RNRMC is looking to recruit a Communications Officer to join the Marketing and Communications team.
The Communications Officer is a vital member of the Marketing and Communications team and will be dedicated to communicating the support made available through our Grant Making and Commissioning work. They will be responsible for sourcing and writing powerful stories and case studies that demonstrate the impact of RNRMC’s work. This role plays a critical part in the delivery of our organisational narrative, putting the stories of those we have supported front and centre in all our communications work. The post-holder will work closely with our Grants team, as well as other teams across the charity to ensure case studies meet the needs of the organisation and are managed effectively through the appropriate processes.
The ideal candidate will have experience in writing compelling content used in online and offline media, a high attention to detail and the ability to write for a multitude of audiences. You will have a proven track record in telling stories that inspire action, excellent communication and engagement skills, as well as being able to maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience working in a Communications role is desirable. Please see the Job Description for more detailed information.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with frequent travel to meet and interview beneficiaries required. You must possess a willingness to work outside normal office hours in order to obtain the story, and a clean driving licence is desirable.
What we offer
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (calculated on a pro-rata basis for part-time)
- 7% non-contributary pension
- Free gym access when located at our Portsmouth Office
- Private Health Insurance Scheme, once employed for over 12 months.
- Death in Service Scheme, once employed for over 12 months.
You will be based in Portsmouth at RNRMC offices in HMS Excellent, Whale Island. You must possess appropriate right to work in the UK, all offers of employment are subject to successful DBS and basic security checks. RNRMC has a hybrid working policy which offers 40% home-working opportunities
Please send your completed CV and covering letter, detailing the reasons why you wish to apply for the role and how you meet the requirements of the job description, to HR@rnrmc.org.uk.
For more information about the role and a full job description please contact: Shannon Johnson, Interim Director of Communications, at Shannon.Johnson@rnrmc.org.uk
Full Job Description
Closing date for applications: Monday 26th June 2023, 09.00
Interview dates: Friday 30th June 2023
Applications will be sifted on a rolling basis, so this post may be closed prior to the deadline stated.
Whilst we aim to respond to all applicants, if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
