Community Communications Officer (SCDA)

Stmarysbexhill; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Newhaven is seeking a communications coordinator. This part-time role focuses on promoting local VCSE activities, managing social media content, coordinating training events, and fostering community engagement. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience in content creation, and the ability to work collaboratively with various organizations. Flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits including annual leave and birthday off are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working approach

23 days annual leave pro rata

Sick pay from start

Day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Experience in communication strategies with VCSE organisations.
• Ability to create engaging content and manage social media.
• Skills in coordinating events and managing bookings.

Responsibilities

• Work with VCSE organisations on effective communications.
• Create and update engaging content on web and social media.
• Manage training bookings and event venues.

Skills

Effective communications

Content creation

Social media management

Event coordination

Job description

Newhaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 2281
• Job Category Communications
• Posting Date 12/23/2025, 08:32 AM
• Apply Before 01/25/2026, 05:00 PM
• Locations Newhaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom (On-site)
• Enable Applications No
• Working Hours 25
• Salary From 26,232
• Salary To 31,349
• Contract Type Permanent Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Job Description

Salary: £26,232 - £31,349 per annum pro rata dependant on skills & experience (upper levels awarded for significant previous experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, 25 hours per week, (working pattern to be agreed)

Closing date: 25 January 2026 at 5pm
Interview date: 04 February 2026 in Newhaven

Based in Newhaven with some local travel.

Lewes District Community Action Network (LD CAN), is delivered by SCDA and funded by ESCC, and aims to support community & VCSE groups in Lewes District to grow stronger, work together, and make a bigger impact.

We offer practical help such as training, small grants, and advice to help groups run well and stay resilient. We support leaders - especially from underrepresented communities - to have a voice in local decisions and shape a fairer future. We bring people and organisations together to share ideas, build partnerships, and support each other through challenges. We also promote volunteering as a powerful way for people to connect, contribute, and make a difference in their communities.

In this role, you will work with Lewes District VCSE organisations ensuring effective communications and promotion of local and neighbourhood VCSE activity, including activities, network events & training courses. You will create regular engaging content & update LD CAN pages on the SCDA website, and across relevant social media forums promoting training opportunities, advising of available resources and sharing Lewes District VCSE news.

With responsibility for managing training bookings and venues for training and network events, you will also work closely with the community development team and local community organisations to help coordinate & deliver events as needed.

SCDA is looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our clients & service users; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 23 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay for required operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!

You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match. If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team on [e-mail] and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the recruiting manager.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.