Communications and Marketing Officer (Fixed Term – Maternity Cover)
Salary £ 30,000 pro rata
Colchester
Vacancy listed 16/01/2026
Application deadline 30/01/2026
Details

Contract: Fixed-term (6 months)
Hours: 15h across 2 days per week with flexibility around working days where possible. 
Salary: £30,000 pro rata 
Location: Hybrid (Colchester)
Organisation: Community360 

About the Role 

Community360 is seeking a creative and proactive Communications and Marketing Officer to provide maternity cover for a period of six months. This role will play a vital part in ensuring continuity of our communications activity across the organisation, maintaining strong engagement with staff, volunteers, partners, and the wider community. 

The postholder will be pivotal in raising awareness of our programmes, building trust within our communities, and delivering high-quality, impactful communications across a range of platforms. The role will support organisational priorities, contribute to impact reporting and event promotion, and be responsible for executing the 2026 Communications Delivery Plan 

Key Responsibilities 

Marketing, Communications & Campaigns 

  • Continue to integrate marketing and communications plans aligned with Community360’s mission, values, and strategic priorities. 
  • Manage and deliver campaigns that raise awareness, drive engagement, and support organisational objectives. 
  • Support organisational campaigns, awareness days, and strategic messaging. 

Content Creation & Storytelling 

  • Produce high-quality, engaging content for newsletters, social media, the website, and other communications materials. 
  • Create compelling stories that highlight the impact of our programmes and feature service users, volunteers, and partners. 
  • Ensure consistency in tone of voice, branding, and messaging across all channels. 

Social Media & Digital Communications 

  • Plan, create, schedule, publish, and monitor content across Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 
  • Respond to messages and comments where appropriate, escalating issues as required. 
  • Monitor engagement and performance using basic analytics to inform content planning and grow online presence. 
  • Maintain and update the Community360 website, including keeping the news section current. 

Internal Communications & Collaboration 

  • Manage internal communications channels to keep staff and volunteers informed, engaged, and connected. 
  • Work closely with Heads of Departments and internal teams to tell the story of Community360’s work through innovative and inspiring communications. 
  • Support colleagues across the charity to showcase their projects and promote the impact of Community360’s services. 

Events & Community Engagement 

  • Support the promotion and delivery of events, including pre-event marketing, live content (where required), and post-event communications. 
  • Coordinate the design and distribution of promotional materials for events. 
  • Support the charity’s participation in community events to enhance visibility and outreach. 

Media, Stakeholder & External Relations 

  • Drafting press releases, liaising with media contacts, and supporting positive coverage. 
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders through tailored communications and targeted messaging. 
  • Identify opportunities for proactive media engagement that support organisational objectives. 

Skills & Experience 

  • Proven experience in a marketing or communications role, preferably within the charity or community sector. 
  • Strong written communication, storytelling, and content creation skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences. 
  • Experience managing social media platforms for an organisation, including scheduling, analytics, and platform best practices. 
  • Knowledge of website content management systems (CMS), SEO, and optimisation. 
  • Proficiency in digital tools, such as Canva, Microsoft Office 365, and email marketing software. 
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within limited hours. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and stakeholders. 

Desirable Skills and Experience 

  • Experience in audio or mobile video production and editing. 
  • Familiarity with SharePoint or similar internal communications platforms. 
  • Experience in impact reporting, events communications, or media relations. 
  • Experience working in community-based or volunteer-led organisations. 
Benefits

• 28 days holiday (pro-rota for part time. Including bank holidays)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday (after passing probation)
• Five extra days holiday (pro-rata) after five years’ service
• Up to three days volunteering per year (after passing probation)
• Development opportunities
• Full training and a robust induction
• Social and Wellbeing programme
• Access to Colchester Travel Scheme
• Pension Scheme 6% paid for by employer

Notes

• Covering letter is mandatory and must demonstrate how you meet essential criteria highlighting previous experience, training and other skill sets, should be a maximum of 2 pages.
• Upload your CV and cover letter to the BreatheHR portal via Community360’s vacancies page.
• You will not be considered if CV and a covering letter with the evidence requested is not provided.
• Community360 may close the vacancy early if enough applications are received.
• Please note we cannot provide feedback on unsuccessful applications
• If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us, telephone: 01206 505250, email: hello@community360.org.uk

This vacancy has now been closed