Marketing & Communications Officer

Hull Community and Voluntary Services; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Hull seeks a Communications & Marketing Officer to enhance stakeholder engagement through strategic communications. The role involves planning, content creation, and audience segmentation to maximize impact. Ideal candidates are proactive and skilled communicators, who are eager to learn and grow within a supportive team culture. Offering a flexible work environment and 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Health plan after probation

Tailored training program

Supportive working environment

Bonus days over Christmas

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and use web and publication tools.
• Willingness to learn new systems and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute strategic communications across multiple channels.
• Write, edit, coordinate, and publish engaging content.
• Understand audience segmentation to tailor communications.

Skills

Proactive nature

Content creation

Audience engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Hours: 28 hours per week

Location: The Strand, 75 Beverley Road, Hull.

Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027

Salary: £30,000 FTE

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and proactive Communications & Marketing Officer to join our team and help us tell our story, showcase our impact, and engage our diverse stakeholders.

You will play a pivotal role in planning and executing strategic communications across a variety of channels. This role is essential for ensuring our impact is seen, our volunteers are celebrated, and awareness of our services are improved. In this dynamic role, you will initiate, write, edit, coordinate, and publish engaging content across multiple channels, from the website and social media to print and online marketing materials. A core part of your responsibility will be to understand the segmentation of our audiences, tailoring communications and marketing efforts to maximise engagement and progressively improve our understanding of what works.

The post holder will not only have the technical ability to develop and use necessary web and publication tools but will also be willing to learn new systems and cascade understanding to the wider group.

About Us

Hull CVS is a registered charity, established over 40 years ago to support local charities and causes. We are at the forefront of sector development, community empowerment and volunteering initiatives in Hull. Through our subsidiary, Meeting New Horizons, we extend our reach across the wider Yorkshire and Humber region, ensuring that our community projects positively impact more lives.

At our core, we aim to empower local communities by supporting wider Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations; by mobilising the power of volunteering; and by giving people a greater voice in the services they use. We believe in building community resilience and fostering a culture of support and collaboration.

When you join our team, you're not just an employee – you become part of a community where everyone is passionate about making a difference. We prioritise creating an environment where our staff not only care for our beneficiaries but also support each other.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with an additional 3 days to be taken over Christmas after 1 year’s service.
• 35-hour full time working hours – offering excellent work life balance.
• Tailored Training and Induction programme covering all areas of current work.
• Company Health plan after completion of probationary period.
• A fun and nurturing working environment.

Further Information

For more information about the role, please view the job description and person specification on our website: https://hullcvs.org.uk/vacancy/entry/152155/

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jenny Preston on 01482 324474 or email [e-mail].

To apply for the position, please send a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role to Rachael Fischer, Head of HR & Operations at [e-mail]. PLEASE NOTE – applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 17th December 2025