Communications Officer

Job description

Your new company

This organisation is a community focused housing association based in Edinburgh, dedicated to providing quality homes and building strong, inclusive communities. With a commitment to making a real difference, they are looking for a versatile and creative Communications officer to join their team on a temporary basis.

Your new role

This is a hands on, varied role for a communications generalist. You'll support both internal and external communications, helping to engage staff, residents and stakeholders through a range of channels and content types.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging internal communications to keep colleagues informed and connected
• Create and manage external communications, including press releases, newsletters, and community updates
• Support event planning and delivery-from tenant engagement sessions to staff briefings
• Design and produce digital content, including graphics and short videos, for web and social media
• Maintain and update website and intranet content
• Monitor communications performance and contribute to continuous improvement

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a confident communicator with excellent writing skills and a keen eye for design. You're organised, creative, and comfortable juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a communications role (in-house or agency)
• Strong copywriting and editing abilities
• Experience creating visual and video content (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite or similar tools)
• Familiarity with managing social media channels and websites (e.g., WordPress)
• Able to work collaboratively and independently
• An understanding of the social housing or public sector environment is desirable but not essential

What you'll get in return

- hourly rate of 17-19 per hour paid to you weekly through Morgan Hunt payroll

- Hybrid working (1-3 days in the office)

- Contracted work covering a period of sick leave, monthly rolling contract

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English