Communications and Marketing Assistant

This is an exciting time to join the Royal Hospital, the home of the Chelsea Pensioners since 1692, with the public opening of the Soane Stable Yard.

The successful candidate will work with the team to build awareness of this nationally important heritage site and its core activities, and responsibilities include handling media enquiries, designing marketing materials and setting up meetings and events. 

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication and organisational skills with experience of working across multiple projects to agreed deadlines and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. 

If you have 1-2 years communications and / or marketing experience in a cultural, charity or not-for-profit environment, or can demonstrate relatable experience while studying, and are passionate about developing your skills, we would be interested in hearing from you. 

 Please email your CV with a cover letter (max 500 words) by 14th October explaining why you think you're the right person for the role.

About Us.

The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship.  Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.

Our selection process.

Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:

• Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
• Check your right to live and work in the UK
• Check any declarations you have made on your application form
• Ask you to complete a medical form
• Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.