Marketing & Communications Lead
Added 29 Sept · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay only meets a lower rate. Likely if it's SOC 2432
£77,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1133 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 39% sure that is the right code. Leeds City Council is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 1133 (Public relations and communications directors) · 39% match
- Likely 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers) · 24% match
- Possible 1132 (Marketing, sales and advertising directors) · 20% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1133 Public relations and communications directors Most likely code | £54,000 Clears | £61,700 Clears | £69,500 Misses | £77,200 Misses |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 Clears | £40,000 Clears | £45,100 Clears | £50,100 Clears |
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors Also possible | £61,100 Clears | £69,800 Misses | £78,600 Misses | £87,300 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job title: Marketing and Communications Lead
Salary: Dir 45% £60,480 – £66,318
Hours: 37
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working arrangement
Adoption England (hosted by Leeds City Council)
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead communications and marketing for Adoption England, a collaboration of Regional Adoption Agencies working together to improve adoption services and outcomes for children, adopted people and families.
Working as part of a small national team, you will shape and deliver Adoption England's communications and marketing strategy, helping to raise awareness of adoption, support the national recruitment of adopters and share learning and best practice across the sector.
You will oversee the national adopter recruitment campaign and work with partners to maximise its impact.
You will chair Adoption England's Marketing and Communications Stakeholder Group, bringing partners together to collaborate, share learning and build strong relationships across the sector. You will also manage and support the marketing and communications staff within the team, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
The role includes working with external providers and commissioning services to deliver national campaigns and strategic priorities. You will provide expert communications advice to the National Adoption Strategic Lead and wider team, including support with media relations, reputation management and sensitive issues.
You will produce reports, briefings and presentations for senior leaders, government departments, programme boards and sector partners, and support the evaluation of campaigns and communications activity, using evidence, insight and data to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
About You
Salary: Dir 45% £60,480 – £66,318
Hours: 37
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working arrangement
Adoption England (hosted by Leeds City Council)
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead communications and marketing for Adoption England, a collaboration of Regional Adoption Agencies working together to improve adoption services and outcomes for children, adopted people and families.
Working as part of a small national team, you will shape and deliver Adoption England's communications and marketing strategy, helping to raise awareness of adoption, support the national recruitment of adopters and share learning and best practice across the sector.
You will oversee the national adopter recruitment campaign and work with partners to maximise its impact.
You will chair Adoption England's Marketing and Communications Stakeholder Group, bringing partners together to collaborate, share learning and build strong relationships across the sector. You will also manage and support the marketing and communications staff within the team, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
The role includes working with external providers and commissioning services to deliver national campaigns and strategic priorities. You will provide expert communications advice to the National Adoption Strategic Lead and wider team, including support with media relations, reputation management and sensitive issues.
You will produce reports, briefings and presentations for senior leaders, government departments, programme boards and sector partners, and support the evaluation of campaigns and communications activity, using evidence, insight and data to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
About You
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We are looking for a skilled communications and marketing leader who shares our commitment to improving the lives of adopted children, adopted adults and their families.
You will have experience of leading, managing and developing teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and achieve strategic objectives. You will have a track record of developing and delivering effective communications and marketing strategies that make a measurable difference, alongside the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, partners and people with lived experience.
You will be confident providing clear, trusted advice to senior leaders in complex and sometimes sensitive environments, while effectively managing multiple priorities, projects and resources. Experience of managing budgets and commissioned services to deliver value for money and positive outcomes is essential, as is the ability to use data, insight and evaluation to inform decisions, demonstrate impact and shape future activity.
You will be a collaborative leader with experience of working across organisational boundaries to achieve shared goals and drive improvement.
Most importantly, you will be a compassionate and inclusive leader. You will understand the importance of listening to lived experience, valuing different perspectives and challenging inequality. You will be committed to anti-discriminatory practice and creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute and thrive.
What We Offer You
We take pride in offering a positive employee experience, with benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement in addition to statutory holidays, and membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
Post holders will work flexibly from home and be available to attend an in-person team meeting in Leeds approximately once a month, as well as occasional travel in other locations across England as required.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, as well as people from LGBTQ+ communities, as these groups are currently under-represented within the adoption workforce.
How To Apply
You will have experience of leading, managing and developing teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and achieve strategic objectives. You will have a track record of developing and delivering effective communications and marketing strategies that make a measurable difference, alongside the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, partners and people with lived experience.
You will be confident providing clear, trusted advice to senior leaders in complex and sometimes sensitive environments, while effectively managing multiple priorities, projects and resources. Experience of managing budgets and commissioned services to deliver value for money and positive outcomes is essential, as is the ability to use data, insight and evaluation to inform decisions, demonstrate impact and shape future activity.
You will be a collaborative leader with experience of working across organisational boundaries to achieve shared goals and drive improvement.
Most importantly, you will be a compassionate and inclusive leader. You will understand the importance of listening to lived experience, valuing different perspectives and challenging inequality. You will be committed to anti-discriminatory practice and creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute and thrive.
What We Offer You
We take pride in offering a positive employee experience, with benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement in addition to statutory holidays, and membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
Post holders will work flexibly from home and be available to attend an in-person team meeting in Leeds approximately once a month, as well as occasional travel in other locations across England as required.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, as well as people from LGBTQ+ communities, as these groups are currently under-represented within the adoption workforce.
How To Apply
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Please complete the online application form.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Sarah Johal on [email protected]
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy .
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
Job Description
Job Purpose
Provide a lead responsibility for the communication and marketing needs of Adoption England by leading on the strategic development and implementation of the marketing and communication plan for Adoption England and the national recruitment strategy.
Responsibilities
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Sarah Johal on [email protected]
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy .
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
Job Description
Job Purpose
Provide a lead responsibility for the communication and marketing needs of Adoption England by leading on the strategic development and implementation of the marketing and communication plan for Adoption England and the national recruitment strategy.
Responsibilities
- Support delivery of programmes of strategic significance to deliver services in line with Adoption England Strategy
- Responsible for the development and delivery of the service plan and drive continuous improvement initiatives through leading and contributing to Adoption England projects.
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Working Context - Post holders will work flexibly both at home and at various locations across the City and nationally at times. All colleagues should work in line with our hybrid working principles and spend regular time in the workplace to support service delivery, meeting the needs of the team and the requirements of their individual role. The hours are worked mainly Monday to Friday. However, the post holder will be expected to work outside normal working hours, including attendance at evening/weekend meetings or events if required to meet the needs of the service.
Essential requirements Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of marketing and communications in relation to recruitment of adopters.
- Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Leeds Ambitions of health and wellbeing, inclusive growth, thriving strong communities and a resilient sustainable city
- Be aware of promote and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g., health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection.
- Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, and promoting the behaviours, values and standards of Leeds City Council.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
- Understand and observe Leeds City Council approach to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Leeds City Council, so check their own site for the current details.
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1133 going rate of £77,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.