Communications Assistant - 3 Month FTC

Adecco; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A notable recruitment agency is seeking a Communications Assistant to join their team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. The role involves creating and publishing content for internal and external channels, managing social media, and supporting media activities. The ideal candidate will have strong written communication skills, a good understanding of digital communications, and the ability to work independently. This position offers an hourly rate of £14 and full-time hours from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in a fast-paced communications environment

Qualifications

• Self-starter with strong written communication skills.
• Good understanding of digital communications and media relations.
• Experience using intranet and website content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit and publish content for communication channels.
• Support management of social media channels.
• Maintain media lists and support media activity.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Understanding of social media

Creative and customer-focused

Education

Qualification in marketing, PR or communications

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

Communications Assistant - 3 Month FTC

Location: Newent
Salary: £14 per hour
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (3 months)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation within the housing and community sector for a Communications Assistant to join their Communications team on a 3‑month fixed‑term contract. This role would suit a creative, proactive self‑starter with strong writing skills and a good understanding of digital and internal communications. You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of engaging, high‑quality content across a wide range of internal and external communication channels, while acting as a brand ambassador for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, edit and publish content for internal and external communication channels
• Ensure all communications are clear, consistent and aligned with brand guidelines and tone of voice
• Support the management of social media channels, including creating and scheduling content
• Assist with media activity by maintaining media lists, logging press coverage and supporting interviews or events as required
• Help keep the organisation's website and printed literature up to date
• Attend events and visit colleagues and customers to gather content, including photography and interviews
• Work with external suppliers such as designers, printers and web developers on day‑to‑day requests
• Represent the Communications team internally and externally as required

About You

• A self‑starter with strong written communication skills
• Good understanding of social media, digital communications, internal communications and media relations
• Creative, forward‑thinking and customer‑focused
• Able to build strong working relationships across an organisation to identify and generate engaging content
• Experience using intranet and website content management systems
• Comfortable working independently and suggesting improvements to communication processes
• Qualification in, or experience of working within, marketing, PR or communications

What's on Offer

• £14 per hour
• 3‑month fixed‑term contract
• Full‑time hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced communications environment

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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