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We’re Hiring a Strategic Comms + Partnerships Manager (Interim)

Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships, amplifying impactful communications, and driving fundraising efforts? Studio Lutalica is seeking a full-time (32 hours/week – yes, we run a 4-day work week!) Strategic Comms + Partnerships Manager to join our dedicated team of creatives. Together, we empower women, LGBTQ+ people, and other underrepresented groups through innovative and creative solutions.

This is a 12-month contract role, funded to test a new project aimed at implementing a strategy to bring in revenue through brand sponsorships. The goal is to create a more equitable system for funded, discounted, and pro-bono work. If successful, this role has the potential to become permanent.

You’ll work closely with our growth team, focusing on partnerships and sponsorships to help expand our impact and support underrepresented communities. It’s a new and exciting role, offering a unique opportunity to shape and deliver a strategy that aligns with our mission and values.

Location: Remote (must have the right to work in the UK)
Employment Type: Full-time (32h/week)
Salary Range: £32,000-35,000 (depending on experience)
Application Close Date: 13th April 2025

What You'll Do

This role is all about driving communications and partnerships while enhancing our fundraising efforts to expand Studio Lutalica’s reach and impact. Your responsibilities will include:

Partnerships, Fundraising, and Sponsorship

Identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships that align with our mission and values.
Driving fundraising efforts, including creating proposals and sponsorship packages.
Building relationships with potential sponsors and donors to secure financial support.
Collaborating with external partners to develop joint initiatives and campaigns.

Communications Strategy

Developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that reflects Studio Lutalica’s values.
Reviewing and signing off on key communications materials to ensure alignment with our tone of voice.
Leading the content calendar and overseeing the creation of engaging content by copywriters and designers for things like newsletters, promotional comms, and social media.

Performance Tracking

Monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of communications and partnerships.
Using data-driven insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes.

Tools You’ll Use

Slack for daily communication.
Google Workspace for emails, calendar, calls, and storage.
Notion for internal and client-facing documentation (currently also used as our CRM).
Mailchimp for newsletters and email marketing.

How You'll Make an Impact

As the Strategic Comms + Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a vital role in amplifying Studio Lutalica’s voice and impact. By fostering meaningful partnerships, you’ll strengthen our ability to support underrepresented communities. Your expertise in strategy and relationship-building will help grow our reach, ensuring our mission resonates globally.

You’ll also work closely with the team to streamline communications processes, enabling us to deliver high-quality work while maintaining our commitment to inclusivity and collaboration.

What We're Looking For

At Studio Lutalica, we value lived experience and diverse perspectives. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and are eager to grow with us.

Proficiency in developing and implementing communications strategies for diverse audiences.
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to foster meaningful partnerships.
Experience in fundraising, sponsorships, or donor relations.
A proactive and positive attitude that enhances team creativity and problem-solving.
Excellent organisational and project management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and clarity.
A dedication to social change and creating impact for underrepresented communities.
Trustworthiness and clear communication skills.
People management skill/experience is a plus.
Fluent in spoken and written English.

Why Studio Lutalica?

Join us at Studio Lutalica, where your skills in communications and partnerships will directly contribute to creating a more inclusive world. We’re a feminist and queer-led organisation dedicated to empowering underrepresented communities. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a workplace that values creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Learn more about working at Studio Lutalica.

How to Apply

To apply, please download this application and fill out this form by 13th April 2025.

We strongly encourage applications from women, trans, queer, disabled, and Black, Brown, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. These voices are essential to our mission to advocate for and uplift the communities we serve.

If there are any adjustments we can make to support you in your application, please let us know by sending an email to jobs@lutalica.studio.

Examples of reasonable adjustments may include applying by submitting a video instead, using a different software to complete the application, providing additional time to complete the application, offering large print or screen reader-compatible formats, or arranging a sign language interpreter for interviews. Please note, we will be sharing the interview questions in advance with everyone proceeding to that stage.

We aim to reply to all applicants by 18th April and hold interviews during the week commencing 21st April.