Communications Assistant job vacancy
Job details
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 5 January 2025. First stage interviews are due to take place on 10 January 2025, with final stage interviews scheduled for 17 January 2025.
| Salary | £26,356 per annum with pay progression up to £30,176 per annum within two years employment, plus excellent benefits |
| Location | Central London with flexible working |
| Hours | Full-time/35 hours per week |
| Contractual status | Permanent |
The Communications Assistant is an integral role, supporting the Director and teams to successfully deliver on ambitious objectives. We’re looking for a detailed and efficient self-starter who can turn their hand to database management, diary management, sending out press releases and offering support to the Communications Director, the RCR’s President and also the Chief Executive.
As Communications Assistant you will be able to manage a varied workload in this multi-faceted role, whilst also being able to learn huge amounts about communications, digital and public affairs. You will have demonstrable knowledge, interest, or experience of working within a Communications team, and have strong communication skills, with an understanding of how to effectively support senior executives.
What you’ll do:
- Update the communications planner and other organisational tools.
- Assist with draft press releases – seeking amends and securing sign off.
- Draft and/or copy edit basic copy for relevant RCR communications as directed.
- Support an asset management system, ensuring that we have permissions for case studies, photographs and other assets.
- Send out emails on request.
- Produce powerpoint presentations and other assets as required
Undertake other general administration for the directorate including processing invoices, bookings and arranging meetings, etc. - Provide support to the President, particularly around the Annual Dinner and Annual Drinks Reception, managing the invite list, sending out invitations and co-ordinating the event.
- Provide some light support to the Executive Director, Communications by processing expenses, organising meetings, making travel/accommodation arrangements.
What you’ll need:
- Demonstrated knowledge, experience or interest of working within a Communications team.
- Ability to manage databases, organise meetings effectively and support administratively.
- Ability to multi task in a multi-faceted role.
- An understanding of how to support senior executives effectively.
- Good writing and communication skills..
- Great attention to detail.
- Flexible and self-motivated.
- Able to manage a varied workload.
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How to apply
To find out more about any of the vacancies advertised, please download the candidate pack for the post you are interested in. Complete the diversity monitoring form and send a CV and covering letter to [email protected] by the stated closing date, explaining concisely how you match the requirements of the role.
Alternatively, you can send your application by post to arrive by the closing date. Please address your application to:
HR Manager
The Royal College of Radiologists
63 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3JW
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