Job Description

About the role

Are you a strategic communications professional who can lead a team and shape an organisation's external profile?

We are looking for a Communications Manager to lead and develop Equation's communications function. This is a strategic role focused on building our brand and external profile, managing a talented team, and ensuring all parts of the organisation have the communications support they need.

You will line manage a team of four, including two Coordinators, a Project Worker and a Freelance Resource Worker. Your role is to provide strategic direction, set targets and quality assure outputs - not to do the day-to-day delivery yourself. You will develop and implement our communications strategy, support other workstreams with their communications needs, and work with colleagues including our new Corporate Partnerships Manager to ensure consistent, high-quality messaging.

This role also has an important sector leadership element. You will chair the DSVA Communications Group, working with communications colleagues from partner organisations across Nottinghamshire to coordinate joint campaigns and messaging.

You do not need to have worked in the domestic abuse sector before, but you do need to be an experienced communications professional who can think strategically, manage people well and maintain high standards across everything we put out.

We're looking for someone who:

Has experience of managing a team Has developed and implemented communications strategies Has managed brand and external profile for an organisation Understands digital communications including social media, websites and email marketing Can set targets, prioritise and quality assure work Has strong written and verbal communication skills Is committed to ending domestic abuse
Experience of working across the charity sector, partnership communications, or the DSVA sector is desirable but not essential.

How to apply

Applications can be made via our recruitment portal.

Apply here: https://equation.org.uk/communications_manager/

For any questions, please email admin@equation.org.uk. CVs cannot be accepted. Only applications via our website are reviewed by the recruitment panel.

Closing date

9am on 2nd February 2026.

Safeguarding

Equation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references covering the past five years, and completion of our safeguarding disclosure questionnaire.

This post involves regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults.

Equation operates a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse, discrimination, bullying, harassment or exploitation. We are dedicated to creating a safe environment where everyone we work with feels protected and able to speak up if they have concerns.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 25,527.58 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have experience of managing or supervising a team? Do you have experience of developing and implementing communications strategies? Do you have experience of managing brand and external profile for an organisation? Do you have experience of working across multiple work streams or departments to deliver communications support? Please apply via our website: https://equation.org.uk/communications_manager/
Applications via our website are the only applications reviewed by the recruitment panel.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nottingham NG8 3FH