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 prioritiesA 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 sectorThis 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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