Stagecoach Group plc

Communications Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationCanterbury/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JR7266

      Salary

      Full-time fixed term (one year). £24,000 pa

      We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Communications Assistant to join our Central Support Team. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, be able to multitask effectively, and have a keen eye for detail.

      About Us
      Stagecoach South East is a leading public transport provider, proud to serve the communities of Kent and East Sussex. We're about to embark on a new chapter with a five-year plan to deliver a sustainable bus network focusing on putting people at the heart of all we do. If you’re excited to be part of a company that genuinely cares about the community - Stagecoach is a perfect place to get ahead.

      We need a Communications Assistant to help deliver new and better ways to promote bus travel and support our partnership work with local authorities, businesses and community stakeholders.

      About You

      You're a great communicator who can generate confidence in colleagues and external stakeholders. Organised and proactive, you have an eye for detail and an enthusiasm to work as part of a team, while being equally able to work independently. You will be conformable to plan, prioritize and multitask and have a qualification, background or interest in communications, public relations, journalism, business studies, or marketing related subjects.

      What we offer

      • Great benefits including a good competitive salary, company pension scheme, a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions.
      • An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day, which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues.
      • A great working environment with opportunities to make new friends from a bunch of great colleagues and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues. We are proud to advocate and collaborate with our corporate charity, as well as a number of community engagement projects
      • 20 days annual holiday per year, plus bank holidays
      • Free bus travel for you and a family member

      So, if this opportunity excites you and you have a passion for communications, we’d love to receive your application!

      Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

      Location:

      Stagecoach South East Head Office The Bus Station, St George's Lane, Canterbury Kent CT1 2SY
  • About the company

      Stagecoach Group is a Scottish transport group based in Perth, Scotland.

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