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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About the Role<\/strong> – Salary: \u00a323,573 pro rata per annum, rising to \u00a324,538 pro rata per annum from April 2026 Job Description & Person Specification<\/strong> Volunteer Coordination<\/strong> Person Specification<\/strong> – Ability to work independently and as part of a team. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Communication and Development Officer Signpost to Polish Success (SPS) is a charitable company (Registered Charity No. 1126928, CompanyNo. 6693843) based in Nottingham. We provide a wide range of services for Eastern Europeanmigrants who arrived in the UK following the EU enlargement in 2004.We are looking for a motivated and creative Communication and Development Officer to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2845","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bez-kategorii"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.empp.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2845","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.empp.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.empp.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.empp.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.empp.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2845"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.empp.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2845\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2848,"href":"https:\/\/www.empp.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2845\/revisions\/2848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.empp.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2845"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.empp.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2845"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.empp.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2845"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\u2019re Looking For<\/strong>
– 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:<\/strong>
– Knowledge of media work
– Experience of working with volunteers
– Knowledge of community development, events
Details<\/strong>
– Job Title: Communication and Development Officer
– Hours: 2.5 days per week<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– 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<\/strong>
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 \u2013 jobs@empp.co.uk
– By post:
SPS Recruitment
Signpost to Polish Success
Tennyson, Unit B
Forest Road West
Nottingham NG7 4EP<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.
Please state where you saw this advert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Communication and Development Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Job Description
Job Title: Communication and Development Officer
Location: Signpost to Polish Success (SPS), Nottingham
Hours: 2.5 days per week
Salary: \u00a323,573 pro rata per annum, rising to \u00a324,538 pro rata per annum from April 2026
Responsible to: SPS Manager
Contract type: Fixed term until the end of June 2027 (with the possibility of extension)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Purpose of the Post<\/strong>
The Communication and Development Officer will play a key role in supporting the work of Signpost
to Polish Success (SPS). The role includes contributing to the publication of East Midlands po Polsku
(EMpP), managing relationships with advertisers, managing the www.empp.co.uk website and EMpP
social media channels, supporting community engagement activities, and coordinating volunteers.
The postholder will contribute to the delivery of SPS services, including organising events and
workshops, supporting volunteers, and assisting with project monitoring and reporting.
The role promotes community cohesion, intercultural dialogue, and positive engagement between
Eastern European residents and the wider Nottingham community.
Responsibilities will be introduced progressively during the course of employment and will not be
delivered all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Communications and Media<\/strong>
– Contribute to the publication of East Midlands po Polsku (researching information, writing
articles, proofreading, and sourcing photographs).
– Demonstrate an interest in local, national, and community news relevant to Polish and
Eastern European communities.
– Manage SPS and EMpP social media channels and website (including WordPress, Facebook,
and YouTube).
– Produce and distribute printed and digital promotional materials.
– Develop and maintain advertising relationships for East Midlands po Polsku.
– Complete administrative work related to advertising, including producing and sending
invoices to EMpP advertising partners.
Community Engagement and Development<\/strong>
– Support the delivery of multicultural workshops, family events, and outreach activities.
– Promote participation across Polish, Eastern European, and wider Nottingham communities.
– Work collaboratively with community groups, volunteers, and partner organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Recruit, support, and coordinate volunteers for SPS projects and events.
– Provide clear role descriptions, guidance, and appropriate supervision.
– Encourage skills development and recognise volunteer contributions.
Events and Activities<\/strong>
– Assist with the planning and delivery of workshops, family events, ESOL and IT courses,
coffee mornings, and community projects.
– Support event logistics, promotion, and volunteer coordination.
Administration, Monitoring and Reporting<\/strong>
– Collect monitoring data, feedback, and evaluation evidence.
– Assist in preparing reports for funders and SPS trustees.
– Maintain accurate records in line with SPS and funder requirements.
– Provide general administrative support to the organisation.
Other Duties<\/strong>
– Actively contribute to the delivery of all SPS services.
– Demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, inclusion, and community cohesion.
– Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
– Contribute to fundraising activities and the development of new project ideas.
– Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
– Identify and participate in relevant training to support personal and organisational
development.
– Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Essential<\/strong>
– Fluency in Polish and English (spoken and written).
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
– Confidence in engaging with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
– Commitment to equality, diversity, and community cohesion.
– Confident use of Microsoft Office, WordPress, social media platforms, and graphic design
software.
– Ability to recruit, support, and work effectively with volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Ability to follow instructions from a manager and respond constructively to feedback.
– Awareness of issues affecting Eastern European communities (e.g. discrimination, social
exclusion, hate crime).
– Good organisational and time management skills.
– Ability to produce clear written materials for different audiences (e.g. articles, reports,
promotional materials).
– Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing priorities.
Desirable<\/strong>
– Experience in marketing or media-related roles.
– Experience working in community development, or outreach.
– Experience coordinating or supporting volunteers.
– Experience in event planning or delivering community activities.
– Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes.
– Experience of working in the voluntary or community sector.
– Experience of administrative work.
– Experience of safeguarding or working with vulnerable adults or families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n