Assistant Communications Officer

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership; Melton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Melton is seeking an Assistant Communications Officer to support place-based initiatives. This full-time position involves creating content, managing social media, and engaging with various partners to drive physical activity advocacy. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for professional development in a vibrant and inclusive environment aimed at reducing inequalities in physical activity participation. Join a team committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Free car parking

Discounts on various products and services

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in creative communication strategies.
• Ability to produce engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support various projects within the Active Suffolk team.
• Create and manage content for social media and newsletters.
• Help deliver campaigns promoting physical activity.

Skills

Creative communication

Campaign support

Copywriting

Graphic design

Job description

This newly created role is a great opportunity for a motivated and creative communicator to join the Active Suffolk team. As Assistant Communications Officer, you’ll support a wide range of place-based work by producing engaging content, shaping campaigns, and helping strengthen our position as a key advocate for physical activity and reducing inequalities across the county.

About Assistant Communications Officer (Place)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Full time, 37 hours per week
• Fixed term to February 2028
• Office based at East Suffolk House, Melton

Active Suffolk is an independent, not for profit organisation, hosted by East Suffolk Council and is an energising place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives.

Active Suffolk is committed to increasing the number of people taking part in physical activity and sport to improve health and wellbeing. We have developed our role and reputation as a key player in shaping the current and future provision of physical activity and sport across the county and work with a wide range of partners including local authorities, the health sector, charitable/voluntary organisations and third sector organisations to support people in Suffolk to lead healthy, active lives.

Your role:

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to take on this newly created position as an Assistant Communications Officer for the place-based partnership.

You will work as part of the Active Suffolk team to support our wide variety of work, utilising creative and impactful communications techniques to influence partners, drive engagement with and continue to position the organisation as a key advocate for physical activity and reducing inequalities across the county. You will also engage with partners from various sectors to help shape and support our continued work together to benefit our communities.

As part of your role, you will be carrying out a variety of different projects and tasks within our communications activity, including copywriting for social media and newsletters, creating eye-catching graphics, updating and managing our website, and providing admin support. You'll also help with event promotion, respond to media enquiries, and play a key part in delivering campaigns that inspire people across Suffolk to get active.

Active Suffolk's core principles and values:

• We have Integrity:We commit to make decisions aligned to our organisational aims, values and principles. We will make the right decision, not the easy decision.
• We are Inclusive: We recognise that listening to, capturing and engaging with differing views and experiences, allows us to continue to grow and learn. We will continually champion for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• We are Collaborative:We will put partnership working at the heart of everything we do and believe collaboration is key to providing positive physical activity outcomes.
• We are Adaptable: We recognise that the barriers to physical activity are complex and changeable, and we must be adaptable to meet these challenges.
• We are Informed: Data and insight will drive our decision making to ensure we maximise impact in areas of most need.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion:

We have a strong focus on equality, diversity and inclusion, whilst fully recognising that as an organisation and individuals we are committed to continue learning and evolving.

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion and recognise that we can grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. We welcome and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community and all job applicants will receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.

We know that diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, interests, and skills are essential to connecting with the communities if Suffolk and so when recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your lived experiences.

We are positive about employing disabled people and as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the role.

• Great opportunities for training and development
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)
• Free car parking (for when you are working in the office)
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

We know the world has changed and we offer our employees the chance to work in our office space, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

Active Suffolk has adopted a hybrid approach to give staff more flexibility on working arrangements. We work countywide and so some travel will be involved in this post and a flexible approach to working hours is required.

If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.

Your office base

Our main office is based at Riduna Park, Melton and is located directly opposite Melton train station with direct train links to Lowestoft and Ipswich. There are bike shelters and showers available on site. However, as with the above description of our hybrid working options, we are more than happy to consider local working arrangements across Suffolk in consultation with the candidate.

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx) . Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CV's are not accepted.For more information, visit the How to Apply section of our Career Site.

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