Communications Officer

Royal College of Nursing - Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,881 - 42,795; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with progression

Up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous parental leave packages

Flexible work model

Health and wellbeing programme

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Communications Officer to shape member engagement and deliver key communications regarding pay delivery initiatives. The role requires exceptional communication skills to convey complex information clearly and fosters collaborative relationships across departments. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £42,795, flexible work arrangements, generous annual leave, and options for remote work. The role is based at RCN UK HQ, London, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed to inform and engage members.
• Ability to adapt messages for varied audiences is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build communications that mobilise and inform members about pay-related campaigns.
• Write and schedule emails and SMS; craft social media content.
• Maintain a schedule of targeted communications to encourage member engagement.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to tailor tone and style

Attention to detail

Excellent time management

Collaborative working

Job description

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Pay range

Location: RCN UK HQ, London • Full Time, permanent • Salary per annum: £37,881 - £42,795 (plus London weighting if applicable) • Closing date: 11.59pm on 11 January 2026 • Reference: REQ000017

The role

As the Communications Officer working on Pay Delivery in England, you’ll build communications that inform, mobilise and encourage our members to engage in the roll out of the Nursing Profiles and NHS job evaluation. You’ll be central to engaging members and activists with clear, timely updates on pay events and opportunities – helping turn national campaigns into targeted, local action that resonates across England’s regions.

You’ll write and schedule emails and SMS; craft social media copy; and update regional web pages with pay content and event information. You’ll build and maintain a rolling schedule of targeted workplace communications that encourages members to attend events and learn about our job evaluation work – keeping plans current as event details evolve.

The person

To succeed you’ll need strong written and verbal communication skills, able to tailor tone and style to varied audiences and make complex information easy to understand. You’ll be adept at working collaboratively, building strong relationships across departments and within a team, even in challenging circumstances. Exceptional attention to detail, excellent time management, and a real member focus are essential.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary with progression to the top of the pay scale and London weighting where applicable
• Annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days for Christmas break
• Generous maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave packages
• Flexible work model – up to 60% of your time can be worked from home, with at least 40% in person
• Health and wellbeing programme, learning and development opportunities, inclusive hybrid workforce

Application & Selection

Please click the ‘apply now’ button to apply and answer the supporting questions online to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for this role. Your application will be anonymised for shortlisting. Interviews and assessments may be held in person or by video call.

For more information about the recruitment and selection process, contact [e-mail].

Equal opportunities & diversity

Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment that welcomes authentic selves. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities as a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Michael Reilly, Business Manager at [e-mail].