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We are seeking a proactive, creative individual with experience of producing paid and organic social media content, strong graphic design skills, and an interest in developing digital marketing skills to join the Society’s Communications Team.

As Digital Communications Officer, you will be responsible for implementing our social media strategy to communicate and market our wide range of activities to diverse audiences across different platforms.

To be successful in this role you will need to be collaborative and organised, with a hands-on approach and an ability to communicate effectively using a range of content across social media channels.

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Closing date: 9.30am on Monday 31 March.

Salary and application details

This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months.

The salary range for this post is £33,893-£36,797 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

The post is based in Kensington, London.

Benefits

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

  • 35 hour working week with core 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 plus public bank holidays.
  • Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
  • Generous 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 counselling support.

How to apply

To apply please email HR@rgs.org with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you fulfil the selection criteria.

Applications must be received by 9.30am on Monday 31 March.

Interviews are planned to take place in-person on Tuesday 8 April.

We thank, in advance, all candidates for applying and regret we are unable to write separately to those who are not selected for interview.

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