Communications Manager

Jobs

24 Jun

Closing Date

Deadline 10am, Tuesday 14 July 2026

Opportunity Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled individual to take on the role of Communications Manager and join the Travelling Light team.

The Communications Manager will lead on Travelling Light’s communications, marketing and campaign management, and effectively tell the story of Travelling Light’s work and share our charitable aims, activities and impact, helping to develop our audiences, raise the company profile and attract investment.

Context of the role

Travelling Light has an exciting year ahead with a busy programme including our youth theatre groups and community activities in Barton Hill, the final year of our Light Up Language project in schools and early years settings, and Wonder Baby, a new piece of theatre for early years. We are looking for a Communications Manager to promote our activity and tell the story of our work and its impact, as well as reporting to funders and stakeholders and managing at least one annual individual giving campaign.

Travelling Light is in the final year of a 3-year business plan, with several multi-year grants finishing in 2027-28. We are currently re-applying for funds to support our work. The role is funded for one year and then will be reviewed with the hope to continue the role if further funding is secured.

Essential Information

Hours: 15 hours per week (generally to be worked over 2 days). Travelling Light supports flexible/remote working but we expect team members to be able to work from the office on our contact day which is Wednesday.

Salary: £30,000 pro rata (£12,000)

Contract: This is a PAYE contract. Approaches from freelancers will also be considered (if you wish to apply in a freelance capacity, please address this in your personal statement). The role is funded for one year, with the hope to continue if further funding is secured.

Deadline: The deadline for applications is Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 10am.
Applications will not be accepted after this time. Candidates will know if they have been shortlisted by Friday 17th July 2026. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 21st July 2026.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience (Please refer to these in your application form)

*Essential:

Track record of developing and delivering marketing and communication campaigns and projects in an arts or charity context.
Experience of writing website stories, press releases and articles.
Excellent digital skills including all forms of social media.
Track record of developing audiences.
Experience of writing copy and overseeing design projects.
Strong project management skills.

Desirable

Experience of delivering fundraising initiatives and donor communication (we would expect all candidates to be willing to learn in this area)
Experience of managing PR campaigns and press relationships
Desktop publishing/in house design skills.
Experience/knowledge of Theatre for Young Audiences and/or participatory theatre with children and young people.

Abilities/attributes

Ability to develop creative communication ideas and translate a range of subject matter into inspiring and accessible messages.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to form professional relationships with a range of stakeholders.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent attention to detail.
Well organised with the ability to prioritise time and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
Commitment to Travelling Light’s mission and organisational values.
Commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity.

*Please address all Essential criteria on your application form

Skills and experience will be assessed at application form stage with some follow up exploration at interview. Abilities and attributes will be assessed at interview stage- you do not need to evidence all these in your application form.