Are you a visionary marketing leader ready to elevate the reach and reputation of a well-loved local charity? Guild Care is seeking an exceptional Head of Marketing and Stakeholder Engagement to lead a high-performing team and shape the voice of our organisation across digital, brand, communications, and customer engagement.

This is a unique opportunity to take a strategic leadership role at the heart of an organisation that has supported the local community for over 90 years.

• Location: Worthing, West Sussex (with flexibility for hybrid working)
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: £51,010-£54,333 per annum

SKILLS NEEDED

Crisis Management, Leading Teams, Marketing, Strategy Formulation, Coaching and Mentoring, Attention to detail, Budgeting and Forecasting, Communication

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As part of Guild Care’s Strategic Planning Group, reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll be responsible for the strategic direction and operational delivery of all marketing, digital, PR, internal communications, and stakeholder engagement activity. You’ll:

• Lead with Vision: Develop and implement an insight-led, multi-channel marketing and engagement strategy that supports our charitable aims and drives awareness.
• Champion the Brand: Evolve and safeguard Guild Care’s brand and public image, ensuring consistency and alignment with our values across all internal and external touchpoints.
• Drive Campaigns & Digital Impact: Deliver high-performing, data-driven campaigns that increase engagement, generate leads, and elevate Guild Care’s visibility.
• Manage Reputation: Oversee crisis communications and media relations with professionalism, ensuring our story is told with clarity, empathy, and impact.
• Engage Stakeholders: Build lasting relationships with local, regional, and national partners, representing Guild Care at key events and working collaboratively across the charity.
• Lead the Team: Inspire and develop the Marketing and Communications team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a strategic and hands-on role where you’ll work closely with service leads, the CEO, and the Board to ensure Guild Care’s voice is strong, consistent, and effective across all channels. You’ll manage everything from brand development and website optimisation to internal communications, stakeholder events, and customer engagement.
It’s the perfect opportunity for a creative yet analytical leader who wants to bring their experience into a values-led charity with big ambitions for the future.

This is a unique opportunity to take a strategic leadership role at the heart of an organisation that has supported the local community for over 90 years.

• Location: Worthing, West Sussex (with flexibility for hybrid working)
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: £51,010-£54,333 per annu