Communications and Public Affairs Officer

The Right Ethos - Specialist External Affairs Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in international relations is seeking a part-time Communications and Public Affairs Officer to lead strategic communications and advocacy initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess strong writing skills, experience in communications, and proficiency in digital tools and social media. This role includes managing the organization's online presence and supporting high-profile events.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, marketing, or public affairs.
• Strong writing and video content skills required.
• Proficiency in digital tools and social media.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications and advocacy initiatives.
• Manage RCS website, social media channels, and newsletters.
• Support high-profile events and public affairs activities.

Skills

Experience in communications

Strong writing skills

Video content skills

Proficiency in digital tools

Social media skills

Interest in international affairs

Job description

Communications and Public Affairs Officer

Location: London

Salary expectation: £26,000 to £28,000

This is a part-time role

The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is seeking a Communications and Public Affairs Officer to lead strategic communications, digital content, and advocacy initiatives across its flagship programmes, including The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition and the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign. The role involves managing the RCS website, social media channels, newsletters, and multimedia content, as well as supporting high-profile events and public affairs activities with Commonwealth stakeholders, Parliamentarians, and youth networks.

The ideal candidate will have experience in communications, marketing, or public affairs, strong writing and video content skills, proficiency in digital tools and social media, and an interest in international affairs and policy advocacy. Occasional out-of-hours work is required.