Communications and Engagement Co-ordinator in Ashington

As our Communications and Engagement Co-ordinator, you will report to Alex our Head of Marketing and Communications and be part of a cohesive Marketing team. The role covers a broad mix of responsibilities in a truly diverse business.

Key Attributes for this role are:

• Relentlessly proactive: You don’t need a script; you have the intuition to find the right stakeholders and the tenacity to follow up on every opportunity.
• An effective communicator: Whether it’s a LinkedIn message, conversation with colleagues or a social media post, you will engage with your audience to deliver our messages with clarity and confidence.

Salary: £29,500 starting salary with performance related incentive scheme and excellent benefits.

Location: You will be working at the Advance Northumberland Wansbeck Workspace, located in Ashington, Northumberland, Rotary Parkway, NE63 8QZ. There will be an expectation that you will need to travel to other locations within Northumberland.

Applications will close for this position on 1st September 2026 at 10.00am.

Interviews will be held on 10th September 2026.

Our Values: We are looking for people who embody the Advance Northumberland values; people who are accountable and resilient, who are open to change with strong innovation skills. They will be collaborative; effective in relationship building and stakeholder engagement with the potential to build relationships effectively at all levels. They will demonstrate respect for our colleagues, our customers and our partners and be able to use their initiative in their work. They will be ambitious about their career and for the future success of Advance Northumberland, with a real customer and team focus; motivated and enthusiastic about their contribution to our success.

Who are we? We are a diverse property and investment company who deliver opportunities to improve prosperity, tackle inequalities and drive economic growth in support of Northumberland County Council. We collaborate with stakeholders and partners to deliver positive physical and economic development and focus on the needs and aspirations of the county.

We have the recognition of being a Real Living Wage Employer, and other awards such as our Good Work Pledge, and the Ambassador Status for the Better Health at Work Award. We have a mission to build a better future for people in Northumberland, as we focus exclusively on regenerating the county.

Recent Projects: Within Advance Northumberland Group we have several subsidiary companies, including our new build housing team - Ascent Homes, our residential lettings team, our commercial and investment team, our Land and Project team and our newly formed sustainability and ecology team – Advance Green Futures.

Corporate Services: Our corporate services team provide support across the whole organisation, ensuring that our marketing, people, finance, health & safety and IT requirements are relevant and appropriate for the work that our colleagues do, whilst also ensuring compliance and support is provided.

Role Profile: Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, the Communications Coordinator will play a key role in developing and delivering high-quality internal and external communications that enhance the reputation of Advance Northumberland and its family of brands. Working across a wide range of projects, developments and community initiatives, you will create engaging content, support media relations, digital channels and help ensure consistent messaging across the organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce engaging content for websites, newsletters, press releases and marketing campaigns.
• Support the delivery of internal communications to promote business priorities, achievements and organisational values.
• Assist with media enquiries and build positive relationships with journalists and external stakeholders.
• Support the planning and delivery of events, launches, stakeholder engagement activities and corporate initiatives.
• Assist in the development of communication and stakeholder engagement plans for regeneration, housing, commercial and community projects.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide reports and recommendations for improvement.
• Work closely with ELT and colleagues across the business to identify and promote positive news stories and project milestones.
• Provide media statements and comms for ELT members, advising on political neutrality as appropriate.

Generic Requirements for all colleagues:

• Contribute to the creation of a positive culture in line with Advance Northumberland values.
• Show commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and ensure this is reflected in all activities.
• Ensure a safe and sustainable working environment is promoted across the business.
• Contribute to the financial performance of the business, in line with role responsibilities.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested.

Personal Specification:

Essential Criteria:

• Degree, HND or equivalent experience in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or a related discipline.
• Experience in a communications, marketing or public relations role.
• Strong copywriting and content creation skills.
• Experience managing website content.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience working within property, housing, regeneration, local government or the public sector.
• Knowledge of media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• UK driving license and access to a car for own travel.