Communications Executive

Title: Communications Executive

Location: Marlow United Kingdom

Part-time role

Job Description:

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, and innovative company?

Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team?

Part-time role - 2 days a week (15 hours)

Join our Communications team

The Communications team sits within Softcat's wider Marketing department and plays a key role in shaping how we communicate with our people, customers, partners, and the public. We're a collaborative and creative group that brings company stories to life through clear, engaging, and impactful messaging across multiple channels. From internal updates and announcements to external press releases, campaigns, and thought-leadership content, we ensure Softcat's voice is consistent, authentic, and aligned to our brand. Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Design, and the wider business, we support strategic initiatives, share important news, and help strengthen Softcat's reputation both internally and externally

Success. The Softcat Way.

It's an exciting time to be at Softcat, one of the UK's most successful technology solutions businesses. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We've reached the £1 billion+ pa revenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK and picked up a series of industry awards. We've got even bigger plans for the future. So, if you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more from your career.

Support Softcat's storytelling by creating and managing communications that connect, inform, and inspire.

We're seeking a creative and proactive part-time Communications Executive to support our internal and external communications efforts. This role is ideal for someone with excellent writing skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for storytelling who can help strengthen our brand voice across various channels. As a Communications Executive, you will be an integral member of Softcat's Marketing department, reporting to the Communications Manager, with responsibility across all areas of communications and in support of the wider Marketing functions.

As the Communications Executive, you'll be responsible for:

• Writing, editing and proofreading content for multiple channels, including intranet, email, press releases, newsletters, blogs, etc.
• Supporting the creation and distribution of internal updates, announcements, and employee newsletters.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Design teams to develop and deliver communications campaigns.
• Track communication metrics (e.g., engagement rates, media mentions) and prepare monthly performance reports.
• Assess incoming requests into the Communications inbox and redirecting them to the appropriate team members
• Support Communications team with various activity and work as part of the wider Softcat Marketing team to meet marketing objectives

We'd love you to have

• Experience of Microsoft Office packages, especially Teams, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently.

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you!

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• As a part-time role, this position involves working two days per week, both on-site at the office
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.