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Join our team as Communications Lead

Posted: 16th July 2026

We’re looking for a creative and organised communicator who is excited by the opportunity to help more people understand the transformative impact of creativity for people living with dementia.

The Communications Lead will work across the team and help us to: engage more effectively with existing stakeholders (partners, funders, donors, workshop participants, volunteers, artists), increase our profile and reach new audiences. This role offers scope to grow, helping us to think big, bringing in new ideas, transforming our presence, and so helping us to realise our ambitions.

Who we are

Arts for Dementia is an inclusive and dynamic charity, and a leader in our field. We work with artists, galleries, museums and community spaces to offer inspiring arts programmes for people in the early stages of dementia and their companions. We train facilitators from around the country to deliver effective arts-based activities for people living with dementia, and we advocate for the benefits of the arts for people affected by dementia.

With a new 3-year strategy and ambitions to double both our income and our work with those affected by dementia, we are at an exciting point in our development and this is a great time to join our team. We have an established flexible work practice and can accommodate individual needs within the team.

Our values

Creative; Inclusive; Collaborative; Empowering; Inspiring

Main purpose of job

To develop and deliver effective communications activity across all channels

Part-time: 21 hours per week, working flexibly

Salary: £30-33k (pro-rata’d)

Reporting to: CEO

Location: Hybrid. Mainly home-based with at least two days in London per month. Occasional evenings or weekend days in London for events and activities
Length of contract: This is a 12m contract initially, hoping to extend as funding allows

Key responsibilities:

Proactive development and measurement of all social media channels (currently Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, to varying degrees)
Responsible for appropriate use and development of our website, including keeping it up to date with our projects and case studies, and maximising engagement and SEO
Supporting the fundraising team to fully realise new and existing income streams
Supporting the operations team to deliver effective communications to participants, volunteers, artists and partners
Creating mailouts and newsletters to various audiences (we use Mailchimp)
Working with the team to identify and create assets and resources for use across the organisation, for example using participant stories and evaluation data
Initiating public outreach and profile raising work, including identifying and engaging with relevant publications and events, soliciting and responding to media engagement, and cultivating high-profile ambassadors
Supporting the rest of the organisation’s work, such as events, exhibitions, fundraising activities etc as needed

Skills, knowledge and experience:

If you are excited by this role and believe you have the skills and potential to help us engage more effectively, but don’t have all of the experience listed below, we would encourage you to apply.

Core skills and attributes

Social media: content generation and management (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), and experience and understanding of how to increase reach and engagement
Website: create, edit and maintain webpages (we use WordPress)
Design skills (we use Canva) and ability to effectively use existing brand guidelines
Written and verbal communication skills, accurate proof-reading and attention to detail
Experience of working collaboratively with a small staff team, able to listen and support alongside bringing new ideas and expertise
Networking and relationship-building skills
Engaging and enthusiastic when speaking and writing about our work
Willing to work flexibly and respond to changing demands
Organisational skills
Self-motivated and able to manage your own time effectively
Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

Desirable

Interest in a range of arts, art practices and creativity
Experience and understanding of dementia
Experience of working in London, particularly Southwark, Camden, Lewisham, Islington
Experience with a CRM (we use Donorfy)
Experience with media and interviews

Working arrangements

We are a remote-first organisation, and most work is undertaken remotely. The successful candidate will be expected to:

Attend at least two in-person days each month in London

Participate in team training and strategy days

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation

We believe that regular opportunities to meet in person help strengthen collaboration, learning, and shared purpose.

Why join us

This is an opportunity to join a growing and ambitious charity where communications plays a central role in enabling our work. As a small organisation, we value initiative, creativity, and teamwork, and we aim to provide an environment where staff can grow their skills while being part of a supportive, committed and positive team.

We are very keen to have a diverse and inclusive team, and value lived experience. We actively encourage applications from people from racially minoritised and culturally diverse communities, particularly those underrepresented in the arts and dementia support sectors. We also recognise the value of lived experience, including caring for someone with dementia.

How to apply

Send a CV and covering letter to info@artsfordementia.org . The covering letter should include: