Communications Officer

Lord's Taverners Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry Smith Foundation in Central London is seeking a proactive Communications Officer. This full-time role (35 hours/week) supports delivering engaging, strategically aligned content across digital, print, events, media and internal channels.

The position offers hybrid working (2 days in office). Responsibilities include developing communication plans, writing and editing content, coordinating with stakeholders, monitoring media coverage, and maintaining accessible content across channels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and delivering comms plans across platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clarity and inclusiveness.
• Experience managing digital content, social media and media relations.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement communication strategies for campaigns.
• Write, edit and deliver content for digital, print, events and internal channels.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for accurate, consistent messaging.
• Monitor media coverage and analyse communication effectiveness.
• Manage content on websites and social media; ensure accessibility.
• Support partnerships with external organisations and communities.
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines and policies.

Skills

Communication planning

Content creation

Digital & social media

Media relations

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytics & evaluation

Inclusive communication

Job description

Communications Officer

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Location: Central London, Hybrid working (2 days in office)

About the role

The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with The Henry Smith Foundation on an exciting opportunity for a proactive, creative and purpose-driven Communications Officer. This is a hands-on communications role supporting the delivery of impactful, engaging and strategically aligned content across digital, print, events, media and internal channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement effective communication strategies to promote organisational activities and campaigns.
• Write, edit, and deliver compelling content for various channels including digital platforms, press releases, and internal communications.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure messaging is accurate, consistent, and inclusive.
• Monitor media coverage and analyse communication effectiveness to inform future strategies.
• Manage and maintain content on websites and social media, ensuring content is accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
• Support organisational initiatives by fostering positive relationships with external partners and community groups.
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines and organisational policies related to communication and accessibility.

Person Specification

We are looking for a confident and creative communications professional with:

• Proven experience in developing and delivering communication plans across multiple platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for clarity and inclusiveness.
• Experience in managing digital content, social media, and media relations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to monitor and evaluate communication outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive approach towards promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within communication practices.

• Applications close: 21st Sep
• Interviews (in person): Tue 29th Sep

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Our approach to candidates using AI in applications

We recognise that technology, including AI tools, can be helpful when preparing job applications, and we welcome the use of tools that support you in presenting your experience clearly. However, it’s important that your application genuinely reflects your own skills, experience, and voice. We therefore recommend reviewing any AI-generated content carefully to ensure accuracy and authenticity.

If you are invited to interview, we’ll want to hear directly from you about your skills and experiences. Any significant differences between your application and how you present yourself in person may negatively impact your application.

Requesting reasonable adjustments

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application or interview stages, please let us know. You can share your needs at any point in the process. Adjustments can be tailored to suit both physical and mental health needs. Our team will work with you to ensure you have what you need to perform at your best.