Communications Executive

Softcat plc

Marlow

Hybrid

GBP 12,000 - 18,000

Part time

6 hours ago

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Job summary

Softcat plc is seeking a creative Communications Executive to support internal and external communications. The role focuses on storytelling, clear writing, and coordinating across Marketing, Design, and the wider business.

The ideal candidate excels at writing and has a keen eye for detail, with the ability to juggle multiple projects. This part-time, hybrid role offers flexible hours and opportunities to influence Softcat's voice across channels.

Qualifications

Strong written skills and storytelling ability for internal and external comms.
Ability to edit and craft content for multiple channels (intranet, email, press).
Comfort with coordinating across Marketing, Design, and wider business.

Responsibilities

Write, edit and create content for intranet, email, press releases and newsletters.
Support internal updates, announcements and employee newsletters.
Collaborate with Marketing and Design to deliver communications campaigns.
Track engagement metrics and compile monthly performance reports.
Screen requests in the Communications inbox and route to appropriate teams.
Assist Communications team and broader Marketing to meet objectives.

Skills

MS Office

Social media

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Project management

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?

This is a part-time role (2 days per week)

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.

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.

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.

With 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: