Communications Officer

iO Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in England is seeking a dynamic Communications Officer for a 12-month contract based in London. This role demands a communications professional with experience in event management and media relations, especially within the defence sector. Responsibilities include leading program events, managing media relations, and producing various communications materials. The ideal candidate must hold an active security clearance and is expected to thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to strategic communications efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in communications, public relations, media relations, or events management.
• At least 2 years' experience coordinating and delivering events within the defence sector.
• Experience in media relations, including outreach strategies and senior leadership briefings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support high-profile program events coordination.
• Manage media relations and draft communications materials.
• Provide day-to-day communications support across the programme.

Skills

Media relations

Event management

Public relations

Communications strategy

Job description

Contract Communications Officer

London (Some flexibility with remote working)

12 Month Contract (Initially)

£55-60 per hour

OUTSIDE IR35

MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE

A defence client is seeking a dynamic Communications Officer to join their team and help drive their mission forward. This role is ideal for a communications professional who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys working across diverse teams, and is comfortable operating within the defence and innovation ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support the coordination and delivery of high‑profile program events, working closely with internal teams and an external events agency.
• Manage media relations, including drafting pitches, preparing senior leadership briefings, coordinating with NATO colleagues, and overseeing the press inbox.
• Produce high‑quality communications materials such as presentations, speaking notes, social media posts, and website content.
• Provide day‑to‑day communications support across the programme, including content drafting, messaging, document formatting, and strategic advice.
• Contribute to additional communications and event activities as required.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

We're looking for someone with:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in communications, public relations, media relations, or events management.
• At least 2 years' experience coordinating and delivering events within the defence sector or involving defence stakeholders.
• At least 2 years' experience in media relations, including outreach strategies, pitch development, senior leadership briefings, and media inquiry management.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in complementary communications areas such as graphic design, content or brand management, social media production, or internal communications.

Due to the nature of the role, this client requires an active SC to start. Interview to be held W/C 15th of December.

If you're interested, apply to the link for consideration!