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Horton Housing

Horton Housing is a not-for-profit Housing Association that manages a wide range of different housing, training and support services across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and North Yorkshire. We offer support to a variety of people, including those who are homeless or at risk, young people and refugees. We offer accommodation, skills and language support, and use a strength based approach to help the people we support achieve their goals in a manner which works for them.

We are currently recruiting for a Communications Assistant to join our Communications and Marketing team at Horton Housing Head Office. This is a permanent full time role working 35 hours per week from Monday – Friday.

The role

As the Communications Assistant, you will be responsible for the design, creation, monitoring and management of our digital marketing platforms including our social media accounts and our website. You will manage print and design projects, including liaising with external suppliers as appropriate. You will also contribute to other aspects of Communications, including internal communications, handling media enquiries and issuing press releases.

Further detail can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

What we are looking for

Experience of digital marketing using a range of social media platforms in a personal, paid or voluntary role.
Active on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
Creative design, video and photography skills.
Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and demonstrate an ability to handle sensitive issues.
Understanding and awareness of brand and reputation management.
Creative copywriting skills for a variety of media including website, social media, newsletter articles, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint)
Experience with photo and video editing software (Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop or similar).
Awareness of data protection legislation and the need to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge and experience of using social media and website analytics.
A PR or marketing related qualification is desirable but not essential.

What Horton offers in return?

In return, this role is offering the National Living Wage based on a 35 hour week. The role also offers excellent benefits including 6 weeks of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. We also offer flexibility in hours, hybrid working, and exceptional training and development opportunities.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form in full, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.

When going into the application form, please have the following on hand before you start: