Press and Digital Communications Officer
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’ll be responsible for building the Society’s media profile and supporting the implementation of our social media strategy.
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.
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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 Monday 7 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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