Communication & Impact Lead

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.

At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself , Act Courageously , Show You Care . They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU SIT

As our Communication & Impact Lead, you’ll be part of the Dr Martens Foundation working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Head of Dr Martens Foundation. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

The Communications & Impact Lead sits within the Dr. Martens Foundation team, reporting to the Head of Dr. Martens Foundation. This role works in close partnership with Internal Communications, Brand, Sustainability, PR and external partners to lead the development and delivery of impactful, purpose-led communications that bring the Foundation’s work and social justice mission to life.

As the Foundation continues to scale its grant giving, partnerships and employee engagement, this role is responsible for shaping and delivering a cohesive communications and impact storytelling approach. You will play a key role in raising the profile of the Foundation, strengthening its voice internally and externally, and ensuring its work is clearly understood, engaging and influential.

This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring communications not only land effectively but also amplify the Foundation’s impact, values and contribution to social justice.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

As our Communication & Impact Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Strategic Communications Delivery: Lead and deliver the Foundation’s communications plan, ensuring consistent, high‑quality output across all internal and external channels in line with strategy and priorities.
• Content, Channels & Impact Storytelling: Oversee engaging, audience‑led content across platforms, owning the approach to impact storytelling and translating complex work into compelling narratives through stories, data and campaigns.
• Internal Engagement & External Presence: Increase internal visibility and employee engagement in partnership with Internal Comms and People teams, while strengthening external presence through campaigns, media opportunities and collaboration with Brand and PR.
• Stakeholder Leadership, Governance & Insight: Act as a central communications lead across the Foundation and partners, owning planning, governance and risk management, and using performance insights to continuously improve effectiveness.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:

• Strategic Communications & Content Leadership: Proven experience developing and delivering communications strategies in complex or purpose‑led environments, with strong multi‑channel content and campaign management.
• Impact Storytelling & Audience Insight: Able to translate data, impact and social outcomes into compelling narratives, communicating authentically across diverse audiences while protecting brand integrity.
• Stakeholder Influence & Delivery Management: Confident influencing senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams, highly organised and able to manage multiple workstreams at pace.
• Purpose‑Driven Creativity & Initiative: Brings creative ideas and constructive challenge, with a genuine passion for social justice, equity and purpose‑led work, always seeking to elevate communications.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• ‘Buy as you Earn’ [AH1] Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?

If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we’d love to hear from you.

Application closing date: Friday 15th May 2026

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.