Communications Officer

UK-Med

Hours: Full-time. Remuneration: £25,000 – £26,500 (dependent on experience) Duration: Permanent. Location: Manchester, UK (hybrid working available)

Are you skilled at delivering and coordinating effective training for emergency response staff?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

As our Communications Officer, you will play a pivotal role in our Fundraising and Communications team.

You will be joining a fast-moving and creative team where no two days are the same. You will also work closely with our inspiring medics and staff who deploy around the world to gather content and stories from the field.

A brilliant communicator, you will have a flair for storytelling and experience of turning complex issues into impactful campaigns for a range of audiences.

You will be instrumental in delivering inspiring and multi-faceted content for our website, social media channels, and email campaigns.

Our ideal candidate will bring experience of digital communications, audience segmentation, branding and awareness-raising campaigns.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Communications Officer before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (no more than 2 pages) that includes a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.

Applications must be submitted through our online jobs portal no later than 23rd October, 2022.

Interviews will be held on 27-28th October 2022.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.