Communication and Development Officer
Signpost to Polish Success (SPS) is a charitable company (Registered Charity No. 1126928, Company
No. 6693843) based in Nottingham. We provide a wide range of services for Eastern European
migrants who arrived in the UK following the EU enlargement in 2004.
We are looking for a motivated and creative Communication and Development Officer to join our
small team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of Polish and Eastern
European communities, while developing skills in communications, community engagement and
volunteer coordination.
About the Role
You will support the delivery of SPS services by:
– assisting with the publication of our community newspaper East Midlands po Polsku (EMpP);
– managing social media content, including the EMpP Facebook profile and the www.empp.co.uk website;
– preparing promotional and communication materials;
– liaising with EMpP advertisers and coordinating administrative work related to advertising;
– assisting with the organisation of workshops and family events;
– recruiting, supporting, and coordinating volunteers;
– contributing to project monitoring and reporting.
What We’re Looking For
– Fluency in Polish and English (spoken and written)
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills
– Confidence in using IT, including Microsoft Office, WordPress, graphic design software, and social media
– Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
– Commitment to equality, diversity, and community cohesion
Desirable:
– Knowledge of media work
– Experience of working with volunteers
– Knowledge of community development, events
Details
– Job Title: Communication and Development Officer
– Hours: 2.5 days per week
– Salary: £23,573 pro rata per annum, rising to £24,538 pro rata per annum from April 2026
– Contract: Fixed-term until the end of June 2027 (with the possibility of extension)
– Location: Nottingham
The successful candidate will be required to complete a four-month probationary period.
How to Apply
Please send your CV in both English and Polish, together with a covering letter (also in both
languages) outlining your relevant experience and how this meets the job description and person
specification.
– By email: SPS Recruitment – jobs@empp.co.uk
– By post:
SPS Recruitment
Signpost to Polish Success
Tennyson, Unit B
Forest Road West
Nottingham NG7 4EP
For further information, please contact Beata Polanowska at: editor@empp.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 9 February 2026 at 10:00 am.
Interviews will be held in February 2026.
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