Job Advert:
Senior Communications Manager
Cheshire | David Lewis | £35k–£40k (dependant on experience)
Hybrid working options available
Help us tell a story that changes lives.
At David Lewis, every day we support people with complex needs, epilepsy and learning disabilities to live richer, fuller and more independent lives.
Now we’re entering one of the most exciting periods in our history.
We’re launching an ambitious capital appeal — and we’re looking for a Senior Communications Manager to help us bring that vision to life.
The Opportunity:
- This is not just another communications role.
- This is a chance to shape how the world sees David Lewis.
- You’ll lead the development of our external profile, grow our brand recognition and ensure our message reaches far beyond where it does today.
- Working alongside our Fundraising Team, you’ll help build the public momentum that will power our capital appeal and long-term fundraising success.
What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll be the person who ensures our voice is clear, powerful and impossible to ignore.
Your work will include:
- Leading the development of a bold communications strategy.
- Raising the profile and visibility of David Lewis.
- Supporting the launch and delivery of our capital appeal campaign.
- Growing our digital reach and audience engagement.
- Building relationships with media and partners.
- Managing the team, with one direct report at present.
- Ensuring our brand and messaging are consistent and compelling.
Most importantly, you’ll help us tell the real stories behind our work — the stories that inspire support and change lives.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A brilliant communicator and storyteller.
- Strategic, creative and full of ideas.
- Comfortable working across teams and with senior leaders.
- Passionate about purpose-driven work.
- Externally Facing with Confidence.
- Excited by the challenge of helping grow a charity’s profile.
Why David Lewis?
Because what we do matters.
The right communications can unlock new supporters, new funding and new opportunities for the people we support.
This role sits right at the heart of that journey.
You’ll join a passionate team working on something genuinely ambitious — and your work will help shape the next chapter of David Lewis.
Apply today and help us tell the story of David Lewis to the world.