Communications and Engagement Manager
£42,500 per annum
37 hours per week; Permanent
Monday - Friday
Ipswich/ Hybrid working
Ref: IP379
Are you:
Looking at this ad thinking you could make it look more eye-catching or engaging? A vibrant, positive Comms professional who loves shaping culture and wants to work in a sector where you make a difference to people every day? Committed to inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring our customers hear from us in a way that works for them, ensuring their views and opinions are heard? Passionate about ensuring brand is consistent and that it means we are associated with being a positive employer, landlord and support provider? People-focused with great ambition, collaborative and motivated to do what you do in the best way?
We're looking for an exceptional Communications & Engagement Manager to lead our internal and external communication streams and strengthen engagement across our organisation and with our stakeholders.
In this role, you'll be responsible for leading a small team and creating communication experiences that inspire, inform, and connect. You'll build strong networks across teams and communities: ensuring our voice is clear, consistent, and meaningful.
If this sounds like you, then please find more information about the role and what we are looking for here: Link to advert
Closing date: 19 April 2026
Interview dates:
Stage one: 28 April 2026 (via teams)
Stage two: 6 May 2026 (face to face)
A full driving licence is essential.
The Benefits of working with Orwell:
Alongside our inclusive culture and commitment to our PACE values, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
* 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
* Reward and recognition awards.
* Cashback Health plan.
* Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
* Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy.
* Wellbeing programme.
Before applying…
Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.
Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).
The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.
Apply with Confidence
Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.
We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.
If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier. Please contact our Talent team by calling 01473 228782 or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk.
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