Communications Coordinator

New Appointments Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join on a temporary basis in Canterbury. The role involves supporting internal communications, newsletters and email marketing, with hybrid working and around two days per week.

You will work with the Press and Communications Manager to gather updates, produce clear content, review campaigns and manage content calendars, ensuring timely, accurate delivery. Prior communications or marketing experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, marketing, digital media or related areas.
• Ability to write clear, engaging content for multiple audiences.
• Strong organisational and deadline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Turn updates from colleagues into clear communications.
• Support monthly internal newsletter production and content scheduling.
• Assist with campaigns, approvals and campaign assets.
• Build, test and schedule emails and simple email journeys.
• Monitor email, web and social activity and report findings.
• Maintain trackers, schedules and campaign actions.
• Organise communications assets for easy access.
• Collaborate with colleagues, volunteers and external contacts.

Skills

Written communication

Organised

People-focused

Attention to detail

Campaign coordination

Content creation

Time management

Tools

Canva

CRM systems

Content management systems

Job description

Temporary Communications Coordinator

Location: Canterbury, hybrid working
Hours: 15 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, until December 2026

Our client is looking for a Communications Coordinator to join their team on a temporary basis initially until December 2026.

Working approximately two days per week, you will provide practical support across internal communications, campaigns, newsletters and email marketing, helping to ensure communications are delivered effectively, accurately and on time. This is a hybrid role with the opportunity work at home on some days.

The role

You will work closely with the Press and Communications Manager and wider teams to:

• Gather information and updates from colleagues and turn them into clear, engaging communications.
• Support the production of the monthly internal newsletter, including coordinating content, proofreading, formatting and checking links and images.
• Assist with campaign planning and delivery, including content schedules, approvals and campaign assets.
• Build, test and schedule emails and support simple email journeys and automations.
• Monitor and report on email, web and social media activity.
• Maintain communications trackers, content schedules and campaign actions.
• Organise communications assets and documents so they are easy to access and reuse.
• Work with colleagues, volunteers and external contacts to support effective communications delivery.

About you

Our client is looking for someone who is positive, enthusiastic, organised and people-focused, with excellent written communication skills and a strong eye for detail.

You will be able to:

• Write clear, accurate and engaging content for different audiences.
• Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues at different levels.
• Work collaboratively while also taking ownership of your own tasks.
• Adapt to changing priorities and solve problems practically.
• Understand the importance of accessible, inclusive and audience-focused communications.

Previous experience in communications, marketing, digital media, administration or a related area would be beneficial. Experience of social media, newsletters, campaigns, email marketing, Canva, CRM systems or content management systems would also be advantageous.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.