Job Description
Our client is a national professional organisation who's work focuses on influencing public opinion and policy, supporting members, and communicating clear, consistent and impactful messages through effective communications .
They require an organised and detail-oriented Communications Officer to join their Communications team. Working closely with communications, creative, publishing and production colleagues, you will help coordinate and deliver a wide range of publications and communications materials that support our strategic objectives.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys juggling multiple projects, has a strong eye for detail, and is confident working across print, digital and campaign communications.
Key responsibilities
Communications and publications coordination
- Administer and coordinate communications and publications production and distribution systems
- Maintain production schedules, project files and reporting information
- Track materials through planning, writing, design, production and distribution stages
Publications and stock management
- Maintain the publications database, including new publications and stock levels
- Act as the first point of contact for publication stock queries
- Coordinate distribution for offices, events, conferences, exhibitions and mailings
Copy, proofreading and quality control
- Proofread publications and communications to ensure accuracy, clarity and style
- Update copy for reprints and brief designers and freelancers
- Support correct use of branding and corporate identity
Content and campaign support
- Write summaries, abstracts and short-form copy for publications, events and marketing materials
- Support the development and updating of campaigns and communications materials
- Work closely with designers to produce print-ready and web-ready files
Images, databases and administration
- Maintain and update the organisation's image and photography library
- Source photography and ensure permissions are obtained
- Coordinate mailings using database management systems
- Process purchase orders and invoices and liaise with finance on budgets
Candidate Requirements
- Experience in communications, publishing, marketing or a related role
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent proofreading and written communication abilities
- Confidence working with databases and managing multiple deadlines
- An eye for detail and commitment to quality and consistency
- A collaborative approach and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
This is a part time (17.5 hours per week) temporary role until the end of May 2026 located at our client's office in London (W1G) with hybrid working.
The pay rate is 21.36 per hour.
Please note flexible working is required to meet role demands as well as occasional UK travel, overnight stays and extended days may be necessary.
Please apply as soon as you are apply to as given the urgency for someone to start in post we will be screening applications as we receive them.
Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.
