paid back in lieu.

About Tall Ships Youth Trust

Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) is a national youth development and outdoor learning charity that supports young people to develop essential life skills and broaden their opportunities. Our voyages enable young people to develop the life skills, social skills, confidence, and self-esteem needed to raise their aspirations and make positive life choices.

We give around 1,200 young people from across the UK a life-changing experience every year. Approximately 80% of those we support are facing adversity in their daily lives, this is from personal circumstances and lived experiences, to additional needs that at times are not met. Post-Covid, the world is far more aware of the individual challenges faced by so many, as more and more young people struggle with their mental and physical health, neurodiversity, barriers to learning, as well as aspects of geographical, economic and social disadvantages.

Our team is friendly and welcoming, and we are committed to work-life balance for staff. We are all

motivated by the charity's aim of giving young people from disadvantaged backgrounds life-changing experiences out on the ocean through our new three-voyage programme. We offer hybrid working, with presence at our Portsmouth Hub. This role offers plenty of opportunities to get on board, and meet with our crews and young people at the end of voyages to experience what we deliver first-hand.

What We Offer

Flexible, hybrid working (3-days in our Portsmouth office, 2 days home working per week). 25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays. An additional paid 30-minute wellbeing break each day. Death in service insurance. Opportunities to spend time on the vessels. Discounted local parking permit. Casual dress. Enhanced sick pay.
If you're a digital-savvy marketeer with a creative mindset and a passion for purpose-led work, we'd love to hear from you!

How To Apply

Please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter describing your motivation for applying for the role and the extent to which you meet the skills and experience required. The closing date is

Friday 16 May

.

We will be conducting a two-stage interview process. First-stage interviews will take place the week commencing

Monday 26 May,

either in person or online. Candidates shortlisted from this stage will be invited to attend a second interview at our Portsmouth office soon thereafter.

The intended start date would be

1 July 2025

, (notice period allowing), earlier if possible. However, we will work with the selected candidate on this.

Due to the nature of our organisation an Enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate, and any offer of employment will be made subject to a satisfactory result. Given the nature of the role, we may also vet your social media accounts!

TSYT recognises the positive value of diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age, and would actively encourage individuals with lived experience reflective of the young people we support to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Digital Marketing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portsmouth PO1

Application deadline: 16/05/2025
Expected start date: 01/07/2025