Communications Officer

This permanent post is ideal for someone who is keen to develop communicayions skills as well as build external affairs and policy experience. The role provides the opportunity to join a small agile team at the Council of Deans of Health, the representative body for the UK’s university faculties engaged in education and research for nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions.

We are looking for someone with a broad skill set including experience in developing and delivering communications plans, strong interpersonal skills, good organisation, and clear written communication. The successful candidate will be able to balance varied tasks and provide support to colleagues in the Council of Deans of Health team.

Main responsibilities:

• Leading the Council's communications; planning and delivering communications, writing and creating content for internal and external audiences.
• Developing and implementing communications plans for our Student Leadership Programme and other externally funded projects.
• Supporting the Council's policy campaigns, themed months (such as Innovation Month), and the promotion of events.
• Supporting specific projects linked to our parliamentary and public affairs work.
• Undertake any such duties or general tasks and hours of work as may reasonably be required. 

The Council has an office in Woburn House, central London although all staff are currently working in a mixed home/office working model. The postholder should therefore be able to attend the office as required. The salary for this post is £31,000 – £37,500 depending on experience. The Council offers a 10% pension contribution, flexible approaches to working, travelling opportunities and continued development.

The Council is committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone.

Interviews will be held on Monday 19 August at our office in central London.