COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, MATERNITY COVER
Background information
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust (www.jostrust.org.uk) is the UK's only charity dedicated to those affected by cervical cancer and cervical abnormalities. The charity was established in 1999 by James Maxwell following the death of his wife Jo, aged 40, from cervical cancer. Since then we have provided advice and support to thousands of women and their families across the UK.
We currently offer a range of online and face to face support and information including: information materials, a Helpline 0808 802 8000, online forum, local support groups and an Ask the Expert service.
Cervical cancer is the most common cancer amongst young women in the UK. Nearly three women a day will die from cervical cancer whilst each year around 3,000 women are newly diagnosed. In addition, some 300,000 women a year are told they may have a cervical abnormality that might require treatment.
Thanks to the Cervical Screening and HPV vaccination programmes cervical cancer is a largely preventable disease. However, for those affected, the impact of cervical cancer on a woman's life and that of her family cannot be overstated.
In the last five years awareness of the charity and cervical cancer has grown significantly, income has risen from £288,000 to a turnover of over £1million for 2014/15 and the staff team has grown from one to 12. We are constantly growing and reaching more women than ever before.
The communications team and its work has grown significantly in recent years running award winning PR campaigns and extending the charity’s reach both online and to different communities and stakeholders. This role is vital to ensure the charity continues to have a successful communications team which positions Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust as the leading authority on cervical cancer in the UK.
With our biggest campaign of the year activated in January we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running. You will need experience in various aspects of communications either from the charity sector or looking for an opportunity that is a stepping stone to a career in the charity sector. There will be plenty of opportunities to put your stamp on the role and offer your own ideas and unique expertise.
To apply please send a CV and a covering letter by Thursday 1st October to; Maddy Durrant, Communications Manager, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, CAN Mezzanine, 49-51 East Road, London, N1 6AH or email
In your letter please explain why you feel your skills and experience are appropriate for this position, paying particular reference to the job and person specifications. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for application Thursday 1st October
1st Interview date: Thursday 8th October
2nd interview date: Friday 16th October