Communications Specialist

Job Description

Communications Specialist – bring stories to life!

Do you love storytelling, PR, and creating content that grabs attention? Then let’s talk.

If you’re the kind of person who can turn everyday moments into compelling stories and get a kick out of crafting content that gets people talking then we need you!

Lifeways, one the UK’s largest social care providers, is on the hunt for a Communications Specialist with a passion for PR, social media, and multimedia storytelling. This isn’t just another comms job - it’s your chance to shape how we connect with the world.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Telling powerful stories – Writing engaging news articles, case studies, and press releases that showcase the impact of Lifeways.
• Driving our social media presence – Managing and growing our external channels with high-quality, engaging content.
• Bringing stories to life with video and podcasts – If you love filming, editing, or producing, you’ll fit right in.
• Getting us in the headlines – Pitching stories, building media relationships, and securing press coverage.
• Supporting our Annual Report – Helping craft a compelling narrative about our impact.
• Creating eye-catching visuals – Organising photography, designing engaging content, and making our comms stand out.

What We’re Looking For:

• A natural storyteller – Someone who can write with impact and bring stories to life.
• A PR whizz – Experience pitching stories to the media and building strong press relationships.
• A digital content creator – If you can shoot, edit, and produce videos or podcasts, that’s a huge plus.
• A social media pro – Skilled in creating and delivering engaging campaigns that cut through the noise.
• A creative thinker – Fresh ideas, bold strategies, and a knack for making content people love.

Your Superpowers:

• 5+ years of experience writing compelling content, from press releases to blogs and web stories.
• A way with words and a flair for multimedia, whether it’s photography, video, or podcasts.
• A natural at building relationships, from frontline staff to leadership teams.
• Skilled in Canva, Adobe Suite, or PowerPoint to create impactful content.
• A full driving license - because great stories don’t always happen in the office.

Bonus Points If You:

• Can turn a dry report into a must-read masterpiece.
• Have video or podcast production skills.
• Can plan engaging events that bring stories to life.

Why Join Us? Apart from working with an amazing team, you’ll be helping to shape the voice of a company that’s changing lives - while having fun doing it.

Apply now and let’s create something amazing together.