Press and communications officer x2

Job title: Press and communications officer x2
Band: 5
Salary: £34,608 - £38,304 (subject to experience)
Location/base: Hybrid - Home/CIH office
Hours: 35 hours per week

About us

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the professional body supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home.

About you

We have an exciting opportunity for two enthusiastic and experienced press and communications officers to join our team, to help amplify CIH’s presence as the leading voice for the housing profession.

We’re seeking people with an eye for detail and excellent writing skills, with the ability to generate relevant, timely and engaging content for a variety of external channels and audiences. You’ll understand the media landscape, news agendas and how to create content with an engaging hook.

You’ll have the ability to prioritise a diverse workload, to manage multiple projects and stakeholders, with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively with a wide range of partners. You will also play a central role in developing and coordinating internal communication content to ensure colleagues are informed and engaged with CIH’s news and updates.

Working alongside a team of creative and enthusiastic communications and marketing professionals, the roles report directly to the head of communications.

How to apply

CIH is committed to equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection and strives to have a workforce that promotes inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community. If you feel you have barriers to applying, please get in touch as we would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to achieve and celebrate diversity.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Rachel Martin, head of communications – rachel.martin@cih.org

For details of how to apply please visit our careers page - Careers & Vacancies | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).

The closing date for applications is Monday 10 November 2025

Interviews are due to take place w/c 24 November 2025

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.