Internal Communications Officer
Hybrid – Bradford Office and homeworking
Salary is up to £33,436
37.5 hours per week, permanent
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Internal Communications Officer to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in supporting our Business Plan objectives by delivering internal communications campaigns and managing projects that engage both colleagues and residents. Working with internal teams across central support and housing operations, you’ll help ensure that our messages are clear, consistent, and impactful.
Responsibilities will include:
* Working alongside internal communications colleagues and housing operations to deliver effective internal communications campaigns aligned with our Business Plan priorities.
* Managing specific internal and resident communication projects/campaigns as directed by the Senior Internal Communications Manager, including selecting appropriate channels and determining the communication approach.
* Overseeing the production of colleague and resident online and print publications, managing timelines, proposing content, commissioning articles, writing content, and collaborating with the Design Team to ensure high-quality outputs.
* Monitoring the effectiveness of communication campaigns and channels, providing insights and driving continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
To be successful in this role we’d like you to have/be:
* Educated to Degree level or equivalent, with relevant training or experience and evidence of continued professional development.
* A professional qualification in communications is desirable.
* Experience in internal or stakeholder communications within a customer-facing, regulated environment.
* Proficiency in producing communications across various platforms including email, social media, blogs, and video, and familiarity with databases.
* Knowledge of the older people’s housing and care sectors is highly advantageous.
If you're passionate about making a difference through effective communication and have the experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
* Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
* Mental health support
* Flexible working options
* Access to online GP appointments
Finance
* Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
* Quick and easy pension transfer service
* Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
* Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
* Ongoing personal and professional development programme
* Leadership Pathways online learning resources
* Career progression and promotion opportunities
Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes