Communications Assistant

Communications Assistant

Adult Social Care & Public Health - Transformation and Digital
Richmond & Wandsworth Shared Staffing Arrangement

Pay:
£20.76 per hour (PAYE) | £27.07 per hour (Umbrella)

Hours: PART TIME
21 hours per week (part time)
Flexible pattern - 3 days per week, with the option to spread hours across 5 days
On-site: Wednesdays every week, other days (with flexibility)

Make a Difference Through Communications

Are you an organised, proactive communicator who enjoys supporting meaningful work? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority service where your communications skills will directly support Adult Social Care and Public Health - helping residents access vital information and supporting staff to deliver excellent services.

As a Communications Assistant, you'll be part of the Transformation and Digital team, working across two London boroughs and contributing to high-quality, accessible communications that make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll play a key support role across a wide range of communications and engagement activity, including:

• Supporting day-to-day internal and external communications, including weekly staff newscasts
• Helping maintain the communications forward plan, coordinating updates and key messages
• Assisting with communications for projects, services, initiatives and campaigns
• Supporting the creation and upkeep of Adult Social Care information and advice content, ensuring it is clear, accessible and meets statutory requirements
• Working closely with corporate communications teams and supporting events (room bookings, materials, attendee lists)
• Providing practical and administrative support such as drafting copy, formatting documents, and maintaining templates and contact lists
• Assisting with basic monitoring and reporting, including metrics, feedback and spend tracking where relevant

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and keen to develop their communications experience.

You'll bring:

• An understanding of communications channels and good practice
• Awareness of accessibility and the importance of clear, inclusive public information
• Experience in an administrative or support role (public sector, NHS, voluntary sector or customer-focused environment desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• A positive, helpful and collaborative approach

Our Values

We're proud of our shared values and are looking for someone who embraces them:

• Being open - welcoming ideas, listening to feedback and communicating honestly
• Being supportive - helping colleagues succeed and working collaboratively
• Being positive - adaptable, solution-focused and motivated

Why Join Us?

• Work on meaningful communications that support residents and frontline services
• Be part of an innovative shared service across two boroughs
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to build public sector communications experience
• Potential for additional hours as the service continues to grow

Apply now with your CV.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

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