Communications Officer

Communications Officer - 3 month FTC 

Bath | Part Time | Hybrid

Fixed Term | 30 hours per week

Your Words. Our Purpose. Homes for Good.

At Curo, we take pride in using communication to tell stories, inspire change and build and connect communities. Our brand tells the story of who we are - a profit-for-purpose organisation making a real difference through quality affordable housing and services.

This role puts you at the heart of how we engage with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders. As custodian of the Curo brand, you'll develop compelling campaigns that bring our social purpose to life.

As a key member of our Communications Team, you'll deliver digital content, media materials and customer publications that showcase the positive impact we make every day.

What you'll be doing

• Provide administrative support for the Communications team 
• Understand and work within Curo's branding guidelines and support communications projects and initiatives 
• Work with the Communications and Media Manager to produce advertising and editorial content for newsletters, press releases and digital channels 
• Contribute to the management of Curo's social media channels, including training new colleagues, live events, monitoring activity and using analytics systems 
• Contribute to the management of Curo's website, creating content, updating the system, using analytic tools and working with colleagues across the business to provide a high quality, dynamic site. 
• Categorise and evaluate media coverage, and produce a regular media watch report using a monitoring software system 
• Administrate Curo's photo library including indexing and archiving 
• Administrate our event and display materials 
• Maintain business continuity documents and information 
• Maintain an information asset register 
• Co-ordinate and support awards entries and activity 
• Act as administrator for the communications teams' licences and contracts 
• Arrange translations and the production of alternative formats including Braille, large print and audio 
• Take personal responsibility for the health and safety of myself and others by working within Curo's Health and Safety policy and procedures at all times

More about you

We're looking for an experienced communications professional with a proven track record in delivering impactful campaigns and exceptional copywriting skills.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Bring a can-do attitude and flexible, commercially-minded approach
• Be able to evidence skills in copywriting and digital media management, ideally including experience in using content management systems 
• Evidence experience of working in a similar environment
• Demonstrate high level skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Evidence experience in handling photography and other visual material
• Demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise in a busy environment
• Illustrate the ability to deliver complete projects and work to deadlines
• Have strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Be a team player who can support and promote Curo's objectives and values
• Be self-motivated, able to work independently and use my initiative

You'll need excellent organisational skills to manage multiple priorities in this fast-paced role. Your collaborative approach will help you integrate effectively within our broader PR & Communications team.

What you'll get in return

Beyond a competitive salary and the chance to make a real difference every day, you'll get:

• 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years
• Your birthday off as an extra holiday
• Up to 10% matched pension contribution
• Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home)
• Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your own wellbeing

About Curo

We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide.

We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers. We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone -- if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team at -