Job Description

Elysian is seeking a confident, creative and highly capable Head of Marketing and Events to join our senior leadership team. This is a pivotal and exciting new role for someone with significant marketing and events leadership experience, looking to make a meaningful impact in a values-led, growing organisation.

This role will lead all areas of communications, campaign development, and event delivery across Elysian's multi-site therapeutic education and training provision. You will be responsible for driving our visibility, shaping our voice, and leading a growing Communications Team delivering high-quality content, community events, and strategic engagement.

We are looking for someone who thrives on both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. This is a standalone leadership role in its area, with no senior marketing mentor in place, so confidence, clarity and leadership experience are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and implementation of Elysian's organisation-wide marketing and communications strategy Manage and grow the internal Communications Team, overseeing content planning, brand messaging and campaign delivery Oversee all creative output including social media, video, podcasts, and written content Lead and coordinate major public-facing events such as the Elysian Awards Ensure brand and tone consistency across all channels and platforms Collaborate with senior leaders to align messaging with strategic priorities Monitor audience engagement and campaign impact to inform continuous improvement Manage external creatives, sponsors, and speakers where required

Essential Criteria:

Degree in marketing, communications, media, business or a related field Extensive experience leading marketing and media strategies at an organisational level Strong portfolio demonstrating successful campaign delivery and impact Experience leading teams and managing creative workflows Deep understanding of social media strategy, digital content design and engagement Excellent writing, design, and presentation skills Proven experience delivering successful public or sector-based events Familiarity with video and podcast production processes Strong organisational and time management skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment

Desirable Attributes:

Additional qualifications in marketing, digital media, or events Experience in therapeutic education, health, care or creative sectors Understanding of trauma-informed, inclusive, and values-aligned communications Experience building brands or campaigns from the ground up Confident presenting, both online and in person

Working Pattern:

This is a full-time role, based primarily at our Godalming office. Some hybrid flexibility is available, though in-person presence is expected regularly to support team management. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required around key events.

Recruitment Process:

Stage 1: Application Form (submitted via Elysian website)
Stage 2: Initial online interview - Last week of May/First week of June
Stage 3: Further Information & Portfolio submission (for shortlisted candidates)
Stage 4: Final Assessment Day and Panel Interview - Wednesday 12th June 2025, Godalming

The assessment day will include:

A portfolio presentation A marketing planning task A presentation on an Elysian project A leadership and strategy-based panel interview

How to Apply:

You can read more about working at Elysian here:

https://elysianuk.org/work-with-us/

Below is the link for the full JD:

https://elysianuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Head-of-Marketing-and-Evemts.pdf

Applications must be submitted through our online application form:
https://elysianuk.org/app1/
We do not accept CVs via Indeed or email.

Safeguarding Statement:

Elysian is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to a safer recruitment process, including enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and online screening.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 48,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Godalming GU7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

{;ease verify that you understand that we will only accept application form through our website, the links are given in the advert.
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

Social media management: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Drivers license (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2025
Reference ID: JDELYMAE