We are seeking a talented writer and communications specialist with an interest in making short films to help us tell the Society’s, and geography’s, stories to the public, our members and other stakeholders. Reporting to the Head of Public Engagement and Communications, you will join a busy and successful team and further develop our print, online and multimedia communications.
The post of Communications Officer is dedicated to planning and delivering content for the Society’s range of communications channels.
As Communications Officer, you will work closely with colleagues across the Society. You will report to the Head of Public Engagement and Communications and will work as part of a small communications team that also includes the Membership Communications Officer, Press and Social Media Officer and Web Communications Officer.
You will need excellent writing and team working skills as you will be responsible for planning, writing, editing and proofreading content including a monthly article for Geographical magazine, regular latest news articles for the website and regular marketing emails. You will also plan, shoot and edit short in-house promotional films for the website and social media, so an interest in, and understanding of, filming is an advantage.
Above all, as Communications Officer you will be organised, enjoy planning and be able to work well with colleagues to find out the stories we need to be telling about the Society.
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Closing date has been extended to: 9.00am on Monday 11 July 2022
Salary and contract details
This is a permanent, full time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months. The post is based in Kensington, London.
The salary range for this post is £29,890- £32,625 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
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35 hour working week with core hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm
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Option to work from home on Thursdays and Fridays
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25 days annual leave per annum plus public bank holidays
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Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance
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Generous pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer
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Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary
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Corporate eye care vouchers
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Cycle to work scheme
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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. Please also include the completed monitoring form.
Applications must be received by 9.00am on Monday 11 July 2022. Interviews are planned to take place in-person on Monday 18 July.
We thank, in advance, all candidates for applying and regret we are unable to write separately to those who are not selected for interview
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.