Location: Office based in Central Southampton. Hybrid working may be possible on completion of the probation period.
The Role
The Marketing and Communications Officer will lead on promoting the work, services and impact of Citizens Advice Southampton. You will help ensure that local people know how to access advice, that stakeholders understand our impact, and that our voice is heard in local conversations about poverty, inequality and social justice.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will deliver clear, accessible and inclusive communications that reflect Citizens Advice values and strengthen our profile across Southampton.
The main tasks for the role include, but are not limited to:
Marketing and Promotion
* Plan and deliver marketing activity to increase awareness of Citizens Advice Southampton services among local communities.
* Promote key services, campaigns and projects using a mix of digital and offline channels.
* Support targeted outreach to under‑represented or vulnerable groups in Southampton.
Communications and Content
* Manage and regularly update our website content.
* Create engaging content for social media (e.g. posts, graphics, short videos).
* Draft clear and accessible written communications, including newsletters, leaflets, posters and email updates.
* Ensure all communications are consistent with Citizens Advice branding, tone of voice and accessibility standards.
Campaigns and Impact
* Support local and national Citizens Advice campaigns by communicating key messages locally.
* Help translate research, data and case studies into accessible content for the public and stakeholders.
* Work with colleagues to showcase impact stories and outcomes.
Stakeholder and Media Engagement
* Support relationships with local partners, community organisations and funders through effective communications.
* Assist with media relations, including drafting press releases and responding to local media enquiries where appropriate.
Monitoring and Improvement
* Monitor engagement and reach across communications channels (e.g. website analytics, social media insights).
* Use data and feedback to improve marketing and communications activity over time
Other duties and responsibilities
* Any other reasonable tasks in keeping with the role
* Promote the aims and objectives of Citizens Advice Southampton
* Abide by and assist in the implementation of organisational policies and procedures including Health and Safety, IT, information and equality and diversity policies.
About you
We are looking for someone who ideally bring charity sector experience in communications, and experience of supporting strong relationships with partners and funders. You will share our passion for community wellbeing and social justice. You’ll be just as comfortable working independently as you will collaboratively alongside our dedicated teams, using your skills to promote awareness of the amazing work done by Citizens Advice Southampton.
The role will involve leading the charity through key challenges including funding pressures, local government reorganisation, and evolving service delivery needs.
Applications
At Citizens Advice, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promoting equity and celebrating inclusion. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Please download the application pack on our website and submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you fit the person specification to Emma Vint.
Please also complete and submit our diversity monitoring form with your application.
The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Friday 26th June 2026.
Thank you for your interest in Citizens Advice Southampton.