We’re Recruiting! Communications Lead (Fixed-Term)
In a nutshell
We’re recruiting an experienced, creative and hands-on communications specialist to work with Platform Places and Footwork over the next 10 months – to develop our bold narratives and inspiring content that help drive locally-led neighbourhood transformation.
About the role
Target start date: 11th May 2026
Time input: 3 days per week (0.6 full-time equivalent), with flexibility for up to 4 days per week in certain busy periods, by mutual agreement
Remuneration: £55,000-£61,500 per year (pro rata), depending on experience
Flexible working: Work hours can be flexible as long as role objectives are met
Location: Hybrid, remote or in-person (option to work from our London office). Monthly in-person team days in London, plus occasional trips to partners in Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bristol and London and learning gatherings (expenses covered).
Contract type: PAYE employment contract. 10 months fixed term.
Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd March 2026
A key focus of the role will be leading communications for our exciting pilot programme and partnership:
About the Local Property Partnerships programme
Thanks to National Lottery players, Platform Places and partners have received almost £2.5 million over three years (2024-2027) from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK.
The funding is being used to enable communities to come together and secure long-term spaces for the activities and services that they need the most.
This fund and programme is resourcing local leaders in neighbourhoods in Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool City Region, Bristol and London – working towards shifting multiple buildings into long-term local ownership.
As well as these local leaders and their partners, we’re co-delivering this work in partnership with national organisations Architectural Heritage Fund, Power to Change and Social Investment Business.
Our intention is that this work will lay the groundwork for a larger follow-on funding programme, which catalyses England-wide adoption of this approach.
Read the full role description and apply by 6pm, Monday 23rd March 2026
