Communications Officer - Web

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB); Bracknell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private pension

Private medical insurance

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Inclusive culture

Investors in People

Job summary

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in Bracknell offers a hybrid, full-time Communications Officer position with a salary of £35,074 per annum plus benefits.

You will lead online content, measure performance, and support publishing while driving CIOB’s brand and digital presence for both external audiences and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience creating engaging content for websites, apps and social media.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Familiarity with content management systems and digital analytics.

Responsibilities

• Own what content goes on our websites, ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.
• Measure content performance with analytics and adapt messaging as needed.
• Support colleagues with publishing and training on CMS and platforms.
• Collaborate on internal communications via SharePoint and other channels.

Skills

Digital content creation

Brand storytelling

Verbal and written communication

Audience analysis

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: Communications Officer

Location: Bracknell/Hybrid

Working Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,074 per annum + Benefits

About Us

Would it inspire you to see the tangible impact of your work on the world? To work for an organisation that is committed to making a positive difference for people everywhere. If so, we could be the organisation for you. We are the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.

About the Role

• As Communications Officer you’ll be at the heart of our team, helping us reach new people and inspiring those who already know us. You’ll be part of a communications function that has real experience, and in this role you will take the lead on how we present ourselves online.
• You’ll take charge for what content goes on our websites, having a mind for the user and helping us make our information as accessible as possible. You’ll make sure the website sounds and looks like us, championing our brand.
• Using our sophisticated suite of analytics, you’ll measure how our content is performing and which messages need adaption. You’ll also help colleagues publish content to our sites and support their training with your expertise.
• This role also extends into our internal platforms to help connect and inform colleagues. You’ll be part of a team that drives forward our SharePoint experience unlocking new functionality and supporting the flow of news and messages across the business.

About You

• We are looking for a skilled and creative communications professional who is digitally savvy with experience in creating engaging content for websites, apps and social media.
• You’ll be a confident communicator able to influence at all levels of seniority with impeccable written, verbal and organisational skills.
• Our ideal candidate will enjoy working with plenty of creative freedom and be comfortable taking responsibility for how our digital platforms look and sound. You’ll bring to the role a natural ability and understanding for effective communication and what works for digital audiences.
• You’ll be familiar with content management systems and interested in learning new technology and exploiting the cutting-edge tools we have in place.

Why Work For Us?

We can offer you not only the opportunity to make a real difference with the work you do, but the chance to do that in a friendly, flexible and welcoming working environment, where we’ll show you that we’re committed to your personal wellbeing and to your development within your role.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 29 days with service, plus bank holidays, birthday leave and Christmas closure
• Private pension scheme with employer contributions and free pension advice
• Private medical insurance, including Online GP and Wellbeing Assistance
• Health Cash Plan, including dental and optical cashback
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your career aspirations
• A welcoming and inclusive culture that supports diversity and wellbeing
• Gold Investors in People accreditation, reflecting our commitment to our colleagues.