Communications Officer
Creative United Closing date: Sun, 21 Jun 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
We are looking to recruit a talented and self-motivated individual to join our team as Communications Officer. As a key member of the Marketing and Communications Team, you will play an active part in the effective planning and delivery of Creative United's internal and external communication activities. This includes relationship management with key stakeholders and partner organisations, as well as events management and co-ordination. You will be responsible for ensuring that all external communications are of a consistently high standard and in line with the organisation's brand, values and mission objectives as a social enterprise.
You will have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy building relationships through a combination of face to face, telephone and written communications. You will be comfortable working with minimal supervision to plan and coordinate activities that involve the buy-in of other staff and partner organisations. You will be able to inspire and motivate other people to work with you to achieve our shared goals and priorities through effective communications planning and implementation.
At Creative United, you'll be part of a values-led organisation where creativity, integrity, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial thinking are at the heart of everything. You'll have the chance to influence the strategic direction of a respected social enterprise, working in a supportive environment that values your ideas and expertise.
Job Requirements
The essential requirements for this role include:
- At least 2 years working in a similar communications role, ideally within the arts/creative sector.
- Experience of managing website content and the use of list management software (eg mailchimp) for the preparation and publication of e-newsletters.
- Proven experience in events planning, management and corporate PR
- Experience of using online analytics data and other tools to assess performance against KPIs and sales targets.
- Strong verbal and written communications, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience of successful stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience of using Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop or other design software to create content for publication.
Please refer to the full job description for additional information.
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description for a list of responsibilities.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Communications Officer
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 21 Jun 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
Please send a letter of application setting out your relevant skills and experience with reference to the full job description along with a copy of your CV no later than 23:59 on Sunday 21 June 2026.
Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with their application.
- Contact name: Mary-Alice Stack
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Creative United
Creative United is an entrepreneurial Community Interest Company focused on achieving a combination of social and economic impacts across the arts, cultural and creative industries.
We operate UK wide and delivery projects and programmes that support creative livelihoods and inclusive access to arts participation for people of all ages and abilities.