Communications & Marketing Officer
- Employer
- Hightown Housing Association Limited
- Location
- Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
- Salary
- £33,180 pa
- Closing date
- 30 Jan 2022
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- Function
- Corporate Services, Communications / PR
- Seniority
- Officer
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organisation Type
- Housing association / RP
Job Details
About the Role
We are looking for a full time motivated Communications & Marketing Officer.
This role is responsible for carrying out Marketing and Communications activities and for supporting the delivery of campaigns and events, including creating content or liaising with creative agencies.
About You
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must, and you will be comfortable working to tight deadlines and juggling multiple projects.
We`re looking for someone who can:
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Manage websites and use content management systems.
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Successfully manage social media platforms.
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Use MS Office - particularly Word, Publisher and PowerPoint.
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Use the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator or Photoshop).
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Summarise data and present reports to different audiences
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Advertise through social media
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Work effectively with external agencies and partner organisations to deliver coordinated communications
You will be part of a friendly, dynamic team where you will be encouraged to actively pursue new ideas.
All applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
The Benefits
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
- £33,180pa for a 35 hour a week contract
- Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
- Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
- Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
- Annual salary and cost of living review
- Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
- Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
- Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
- Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Employee assistance helpline
- Mileage paid for car usage
- Well-equipped on-site gym
About Us
Hightown is a charitable housing association transforming thousands of lives every year. We do this by building hundreds of much needed new homes and providing care and supported housing services for a wide range of people. We have high ambitions, a principled approach and a dependable, flexible team that delivers.
We currently manage over 7,500 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £90 million and a development programme that will deliver around 500 new affordable homes each year.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.
Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, reference and medical checks.
Closing Date: Sunday 30th January 2022
Interview Date: Wednesday 9th February 2022
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Company
Hightown is a charitable housing association transforming thousands of lives every year.
We do this by building hundreds of much needed new homes and providing care and supported housing services for a wide range of people. We have high ambitions, a principled approach and a dependable, flexible team that delivers.
We are a charitable association aiming to help people who cannot afford to buy or rent housing at market values.
We currently manage over 7,000 homes (principally in Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire) and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff. We have an annual turnover of £90 million and a development programme that will deliver around 450 new affordable homes each year.
Mission
Building homes. Supporting people.
Values
- Put residents and service users first.
- Treat people with respect
- Be cost effective
- Don't compromise standards or safety
- Develop passionate and committed teams
Culture
Hightown’s aim is to provide as many homes as we can at below market rates and a wide range of housing and support for people who are vulnerable and/or disabled. Hightown’s history over more than 50 years shows our continuing focus on our strong social purpose.
We are rated highly for financial and operational performance; and have a high grading from the Regulator of Social Housing.
Hightown is committed to retaining its distinctiveness and its reputation for making projects happen which demonstrate Hightown’s values and contribution to society.
We believe that, by developing decent homes and supporting individuals to live with confidence, independence and choice, our work delivers a tangible positive impact for local communities
Please see our vacancies below:
- Website
- http://www.hightownha.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 01442 292309
- Location
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Hightown House
Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4XH
GB
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