Press and Digital Communications Officer

SW7, London (On-site)
Kensington, Greater London
£32,590 - £35,385 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

We are seeking a creative individual with strong storytelling skills and experience of working in a press office to join the Society’s Communications Team. As Press and Digital Communications Officer you will be responsible for building the Society’s media profile and supporting the implementation of our social media strategy.

Press and Digital Communications Officer
Contract: Permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months
Salary range: £32,590 - £35,385 per annum depending on experience and qualifications
Location: The post is based in Kensington, London

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to the public profile of the Society, our activities and the impact and relevance of geography. To be successful in this role you will need to be collaborative and organised, as well as talented at communicating complex ideas to a range of audiences including journalists and members of the public.

Benefits

There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:

  • 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
  • Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
  • 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
  • Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
  • Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
  • Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
  • Corporate eye care vouchers.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support

Applications must be received by 9.30am on Monday 7 October.
Interviews are planned to take place on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 October.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The Society is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

No agencies please.

Posted by
Royal Geographical Society View profile Company size 51 - 100
Posted on: 11 September 2024
Closing date: 07 October 2024 at 23:59
Job ref: 166085_HRRGS
Tags: Campaigns, Communications, Marketing, Digital, Content Writing / Copywriting, Engagement / Outreach, Public Relations