Associate Director of Brand, Marketing and Communications

SF Partners are working with a business based in Rugby who are looking for an Associate Director of Brand, Marketing & Communications to join the team

Location: Rugby - Hybrid

£73,000 - £85,000 plus benefits

Contract: Permanent | Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

We are recruiting for an Associate Director of Brand, Marketing & Communications to join an ambitious, purpose-led organisation at an exciting stage of its development.

Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting as part of the Executive Leadership Team, this is a highly influential role responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation's brand, marketing and communications strategy.

You will lead a talented team and take strategic ownership of brand, marketing, digital, PR, communications and reputation, ensuring activity drives engagement, strengthens awareness and supports long-term organisational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall Brand, Marketing & Communications strategy

Shape organisational strategy and advise Executive and Board-level stakeholders

Lead brand, digital, PR and communications activity

Develop high-impact, integrated marketing campaigns

Drive audience acquisition, retention and engagement

Protect and strengthen brand reputation

Use data, CRM, digital platforms and insight to improve performance

Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team

Manage budgets, governance, compliance and risk

About You

We're looking for an established senior marketing and communications leader with:

Significant leadership experience across Marketing, Brand, Communications or PR

A proven track record of developing strategy and delivering measurable results

Experience managing complex brands and multiple audiences

Strong digital, CRM and customer/supporter engagement experience

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

Experience presenting to and influencing Executive teams and Boards

Strong commercial and financial acumen

Experience leading and developing high-performing teams

Experience within the charity, healthcare or not-for-profit sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded marketing leader to join an organisation where you can have genuine influence at Executive level while leading a highly visible brand and communications function