Communications Officer

Job Introduction

We are looking for an experienced Communications Officer to join our small but busy Communications team at the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) on a fixed-term maternity cover contract for a period of 12 months. Our work, at the heart of the organisation, covers internal and external communications.

About the role:
As a Communications Officer, you will be responsible mainly for supporting RSH’s internal comms and engagement as well as contributing to wider communications work within the team.

In this role you will deliver internal communications and engagement activity and support its planning and evaluation. You will have experience of communicating complex and corporate information through clear, engaging written copy, good quality videos and imagery. You will also have experience of WordPress, intranet systems and SharePoint as well as some event management and stakeholder engagement. You will be able to handle competing priorities and be a flexible and collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

About you:
As the successful candidate, you will have skilled technical knowledge as well as an in-depth understanding of internal communications and digital / social media. Further experience in events, media relations, strategic communications and stakeholder engagement would also be beneficial. You will also have the ability to build and maintain key relationships at all levels of an organisation.

General Information:
Why work at RSH?
At RSH, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including a 35 hour working week, 33 days annual leave and access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Our staff survey results consistently show that our staff think that the best thing about working at the RSH is our flexible and hybrid working, along with our family friendly policies that support work-life balance.

We also offer access to our staff discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, a Nuffield Health Screening; and a range of other well-being focussed benefits. Full information on this and our other fantastic benefits is available on our website.

Location
We operate a hybrid model of working with a mix of office and home working, as well as offering a range of flexible working arrangements.

This role can be based out of any of RSH’s core offices in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. Our Manchester and Bristol offices will be relocating during 2026/27, however will remain within the city centre. Most roles involve some travel within England between our offices, with some roles also involving onsite visits to social housing providers.

Interviews
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 29th Juneand will be held via Microsoft Teams. We expect this to be a one stage interview process.

Benefits and Salary
At RSH, we offer a competitive salary along with a range of excellent benefits; full information is available on our website.

The salary for this role is a spot salary within the given range, which will normally be the minimum of the range. There is no incremental progression through a pay scale. Annual salary reviews are determined by the government pay award.

Things you need to know
Application process
For more information on the role, please see the attached Role Profile.

To apply, please complete the online application form on the RSH careers site detailing your experience. We will also ask you to provide a supporting statement or to answer specific role related questions, detailing how you meet the criteria of the role, which will be used in assessing your application. Guidance on the application process is available on our website.

Candidates must have valid right to work in the UK, as unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship and must also meet the requirements outlined in the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Please see our website for more information.

Commitment to equality and diversity
Our anonymous shortlisting process helps to ensure fair and consistent recruitment decisions, based solely on skills and experience.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and shortlist those who best meet the minimum criteria as part of our commitment.

We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and respected and has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities and life experiences, recognising that varied perspectives enrich our organisation.