Communications Officer (maternity leave cover)

  • INDEPENDENT PRESS STANDARDS ORGANISATION-1
  • Apr 30, 2026
Full time

Job Description

IPSO - the Independent Press Standards Organisation - is the regulator of most newspapers, magazines, and digital news in the UK.

We are recruiting a Communications Officer to cover maternity leave within our committed, friendly, and dynamic team.

About the role

The key role responsibilities will be to:

  • Plan, create and manage digital communications and social media content across IPSO channels, using analytics to monitor performance and support organisational priorities
  • Manage and update the IPSO website using WordPress, including day to day communications, publishing rulings, and ensuring accuracy, accessibility and basic SEO standards
  • Produce and edit a wide range of communications materials, including newsletters, news releases, internal updates, and briefings, ensuring alignment with IPSO's purpose and regulatory role.
  • Provide broader communications support, including media monitoring and reporting, handling press enquiries as directed, and assisting with IPSO events and conferences.