Brand, Communications and Events Manager
Job description
Company Overview
We are experts in delivering autism education services from pre-school to 25. BeyondAutism is a non-profit organisation, driving change in the world of autism education to ensure autistic children and young adults access an education which empowers a life full of choice, independence and opportunity.
We do this by creating positive educational experiences, training for the professional team around a child, and information, resources and support for families and carers.
Our Services
We deliver rapid and sustained outcomes in our Early
Years’ service by working with parents and children
together. Empowering parents to feel resilient and confident
in meeting the needs of their child leads to aspirational,
informed choices creating a positive and successful step
into primary education.
Our two schools and 2 Post-19 services have a specialist
curriculum that ensures sustained success beyond the age
of 25, setting children and young adults up with the skills
and independence to lead a life of their choosing.
By teaching them the academic and life skills they need
and through the promotion of a happy, caring environment,
we nurture the confidence, independence and self-belief to
enable them to make the most of the next stage of their life
or education.
We also work more widely, activating networks and building
local capacity with our solution focused Outreach team. Our
unique BeyondAutism Fast Responder® service works at
the point of crisis to change the national picture and reduce
school placement breakdown.
Our Values
Dedicated to delivering excellence
Developing expertise, outstanding services and positive engagement, always seeking to go above and beyond expectations.
Committed to Behaviour Analysis, underpinned by the science of Behaviour Analysis and Verbal Behaviour Contributing to research and ensuring our staff continually develop and share best practice that ensure aspirational outcomes are achieved for autistic individuals.
Respectful
Embracing diversity, showing integrity, acting with compassion and always treating people with dignity.
Proud to challenge
Listening, changing thinking, shifting attitudes and educating.
Job Overview
The Brand, Communications, and Events Manager leads:
• Organisation-wide brand strategy and guardianship
• External and internal communications planning and execution
• Major stakeholder and public-facing events
The postholder ensures all messaging is consistent, inclusive, and impactful, working across departments to champion our mission and strategic goals.
Main Responsibilities
Brand Management
Act as brand guardian, ensuring consistency across all services, materials and platforms
Develop and implement regular brand audits to ensure visual and messaging assets are up to date and inline with brand standards
Support colleagues across the charity with brand implementation and training
Strategic Communications
Lead the development of communications plans aligned with strategic priorities
Write and oversee delivery of press releases, impact stories, policy responses, building BeyondAutism’s position as a thought leader
Ensure consistent tone of voice and alignment with our values and language guidance
Manage media relationships and respond to enquiries, including reputation-sensitive scenarios
Internal Communications
Build, deliver, and maintain an up-to-date internal communications plan, ensuring visibility and engagement across the organisation
Produce structured updates for staff, Trustees, Governors and Advisory Board
Work alongside CEO and SMT to deliver weekly communications, including briefings and voice notes
Oversee internal platforms and support cross-departmental messaging
Events Strategy and Delivery
Manage the full external events calendar, overseeing logistics for existing events (exhibitions, conferences, community engagements, etc.) while also proactively identifying new opportunities, including speaking slots
Partner with the Outreach and Therapies teams to identify relevant speaking topics, supporting them in shaping presentations that can be pitched to exhibitions and conferences
Collaborate with teams across the organisation to plan and deliver internal events, including fundraising
initiatives, staff events, and parent-focused activities. Measure success using engagement data andfeedback loops
Collaboration & Campaign Planning
Work closely with Digital and Content Manager and Outreach and Revenue Marketing Manager on campaign alignment
Provide strategic messaging input to other departments, including Fundraising, Outreach, and Education Services
Monitoring & Impact
Track and report on communication KPIs and engagement metrics
Provide monthly reporting to the Head of MarComms and SMT
Contribute to the planning and development of the Annual Impact Report
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £38,541.00-£41,286.00 per year
Benefits:
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Work from home
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person