Communications Officer

ReliefWeb; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An international peacebuilding organization in London is hiring a Communications Officer to implement its strategy and manage various communications activities. The role requires excellent writing skills, knowledge of social media, and experience in content creation. Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years in a communications role and a passion for conflict resolution. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in writing for various channels.
• Experience in a Communications or related role.
• Interest in conflict issues and peacebuilding.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the Communications Strategy.
• Support the Senior Communications Manager.
• Manage small communications projects.

Skills

Writing for different audiences

Knowledge of social media platforms

Creating various types of content

Using website CMS (Drupal)

Project-management skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Mailchimp

Job description

UK

Communications Officer

Organization

• Conciliation Resources
  
  

Posted 29 Jul 2025 Closing date 19 Aug 2025

Job Title: Communications Officer

Location: UK (Hybrid)

Reporting to: Senior Communications Manager

Contract: Full-time, fixed term (to end March 2026)

Salary: £35,507.12 Gross per annum

Deadline: 09:00 am UK,19th August 2025 (on a rolling basis)

Note: The vacancy is announced on a rolling basis as CR is looking to fill this role as soon as possible; applicants who meet the criteria will be interviewed immediately. Please submit your applications as soon as you can, and don’t wait to apply closer to the deadline. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Organisational information

Conciliation Resources

Conflict is difficult, complex and political. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond. Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts.

For over 30 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 80 full and part time staff members, working mainly out of the London and Australian offices. We work with over 100 locally-based and international partners worldwide.

Communications

The Communications team currently consists of the Senior Communications Manager. The Communications team has oversight over all areas of organisational communications including the website and digital communications, branding, media relations and production of content. The Communications team works closely with other staff members across Conciliation Resources to provide specialist support and advice to colleagues and partners, and to develop and implement strategies. The Communications team is part of the Development and Communications team, which consists of three staff.

Job Overview

Job purpose

To assist in implementing Conciliation Resources’ Communications Strategy and communicating effectively with target audiences, as well as to provide support to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the Communications team’s activities, monitoring and reporting.

Scope and accountability

The Communications Officer works as part of the Communications team to support the delivery of a range of tasks across digital, non-digital and internal communications. They provide support to the Senior Communications Manager, and the wider organisation.

Person specification

Experience and knowledge

• Extensive experience of writing for different audiences and for different channels.
• Knowledge of different communications approaches, including social media platforms and experience of communicating effectively via these platforms.
• Knowledge and experience of creating different types of content, including social media posts, graphics, photos, articles and video/audio content.
• Experience of using website CMS (Drupal).
• Experience of administration, including maintaining electronic databases and filing systems.
• Experience of working in a team and supporting others.
• Previous experience in a Communications or related role.
• Interest in, and some knowledge of, conflict issues, peacebuilding and/or international development.
  
  

Skills and attributes

• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to convey information in a compelling and concise way and to re-package complex or technical content in an accessible format.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with and influence others across a team and organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong project-management skills with the ability to manage small communications projects.
• Good computer and IT skills with the ability to learn new systems and platforms, and the ability to use tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva and Mailchimp.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage a complex and varied workload and juggle competing demands.
• Creative, flexible and self-motivated character with openness to new ideas.
• Sympathy for and alignment with Conciliation Resources’ goals and values.
  
  

How to apply

How to Apply

The Job description is attached to this advertisement. Please do not send your CV or Resume at this stage.

Please download the Application form and Application Statement and submit them via email to [e-mail] before the closing date.

Downloads for this Post: Job Description / Application From 1 / Application From 2

Job details

Country

• United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  
  

City London (Hybrid) Source

• Conciliation Resources
  
  

Type

• Job
  
  

Career category

• Advocacy/Communications
  
  

Years of experience

• 3-4 years
  
  

Theme

• Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
  
  

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