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We’re looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager to lead our talented team, who deliver impactful marketing, communications, and media initiatives at the British Psychological Society.
You’ll be leading on the delivery of our marketing and communications strategy, focusing on member acquisition, retention, and engagement, utilising digital solutions to promote our membership, qualifications, registers and CPD offerings, and much more.
Your expertise in communication will be essential as you cultivate strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, journalists and media contacts; driving proactive media opportunities to enhance our profile.
You’ll also play a crucial role in monitoring current issues in psychology and the psychological workforce, advising on communications strategies and supporting our campaigns that influence change.
We’re looking for someone with sound experience in marketing, communications and public relations. You should have a proven track record in managing marketing functions and cultivating media relationships, with the adaptability and solutions-focused mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Join us in advancing the discipline of psychology, and making a real impact on society.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a team of five direct reports including communications officers, senior marketing executives and a media advisorÂ
- Delivering an annual marketing and communication strategy to drive member acquisition, retention and engagement, with a focus on digital solutionsÂ
- Promoting other commercial products, including qualifications, registers and CPDÂ
- Managing the relationship between the BPS and the media through the exploitation of proactive and reactive media opportunities, increasing media coverage and visibility for our membersÂ
- Collaboratively creating communication campaigns to support the work of our public affairs team, as they aim to influence change at governmental levelÂ
- Delivering media-related training to our volunteer psychologists.
Why Join Us?
At BPS, we’re committed to creating a fair and respectful workplace. You’ll be part of a collaborative and talented team. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:Â
- Agile & flexible workingÂ
- Generous leave entitlement
- Occupational pension schemeÂ
- Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers / Winter flu vaccinationsÂ
- Tailored learning & developmentÂ
- Employee Assistance Programme counsellingÂ
- Life Assurance SchemeÂ
- Discounts scheme with local and national organisationsÂ
How to applyÂ
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile by an email via the button below. The closing date for applications is 12th November 2025 at 4pm. Â
For further information about the role, please contact Iain Morrison, Head of Marketing & Communications at iain.morrison@bps.org.uk Â
The British Psychological Society is committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of your background or circumstances. We are only able to accept applications that can demonstrate a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.Â
Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to update you on the progress of the application until after the closing date. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.Â
The British Psychological Society is committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of your background or circumstances.
