Role: Communications Officer
Salary:
£39,320 p.a.
Location: Hybrid
Working – Remote / London
Contract Type: Full
Time, Permanent
How to Apply
If you believe that you are the right person for this role, please
submit your CV and Cover Letter.
Please note that the close
date could be subject to change depending on the success of the
recruitment process.
About You
You’re an experienced and proactive communications professional
who’s enthusiastic about promoting the work of the College and the
specialty of anaesthesia. You will have a creative mindset and bring
expertise to a small, dynamic communications team.
You’ll
take the lead on the day-to-day management of the College’s main
social media channels, ensuring our voice is clear, consistent and
aligned with our values. You’ll also plan and deliver impactful
communications and marketing campaigns that support the College’s
strategic goals, working closely with colleagues from across the
organisation – including clinical experts – as well as with external
partners.
You’ll be part of our Membership, Media and
Development Directorate, which drives the College’s work on member
engagement, marketing and communications, education, and events. Your
contribution will help shape how we connect with our audiences and
highlight the vital work of our members.
About the
Role
Key tasks and responsibilities include (but
are not limited to):
- Maintain the College’s main
social media accounts (X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). This
includes planning and producing content, interacting with RCoA online
communities and monitoring and evaluating engagement.
- Act
as an internal champion for social media, providing advice and support
to colleagues and contributing to the review and development of our
social media policy and guidelines.
- Manage the RCoA blog
schedule to ensure it reflects current RCoA projects and key messages.
This includes identifying and briefing relevant opportunities and
authors, editing content and ensuring the timely publication and
sharing of content.
- Lead on the production, content and
messaging for the monthly President’s email Newsletter, working with
colleagues across the College to ensure all stories are timely and
accurate. Assist with the production of other College email
newsletters.
We are ideally looking for someone with
the following experience, knowledge, and skills:
- Experience of planning and producing social media content on
different platforms
- Experience of using social media
software and content tools, for example Canva, Hootsuite and Meta
business tools
- Experience of translating complex/technical
information into clear and succinct messages for different audiences
- Experience of writing email newsletters and website copy
- Experience of working within a fast-paced communications
environment
- Excellent written communication skills, with
the ability to write, edit, proofread and optimise engaging content
for different audiences and platforms
- Excellent attention
to detail, project management and organisational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive
working relationships quickly, including with senior stakeholders
The Package
This is a
full-time, permanent position with a competitive employee benefits
package, which includes (but is not limited to):
- 26
days of annual leave, plus bank holiday
- Healthcare support
through Benenden Health
- Up to 12% pension contribution
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Wellbeing hour once
a week
- Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to Mental
Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes
About the College
The Royal College of
Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialty
throughout the UK. We are the third largest medical royal college in
the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000
Fellows and Members, we ensure the quality of patient care by
safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia,
intensive care and pain medicine.
At RCoA diversity, equality
and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to
us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome
applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender,
sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital
status, or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an
inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports, and
celebrates our differences.
Unfortunately, due to the volume
of applications, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to
candidates on their application. Only short-listed applicants will be
contacted after the closing date. Please note that the closing date is
subject to change.
Applicants must reside and have the right
to work in the UK. No agencies please.