Communications Executive

• £36,850 to £43,039 per annum
• Hybrid / More London Place
• 36 hours per week
• Permanent

Do you have a strong knowledge of the print and broadcast media and direct experience of working in communications?

We're looking for a Communications Executive to join our fast-paced external communications team, as we seek to build the reputation of Clarion as an organisation that makes a difference in society.

You'll make a key contribution to the team, acting as the first point of contact for the press office, liasing with journalists and working with colleagues across Clarion to develop our response to media enquiries. With first class writing skills and the ability to communicate concisely and effectively to a range of different audiences, you'll write articles on behalf of senior colleagues, attend conferences and work with colleagues in marketing on amplifying our message over social media.

Experienced in producing varied and engaging content for social media channels you'll manage the corporate social media account on X, manage and update team resources, including a case study library, stakeholder lists and databases, and key messaging documents. You'll monitor and analyse relevant stories in the trade and national media daily, through print and online and social channels and track media coverage as part of the team's measured key performance indicators.

With experience of implementing communications plans and securing coverage in a range of different publications we'll look to you to make best use of content for social media and the website.

If you're a creative thinker, with a proven ability to develop and deliver innovative stories for a range of different media then this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

What you can expect from us

Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;-

• Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates
• Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service.
• A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like!
• Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance
• Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees.

Other perks:

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave
• Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family
• Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave

Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave.

To find out more please visit our careers page.

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th January 2024 at midnight.

For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'.

This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in More London Place. Candidates will be expected to work from the office at least two days per week, with the option to work from the office five days a week if preferred.

Occasional travel may be required.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in the UK for the duration of your employment.

About Clarion Housing Group

Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own.

Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country.

We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities.

Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.