Average Communications Specialist salary in the UK

Job Title: Communications Officer Location: London Salary: £30,000 per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent Closing Date: 27th April 2025 Are you a Communications Officer looking for a new opportunity? Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals - and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people - including those from under-represented or marginalised groups. We are currently looking for a Communications Officer to join our team. About the role: The Communications Officer supports the organisation in its national events portfolio and supports with any administrative tasks. The role is pivotal in enhancing our public profile through meticulous event planning, coordination and execution. The post holder's responsibilities will primarily entail organising, managing and overseeing event logistics, ensuring a seamless execution that aligns with our brand image and values. This encompasses everything from venue selection, vendor liaison, logistical preparations, to the supervision of event operations. Your role will contribute significantly to enhancing our stakeholder engagement, fostering relations, and showcasing our initiatives to a wider audience. Responsibilities: Plan and execute a range of national events that align with the organisation's goals and objectives.Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, contract negotiations, transportation, accommodation, and catering arrangements.Liaise effectively with various vendors and service providers, ensuring high-quality service within budgetary constraints.Develop and manage event budgets, providing regular financial reports and forecasts to senior management.Support with administrative tasks, including managing generic email addresses and ensuring timely responses.Provide general administrative support, helping the team stay organised and focused on key priorities.Support the communications team in developing and distributing internal and external communications, including newsletters, updates, and bulletins.Coordinate with team members on specific communication campaigns, providing logistical and creative input where needed. Requirements: Degree graduate or equivalent and experience in a communications environment.Experience in developing and maintaining good working relations with vendors and service providers.Excellent written and verbal skills with good attention to detail.Experience of working with teams and stakeholders.Experience of administrative tasks and general administrative support. Benefits: 25 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of serviceHybrid working for many rolesVolunteering LeaveLife assurance (4x salary)Private medical insuranceGenerous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)Cycle to work schemeWellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counsellingEmployee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. Additional Information: MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC's values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Communications Manager, Communications Specialist, Public Relations Specialist, and Public Information Officer, may also be considered for this role.

Communications Specialist We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Specialist ready to work in a fast-paced and exciting work environment who can easily grasp and communicate impact to different audiences. This is a remote working role. Position: Communications Specialist Location: Remote Salary: £32 - £35k per annum Hours: Full Time Contract: 2 years fixed term with likelihood of becoming permanent Closing Date: Monday 28 April 2025, 9am UTC The Role As Communications Specialist, you will draft compelling content for different audiences and support the Head of Communications and Membership and the Communications Lead to implement the communications and social media strategy. Key areas of responsibility include: Coordination across the team and external stakeholdersContent generationDrive efficiency and continuous improvementUse relationships for change Visual identity The role is currently fixed term with likelihood of becoming a permanent role. About You You will be an excellent coordinator to help drive efficiency, input from across the team, and external stakeholders, helping to meet time-bound communications. You will be an exceptional writer across different platforms and a strategic thinker. You will love the opportunities that come with working in an entrepreneurial environment and across a friendly and busy team. You will have experience of: Working in a communications role or another relevant field.Excellent project management, coordination and organisational skills. Creating compelling communications, particularly for digital (website, newsletter and social media).Communicating well with external suppliers and partners, including funders. Designing and implementing communications plans which have delivered impact, which map relevant audiences and develop messages that resonate with them.Project managing high-profile moments for organisations (for events, research or campaigns). About the Organisation Join a leading global membership organisation that brings together over 200 consumer organisations in more than 100 countries to empower and champion the rights of consumers. Working with Members and partners from government, business and civil society across national borders, the organisation addresses systemic global issues that impact people in the marketplace – safeguarding rights amidst rapid digitalisation, driving consumer empowerment in the shift towards sustainable living, delivering a fair and safe financial system and more. Working here provides the opportunity to build solutions and partnerships to address the foremost marketplace issues and opportunities at global scale. Employee Benefits Employee salary and benefits are offered in line with the statutory requirements in effect for the regional location that the applicant resides in. This includes co-working spaces (up to 2 days at Regus offices) and an allowance for the pension scheme if the individual is hired through Globalization Partners, an international recruitment partner. Holiday entitlement will be specific to each location and will be dependent on the public holidays available in the location. The role is with an equal opportunities employer with a policy to ensure that no job applicant or employee should receive less favourable treatment on any grounds not relevant to good employment practice. Other roles you may have experience of could include Digital Communication Officer, Communications Officer, Marketing Specialist/Officer, Digital Communication Specialists, Marketing and Communications Specialist. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Communications & Training Specialist Duration - 6 Months Location - Bristol / Remote Summary Are you ready to make a significant impact in the utilities sector? Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Communications & Training Specialist to join their Strategy, Policy, and Reform team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver communication strategies that enhance engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Stakeholder Communication Materials: - Develop engaging written and visual content to support policies and initiatives.- Create diverse media content, including website updates, emails, and videos, ensuring customers navigate the complexities of reform seamlessly.- Design and execute a comprehensive 12-month communications plan, adapting strategies to meet evolving stakeholder needs. Thought Leadership Development: - Collaborate with teams across the organisation to shape connections reform through impactful external communications.- Forge relationships with industry publications to proactively highlight key topics ahead of peers.- Lead joint communications efforts with other Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to enhance industry guidance. Internal Engagement and Reporting: - Work with various business units to implement a dynamic reform communication strategy.- Provide insightful reporting on policy and reform progress, highlighting challenges and opportunities.- Cultivate a network of communications advocates to foster understanding and adoption of new initiatives. Candidate Requirements: We are looking for a candidate who: Has a knack for translating complex information into digestible content, ideally with experience in the energy sector.Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to convey complex policy topics to diverse audiences.Is collaborative and has experience engaging with industry groups, government bodies, regulators, and other stakeholders.Is driven by a passion for communication excellence and is eager to contribute to the UK's transition to net zero carbon. Why Join Us? This role offers you the chance to: Make a tangible impact on the organisation and the wider sector.Collaborate with enthusiastic colleagues who share your commitment to communication excellence.Enjoy a hybrid work environment, balancing home and office work while fostering innovative solutions. The position requires occasional travel to locations such as Bristol, Warwick, and Birmingham, ensuring you remain connected with your team and stakeholders. If you're ambitious, driven, and ready to help shape the future of communications in the utilities industry, we want to hear from you! How to Apply: If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications outlined above, please submit your application today! Join us in leading the charge toward a sustainable future and ensuring that no stakeholder is left behind. Let's make a difference together! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.