Our mission is to help London’s underrepresented writers get their work into the world, and to connect communities to words and stories. If you have three or more years experience in communications, and are motivated by the work we do, we’d love to hear from you! 

We particularly welcome applications from people who are currently underrepresented in the literature and publishing industries. If you rarely see people like yourself in the arts, for any reason, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

• Job title: Communications Manager
• Contract: Part-time, 4 days a week (28 hours) permanent post.
• Salary: £31,008 (£38,760 FTE) + NEST pension
• Ideal start date: July 2025

We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, curious and imaginative, interested in cultural democracy, community agency and activism. You will be able to demonstrate good practice and commitment to accessibility, equality, and inclusion, as well as a passion for engaging people with words and stories.

The Communications Manager will work closely with the Director and Programme and Communications Assistant, as well as with the rest of our small team. The Communications Manager is responsible for our all communications and channels, including social media, our website and newsletter.

2025 is an exciting year to join Spread the Word. This year the organisation is turning 30 and the Communications Manager will be working across 30th Anniversary celebrations, planning ahead for our fifth Deptford Literature Festival in 2026, and on strategic communications for our evolving Lewisham, Borough of Literature campaign.

This is a part time role based at our offices in the Albany in Deptford. We offer hybrid working – you will be expected to work from the office at least one day a week.

Job Description

Please download and read the full job description before applying.

How to apply

Please apply by completing the questions in the online application form and attaching the following files:  

• A cover letter outlining how you meet the job description and person specification and why you would like the role (no longer than 2 sides A4 or a video file of no longer than 3 minutes);  

• Your CV (no longer than 2 sides A4); 

• Completed Equal Opportunities form. The form will be separated from your application on receipt. You can download it here.  

The deadline to apply is 12pm on Tuesday 10 June. Late applications will not be considered. We are a writing and reading charity; applications that are written by AI will not be accepted.

If you would like to request any reasonable adjustments to the application process please contact us via [email protected].

Interview process

All of the applicants who are invited to interview for the role will be asked to complete two tasks. These will be arranged at a time suitable to you and will be done remotely. The tasks will take no longer than 1 hour and 15 minutes in total to complete.

The shortlist will be confirmed on Monday 16 June and first interviews will be arranged for Tuesday 24 June.

Round two interviews: Tuedsay 8 July

Decision made by Tuesday 15 July, with the candidate in role as soon as possible afterwards.