Job summary
*Please note, this role is on a 12 month fixed term contract
Are you a creative and confident communicator, passionate about connecting people and bringing organisational culture to life?
We're looking for an Internal Communications Officer to join our small, collaborative Internal Communications team at BPAS. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in engaging and informing colleagues across our 1,000-strong workforce from clinic teams to home-based staff.
At BPAS, we believe that great internal communication is the foundation of a well-connected, motivated, and supported organisation. You'll help shape how our people hear about what matters from strategic updates to local success stories using a mix of digital and print channels, events, video, and more.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where creativity and attention to detail go hand in hand. You'll be involved in everything from writing engaging copywriting for our intranet and staff app, to supporting events, and creating video content that brings our messages to life. You'll also help promote internal initiatives and gather staff feedback through surveys and polls.
This role is working from home for 36 hours per week over Monday to Friday. You will travel to our Head Office in Leamington Spa typically once a month. Travel to other BPAS units may be required occasionally for events and training.
Main duties of the job
- Write and edit copy for a range of internal channels including the intranet, newsletters, and staff app
- Support planning and delivery of virtual and in-person staff events
- Produce engaging visual content such as posters, short videos, and infographics
- Maintain internal communication schedules, including quarterly print packs for clinics
- Support the promotion of staff engagement activities such as the annual People Survey and pulse polls
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to find and share stories, celebrate achievements, and build internal visibility
About you
We're looking for someone who is confident, creative, and organised someone who understands how thoughtful communication can shape employee experience and strengthen organisational culture.
You'll have excellent copywriting skills and know how to write for different formats and audiences. You'll also bring energy and fresh ideas for how we share news, celebrate our teams, and connect people across locations.
We are also looking for:
- Experience in internal communications, employee engagement, PR, media, or a related field
- Experience using tools such as intranet platforms, internal newsletters, or staff apps
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits:
- Life assurance cover at 3 times salary
- 34 days annual leave per year
- A defined contribution pension scheme.
- You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description is available for you to download and review along with our T&Cs and Salary information. This can be found on the right hand side of the advert under supporting information.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications that reflect the skills and experience required for the role. We aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
If you have any questions about the role, the process, or require adjustments to support your application, please don't hesitate to get in touch we're happy to help.
Location: Home-based with the expectation
of travel to our Head Office once per month. Occasional travel to other BPAS units in line with business needs.
Head Office: Tachbrook Park, Athena Drive, Leamington Spa, CV34 6RQ
Contract: 12 months fixed term
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Hours of Work:
- Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum - Depending on skills and experience
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description is available for you to download and review along with our T&Cs and Salary information. This can be found on the right hand side of the advert under supporting information.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications that reflect the skills and experience required for the role. We aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
If you have any questions about the role, the process, or require adjustments to support your application, please don't hesitate to get in touch we're happy to help.
Location: Home-based with the expectation
of travel to our Head Office once per month. Occasional travel to other BPAS units in line with business needs.
Head Office: Tachbrook Park, Athena Drive, Leamington Spa, CV34 6RQ
Contract: 12 months fixed term
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Hours of Work:
- Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum - Depending on skills and experience
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in communications, digital, design or engagement-related subject, or equivalent experience in communications field
Experience
Essential
- Tell us about a communications role you've held in a people-focused organisation. What was your remit, and how did your work contribute to engagement or internal communication goals?
- Experience of editing an intranet
- Experience of content creation for newsletters or bulletins
Desirable
- Experience of using email broadcast systems eg Mailchimp.
- Experience of using Canva or other design packages
- Experience of using video editing software (eg Adobe Premiere Pro/ Canva)
- Experience of working in NHS, charity or healthcare communications, whether in-house or agency
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
- This role is working from home and travelling to our Head Office in Leamington Spa once a month (occasionally to other units for events etc). Can you commit to this?
- Are you aware this role is for 36 hours per week over Monday to Friday?
- Are you aware this role is on a 12 month fixed term contract?
Desirable
- Please list any further information you wish to add to support your application.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- What trends or developments in internal communications or employee engagement do you find most exciting or important right now?
- Ability to produce videos and photography to accompany communications material/packages
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in communications, digital, design or engagement-related subject, or equivalent experience in communications field
Experience
Essential
- Tell us about a communications role you've held in a people-focused organisation. What was your remit, and how did your work contribute to engagement or internal communication goals?
- Experience of editing an intranet
- Experience of content creation for newsletters or bulletins
Desirable
- Experience of using email broadcast systems eg Mailchimp.
- Experience of using Canva or other design packages
- Experience of using video editing software (eg Adobe Premiere Pro/ Canva)
- Experience of working in NHS, charity or healthcare communications, whether in-house or agency
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
- This role is working from home and travelling to our Head Office in Leamington Spa once a month (occasionally to other units for events etc). Can you commit to this?
- Are you aware this role is for 36 hours per week over Monday to Friday?
- Are you aware this role is on a 12 month fixed term contract?
Desirable
- Please list any further information you wish to add to support your application.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- What trends or developments in internal communications or employee engagement do you find most exciting or important right now?
- Ability to produce videos and photography to accompany communications material/packages
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
