Communications Officer
Employer: Unlock
Location: Remote working, with some occasional travel to our Maidstone office and other locations
Temporary: 12 months fixed term contract (with a view to becoming permanent, subject to funding)
Working hours: three day working week
Salary: £26,228 (FTE) for a three day working week
Closing date: Sunday 16 August 2026
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Unlock is looking for an experienced and motivated Communications Officer to help us promote our services, campaigns, and work by producing clear, accessible, and engaging content.
This is an exciting opportunity to:
Share powerful stories from people with lived experience, highlighting the barriers faced by people with criminal records.
Build relationships with stakeholders, supporters and partners, contributing to the charity’s wider influencing and engagement work.
Shape our key messages and take responsibility for creating and managing our content across all media.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about the power of lived experience stories, and is committed to creating positive change for people with criminal records.
If you’d like to be part of this vision and the role fits with your skills and experience, we look forward to your application.
About this role
Job title:Communications OfficerResponsible to:CEOContract:£26,228 (FTE) for a three day working weekWorking hours:12 months fixed term contract (with a view to becoming permanent, subject to funding)Location:Remote working, with some occasional travel to our Maidstone office and other locationsProbation period:3 months
Role Purpose
The Communication Officer will contribute to the production of a wide range of content, including website articles, newsletters, case studies, reports, media materials and social media content. The role will help promote Unlock’s services, campaigns, policy work and projects, ensuring that communications are clear, accessible, engaging and consistent with the charity’s values.
The post holder will play a key role in sharing powerful stories and lived experiences, increasing understanding of the barriers faced by people with criminal records, and supporting Unlock’s efforts to challenge stigma and discrimination. They will also help build relationships with stakeholders, supporters and partners, contributing to the charity’s wider influencing and engagement work
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