Job Introduction

Turning Point in Central London provides sexual health, substance misuse and reducing reoffending services to local residents. We are especially well known for our assertive outreach led and innovative strengths based services. Supporting and engaging residents across Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham is a vitally important part of Turning Point’s work. By listening to their needs, creating personalised solutions and looking beyond their health requirements to wider issues such as employment and wellbeing, we are making a real difference to individuals and the communities they belong to. So isn’t it time you joined us?

Role Responsibility

We are now looking for a Health Promotion and Marketing Manager. Your role will be to:

• To lead Turning Point in its joint work with local partners to fully integrate Turning Point services into the Local Integrated Care Network as well as wider community initiatives.
• Working alongside the Partnership Managers to develop and oversee the services’ promotion and marketing strategy
• To develop and deliver an annual calendar of awareness events in line with best practice
• Building and developing relationship with community groups and BAME populations
• Leading on communications within Turning Point services to ensure that there is a golden thread of Health Promotion throughout the services
• Lead on the development of written and digital promotional materials/ formats
• Working with partners and stakeholders to promote the work of the services and to maximise referral numbers
• Oversee our social media platforms, brand development and online content
• To develop  regular newsletters for the services
• Lead the services by attending community and professional events and representing the service in meetings/ training
• Communicate with Local Authority and other partners on joint initiatives, pathways and campaigns
• Consultation and coproduction of communications with service users and staff.
• To lead on the ongoing development of the award winning online Roads to Recovery Asset Map
• Develop and oversee the DAWs Alumni scheme including digital and face to face events.
• Managing staff and contractors to deliver the goals of the services

The Ideal Candidate

The role would suit someone with either a background in Health Promotion Work or in Marketing.  We are looking to recruit a candidate who is personally and professionally committed to inspiring the possibility of recovery in others. We will provide a package of training and support-  experience of working in homelessness, criminal justice, substance misuse or other social care services is an advantage but more important is a willingness  to learn, a passion for helping people and a desire to bring your experience in health promotion or marketing into the role.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

• Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing
• Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our teams are trained effectively
• Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe, enabling access through time off & covering transport costs
• Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point’s clinical team as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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