Communications Officer/Assistant

Creative Support; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity organization in Stockport is seeking a Communications Officer/Assistant. This role involves writing for various media, building relationships, and ensuring quality in communications. The ideal candidate will have a passion for writing and a genuine interest in health and social care policy. Previous experience in communications is beneficial. The position is based in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• A passion for writing demonstrated by previous examples of written work.
• Genuine interest in and awareness of health and social care policy.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Write communications for social media, publications, website, and press releases.
• Build relationships with staff and the people we support.
• Ensure the quality of colleagues' work and meet deadlines.
• Support in developing documents as required.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing abilities

Strong IT skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Flexibility

Job description

Creative Support is a busy and dynamic national charity with a track record in providing high‑quality, person‑centred support services. We have a fantastic opening for either a Communications Officer or Communications Assistant to join our Marketing & Communications team based in Stockport.

As a Communications Officer/Communications Assistant, you will:

• Write communications for a range of mediums including our social media, publications, website, press releases and recruitment campaigns.
• Build trusting working relationships with staff and people we support to co‑produce engaging stories.
• Ensure that colleagues’ work is of a good quality and work as part of the team to meet deadlines.
• Support colleagues in developing any other documents as required.

You will have a passion for writing demonstrated by previous examples of written work. You will need to be well organised, proactive and flexible as this is a fast‑paced role. You will have excellent writing and editing abilities, as well as strong IT and research skills. You will be able to write creative, aspirational and meaningful text which reinforces our person‑centred and innovative approach to supporting people to achieve positive outcomes.

A genuine interest in and awareness of health and social care policy and the wider sector is essential. Continuous professional development will be provided but you must be able to work independently, as well as flexibly and positively meet the changing needs of the organisation.

You will be based at our friendly Stockport head office with other hard working and highly performing people.

Previous experience in communication or within social care more broadly would be beneficial but not essential. Officers are required to have a minimum of 2 years’ paid experience and Assistants are welcome to apply without paid experience.

Vacancy Reference Number: 85180

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

We would encourage candidates to apply to this post as soon as possible. If we receive a large number of applications, we may process these prior to the deadline.