Communications Officer

Communications Officer

Salary: 30,000 - 34,000

We're working with a large, well-established organisation in the North East that provides housing, property services and community investment to tens of thousands of customers across the region. With a strong social purpose and a focus on improving lives and places, they are known for delivering high-quality services while continuing to invest in their people, technology and communities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creating engaging content, working collaboratively across teams and using digital platforms to connect people and share key messages in a purpose-driven environment.

The role

You'll support the delivery of the internal communications strategy, helping to ensure colleagues stay informed, engaged and aligned.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering internal communications activity across multiple channels
• Creating high-quality content for digital and offline platforms
• Managing and developing the organisation's intranet (Workvivo) as a key communication tool
• Working closely with stakeholders across the business to source and share content
• Supporting corporate events and engagement initiatives
• Liaising with external agencies for design, print and digital content
• Maintaining a content calendar and keeping systems up to date

About you

• Experience in a communications or marketing role
• Strong writing and content creation skills across different channels
• Confident using CMS platforms, digital tools and analytics
• Able to build strong relationships across a business and influence stakeholders
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities

A communications-related qualification or degree is preferred, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Experience in internal communications or colleague engagement
• Background in housing or a similarly regulated sector

This role would suit someone looking to develop their career in a collaborative organisation where you can make a genuine impact and contribute to meaningful work across the business.

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