The opportunity:

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Ellwood Atfield are delighted to partner with Electrical Safety First in recruiting a Communications and Marketing Executive.

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Electrical Safety First is the UK’s leading charity on electrical safety. They regularly work with the media, government, businesses, and electrical industry to make sure that everyone in the UK can use electricity safely in their home. They create dynamic consumer education and lobbying campaigns, on issues from e-bike safety and electricals sold on online marketplaces, to student safety campaigns and the importance of using registered electricians.

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The Communications and Marketing Executive will play a critical role in raising the profile of the charity, promote consumer safety guidance, and increase visibility of our charity and its mission to consumers across the UK. You will be a self-starter, ambitious, and enjoy building relationships with individuals from third-party organisations to create opportunities to convey their safety advice.

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The role will be hybrid, working both remotely and in their Central London office. You will report to the Marketing and Communications Manager and be part of a collaborative, motivated, multi-award-winning team that values shared success. The salary offered is up to £35,000.

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Main responsibilities:

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• Identify and engage with external organisations to display posters or distribute leaflets promoting the charity's work.
• Mapping and maintaining relationships with marketing partners to promote the charity's safety advice across their social media channels.
• Proactively representing the charity through online community platforms, such as forums, noticeboards, and discussion groups. Being a point of contact and building their reputation.
• Support outreach to key contacts by sending merchandise, managing invitations for upcoming receptions, for both existing and potential supporters.
• Represent the charity at industry and consumer-facing events, organising the delivery of materials, branded items, and display stands.
• Contribute to the execution of one-off campaign-specific activities, including PR events and photo opportunities.
• Support the coordination of team activities and initiatives by providing administrative support and logistical support, as required.
• Create and update content for the charity's website, as needed.
• Help organise and prepare entries for awards, supporting the drafting and submission process.
• Identify potential case study leads by researching relevant platforms.

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Key skills and experience required:

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• Previous experience working in a communications, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, business development, or sales role.
• Understands technical aspects of electrical safety and is able to explain them clearly in everyday language.
• Proven track record working collaboratively internal team members and external partners.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage and deliver projects from start to completion.
• Demonstrates professionalism and reliability when representing the charity in-person, over the phone, and online.
• Comfortable engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds and aware of cultural sensitives in communication.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and able to adapt language and tone for different audiences and platforms.
• Self-driven and accountable, taking initiative for their own development.
• Able to work out of hours when necessary, including events or overnight stays to support the charity's events or activities.

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Benefits:

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Excellent benefits available.

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How to apply:

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To apply, please submit the form below and include a copy of your CV. 

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Application deadline: 18^th June 2025.

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Ellwood Atfield is the leading headhunters for corporate affairs, communications, policy, and advocacy. An employee-owned boutique search firm, we help you hire the most senior leaders and everyone who reports to them. We promise to connect talented people, smoothly and efficiently.

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Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.