Communications Officer

BHT Sussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Medical cash plan

Learning & Development access

Cycle-to-work

Bus pass

Generous holiday 27–32 days

Well-being activities

Job summary

BHT Sussex in Brighton is hiring a Communications Officer to raise the profile of our charity through clear, accessible communications. The role sits in the Fundraising and Publicity team, promoting services, impact, and fundraising campaigns across internal and external channels.

You will gather stories, create digital content, develop newsletters and promotional materials, and support engagement with donors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience creating engaging marketing and communications content for diverse audiences across digital and print.
• Experience managing social media platforms and delivering digital marketing campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong copywriting and editing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Gather stories and create compelling digital content across channels.
• Develop newsletters and promotional materials to boost engagement and awareness.
• Support internal communications and donor engagement to reflect our brand and values.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Copywriting

Editorial skills

Project planning

Tools

WordPress

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Communications Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to play a vital role in providing support at our project.

Position

Position: Communications Officer

Location

Location: Brighton/Hybrid

Salary

Salary: £31,527 per annum, pro rata (£19,231 per annum)

Hours

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Contract

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date

Closing Date: 17th September 2026 at 23:59

Interview Date

Interview Date: 24th September 2026

As a Communications Officer, you will be working for a people-led organisation whose mission and values are to inspire change across Sussex. The role sits within our Fundraising and Publicity team and plays a key role in raising the profile of BHT Sussex through clear, engaging and accessible communications. Working across a range of internal and external channels, you will help promote our services, demonstrate our impact, support fundraising campaigns and appeals, and ensure all communications reflect our brand, values and tone of voice.

You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to gather stories, create compelling digital content, develop newsletters and promotional materials, support internal communications and help maintain effective engagement with donors, supporters, partners and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative communicator who wants to make a positive difference by helping more people understand and support BHT Sussex's work.

About the Fundraising and Publicity Department

The Fundraising and Publicity Department is responsible for promoting the work and impact of BHT Sussex, supporting fundraising activity, engaging supporters and stakeholders, and ensuring consistent, high-quality communications across the organisation. The team works closely with services and departments across BHT Sussex to raise awareness, strengthen engagement and support the organisation's mission to inspire change across Sussex

Person Specification

• Experience of creating engaging marketing and communications content for a range of audiences across digital and print channels.
• Experience of managing social media platforms and delivering successful digital marketing campaigns.
• Experience of website administration and content management, ideally using WordPress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong copywriting, editing and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and design tools such as Canva, together with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

In return

In recognition of our commitment to staff, BHT Sussex has been awarded Gold Accreditation from Investors in People. We are also signed up to the Disability Confident employer scheme and have made the Mental Health at Work commitment.

Benefits

• 5.5% stakeholder pension scheme and life assurance scheme
• Medical cash plan with BHSF
• Access to BHT Sussex's Learning & Development platform
• Free and confidential employee assistance helpline for both personal and work-related concerns
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free new starter 28-day Network Saver Brighton bus pass
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days per annum pro rata, rising 1 day for each year of service to a maximum of 32 days pro rata
• The opportunity to participate in well-being and fundraising activities throughout the year

BHT Sussex is an equal opportunities employer using a fair and open recruitment process that fully complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to encouraging equality, equity, inclusion, and diversity within the workplace. As an employer we are committed to promoting and supporting our people’s social, physical and psychological health at work. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or reasonable adjustments if called for interview. BHT Sussex welcomes applications from individuals with lived experience.

BHT Sussex reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

A Basic DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is required on all successful applicants as a condition of employment for this post.