Department: Communications & Fundraising
Term: Permanent
Location: Hybrid with at least 2 days in office (London Victoria)
Salary: £33,000
Help us support Veterans and make a difference!
About us:
Haig Housing is a long-established charity based in London with a presence across the UK. We are the largest veterans housing charity, providing houses for over 1500 veterans and their families. We put people at the centre of everything we do – our beneficiaries and staff. All our employees can expect to experience a professional and friendly working environment where we deliver for those who need us. We will celebrate our centenary in 2028 and intend to develop our estate for the next 100 years to provide for the veterans of the future.
About the role:
The Communications and Digital Officer is responsible for creating high quality, engaging content that drives engagement with beneficiaries, supporters, and fundraising stakeholders. The role involves producing compelling written and video content, including articles, case studies, newsletters, and campaign materials, as well as planning, delivering, and evaluating social media and other campaign activity.
Storytelling is central to Haig Housing’s fundraising strategy, helping to raise awareness of the charity’s impact and and will involve meeting and interviewing beneficiaries to capture and share their stories in a sensitive and engaging way.
The role is key to ensuring the consistent use of the Haig Housing brand across all channels, producing inhouse design work, managing external agencies, and is also responsible for the charity’s website and wider online presence. Additional responsibilities include PR and press liaison, writing engaging press releases, internal communications and managing the Haig Housing staff intranet as well as supporting events and visits, providing administrative and marketing support, and producing merchandise and related promotional materials.
The role has a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum requirement of 2 days a week at our head office based in London Victoria. Additional working days in the Head Office, as dictated by your Line Manager, may be required depending on priorities and essential meetings.
What we offer:
In addition to a competitive salary we provide a generous package that includes an excellent company pension, optional private medical insurance, good holiday allowance, life insurance and ongoing training and professional development.
How to apply:
Applications are by CV and covering letter via this link here, expressing your suitability to carry out the role. The closing date for applications is Midnight on 1st May 2025.
Please note that applications that are not sent via the link above will not be considered,
