Communications Manager REN

At One Ren, we are dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities across Renfrewshire through culture, leisure, sport and community services. As a charitable organisation, we are passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive, promoting wellbeing, and delivering high-quality experiences that make a real difference.

We are now looking for an experienced and ambitious Communications Manager to help shape and amplify One Ren’s story, enhance our reputation, and ensure our brand continues to inspire and connect with our communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Business Development team in a pivotal leadership role. Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Communications, you will lead the development and delivery of One Ren’s communications strategy, acting as the guardian of our brand and ensuring consistency across all internal and external communications.

You will play a key role in raising One Ren’s profile, driving engagement, supporting income generation, and increasing awareness of our charitable impact. From securing positive media coverage to leading crisis communications, you will ensure our voice is clear, compelling and aligned with our organisational values and objectives.

• Lead and implement One Ren’s communications strategy, brand guidelines, messaging, and tone of voice across all channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media contacts to secure positive coverage and publicity opportunities.
• Develop engaging press releases, feature articles, media campaigns, and PR materials that promote One Ren’s services, events, and achievements.
• Manage media enquiries and support senior colleagues with interviews and key messaging.
• Design and deliver internal communications that keep employees informed, engaged, and connected to One Ren’s mission and values.
• Lead crisis communications planning and response, helping to protect and strengthen One Ren’s reputation.
• Develop targeted PR initiatives that increase awareness of One Ren’s charitable impact, encourage community support, and support income generation objectives.
• Analyse communication performance and provide insight-led recommendations to senior leaders.
• Manage and support the Marketing Executive, helping to develop skills, knowledge, and performance.

You will be a creative and strategic communications professional with a passion for storytelling and reputation management. You will have a proven track record of delivering successful communications and PR campaigns and be confident working with senior stakeholders, media partners, and teams across an organisation.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience in a communications, brand, or public relations management role.
• Strong media relations experience, with the ability to secure positive coverage and manage press activity effectively.
• Experience developing and implementing brand strategies and communication plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Experience delivering internal communications and managing organisational messaging.
• Proven ability to manage crisis communications and respond effectively under pressure.
• Strong organisational, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of the charity sector, fundraising communications, the Scottish media landscape, or experience within arts, culture, leisure, or public sector organisations would be advantageous.