Communications Officer
| Posting date: | 29 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,309 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Plymouth Community Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CMX-002287 |
Summary
About the role
In this varied and demanding role, you will provide effective communications support to PCH, reporting to the Communications Manager and managing proactive and reactive PR on a daily basis.
You'll need to deliver effective two-way communications to a range of internal and external audiences using a variety of channels, and using your creativity to stand out from the crowd.
The successful candidate will need to be able to work under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines, and be confident making informed decisions on communications issues which could have a significant impact on the business.
Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:
Has demonstrable experience of working in communications, public relations or journalism
Is highly creative, confident, and comfortable working under pressure and managing competing demands
Has experience of effectively managing crisis communications, media relations and ensuring well-planned and targeted communications activity
About Plymouth Community Homes
We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.
With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.
What we can offer you:
Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working
Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
To Apply:
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Mary O'Leary, Head of Communications, Marketing & External Affairs, at mary.oleary@pch.co.uk
This post is not suitable for job share.
Shortlisting Date: 28th January 2026
Interview Date: WK of 4th February 2026
If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Talent Management & Staff Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
Living and Working in Plymouth
In this varied and demanding role, you will provide effective communications support to PCH, reporting to the Communications Manager and managing proactive and reactive PR on a daily basis.
You'll need to deliver effective two-way communications to a range of internal and external audiences using a variety of channels, and using your creativity to stand out from the crowd.
The successful candidate will need to be able to work under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines, and be confident making informed decisions on communications issues which could have a significant impact on the business.
Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:
Has demonstrable experience of working in communications, public relations or journalism
Is highly creative, confident, and comfortable working under pressure and managing competing demands
Has experience of effectively managing crisis communications, media relations and ensuring well-planned and targeted communications activity
About Plymouth Community Homes
We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.
With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.
What we can offer you:
Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working
Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
To Apply:
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Mary O'Leary, Head of Communications, Marketing & External Affairs, at mary.oleary@pch.co.uk
This post is not suitable for job share.
Shortlisting Date: 28th January 2026
Interview Date: WK of 4th February 2026
If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Talent Management & Staff Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
Living and Working in Plymouth
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