Job Description

Vacancy:

Marketing Officer

Hours of Work:

35 Hours, Monday to Friday

Contract length:

12 Month Maternity Cover

Salary:

23,987.60 FTE

Base:

Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield

CLOSING DATE:

Monday 12th January 2026

INTERVIEWS:

w/c 19th January 2026

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available within Fresh Futures' Income and Engagement Team. We are seeking an enthusiastic Marketing Officer to join our team.

The Charity

Established in 1974, Fresh Futures is a regional charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas. Our vision is for all children, young people and their families to have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future.

We are committed to improving the lives of children and young people by providing opportunities that enable them to achieve a positive destination that is right for them. We empower families and influential adults to make positive choices, so children and young people live healthy and happy lives. By working within communities, we support children, young people, and their families and advocate for them.

We listen. We respect. We include. We empower. We care. Through the work we do, we aim to make a positive and lasting difference for the people we support.

At Fresh Futures, we don't solely meet the needs of our community, we help to positively impact the lives of others by shaping the conversation, influencing the agenda, and demonstrating thought leadership in our areas of expertise.

Why the role exists and overall responsibility

To raise awareness of the charity's mission, services and impact through clear, engaging and consistent marketing and communications. To support the charity's strategic aims by effectively promoting programmes, campaigns, events and fundraising activity. To engage and grow audiences, including service users, supporters, partners, funders and the wider community. To increase visibility and reach through the creation and management of high-quality digital and printed materials. To strengthen the charity's online presence through regular website updates and active social media management. To support income generation by producing marketing materials that encourage donations, participation and partnership. To ensure communications are accessible, inclusive and aligned with the charity's values.

Main activities

Design and produce a range of marketing and communications materials, including leaflets, posters, reports, presentations and digital assets. Oversee the charity's social media channels, including planning content, creating posts, scheduling, monitoring engagement and responding where appropriate. Maintain and regularly update the charity's website to ensure content is accurate, engaging and up to date. Create clear, compelling written content for different audiences, including service users, supporters, partners and funders. Support the promotion of events, campaigns and fundraising activities through coordinated marketing activity. Work with colleagues across the organisation to gather stories, case studies and impact data for use in communications. Ensure all marketing and communications materials are consistent with the charity's brand, values and tone of voice. Ensure communications are accessible, inclusive and compliant with relevant policies and guidelines.

Knowledge, training and experience required

Experience of working in a marketing, communications or similar role, or demonstrable transferable experience. Knowledge of creating engaging content for digital platforms, including social media and websites. Experience of producing marketing materials such as leaflets, posters, digital assets and presentations. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences. Understanding of brand consistency and the importance of clear, accurate messaging. Experience of using content management systems (CMS) and social media scheduling tools, or a willingness to learn. Ability to plan and manage workload effectively, meeting deadlines and balancing multiple priorities. Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

Key Behaviours & Personal Attributes

Embrace Fresh Future's values by being:

Inclusive Empowering Caring Trustworthy Approachable

Other key behaviours and attributes:

Commitment to the charity's mission, values and objectives, with a genuine interest in making a positive social impact. Creative and ideas-driven, with a willingness to try new approaches to engage audiences. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Collaborative and approachable, able to build positive working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders. Empathetic and inclusive in approach, with sensitivity to the needs and experiences of service users and communities. Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning and development.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 23,987.60 per year

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person