Communication Officer
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Communications Officer – AKU Society
Location: Remote (occasional in-person meetings/events) UK only
Hours: 30 hours/week (4 days)
Salary: £22,000
Reports to: Head of Patient Support & Welfare
The AKU Society, a UK charity supporting those with alkaptonuria (AKU), seeks a Communications Officer to raise awareness, engage our community, and amplify our mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and manage content for the website, social media, newsletters, and events.
- Plan and execute social media campaigns and monitor engagement.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and partners to share impactful stories.
- Support events and fundraising communications.
- Track and report on communications performance.
Requirements:
- Experience in communications or marketing (charity experience desirable).
- Excellent writing and social media skills.
- Creative, organised, and proactive, with empathy for patient challenges.
- Familiarity with tools like Mailchimp, Canva, or similar is a plus.
Benefits:
- Flexible working, training opportunities, and 4% pension contribution.
**Please note due the volume of applications for this role, if you have not heard from us by 3rd February 2026, you have not been successful in moving to the next stage**
Registered Charity The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
