Application Guide

How to Apply for Marketing Communications Manager

at Physics Partners

🏢 About Physics Partners

Physics Partners is a unique charity focused exclusively on improving young people's life chances through physics education, bridging the gap between schools, teachers, and industry partners. Working here means contributing directly to building the UK's future skilled workforce while being part of a small, collaborative team where your ideas have immediate impact.

About This Role

This part-time Marketing Communications Manager role involves leading campaigns to raise awareness of Physics Partners' work, managing all content across digital and print channels, and creatively engaging schools, teachers, and industry partners. You'll make a tangible difference by telling stories that celebrate program impact and inspire broader support for physics education accessibility.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning content planning for social media campaigns targeting teachers, followed by analyzing engagement metrics from recent newsletters. Afternoons could include virtual meetings with the Chief Executive to discuss upcoming partnership announcements and drafting creative materials that make physics concepts accessible for student audiences.

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🎯 Who Physics Partners Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years experience in charity/social impact marketing with proven success in digital campaigns and content creation
  • Demonstrates strategic thinking about audience segmentation (schools vs. teachers vs. industry partners) with hands-on execution skills
  • Shows genuine passion for education equity and specifically physics/STEM accessibility for young people
  • Thrives in flexible, remote environments and can manage a 14-hour weekly schedule effectively with minimal supervision

📝 Tips for Applying to Physics Partners

1

Quantify your past impact on brand awareness or engagement growth, especially for educational or charity organizations

2

Include a portfolio link showing content that explains complex topics (like physics) to diverse audiences simply

3

Mention specific Physics Partners programs you've researched and suggest one creative campaign idea for them

4

Address both the 6-month contract and potential permanency - explain why this flexible arrangement works for you

5

Highlight remote work experience and how you've successfully collaborated with small teams virtually

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with education/charity marketing and how it prepares you for Physics Partners' mission", 'Examples of creating content that makes technical subjects accessible and engaging for young audiences', 'How you would approach the first 90 days: one specific idea for strengthening their brand with teachers', 'Your flexibility regarding employment vs. freelance arrangements and 14-hour weekly schedule']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Physics Partners' specific programs and partnerships mentioned on their website/social media
  • → Current UK challenges in physics education and STEM workforce development
  • → Their existing digital presence (website, social channels, newsletters) to identify gaps/opportunities
  • → Similar education charities' marketing approaches for comparison and differentiation ideas

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a campaign to increase industry partner engagement with Physics Partners?
2 Describe your experience creating content for multiple stakeholder groups (schools, teachers, donors) simultaneously
3 What metrics would you track to measure the success of a 'physics accessibility' awareness campaign?
4 How would you manage the 14-hour weekly schedule to maximize impact across all communication channels?
5 Share an example where you explained a complex topic simply - how would this apply to physics education?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic marketing experience without examples related to education, youth, or social impact
  • Focusing only on corporate marketing metrics without addressing charity-specific goals like donor engagement
  • Ignoring the part-time, flexible nature of the role or appearing unprepared for remote work challenges

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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