Communications Coordinator in Canterbury)

New Appointments Group; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group in Canterbury is seeking a Temporary Communications Coordinator to join the team on a hybrid basis. The role covers internal communications, campaigns, newsletters and email marketing, approx. 15 hours weekly across two days.

You'll work with the Press and Communications Manager to gather updates, proofread content, coordinate campaigns and schedule emails, while monitoring activity and maintaining assets for easy access.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to write clear, engaging content for varied audiences.
• Excellent written communication and tone.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with newsletters, campaigns, and email marketing.
• Familiar with Canva, CRM systems, and content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Gather updates from colleagues and turn into clear communications.
• Support monthly internal newsletter production and proofreading.
• Assist with campaign planning and asset management.
• Build, test and schedule emails and simple journeys.
• Monitor email, web and social media activity.
• Maintain trackers, content schedules and actions.
• Organise communications assets for easy access.
• Collaborate with colleagues, volunteers and external contacts.

Skills

Content writing

Project management

Email marketing

Communications

Attention to detail

Tools

Canva

CRM systems

CMS

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.