Manage the development and execution of communications strategies for WaterAid’s flagship partnerships, specialising in maximising brand impact and income-raising potential.
Originate and develop stand out creative ideas for partnership campaigns and activations, leading cross-functional project teams to shape and deliver integrated activities that cut through.
Act as the primary communications adviser for partnership managers and corporate partners, identifying communications opportunities and advising on strategic messaging, content and tactics that meet partnership objectives.
Ensure insight led and on-brand messaging and creative which resonates with target audiences.
Advise on best use of project budget to meet objectives.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of communications activity, fostering a proactive and positive approach to learning and improvement.
Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Proven experience designing and executing high-impact brand or corporate partnership communications strategies, ideally for a non-profit organisation.
Strong track record of developing and delivering integrated communications campaigns across owned, earned, shared and partner channels, targeting a range of audiences.
Demonstrable ability to generate creative and innovative ideas, with examples turning audience insight into compelling campaign activity.
Highly collaborative and able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and motivate others in a cross-functional project setting.
Ability to brief, critique and develop creative work constructively, with a good eye for brand, design, film and photography.
Excellent organisation and project management skills, able to drive projects forward while navigating competing priorities.
Experience of monitoring and evaluating communications impact, using data and insight to drive learning and improvement.

36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Season ticket loan
Free annual eye tests
‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
Sabbaticals
One paid volunteer day each year
All employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days.

Communications Manager – Partnerships

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