Home » Head of Marketing and CommunicationsOverviewThe Head of Marketing and Communications is the senior communicator who will leads the strategic marketing, communications and operational delivery for Empower Youth Zones. As the custodian of the Charities brand and reputation you will leverage all methods and channels to ensure our reach, reputation and impact are delivered to and positively influence the behaviours of the intended stakeholders. As a creative professional you will develop marketing plans, allocate resources, and set short-term and long-term goals for the team and organisation that align to the organisational strategic goals and within in, the fundraising strategy.ResponsibilitiesLead the strategic marketing, communications and operational delivery for Empower Youth Zones.Develop marketing plans and allocate resources to achieve short-term and long-term goals that align with organisational strategic goals and fundraising strategy.Engage with key stakeholders to extend reach and positively influence behaviours.Act as custodian of the Charities brand and reputation across all channels.Collaborate with delivery partners, staff and volunteers to ensure cohesive and effective communications and campaigns.AudienceYoung people and their families (existing and potential members).Prospective supporters including high net worth individuals, corporates, charitable trusts and foundations, and the local community.Delivery partners across Greater Manchester and beyond.Our staff and volunteers.The wider community.About EmpowerEmpower Youth Zones is the charity that oversees the creation, management and sustainability of Youth Zones in Manchester and Salford. These include HideOut Youth Zone located in Gorton (East Manchester) which opened in 2020, and Salford Youth Zone located in Pendleton, which opened to young people in June 2025. HideOut and Salford Youth Zone provide children and young people aged 8-19 and up to 25 for those with additional needs with somewhere safe to go, something positive to do and someone trusted to talk to.Youth Zones are purpose-built spaces fizzing with energy and crammed with incredible facilities. They are staffed by skilled and dedicated Youth Workers who truly believe in young people – helping them see what they could achieve, and giving them the skills, confidence and ambition to go for it. This is life-changing support that helps tens of thousands of young people from a diverse range of backgrounds to thrive.HideOut and Salford Youth Zone are part of a national and growing network of Onside Youth Zones. There are currently 15 active Onside Youth Zones across the UK with 20 due to be open by 2025.How to applyPlease save the application as YOUR FULL NAME and submit your completed application by email, to recruitment@empoweryouthzones.orgPlease include in the subject title the job title of the post you have applied for and your full name.We review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the role at any time.Hours: 40 hours per week (including some evenings and weekends)Location: HideOut Youth Zone (Gorton) and Salford Youth Zone (Pendleton)AcceptanceI want to be kept up to date with all the latest news and updates from EmpowerWe will only contact you in relation to latest news & updates that we think will be of interest to you. We will not disclose your information to any third party and you can unsubscribe from our database at any time #J-18808-Ljbffr