Communications Officer

RNRMC Vacancy Page 

Name of Post 

Communications Officer 

Closing Date 

09:00am, 31/03/2025 

Interview Date 

Ongoing Basis 

We are looking for an exceptional Communications Officer to join our Communications team. Your role will be to focus on raising awareness of the work RNRMC does including support made available to our beneficiaries through our Grant Making and Commissioning work and our Fundraising activities. 

Location 

Portsmouth 

Salary Range 

£26,500 to £29,0000 

Our Charity exists to provide a lifetime of support to the men and women of the Royal Navy and their immediate families wherever and whenever they are in need. We take great pride in being responsive and in making a difference at a critical point in people’s lives. 

Role 

We are looking for an exceptional Communications Officer to join our Communications team. Your role will be to focus on raising awareness of the work RNRMC does including support made available to our beneficiaries through our Grant Making and Commissioning work and our Fundraising activities. Working closely with the Fundraising and Grants teams, you will be responsible for researching, sourcing, and writing powerful human-interest stories and case studies, ensuring consistency with our brand and messaging, that bring the RNRMC’s funding programmes to life and that engender support and drive engagement.  

Experience & Background 

You will have previous experience within a communications, marketing, or PR role along with a good standard of education, excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with good attention to detail. You must possess strong story-telling skills with the ability to translate the complex and nuanced work of the RNRMC into clear and concise narratives that increase understanding of the charity. You will have excellent interpersonal and engagement skills, with a welcoming and collaborative approach to working with colleagues and the ability to maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload, juggling consecutive projects and often conflicting deadlines.  

Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities. 

Download a copy of the job description here. 

How to Apply 

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification for the role to hr@rnrmc.org.uk 

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis during the advertising period and RNRMC reserve the right to close the vacancy early and make an appointment at any stage of the application process. Applicants may be asked to attend an on-line Application Review prior to the closing date to aid in the shortlisting process. This will be held via Microsoft Teams. 

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact the Director of Marketing & Communications by email to alice.farrow@rnrmc.org.uk