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We are seeking an experienced communications and marketing professional with strong project management and planning skills to lead the Society’s Communications Team. This is a new role in a growing team and provides a great opportunity to apply your expertise and creativity in communications and marketing to help the Society reach and engage new and existing audiences.

To be successful in this role you will need to be collaborative and organised, as well as have experience in a communications and marketing role in a similar organisation and an enthusiasm for making a difference to the public profile of the Society, our activities and the impact and relevance of geography.

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Closing date: 9.30am on Monday 21 October.

Salary and contract 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 £44,282-£45,552 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 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.

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, along with the monitoring form.

Applications must be received by 9.30am on Monday 21 October.

Interviews are planned to take place in-person on 28 and 29 October.

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

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