Communications Assistant

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Communications Assistant

Job title: Communications Assistant

Team: Communications Team

37 hours per week.

We are looking for a Communications Assistant to join our team. The Communications team sits within the wider Customer Experience Team at SCH and is committed to delivering vibrant, engaging communications to both internal and external stakeholders, in both print and digital format. This includes regular newsletters, social media management and responsibility for the website and intranet. Work on the Communications team is fast-paced but rewarding. Design work is carried out using software called Canva.

You will ideally have:

• Experience of working in a busy communications team
• Experience of using Canva
• Experience of website management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude

In return you will have the opportunity to influence the way SCH communicates with its customers

We also offer:

• Flexible working, with up to 25 days annual leave per year and agile working arrangements
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including a staff discount card

To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Paul Castles, Communications Manager on [contact hidden]

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Attached documents

Job Description and Person specification

Company

We are an Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO) set up in April 2004 to run the housing service on behalf of Solihull Council. The Council still owns the properties and is the landlord. But housing services are delivered by us.

We are run by a management board made up of four tenants, four councillors and four independent people chosen for their specialist skills and experience.

Our vision

Put our customers first, be forward thinking and pursue opportunities for growth.

Our core purpose

Providing homes to be proud of and helping people change their lives for the better.

Our values

• Go the extra mile
• Find solutions to problems
• Work as one team for the community

Company info

Website: https://www.solihullcommunityhousing.org.uk/

Telephone: [contact hidden]

Location: Endeavour House Meriden Drive Kingshurst Solihull West Midlands B37 6BX GB