With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic people manager, to lead our digital and communications team .This role is crucial in maintaining and enhancing World Vision UK's brand awareness and engagement across all UK audiences. Driving engagement and sign up towards Child Sponsorship.
1. Strategic Leadership: Oversee the integration of the WV AUS Comms/Marketing playbook and collateral into our cross-organisational digital and communications strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission and goals.
2. Performance Tracking: Implement and monitor strategic metrics to track the effectiveness of our communications efforts. Refocus, realign assets which are not serving or performing as they should. Pro-active suggestion and redeployment of efforts to maximise our sponsorship acquisition efforts. 3. Collaboration: Foster strong cross-departmental collaboration to ensure cohesive and well-managed communications activities.
4. Reputation Management: Lead crisis communication efforts and monitor potential reputational risks.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Advocate for the digital and communications
strategy at leadership levels, securing necessary support and buy-in.
6. Team Leadership: Support and guide the digital and communications
team, ensuring high performance and morale. Regular engagement with
CFMO and sitting within the newly formed SLT within fundraising.
7. Financial Management: Manage the marketing budget, ensuring financial
targets are met – collaborating with CFMO and CFO as required.
8. Faith Integration: Ensure that all activities align with World Vision’s
Christian values and mission to ruthlessly pursue child sponsorship growth.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head of Marketing & Communications to drive brand growth, engagement, and digital acquisition. Leading a high-performing team, you’ll shape bold strategies, craft compelling storytelling, and expand their reach to inspire action. With a data-driven, commercially focused mindset, you’ll balance innovation with ROI, maximizing fundraising and supporter engagement. Using cutting-edge digital marketing, PR, and brand campaigns, you’ll build awareness, trust, and commitment to our mission - scaling Child Sponsorship and other income-generating programs to transform more lives.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:
This is an incredible opportunity for a Christian marketing professional to join a passionate team dedicated to serving the world’s most vulnerable children. You’ll help drive impact, transforming lives and making a real difference for children in need across the globe.
Please send your cover letter and CV
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only