Communications Officer - Housing

Croydon Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Council is recruiting a Communications Officer for housing to support internal and external communications as improvements to housing services progress.

Based in the corporate communications team, you will create engaging narratives for diverse audiences, briefing the media, and advising senior managers and councillors. The role offers a permanent contract, 36 hours per week, in Croydon with flexible working options.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging narratives and content for different audiences using a range of channels
• Brief the media and advise senior managers and councillors
• Support internal and external communications for housing service improvement plans
• Keep tenants, staff and partners informed and involved in future changes

Job description

Job Description

Salary range: Grade 11 £46,968 - £49,056 p.a. plus fantastic benefitS

Job Description

Salary range: Grade 11 £46,968 - £49,056 p.a. plus fantastic benefitS

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Croydon

Are you a communications professional looking for your next challenge?

Croydon Council’s housing service has been on a transformational journey that has seen the service go through significant change to improve homes and raise standards for residents in the borough.

From tenant involvement in the selection of our new repairs contractors to estate regeneration programmes, positive, resident-led change is happening and we’re looking for a first-class communicator to join us and tell our story.

Based in the corporate communications team, this role works closely with our colleagues in housing, supporting them with the internal and external communications needed as we progress plans to improve our housing services.

We’re looking for someone who can create engaging narratives and content for different audiences using a range of channels. Strong planning and evaluation skills are a must, as well as confidence in briefing the media, working at pace to meet deadlines and advising senior managers and councillors.

Our tenants and leaseholders have been at the heart of our improvement plans and it’s essential we keep them, our staff and many valued partners informed and involved in future change. We want someone who is passionate about working with key stakeholders to create communications tailored to reach Croydon’s diverse communities.

If this sounds like the role for you, or you’d like to know more, don’t hesitate to get in touch. For a chat about the role contact Katie Edland - [e-mail]

To view the Communications Officer - housing role profile please click here .

About Us

Croydon Council’s priorities

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key Business Plan Outcomes

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.