Job Description

Marketing and Communications Executive

Who we are

Teens Unite is an energetic, ambitious, and fast-growing charity dedicated to improving the lives of 13-24-year-olds during, and after cancer.

We're not a medical charity - we don't exist to cure cancer. We empower young people to live positively with cancer and thrive beyond it. We organise activities, programmes, and residential stays, that provide teenagers and young adults with opportunities to enjoy new experiences, develop ski ls, and connect with others who truly understand their experiences.

Our presence is expanding - in 2024 alone, our social content was viewed over 5.5 million times, and we're on a mission to extend our reach even further. We're seeking a Marketing and Comms Executive to build our profile as a recognised and trusted charity that people want to support, and that young people turn to as they navigate their cancer journey.

We're preparing to launch a capital appeal to open the UK's first dedicated retreat for teenagers and young adults diagnosed with cancer. Alongside this, we're broadening our local and national presence, developing our retail outlet, and building strong partnerships with major brands.

Reporting to:

Brand & Communications Manager

Location:

Head Office - Broxbourne, Hertfordshire (a minimum of four days in the office).

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

35 hours, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. (Part time working, a minimum of 28 hours per week will be considered.)

Who you are

You're a motivated marketeer with experience in the sector, or a relevant qualification, and is ready to flourish in their career. You'll be a strong and versatile writer with a flair for producing clear, compelling copy across a variety of platforms, and a genuine enthusiasm for effective communication.

Working closely with the Brand and Comms Manager, you'll take the lead on written outputs across the full marketing mix - from drafting and publishing our regular newsletter, supporting our capital appeal, to writing engaging campaign content that raises awareness locally and nationally. You'll also be instrumental in crafting communications that promote our retail outlet, strengthen partnerships with leading brand and raise awareness and support for young people living with and beyond cancer.

What We Offer

When joining Teens Unite, you can expect:

To join a thriving organisation, that's leading the way in the youth cancer charity sector

To be part of an inclusive, creative, and forward-thinking team environment

Responsibility and ownership of impactful projects that directly make a positive impact on the lives of others

Collaboration with high-profile brands supporting the charity, including YouTube, TikTok, Google and Warner Bros

Support in your personal and professional development, including access to training

Recently refurbished offices on a private site in the Hertfordshire countryside, with free on-site parking

Flexible working arrangements, 35 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), Christmas office closure and summer working hours

An optional, company-contributed pension scheme

A competitive salary, reviewed annually

The role

We need a creative and motivated Marketing & Communications Executive to help take Teens Unite to the next level raising our profile, driving engagement, and ensuring more young people know about and benefit from our lifechanging support.

Key responsibilities:

Support the planning and delivery of high-impact awareness and fundraising campaigns throughout the year

Take the lead on championing Teens Unite in the local community, building awareness and driving support of Teens Unite's retail outlet through creative campaigns

Support our capital appeal by helping to raise awareness and funds for the UK's first dedicated retreat for young people diagnosed with cancer

Create engaging marketing materials for a range of audiences - from eye-catching event leaflets to information resources for young people diagnosed with cancer

Use engaging copy to keep our website fresh and create engaging newsletters

Edit and share our beneficiary stories that highlight the impact of our work and events

Support PR and media outreach to spread our message locally and nationally

Showcase Teens Unite on event days and maximise opportunities for further engagement

Thank and celebrate our supporters through imaginative and heartfelt communications

Be a guardian of the Teens Unite brand, ensuring a consistent and professional voice across all platforms

Manage marketing resources, ensuring stock of leaflets, merchandise, and other materials is well maintained

Person Specification

Essential:

Previous experience in a marketing or communications role, or a marketing-related qualification

Excellent copywriting and communication skills

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to brand guidelines

Confident in using all major social media platforms (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

An understanding of AI tools and how to use them

Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Creative, proactive, and full of ideas to help take Teens Unite's marketing to the next level

A collaborative, positive, and enthusiastic approach, with the ability to take ownership of tasks

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, driven to achieve results, and motivated to contribute ideas and a willingness to go above and beyond for the success of the team and charity as a whole

Desirable:

Experience working within the charity sector

Knowledge of Canva or other design platforms

Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp

Experience working with website CMS systems

Application Closing Date: Sunday 28 September 2025

Interviews: W/C 6 October 2025

Salary band: 24,000 - 28,000 (depending on experience)

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to careers@teensunite.org. Please ensure your email is marked 'FAO of Brand and Comms Manager'.

Teens Unite are committed to ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We value and celebrate differences in identity, background, and perspective, and we actively work to remove barriers in our recruitment process. If you need adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

At Teens Unite, safeguarding is of the utmost importance. All employment is subject to satisfactory employment and criminal record checks to ensure the safety of the young people we support.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 28 - 35 per week

Application question(s):

Teens Unite's head office is based in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. Are you able to reliably commute to the office for work? What is your current notice period (if any)? Do you have prior experience in a role similar to the one you are applying for? (Yes/No - with a short explanation if yes). In a few sentences, please tell us why you are interested in working with Teens Unite, and what attracts you to this role in particular.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/09/2025
Reference ID: Marketing and Comms Exec