Operations Marketing Coordinator
Purpose of the Role
This role supports the Communications Manager in developing voice led communications, branding, and engagement materials and building key contacts across stakeholders, press and partners. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will help shape creative, accessible communications that reflect the voices and experiences of children, young people and families today.
The appointed candidate will work closely with the Operations teams at Children North East to develop strong communications for ongoing projects, and be the dedicated Marketing Coordinator for Minimising the Cost of the School Day, our partnership work with Resolve Poverty and the Welsh Government.
Line Management Responsibilities
· You will report directly into the Communications Manager, there are no line management responsibilities for this role.
Main Responsibilities
· Co create communications assets and branding with children, young people and families, ensuring their voices guide the project’s identity.
· Ensure all communications align with Children North East brand guidelines.
· Produce content across a range of channels, including press, social media, toolkits, and both formal and informal marketing materials.
· Gather and interpret data to produce informed impact-led marketing content
· Develop and deliver communications plans with support from the Communications Manager.
· Work with operational teams across Children North East - including Sexual Health, Poverty Proofing, and Mental Health - to create youth informed assets and communications plans.
Minimising the Cost of the School Day
Children North East, Resolve Poverty and the Welsh Government are partnering to deliver a three-year programme designed to reduce the cost of the school day and mitigate the impacts of poverty on learners across Wales. Running from April 2026 to April 2029, the initiative will support schools, local authorities, learners and families to remove financial barriers to education and ensure every child can thrive, regardless of economic circumstance.
The programme forms a central part of the Welsh Government’s commitment to equity in education and its wider mission to tackle child poverty.
As part of this role, the successful candidate will be the communications lead for this project and the main responsibilities are;
· Collaborate with the Children North East’s Poverty Proofing Team and Communications Manager, the Resolve Poverty Policy Officer, and Welsh Government colleagues.
· Develop and deliver a communications plan in partnership with the Communications Manager and Poverty Proofing the School Day Team Manager.
· Identify and build key relationships with stakeholders, press and partners.
· Support the distribution of resources across digitals hubs
· Create digital and print assets in line with Children North East brand standards.
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Skills
· Able to work in a team, communicate effectively and manage deadlines.
· Design skills across print and digital mediums
· Confident copywriting skills for varied audiences.
· Available to travel to Wales 2–3 times per year for key meetings.
Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Skills
· Previous experience working with young people
· Welsh-speaking
· Awareness of social policy, or a strong interest in developing this knowledge.
Hours
Full-time (37 hours) or part-time (30 hours) options available.
How to Apply
Please visit the “Our Vacancies” section of our website at www.children-ne.org.uk/work-with-us/vacancies to download and application form & apply. Please note CVs will not be accepted.
We welcome a diverse range of applications and are passionate about promoting equality, and valuing diversity. We welcome applications from all suitable qualified persons particularly black, Asian and minority ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Contact
Please contact our HR team if you have any questions regarding the role on 0191 256 2444 or [email protected]
Pay: £29,024.00-£31,856.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 6QE
