Communications Officer

Justice Oct; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice Oct is seeking a motivated Communications Officer to enhance its mission of building a fairer UK justice system. The role involves translating complex legal issues into clear communications, engaging with media, and managing digital presence. A supportive hybrid work culture is offered alongside attractive benefits including generous leave, pension contributions, and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus extra days

8% employer pension contribution

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working conditions

Wellbeing day and birthday day off

Qualifications

• Strong writer with a passion for social justice.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex legal issues into compelling writing.
• Manage press relations, website, and social media.
• Produce printed materials to communicate the organization's work.

Skills

Organisational skills

Strong writing

Communication

Job description

Location: Hybrid, with minimum 1-2 days per month at JUSTICE’s office near St Paul’s, London.

Salary: £35,742 per annum starting salary, with yearly increases.

We are looking for a motivated and organised Communications Officer to help us build a fairer UK justice system. The postholder will translate complex legal issues into compelling, clear writing, and believe in the power of communication to change minds and build broad support for policy change.

The postholder will communicate JUSTICE’s work to our key audiences using press, digital media, and printed publications, and will report to the Head of Communications. Responsibilities include working with journalists to gain coverage, managing our website and social media accounts, and producing printed materials. You will play a key role in communicating our work and improving engagement with our members and supporters.

We want someone who can learn and grow in this role so if you are a strong writer who is organised and passionate about our work but don’t have every skill listed, we’d still like to hear from you.

JUSTICE works across the whole justice system – from prisons and family law to Windrush and more. Over our 67-year history we have transformed the legal landscape for the better, led by evidence, expertise, and a focus on practical solutions.

It is a fantastic charity to work for, in terms of cause and culture. Our friendly and supportive team currently work in a hybrid manner with access to office space in London. Our staff enjoy flexible working conditions, 27 days annual leave plus a wellbeing day, a birthday day, and the days between Christmas and the New Year off. JUSTICE provides an 8% employer pension contribution, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

To be considered for this role, please complete the application form, which can be found here .

Please do not submit answers to the questions by email, they will not be considered.

Deadline for applications: 11pm, Sunday 22 June 2025. Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 7 July 2025. Candidates will be required to complete a test as part of the interview process.

JUSTICE is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, but particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.

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