Communications Officer

Communications Officer

Salary: £28,584.82 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Location: Ipswich/ Hybrid

: IP391

Are you a creative professional who loves designing new ways to share stories?

Do you have a passion for work which truly makes a difference to people’s lives?

Are you committed to ensuring inclusivity and accessibility is at the forefront of everything you create?

Are you people focused, collaborative, ambitious, and motivated to excel?

We are looking for a Communications Officer (Design & Media) to own and improve our digital and print communications collateral, finding new ways to present our services while ensuring our branding is always upheld. You will play an integral role in a busy communications team which supports the entire organisation. You will be responsible for designing customer-facing collateral including handbooks, posters and flyers, as well designing social graphics, newsletters and other internal and external publications which are inclusive and accessible.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining an image and video library, including post-production editing, and gathering consent for imagery where required. You will also be required to cover some communications activity when your colleagues are on leave.

This is an exciting role for someone looking to make an impact in an organisation which provides sector-leading, customer centric housing, support and care services which put the ethos "Together we make a difference" at our core.

Due to the nature of this role, a full driving licence is essential.

For full details of responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the complete job description attached.

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Reward and recognition awards
• Cashback Health plan
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Wellbeing programme

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

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