Job Description

Job Title: Communications Officer

Level: 3B

Salary: 27K - 31K per year dependent on skills and experience

Location: Chilcomb House, Winchester

Hours: 37 hours per week

Type of Contract: Permanent

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Communications Officer

Do you have a flair for crafting a catchy message, and a curiosity about creativity and culture?

You'll be the bridge between HCT and our wider network, helping shape how we share our stories and make our impact more visible. You'll deliver communications across digital channels, annual publications, and sector networks, while supporting event delivery and strategy development. You'll also help lead our media relations, acting as a first point of contact for press inquiries and leading organisational announcements.


You'll manage communication channels and support on service development for Culture Connects, a sector partnership led by HCT as part of its remit as a National Portfolio Organisation for Arts Council England.

A bit about you

You may be new to the cultural sector, but your experience has already sharpened your technical writing, digital communication, and people skills. You know your way around modern communication systems and platforms, and you use them to write, edit, publish, track, and measure your work efficiently.


You're a natural networker who builds strong relationships fast. Collaboration comes easily to you, and you love seeing a project through from start to finish.


You take initiative and work confidently toward goals. You understand risk and know when to flag an issue to protect both reputation and outcomes. When the unexpected happens, you stay calm, prioritise, and tackle challenges one step at a time.

Who we are

At Hampshire Cultural Trust we have a vision to create inspirational culture experiences that enrich and transform lives. We manage and support 20+ attractions and deliver county-wide outreach programmes that bring great culture to local communities. We also deliver a diverse range of wider social impact initiatives targeted at those who are most vulnerable or disadvantaged and who would not usually have access to arts and culture.


We promote equity, inclusion and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We recognise that people from different backgrounds and experiences can enhance the way we perform and work and we encourage and support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.


We are inclusive, valuing, and respectful of diversity, developing the ability to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Therefore, we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities in our recruitment process and in employment.

The benefits of working for us

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rated for part time working) 7.5% Employer pension contributions Generous occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay Enhanced occupational sick pay Generous compassionate leave scheme Paid emergency leave Industry leading Employee Assistance Programme Access to same day GP appointments for employees and their immediate family Life assurance scheme (x3 annual salary) Interest-free Season ticket loans and travel loans from first day of employment Charity Worker Discounts Scheme (savings on retail, leisure, groceries, travel etc.) Access to free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses for VDU use Free flu vaccination vouchers Cycle to Work Scheme Health Cash Plan (cashback on dental, optical, medical for monthly subscription cost) Opportunities to learn, develop and progress Free tea and coffee Team Card - Free access to venues for friends and family, and discounts across cafe and retail.

To apply please fill in the application form with an up-to-date CV. We would encourage a covering letter for this position outlining your context for applying and why you would excel in the position.

Closing date for applications: 12 November 2025

MS Teams Calls: w/c 17 November 2025

Proposed Interview date: 24 November 2025

To find out more about us visit our website www.hampshireculture.org.uk and https://careers.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/