Marketing and Communications Officer

Job title:                 Marketing and Communications Officer

Salary:                     Circa £26,000 per annum, pro rata

Hours:                     Full Time and Part Time hours available

Contract:                 Fixed term until 31 March 2026 – (possible extension, funding dependant)

 Location:               Flexible across the North East

About us

Groundwork aims to be the UK’s leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. This programme will deliver Groundwork’s mission of supporting people to improve their prospects and reach their full potential.

We are looking for creative, motivated, and dynamic Marketing & Communications Officers to join our Business Development Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in telling our story, engaging communities, and inspiring investment in the work we do to change places and change lives.

About the role

As Marketing & Communications Officer, you will:

• Develop and deliver engaging campaigns across digital, social media, email, and traditional channels.

• Create compelling content from graphics and videos to blogs and case studies that showcase our mission and impact.

• Manage and grow our social media presence, ensuring strong engagement with a wide range of audiences.

• Work with our teams across the Trust and PR partners to secure coverage and raise Groundwork’s profile across the region.

• Support consistent brand identity and professional communications across all projects and teams.

• Monitor, analyse, and report on campaign performance, sharing insights to improve impact.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A strong communicator with creative flair and excellent writing skills.

• Confident using digital platforms and social media to engage audiences.

• Skilled in producing engaging content (design, video, photography, or copywriting).

• Organised, proactive, and able to juggle multiple projects.

• Passionate about making a difference in communities and excited to tell stories that inspire action.

Why Groundwork?

At Groundwork, we work alongside communities across the North East & Cumbria to create greener, fairer, and stronger futures. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values innovation and collaboration, with the chance to use your skills to make a real impact.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements

• A supportive and creative environment

• Opportunities for professional development

• The chance to be part of an organisation that’s passionate about positive change

To find out more about the role and our organisation, take a look at our candidate pack, or for an informal discussion about this role please contact Lisa Locke  (Director of Business Development) on  07977 050913.

Want to apply?

Great all you need to do is complete the application form below

Marketing & Communications Officer – Candidate Pack

Marketing & Communications Officer – Job Description

Marketing & Communications Officer – Person Specification

All completed applications should be emailed to HR.NorthEast@groundwork.org.uk

Closing date:                  Midnight on Tuesday 30th September 2025

Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.

Make yourself at home:

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults

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