Communications and Engagement Coordinator in Ashington

Communications & Engagement Coordinator

Northumberland | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We're working with a highly respected organisation that delivers regeneration, economic growth, housing, commercial development and community-focused projects across the North East. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Communications & Engagement Coordinator to join their marketing and communications team.

This is a varied role where you'll support both internal and external communications activity, helping to promote major projects, business achievements and community initiatives across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for websites, newsletters, press releases and marketing campaigns.
• Support internal communications and colleague engagement initiatives.
• Assist with media enquiries and build relationships with journalists and external stakeholders.
• Support events, launches and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Help develop communications plans for regeneration, housing, commercial and community projects.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide insights and recommendations.
• Work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the business to identify and promote positive stories.

About You

• Degree, HND or equivalent experience in Communications, Marketing, PR, Journalism or a related discipline.
• Experience within a communications, marketing or PR role.
• Strong copywriting and content creation skills.
• Experience managing website content.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Confident communicating with a range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of media relations and stakeholder engagement would be advantageous.
• Experience within property, housing, regeneration, local government or the public sector would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus scheme.
• Up to 31 days annual leave.
• 8% employer pension contribution.
• Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced occupational sick pay.
• Flexible, supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects that make a genuine impact across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional looking to join a purpose-led organisation and play a key role in promoting projects that support economic growth, regeneration and thriving communities across the North East.