Internal Communications Specialist

Job Introduction

Are you a natural storyteller with a flair for engaging with people and bringing internal comms to life? 

We’re on the lookout for a creative, people-focussed Internal Communications Specialist to join our award-winning Communications and Brand Team here at Yorkshire Housing.   This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity where you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on how we connect, inform and inspire our colleagues.

Why this role rocks

At Yorkshire Housing, we don’t do dull.  We’re straight talking, forward-thinking and all about making a difference. You’ll be the go-to person for keeping our internal communications platform fresh, fun and functional – crafting content that cuts through the noise and brings our culture to life.

You’ll be working on multiple campaigns, building strong relationships across the business, and helping us deliver colleague events that leave a lasting impression.   If you’re a confident communicator with a creative spark and a passion for colleague experience – we want to hear from you. 

What we’re all about  

You might think of Yorkshire Housing as ‘just’ a housing provider. We own and manage nearly 20,000 homes (and counting) across Yorkshire and our mission is to make it possible for current and future customers to have a place they’re proud to call home. We’re all about the customer, and our service doesn’t stop once the keys are in the door.   

What you’ll be getting up to  

Reporting to our Internal Communications Lead, you’ll take the lead on managing and updating our internal communications platform, making sure it’s always packed with fresh, engaging, and relevant content. You’ll play a key part in bringing internal campaigns and colleague events to life – from the first spark of an idea right through to delivery. With a creative eye and a strategic mind, you’ll craft comms plans and content that inform, inspire, and connect our people. You’ll also collaborate with teams across the business to uncover and share their stories, all while keeping things organised, on-brand, and running like clockwork.

Sounds good right? 

What you’ll bring: 

• Plenty of experience in internal communications or colleague engagement.  
• A creative mindset and a way with words – you're a confident copywriter and content creator  
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for people

You also need to have the flexibility to travel to Leeds and some of our other sites across Yorkshire when needed – this could be up to 2-3 days a week and will be for things like filming, attending meetings, co-working and all-colleague events.  

Full details and requirements can be found in the attached Role Profile! 

What’s in it for you  

In return, we offer a salary of £37,140.08 per annum for a 35-hour week, 26 days annual leave (rising annually to 31 days) plus Bank Holidays.   

We also work (truly) flexibly, and believe work is something you do, not somewhere you go.   

But that’s not all. We offer a reward package to suit everyone. At YH, you can claim back for prescriptions, eye tests and more with our cash plan, make the most of a variety of retail discounts and take advantage of our pension scheme where we’ll match your contributions up to 9%, just to name a few.   

Our people’s health and wellbeing are one of our top priorities, and you can make the most of our readily available wellbeing support package. This includes access to a library of free fitness classes, as well as an instant My GP service and free counselling sessions with a trained professional.   

So, now you’re really interested?   

At YH, we’re actively building a working environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where everyone can contribute their best work and be themselves. We believe difference is what makes us stronger and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role.   

We know that not all candidates will meet every single requirement. If you’re experience looks a little different from what we’re looking for and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you so please apply! 

If you require any additional support with your application, or have any further questions please contact our fab recruitment team via email at recruitment@yorkshirehousing.co.uk  

 Key Dates: 

• Applications close: 2nd July 2025 (but we may close it early if we find our superstar!)
• First stage interviews (via Teams): 9th July 2025
• Final Interviews (in Leeds): 24th or 25th July 2025
• Start Date: Early September 2025