Marketing & Communications Officer

Marketing & Communications Officer

Location: Central London

Salary: £30,000 per annum plus London Weighting

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, office based with some travel out of the office base

The Marketing and Communications Officer will play a key role in delivering Deafblind UK s marketing and communications activity, helping to tell powerful stories, grow brand awareness, and strengthen engagement with people with lived experience, supporters, funders, and the wider public.

Working alongside the Head of Marketing & Communications, the postholder will act as a proactive and trusted collaborator, supporting teams across services, fundraising, volunteering and operations. This role is not only about delivering day-to-day communications; it will also play a key part in our next stage of growth bringing energy, creativity and new ways of thinking to help us expand our influence and impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, proactive content expert to play a hands-on role in shaping our voice and impact.

Responsibilities

Content & Campaigns

• Research, write and publish engaging content across multiple channels (website, social media, email, press, print).
• Create photo and video content.
• Develop case studies and human-interest stories that bring Deafblind UK s work to life.
• Support the planning and delivery of national campaigns (e.g. Deafblind Awareness Week, annual conference, fundraising appeals).
• Produce and schedule content using tools such as Hootsuite, Mailchimp and Canva (or similar).
• Internal Business Partnering
• Act as a responsive and proactive marketing partner for internal teams, building strong relationships with colleagues across the organisation.
• Understand the goals and priorities of internal stakeholders, translating them into effective communications outputs.
• Respond promptly to requests for marketing and communications support, prioritising, managing resources advising and guiding colleagues to achieve the best outcomes.
• Coordinate internal communications and updates to ensure all staff and volunteers feel informed and inspired by Deafblind UK s work.

Digital Marketing

• Maintain and update website content and e-marketing, ensuring accessibility, accuracy and alignment with brand guidelines.
• Support the growth of Deafblind UK s digital audiences, accurately and consistently tracking engagement and reach using analytics and insights and adjusting approaches accordingly.
• Measuring and reporting on digital outcomes, keeping up to date with best practices and new opportunities.
• Assist in the creation and delivery of paid digital activity (social and search).
• Ensure all communications adhere to accessibility and inclusion best practice.
• Media & PR
• Support media monitoring and maintain up-to-date media contact lists.
• Using strong news and political instincts to respond to media enquiries in coordination with the Head of Marketing & Communications.
• Help identify and prepare case studies, photography, and spokespeople for press opportunities.

Brand & Internal Communications

• Champion consistent use of Deafblind UK s brand, tone of voice, and visual identity across all channels.
• Support colleagues to apply the brand effectively in their own materials and communications.
• Contribute to internal communications such as newsletters, intranet content and staff updates.

Events & Partnerships

• Assist in the planning and delivery of events, exhibitions, and partnership activations.
• Liaise with suppliers, freelancers, and creative agencies when required.
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Track KPIs and engagement data, compiling regular reports on digital and media performance.
• Contribute creative ideas and insights to improve marketing effectiveness and internal collaboration.

Person Specification

Experience & Skills

• Significant experience in marketing, communications, or/and PR
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling.
• Proven ability to manage relationships and provide high-quality support to internal stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, content scheduling, and analytics and a proactive interest in adapting to trends and changes in best practice.
• Experience producing accessible and engaging content for digital and print channels.
• Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and Deafblind UK s mission.
• Familiarity with CMS (e.g. WordPress) and CRMs and email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp).
• Some experience with design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative, responsive and relationship-focused, a natural team player who builds trust and supports others.
• Creative, curious, and adaptable, a self-starter who thrives in a small team.
• Passionate about making communications more inclusive and impactful.
• Positive, resilient, and solutions-focused.
• Commitment to our organisational values.

Closing Date: Monday 16th February

Final Panel Interviews: Wednesday 25th February

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Deaf Blind UK, please do not hesitate to apply.