Communications and Marketing Coordinator - NFP People LTD : Job Details

Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Are you a creative communications and marketing professional who loves tackling new challenges and making a real impact

This is an incredible opportunity to amplify the voices of young people, sharing their stories in powerful and inspiring ways. At the same time, you’ll play a key role in elevating the Youth Zone’s presence and impact within the community, making a real difference where it matters most!

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Location: Grimsby

Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 10 February

First stage interviews (in-person in Grimsby): Wednesday 19 February

Young Person Panel (in-person in Grimsby): Evening of Tuesday 25 February

About the Role

As the Communications and Marketing Coordinator you will lead bold, exciting strategies that amplify the voices of young people and bring their stories to life. In this role, you’ll make a lasting impact by raising the Youth Zone’s profile within the community. Whether you're driving standout campaigns, boosting engagement, or building the brand, you’ll be at the forefront of elevating visibility and influence.

No two days will be the same, this fast-paced, purpose-driven environment will have you juggling multiple projects, thinking on your feet, and collaborating across teams. Your work will directly support fundraising, strengthen strategic goals, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the charity.

You’ll be a crucial part of this new Youth Zone for Grimsby and North-East Lincolnshire, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive. If you’re ready to take the lead, bring energy to everything you do, and create meaningful change, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and leading the opening specific strategy

• Brand Awareness

• Relationship building, both internally and externally

• Content Management

• Stakeholder support

Before the Youth Zone opens and during its construction, there will be elements of hybrid working in place.

About You

You will:

• Be driven, hardworking, organised and equally comfortable engaging with young people and stakeholders.

• Have a sense of fun, plenty of energy but understand deadlines and how to manage them effectively.

• Believe in young people’s potential, and be passionate and committed about communicating it

• Be proactive, creative and possess a solution focused can-do attitude.

You will have experience of:

• Varied experience of planning and delivering communication and creative marketing plans in line with organisational objectives and aims.

• Experience of working with the media and delivering PR and publicity with local and regional media outlets.

• Experience in website management, content development, and delivering engaging digital communications.

• Skilled in building relationships with senior stakeholders and managing externally funded projects.

• Project and budget management experience including monitoring and evaluation processes.

• Experience working in young person-focused environments, providing information, advice, guidance, and support.

To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and cover letter via the company website.

About the Organisation

This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

You may have experience in other areas such as Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Communications, Marketing, Communications and Marketing, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing, PR, Media.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation