Communications Assistant

Closing date: 12 June 2025

Employer: ForHousing

Hours: 36 hours per week Monday to Friday

Salary: £27,145 per annum

Location: Eccles

What you’ll be doing:

• Working with Communications Partners to plan, manage, and support varied projects and campaigns.
• Producing creative content for digital channels such as the website, social media, emailers, and videos.
• Suggesting areas for improvement, using data and insight from our audiences.
• Monitoring social media and websites for risks, escalating concerns where necessary.
• Advising colleagues on best communication methods and channels.

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent communications skills.
• Experience of collaborating with a range of customers.
• Experience withing Marketing and Communications, or Digital Marketing, would be ideal but isn’t essential.

Why ForHousing?

• Best companies two-star employer – our colleagues rated us an 'Outstanding Place to Work'.
• Hybrid working – some of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer.
• Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
• STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
• Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
• Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.

Please email: employment.hub@salford.gov.uk or call 0161 237 4176 and we will be in touch.