Communications Executive

Softcat plc; Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Share incentive plan

Life Assurance

Holiday

Trips

Vouchers

Partner/family Benefits

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption aid

Job summary

Softcat plc is seeking a creative Communications Executive to strengthen internal and external storytelling. You will write, edit and manage content across intranet, press releases, newsletters and blogs, collaborating with Marketing and Design to elevate the Softcat voice.

You’ll track engagement metrics, support campaigns, and help drive the brand across channels, with hybrid work options, a supportive culture and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Passion for storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit and create content for multiple channels (intranet, email, press releases, newsletters, blogs).
• Support creation and distribution of internal updates and newsletters.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Design to deliver communications campaigns.
• Track engagement metrics and prepare monthly reports.
• Assess incoming requests and route to the appropriate teams.
• Support Communications team with wider Marketing activities.

Skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media tools

Job description

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive,collaborativeand innovative company?

Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate,and collaborative team?

Join our Communications team

The Communications team sits within Softcat's wider Marketing department and plays a key role in shaping how we communicate with our people, customers, partners, and the public. We're a collaborative and creative group that brings company stories to life through clear, engaging, and impactful messaging across multiple channels. From internal updates and announcements to external press releases, campaigns, and thought-leadership content, we ensure Softcat's voice is consistent, authentic, and aligned to our brand. Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Design, and the wider business, we support strategic initiatives, share important news, and help strengthen Softcat's reputation both internally and externally

Success. The Softcat Way.

It's an exciting time to be at Softcat, one of the UK's most successful technology solutions businesses. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We've reached the £1 billion+ parevenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK and picked up a series of industry awards. We've got even biggerplans for the future. So, if you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more from your career.

Support Softcat's storytelling by creating and managing communications that connect, inform, and inspire.

We're seeking a creative and proactive Communications Executive to support our internal and external communications efforts. This role is ideal for someone with excellent writing skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for storytelling who can help strengthen our brand voice across various channels. As a Communications Executive, you will be an integral member of Softcat's Marketing department, reporting to the Communications Manager, with responsibility across all areas of communications and in support of the wider Marketing functions. As the Communications Executive, you'll be responsible for:

• Writing, editing and creating content for multiple channels, including intranet, email, press releases, newsletters, blogs, etc.
• Supporting the creation anddistribution of internal updates, announcements, and employee newsletters.
• Collaboratewith Marketing and Design teams to develop and deliver communications campaigns.
• Trackcommunication metrics (e.g., engagement rates, media mentions) and prepare monthly performance reports.
• Assess incoming requests into theCommunications inbox and redirect them to the appropriate team members.
• Support Communications team with various activity and work as part of the wider Softcat Marketing team to meet marketing objectives.

We'd love you to have

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Understanding of social media platforms and digitalcommunication tools.
• Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and timemanagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlinesindependently.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives,and embraces every background.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Anyinformation you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authenticallyyouas possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefits include:

Benefits

• Pension
• Share incentive plan
• Life Assurance
• Holiday
• Trips
• Vouchers
• Partner/family Benefits
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support
• Pension
• Share incentive plan
• Life Assurance
• Holiday
• Trips
• Vouchers
• Partner/family Benefits
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support
• Pension
• Share incentive plan
• Life Assurance
• Holiday
• Trips
• Vouchers
• Partner/family Benefits
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support