Communications Partner
Job Type : Contract, Full Time
Salary : £32078/annum
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Communications Partner to join our team. In this flexible role, you can work from wherever is best for you but there will be occasions where you'll need to attend our hubs and offices. You will join us on a full time, 12 month fixed term contract, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,078 per annum plus benefits.
About Aster Group
We’re on an exciting transformation journey. Our business strategy is clear. Our vision is bold. And what sets us apart is The Aster Way. The Aster Way is not just a set of words. It’s a shared understanding of the way we work – creating a fair and inclusive culture. It’s a set of straightforward principles that underpin everything we do, every day. From how we lead and learn, to how we collaborate, communicate and innovate, this is how we’ll reach our vision – that everyone has a home. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, so we expect all our colleagues to be motivated and inspired to deliver a positive customer experience.
What you’ll be doing as our Communications Partner:
Managing multiple projects at any one time, providing communications consultancy to colleagues under guidance from the senior communications leadership team
Assisting in the delivery of Aster’s internal and external communications across its internal, public relations, public affairs, corporate, social and customer communications activities
Creating and implementing creative communications plans on a range of subjects with the approval of line management
Researching, writing and editing copy to provide engaging content for a range of digital and traditional channels for example press releases, social content, media statements, internal stories
Working with the Head of Brand and brand partners to create well designed, engaging creative collateral and multi-media content
Handling day to day media enquires with the guidance of the senior communications leadership team
Building strong relationships with colleagues at all levels across the business and operating confidently and independently
Utilising existing stakeholder communications channels and tools, and developing new ways to create engagement both internally and externally
Providing out-of-hours communications cover on a rotation basis
Keeping up-to-date with changes in communications and the sector to support the continued development of the Communications team and service
Various administrative support activities to include collating information for reporting key performance outcomes and measures
What we’re looking for in our Communications Partner:
At least 2-3 years of experience working across the communications mix including media, social and digital content
Evidence of developing, implementing and evaluating communication plans and campaigns under guidance, across different communications disciplines
Proven ability to develop strong working relationships both internally and externally
You will receive the following benefits as our Communications Partner:
Flexible working – whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business needs
A focus on colleague wellbeing – workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, virtual GP services, mental health training and a health cash plan
We invest in colleagues’ careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks
Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back
Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more
Enhanced leave
We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives, and monthly and annual awards
Closing Date: Wednesday 4th May 2022
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Communications Partner, then please click apply today!
Please use the information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you’d be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up to date CV along with a supporting statement.
We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believes that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do
More Information
- Address Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom
