Sanctuary is one of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.
Communications Officer
Worcester, Glasgow or Essex
with a balance of home and office working
GBP 31,611 per year
35 hours per week
Temporary position for up to 12 months
We have an opportunity for a Communications Officer to join our Communications Department. The role sits in the Communications team, which manages brand strategy, digital, regional, internal, corporate, and strategic communications. It produces a wide range of high:quality publications and materials to promote the Group to its key stakeholders. We are looking someone with proven experience in public relations and communications who can use their skills to help promote the work of Sanctuary across a range of communications channels.
The role of Communications Officer will include:
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Creating compelling pieces of content across a range of communications channels including, but not limited to, PR, social media, internal communications, web content, video, direct communications, podcasts, speeches, briefings and presentations and publications
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Supporting with the coordination, planning and delivery of external and internal projects, as required
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Liaising with technical specialists such as designers, web managers, printers and suppliers to ensure the delivery of effective communications across all channels
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Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, advising on and providing practical and cost: effective solutions for their communications challenges in order to communicate desired key messages and reach their target audience
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Complete, improve and maintain effective and efficient administration systems and processes to support the delivery of services
Skills and experiences:
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Proven experience of producing communication materials
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Recent experience of undertaking a similar role
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Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
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Experience in supporting the successful delivery of projects
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Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer care skills
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Ability to stay calm and constructive in meeting tight deadlines
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Knowledge of design software and printing processes
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
Why work for us?
One of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary employs more than 14,000 people and manages over 125,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
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25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)
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A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
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Life Assurance
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Employee Volunteering scheme
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Employee Advice Service including counselling
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Voluntary health plans
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Employee discounts
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Wellbeing support and tools
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Employee recognition scheme
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Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
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Employee Networks