Communications Assistant

at  gentoo

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for someone with experience of:
Writing and creating content for websites and social media channels
Producing images and video for PR and social media
Writing content to meet the needs of customers
Providing administrative support to a wider team, organising meetings and events
We are looking for someone with a good knowledge of:
Microsoft (including Teams, Outlook, Word, XL)
Using design systems such as Adobe and Canva
Using media monitoring systems such as Veulio
Managing social media channels and scheduling

Gentoo is a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford.
We are currently recruiting for a Communications Assistant to join the Communications team on a temporary basis, until Spring 2025.
The Communications team is responsible for delivering all internal and external communications on behalf of Gentoo, working with stakeholders to promote its activities across all channels.
The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo, a full job description is available to view at www.gentoogroup.com/careers
Key responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the planning, development and delivery of communications and marketing activity and content
Writing content for Gentoo’s website, press and editorial activity, social media channels, printed materials and internal communications.
Planning and delivering content for the Group’s social media channels and internal communications platforms
Ensuring the Group’s brand guidelines are applied to all communications and marketing products
Assisting with the planning and delivery of events.
Providing general administrative support to the team, including setting up and maintaining filing systems, processing invoices, and organising meetings and any hospitality.
Some of our great benefits include:
31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
12.30 pm finish on a Fridays
Flexible and hybrid working.
Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
Enhanced family-friendly leave
Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary.