8 Marketing / Advertising / Events jobs in Andover, Hampshire

As a Press Officer at SNG you'll be managing the organisation's press office activities. This is a crucial role where you'll be leading on national and regional media campaigns and issues, to raise our profile and ultimately support us to build more affordable homes and provide an excellent service to our customers. You will be responsible for managing our reputation in the media and minimising negative coverage, as well as managing relationships with journalists and senior stakeholders within the business. You'll build SNG's reputation by developing high-profile relationships and telling great stories, creating content for national, local and online media to help SNG to achieve its business and social objectives. This is a fast paced role where you'll be managing multiple priorities, and you'll be supported by a friendly and dedicated team. There will be some out of hours working required in this role., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

Previous experience as a Press Officer. We are open to different backgrounds and sectors but a knowledge of housing associations or adjacent sectors, such as development, would be an advantage. The ability to work with media outlets and create content in collaboration with colleagues that protects SNG's reputation. We are looking for:

• A proactive approach to working with colleagues to find the organisation's best stories
• Experience in successfully crafting compelling and newsworthy press releases that attract media attention
• Strong experience of crisis management and responding appropriately to protect the company's reputation
• The ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and media outlets
• Strong copywriting skills and the ability to edit and proofread content to ensure clarity, accuracy and consistency
• The ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
What we can offer you: As a member of the Communications Team you'll be part of a friendly, active and dynamic working environment. We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.

It's an exciting time to be a part of the team as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations. We invest for the long term, in individual homes, our customers and work with partners to make a lasting difference to our neighbourhoods. Sovereign Network Group's financial strength enables us to meet housing needs, regenerate places and build on the existing strengths in our communities. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn.


• £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
• Flexible working
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%
• Life cover as soon as you join us
• You will be a part of our Recognition scheme
• A range of wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships