Key Responsibilities

• Create compelling long-form content (website articles, print materials, case studies, media releases)
• Lead supporter-focused events (sponsored sleep out, Christmas event, impact report launch)
• Oversee adherence to key messaging, branding, and voice in all external communications
• Maintain and update the WordPress website, coordinating technical and design updates
• Distribute media releases, coordinate enquiries, interviews
• Utilize email sequences, bulletins, and round-ups to engage supporters
• Work to a planned calendar of events, publicity, and launches
• Create responsive publicity materials
• Attend networking events
• Conduct onboarding sessions for staff and volunteers on communications
• Supervise/oversee volunteers and staff in communications tasks
• Coordinate external providers for design, print, advertising, and website
• Comply with fundraising and relevant legislation
• Recommend policy updates based on legislative changes
• Report to the Chief Executive monthly
• Maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries
• Perform additional duties as needed

Skills and Expertise

• Success in a communications-focused role
• Understanding of the charity sector
• Experience with measuring continuous improvement and ROI
• Strong written communication skills, grammar, and attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships and effectively communicate YMCA Doncasters work
• Ability to coordinate staff, volunteers, and external providers
• Proficiency in WordPress, including basic functionality
• Graphic design experience (Canva)
• Self-motivated and self-supporting
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Experience with maintaining confidentiality and appropriate relationships

Job Facilities/Benefits

• 30,725 salary (40 hours weekly)
• Flexible working week (32-40 hours)
• Hybrid working arrangements (minimum 3 days per week on-site)