Creative Content and Communications Lead

Creative Content & Communications Lead Salary: £35,000-£38,000 FTE (actual salary £28,000 to £30,400) Working pattern: 4 days per week. This is a part-time role requiring flexibility, including occasional evenings and weekends to attend events. Time off in lieu will be provided. About the role As Creative Content & Communications Lead, you will play a key role in raising Wandsworth Music's profile, ensuring our voice is bold, consistent and impactful. Working across digital media, email and print, you will take ideas from concept to publication, using compelling content to grow awareness, participation and support. This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who loves bringing stories to life. One day you might be shaping a campaign or writing compelling copy; the next, you could be capturing the energy of a concert, workshop or event through photography and short form video, or creating engaging content for our digital channels. We are looking for a warm, creative and highly organised communicator who enjoys connecting with people, spotting the stories that matter and turning great ideas into content that inspires more people to take part in and support our work. Key responsibilities You will bring our work to life through clear, creative and audience-focused communications that reflect our values. Brand, content and messaging

• Develop content and story ideas aligned with organisational priorities and campaigns.

• Write and edit clear, persuasive copy for a range of audiences. 

• Produce newsletters, blog posts, interviews and impact stories from brief to publication.

• Turn programme activity, participant voices and outcomes into engaging stories and case studies. 

• Apply Wandsworth Music's voice and visual identity consistently, creating reusable templates for colleagues as appropriate.  Photography, video and media assets

• Plan and capture high-quality photography and video, including interviews, event coverage and promotional content.

• Edit images, audio and video into accessible, branded assets.

• Create branded digital and print materials using Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent tools.

• Maintain a secure, organised media and asset library.

• Ensure all safeguarding, consent, GDPR, accessibility, inclusion and brand requirements are followed. Digital channels and social media

• Manage and develop our social media presence creating and scheduling regular content across all digital platforms.

• Create tailored posts, reels, videos, graphics and web stories for each platform.

• Keep website content accurate, accessible, current and easy to navigate.

• Maintain a content calendar covering programmes, events, performances, recruitment, fundraising and other key dates.

• Monitor engagement, respond appropriately and use analytics to improve content and channel performance. Marketing and audience engagement

• Set up and manage straightforward targeted digital advertising campaigns and monitor their effectiveness.

• Plan, create and evaluate targeted email campaigns and regular newsletters.

• Maintain accurate mailing lists and tailor content and calls to action by audience.

• Develop donor stories and fundraising content with the Chief Executive and Fundraising Manager.

• In collaboration with colleagues, create design and content packages for programmes, concerts, recruitment, fundraising and public engagement.

• Work collaboratively to find imaginative ways of raising the profile of Wandsworth Music  How to apply Please visit www.wandsworthmusic.co.uk/vacancies for further information and to download the relevant documents. Email vacancies@wandsworthmusic.co.uk with the following documents: 

• Completed WM application form (download from www.wandsworthmusic.co.uk/vacancies)  

• A supporting statement (no longer than 2 sides of A4) outlining how you meet the person specification, along with any relevant experience that you have.

• Applicants should also submit a portfolio or links to a selection of relevant work. This may include written, photographic, video, social media, design or digital content and should clearly indicate the applicant's contribution to each example. Closing date: 4 November 2026