Policy Communications Specialist (Hybrid)

Learning and Work Institute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days’ holiday

Company pension 8% employer contrib.

Group Life Assurance 3x salary

Hybrid working 40%-60% in office

Flexible working practices

Employee Development Scheme

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced parental pay

Enhanced sick pay

Eye care scheme

Wellbeing programme

Investors in People Gold

Job summary

Learning and Work Institute is seeking a Communications Officer for London or Leicester with hybrid working. You will deliver digital communications, create content for our channels and support media relations to raise awareness of research and campaigns.

You will develop newsletters, update CRM records, and plan campaigns to expand reach. The role offers flexible hours, strong development support, and a rewarding benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience producing content for social media, websites, newsletters and emails in a professional setting.
• Experience drafting press releases and pitching stories to journalists.
• Experience building effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver communications.
• Understanding of accessible digital communications and good practice in handling personal data for email marketing and CRM use.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging copy for different audiences.
• Excellent administration and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver digital communications and media activities to raise awareness of our research, campaigns and events.
• Create engaging content for website, social media channels and email campaigns.
• Support press and media relations by drafting press releases and pitching stories to journalists.
• Plan and deliver communications campaigns to promote events, engage audiences and strengthen reach.

Skills

Content creation

Media relations

Social media management

Communications planning

Editing and copywriting

Tools

CRM systems

Email marketing

Job description

Learning and Work Institute is seeking a Communications Officer for London or Leicester with hybrid working. You will deliver digital communications, create content for our channels and support media relations to raise awareness of research and campaigns.

You will develop newsletters, update CRM records, and plan campaigns to expand reach. The role offers flexible hours, strong development support, and a rewarding benefits package.