We have an exciting new opportunity for a Communications and PR Manager who will promote the company's mission, values and business and enhance the company's brand image and reputation. The role is full time, 37 hours per week with a salary of £43,250 per annum. As the Communications and PR Manager you will act as the Ocean Housing Groups link for Communications and Public Relations with the Ocean Housing's Head of Standards and Performance and the Gilbert & Goode's website and social media content creator. The role would involve the creation of engaging content for various channels, including corporate documents, press releases, articles, blog posts, social media posts and website content, along with promoting the Company values and behaviours, the role will create productive networks and develop positive working relationships with partner organisations and agencies. It is the responsibility of the Communications and PR Manager to ensure the operational management of the following: Design and develop a Communications and PR Strategy working with the Group Director of People & Culture and Ocean Housing Ltd's Head of Standards and Performance Pro-actively develop an annual external and internal communication Action Plan and Policies for multi-channel key business messaging Lead the management and development of Ocean’s Brand Guidelines, ensuring consistent use of the guidelines and promotion of their use Have responsibility for the creation and management of a media library, with stock photos/images and the central management of all key company and performance data for consistent use in corporate communications Develop and manage internal communications to ensure consistent, clear, unified and positive messaging and alignment across all communications and departments For further understanding of the full role responsibilities please refer to the Job Description attached It is essential you hold a Foundation Degree or equivalent Level 5 qualification and have experience of leading and managing communications and PR service delivery. You will have experience of managing communications and PR strategies in a fast paced and pressured situation and have an understanding of media relations and social media management on different platforms and channels and their respective audiences. You will have exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability and a keen eye for detail and accuracy. You will be organised and able to prioritise your workload, set work programmes, meet tight deadlines, budgets and use your own initiative. For further information regarding the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities please refer to the person specification attached Your benefits at Ocean include: 27 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) (pro rated) Occupational Sick Pay at 3 months Full Pay and 3 months at Half Pay Company Pension: 4% Employer Pension Contribution (includes Death in Service Benefit of 3x annual salary) Health Cash Plan (inc Dental and Optical cover) Health and Wellbeing initiative includes yearly Flu Jab Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Family Friendly Policies "We offer a dynamic work environment offering hybrid working. We believe work is what you do, not where you go and therefore colleagues deliver their work where it best suits the need, whether that be in the office, home or around a local area or site using local facilities. Colleagues are agile and work or have meetings in any place to suit the need and task" Closing date: Wednesday 5th February at 12 noon 1st stage interviews to be held on 13th February via Teams 1st stage interviews will be conducted via Teams, however this could be subject to change at short notice. 2nd stage interviews will be conducted face to face at our Head Office in St Austell - date to be confirmed We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible The Company Ocean Housing Group Ltd is a registered provider and parent company for Ocean Housing Ltd and Gilbert & Goode Ltd and is a local housing provider based in St Austell. Since our establishment in 2000, we have invested over £200 million in the county through community involvement, property development, jobs and apprenticeships. We are committed to making a real contribution to Cornwall’s housing shortage by building new and affordable homes (for rent and shared ownership) for local people. We manage over 4,700 homes and have ambitious plans to build 2,000 homes by 2030. Mission Statement “To be an innovative provider of quality homes and services, with residents and staff at the heart of Ocean, and Ocean at the heart of the community.” At Ocean our vision is to be the employer of choice for Cornwall. We want to create a work environment where everyone feels like they belong, can bring their best, authentic selves to work every day and are provided with the support they need to do a great job. Our purpose is to create a modern, dynamic and agile work environment, fit for the 21st Century and one of which all of our colleagues feel included and proud to be a part of. An environment which enables colleagues to provide quality, affordable homes and services for the people of Cornwall. We believe work is what you do, not where you go and therefore colleagues deliver their work where it best suits the need, whether that be in the office, home or around a local area or site using local facilities. Colleagues are agile and work or have meetings in any place to suit the need and task. Benefits Family friendly Committed to Training and Developing our Employees Cycle to Work Values Honest, Enthusiastic and Always Positive Passionate about Customer Service Quality and Value in all we do Innovative, Ambitious and Brave for the future of our Business, Customers and Communities Gallery Previous Next 2022 Award Winner Best Place to Work at Cornwall Business Awards 2022 Sponsored by the Skills Hub “This is a really challenging sector to work in and Ocean Housing Group have really gone above and beyond to support their workforce. They really show strong leadership from above in putting their employees first and the level of engagement they get from everyone in their teams is commendable, with really high number of team members taking part in surveys, consultancy and feedback. The Ocean Housing Group have also invested in the continual improvement of their staff, services and benefits to ensure that staff consistently feel invested in and valued – Well Done” Documents