Communications Assistant

Taylor Woodrow; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Woodrow in Watford is seeking a Communications Assistant to join the head office team. You will gather project and business media content, helping turn it into articles and updates for newsletters, live broadcasts and social channels.

Based in a busy communications team, you will support the planning and delivery of corporate events, while providing admin support to the Communications Team, Office Manager and senior management. Strong writing and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification at A level or above, ideally in English and/or communications, media, marketing or a similar subject
• Experience gained in a communications, marketing or administrative support role
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Gather project media (video footage, photographs and stories) to feature in company updates and newsletters
• Write articles for external and internal communications
• Assist with extending the company’s presence on social media by monitoring platforms and creating content
• Support planning and delivery of functions, events and conferences
• Assist with diary coordination, room bookings and meeting agendas
• Maintain content trackers, contact lists and image libraries
• Proof-read and format internal communications
• Prepare presentations and event materials and templates
• Ensure media and project content are stored and labeled for future use
• Liaise with project teams to gather updates and approvals

Skills

Microsoft Office

Canva

Social media

Content writing

Education

A-level or above

Job description

We are recruiting for a Communications Assistant to join the head office team based in Watford. Reporting to the Communications Officer/Manager, the Communications Assistant will be responsible for gathering project and business media content, including video footage, photographs and stories, and help turn this material into articles and updates for company channels, including newsletters, live broadcasts and social media. The Communications Assistant will also support the effective planning and delivery of corporate functions, events and conferences, while providing administrative support to the wider Communications Team, Office Manager and senior management team where required.

Duties

• Assist the Communications Manager/Officer with gathering video footage, photographs and stories from projects to feature in the company monthly newsletter.
• Write articles for external and internal company communications.
• Assist with extending the company’s presence on social media by monitoring platforms and helping to prepare regular content.
• Provide support in the effective planning, organisation and implementation of functions, events and conferences.
• Support the planning and organisation of meetings, including diary coordination, room bookings, agendas and associated administration.
• Maintain basic communication trackers, contact lists, image libraries and content plans.
• Proof-read and format internal communications before issue.
• Support the preparation of presentations, event materials and communications templates.
• Ensure photographs, videos and project stories are stored and labelled appropriately for future use.
• Liaise with project teams to gather updates, approvals and supporting information.
• Carry out other ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Person Specification

• Formal qualification at A level or above, ideally in English and/or communications, media, marketing or a similar subject
• Experience gained ina communications, marketing ot administrative support role
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Powerpoint
• Familiarity with Canva, social media platforms or similar digital content tools
• Experience in writing news articles and or company communications is advantageous

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.