Communications Assistant - Part Time

Communications Assistant (Part Time, Temporary)
Location: Kings Langley / Kettering / Bedfordshire (Hybrid 1 day office, 1 day home)
Pay Rate: £144 day rate (£15,000 pro rata)
Duration: Minimum 5 weeks, with likely extension through April and May
Working Pattern: Part time 2 days per week (Tuesday Thursday flexibility)
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for a Communications Assistant to support a busy brand and communications function on a temporary, part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or junior communications professional with strong writing and editing skills to gain valuable hands-on experience within an established organisation.

This role will focus on editing and adapting existing content, supporting communications projects, and coordinating multiple ongoing activities. You will play a key role in helping to promote the organisation s culture, achievements and heritage through clear, engaging communications.

• Editing, proofreading and adapting existing copy for newsletters, internal and external communications, and marketing materials
• Repurposing and refining content to ensure clarity, consistency and engagement
• Supporting the delivery of communications, brand and heritage-related projects
• Coordinating multiple ongoing projects and maintaining trackers to monitor progress and deadlines
• Undertaking research to support communications and heritage initiatives
• Supporting the coordination and delivery of events and engagement activities
• Maintaining and updating information libraries and archive materials
• Providing administrative and organisational support to ensure projects remain on schedule
• Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers where required

We welcome applications from graduates, but candidates must demonstrate:

• Excellent written communication skills, including experience editing or producing copy
• Strong attention to detail, particularly grammar, spelling and formatting
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and proactively from a brief
• Strong administrative and coordination skills
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to support a variety of tasks

• Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or similar

• Previous communications, marketing, editorial or administrative experience
• Experience editing, proofreading or repurposing content
• Interest in brand, communications, storytelling, or heritage projects