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 will be responsible for building the Society's media profile and supporting the implementation of our social media strategy., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

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.

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


Applications must be received by 9.30am on Monday 7 October.
Interviews are planned to take place on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 October.