Marketing & Communications Manager – Churchmarketplace (CMP)
Salary: £32,000–£35,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Fully Remote, with a quarterly team day at a UK location (option to work from a local Diocesan office)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Interview: 16th April 2026 (Online)
and 22nd April for final stage (in person/in Derby)
Are you an experienced, strategic and hands‑on marketing professional looking for a role where you can shape communications for a mission‑driven organisation?
We’re recruiting on behalf of Churchmarketplace (CMP) - the Catholic Church’s national procurement platform, supporting over 2,100 schools, 2,600 parishes, dioceses and charities across England, Wales and Scotland. This is a truly exciting opportunity to take ownership of the marketing and communications function at a pivotal moment in CMP’s growth.
About the Role
As the new Marketing & Communications Manager, you’ll lead on strategy, delivery and continuous improvement across all marketing activity. You’ll engage several influential audiences, including schools, dioceses, parishes and suppliers and help position CMP and its parent organisation, Inter‑Diocesan Fuel Management (IFM), as trusted, values‑led partners to the Catholic community.
With a new CRM system being rolled out and a new website launching next academic year, you’ll play a central role in CMP’s digital evolution, helping modernise communications, strengthen engagement and deliver measurable impact.
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery and who wants their work to make a visible, meaningful difference.
Why Join CMP?
- You’ll be joining a small, passionate and mission-focused team of 4, working to deliver best value, sustainability and ethical purchasing in alignment with Catholic social teaching.
- You’ll have the freedom to innovate, the support to grow, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to thousands of Catholic organisations across the UK.
- You will benefit from being home-based, working flexibility within a friendly, supportive and nurturing working culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading targeted, multi‑channel marketing campaigns across email, social media, website and events
- Strengthening engagement and retention across CMP’s member schools, parishes, dioceses and suppliers
- Managing CMP’s digital presence — including CRM optimisation, website development and platform alignment
- Creating and scheduling high-quality content across multiple channels (via Buffer), including CMP and IFM platforms.
- Overseeing newsletters, website updates, social media, and campaign materials with a consistent tone of voice
- Building strong relationships with suppliers, diocesan communications teams and the Catholic Education Service
- Tracking, analysing and reporting on campaign performance, engagement and ROI to inform senior-level decisions.
- Managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accurate marketing data and high-quality output
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:
- Understanding that although Manager by title, this is a stand-alone position, so an appetite to be hands on regarding day-day to delivery of the mar/coms function is essential.
- Experienced in marketing or communications, with experience in similar role and involvement in campaign planning and delivery.
- A strong writer and communicator, able to tailor tone for different audiences
- Skilled in using marketing tools such as Mailchimp, Canva and CRM systems, with the ability to produce both digital and print collateral
- Data-driven, with the ability to analyse performance and apply insights
- Exceptionally organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a remote environment
- Collaborative and personable, with strong relationship-building skills across internal teams and external partners
- Sympathetic to the mission and ethos of the Catholic Church, however you don’t need to be a practicing Catholic.
- Experience working within procurement environments, digital transformation projects, or the education/charity sectors would be an advantage.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.