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Careers at Northpoint

Planning a change of direction, or your next step in mental health? You’ll find it here. Join us in making a difference to thousands of people each year. Have a look at our vacancies to find the right role for you.

We’re looking for a creative, organised and proactive Communications Coordinator to join our Business Development team at an exciting time of growth.

Based in either our Leeds or Halifax office, and working closely with colleagues across both locations, you’ll support a wide range of communications activity that sits at the heart of how we tell our story. If you enjoy producing meaningful content, building strong relationships, and bringing clarity and consistency to communications, this role offers the chance to make a real difference.

Why us?

Northpoint is a well‑established mental health charity supporting children, young people and adults. Our vision is a world that supports good mental health for all, and our work is shaped by our values - being professional, responsive, collaborative and transparent.

You’ll be joining Northpoint at a pivotal time, as we prepare to launch a new strategy that will guide our growth, strengthen our impact and shape the future of our services.

Joining Northpoint means being part of a supportive organisation that cares about the wellbeing of its people. You’ll work closely with a friendly, committed team and have the space to develop your skills, contribute ideas, and be involved in meaningful projects.

At Northpoint, you’ll be part of an organisation committed to high quality services, continuous improvement and a supportive workplace culture. We offer:

• 35 hours per week
• £26,400 - £30,370 FTE (depending upon experience)
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro rata)
• Up to three discretionary Christmas leave days
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Regular supervision and CPD opportunities
• A warm, values-driven environment built on trust, inclusion and collaboration

What you’ll be doing as our Communications Coordinator

In this varied and hands‑on role, you’ll:

• Support the delivery of our communications strategy, helping to bring our organisational priorities to life.
• Create engaging content for social media, our website, the staff intranet and other communication channels.
• Manage and develop our LinkedIn and Bluesky accounts, reviewing performance and planning thoughtful, well‑timed engagement.
• Help deliver monthly content calendars to keep our communications coordinated and consistent.
• Review insights and analytics across our communications channels, assess what’s working well, and make clear, thoughtful recommendations to help strengthen future content and engagement.
• Refresh and develop website content, contributing to improvements in structure and SEO.
• Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to gather updates, share achievements and create content that keeps staff informed and connected.
• Support internal communications and wellbeing initiatives that strengthen staff engagement and a sense of community.
• Contribute to the planning and promotion of events, campaigns and organisational updates.
• Produce on‑brand materials such as graphics, infographics and simple promotional content.

What we’re looking for in our ideal Communications Coordinator

We’re looking for someone who:

• Writes clearly, confidently and with audiences in mind.
• Enjoys working collaboratively but is also comfortable managing their own workload and working autonomously.
• Can plan and prioritise well, especially when managing multiple projects or deadlines.
• Pays attention to detail with exceptional proofreading skills and takes pride in producing accurate, high quality work.
• Is curious about what works, comfortable using insights and data, and keen to keep improving.
• Builds positive relationships and works well with colleagues across different teams and services, demonstrating outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Brings enthusiasm, creativity and a proactive approach to their work.
• Has an interest in mental health and is committed to inclusive, accessible communication.
• Is confident using social media and digital tools, and willing to learn new platforms along the way.

Key dates

Closing date: Sunday 3 May

Interviews: Thursday 14 May

Interested? Please click ‘Apply’ to be considered for our ommunications Officer Role , we would love to hear from you.

We may use digital interviews as part of the recruitment process.

We aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working and job share opportunities for both full and part-time staff

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

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