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Press and Digital Communications Officer

The Royal Geographical Society
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£32,590 - £35,385 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • The Society is looking for a Press and Digital Communications Officer with strong storytelling skills and experience in a press office to enhance its media profile.
  • This is a permanent, full-time position based in Kensington, London, with a salary range of £32,590 to £35,385 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
  • The role requires collaboration and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to various audiences, including journalists and the public.
  • Benefits include a 35-hour working week, flexible working arrangements, 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, and a pension scheme.
  • Applications are due by 9:30 am on Monday, 7 October, with interviews scheduled for 14 and 15 October.

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 OfficerContract: Permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three monthsSalary range: £32,590- £35,385 per annum depending on experience and qualificationsLocation: 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.

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