Details:
- Salary: £32,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: City of London London
- Date: 10 hours ago
Description:
Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a leading Professional Membership Organisation to recruit a Communications Officer.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident and creative communications professional to join a small, high-impact team and play a key role in shaping external profile and member engagement.
Summary of the role
Reporting into senior leadership, the Communications Officer will deliver engaging, timely and influential communications across multiple channels.
You'll manage media relations, digital content and internal communications while supporting wider public affairs and membership activity. This role offers real variety, visibility and the chance to make a tangible impact.
Role details
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (hybrid working, minimum 2 days in the office)
Hours: Full-time (with occasional out-of-hours working for events and communications activity)
Responsibilities
Draft, edit and distribute communications for members, press and external stakeholders
Plan and deliver PR activity, generating positive media coverage
Write, publish and manage website content using a CMS
Manage and grow social media channels, including paid advertising campaigns
Monitor and evaluate digital performance using analytics tools
Compile and circulate internal newsletters
Support the production and delivery of a podcast, including recording, editing and publishing
Promote events and initiatives in collaboration with the membership team
Represent the organisation at internal and external events
Respond to enquiries from journalists, stakeholders and the public
Support public affairs activity and committee administration
Maintain accurate records using CRM systems and provide general administrative support
Person specification
Experience in a communications, PR or marketing role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing press and media relationships
Confident using social media in a professional or membership setting
Experience with CMS platforms, newsletters and digital content
Strong organisational skills with a proactive, can-do approach
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Canva, Adobe, IndesignDesirable:
Experience with Adobe software
Knowledge of social media advertising, including LinkedIn
Experience working with membership organisations, committees or volunteers
Familiarity with CRM systems and email marketing tools
Apply now
If you're a creative communications professional looking to step into a varied and influential role within a respected membership organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Merrifield Consultants for more information.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout