Communications and Marketing Officer

**Introduction**:
About Argyle Housing

Argyle Housing is a community-managed, not-for-profit, housing organisation. While we provide the bricks and mortar, it is who is inside that matters. We provide a home, not just a house where the home is the foundation from which our clients realise that their best life is possible and can map their journey to achieve it. Our main objective is to provide and manage secure, sustainable housing for people on low to moderate incomes who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation and for disadvantaged people who need support in order to maintain independent living.

About you

We are looking for someone who can help us deliver high levels of client satisfaction and who can demonstrate actions that will reflect the values that Argyle Housing places on its people, teamwork, and our commitment to superior customer service.

**Description**:
Primary Purpose
The Communications and Marketing Officer is instrumental in the continuing growth of Argyle Housing by supporting the Communications & Marketing Manager in implementing the Marketing and Communications strategy, coordinating the preparation of marketing opportunities through supporting colleagues within the business with duties covering event management, coordinating digital communications, and social media.

The successful applicant will have a high level of communication, organisational and time management skills, showing initiative along with an aptitude for creative and innovative thinking.

The Communications and Marketing Officer will work as part of the CEO Team and provide the following services:

- Support the CEO, Marketing and Communications Manager and CEO Team to ensure Argyle Housing’s success by contributing to the strategic direction of the organisation.
- Contribute to the development of the Communications and Marketing Strategy.
- Assist in the creation of marketing campaigns that encompass the appropriate mix of media, public relations, marketing tools and techniques to present news and information for a positive image of the organisation.
- Write and publish content for the Argyle Housing website and social media channels.

**Skills and Experiences**:
Selection Criteria/Essential Skills - To ensure success in this position, you must have:

- 4+ years in Marketing and Communications roles,
- Degree or Certificate III in Business Administration, Media, Marketing, Public Relations, or equivalent
- Digital marketing experience
- Proven work experience in the Social Media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Google My Business, Twitter, LinkedIn, Microsoft Teams and others.
- Website development and Adobe suite experience encouraged, or equivalent skills in other graphic software.
- Sound understanding of social and community issues impacting on social and affordable housing clients.
- Sensitivity and understanding of cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Customer focused and ability to work with diverse clients.
- Ability to work under pressure.

A few benefits of working at Argyle Housing
- Generous salary
- Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options
- Free Time - One day off a month awarded to each Team Member to rest and recharge
- Paid Parental Leave
- Reconciliation Action Plan working groups
- Staff Recognition and Rewards Scheme
- Annual staff Wellbeing Allowance
- Volunteer leave

This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking a satisfying and fulfilling role within a supportive team environment, whilst making a positive contribution to the community.

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