Media and Communications Officer

Royal College of Nursing; London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job description

Media and Communications Officer - RCN02666

Communications | RCN Scotland HQ with hybrid working | £36,705

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract

Media and Communications Officer

RCN Scotland HQ (Edinburgh) with hybrid working, 35 hours,
Fixed term contract to 31 May 2026
Salary range: £36,705 - £41,466 pa

At the Royal College of Nursing we’re an optimistic organisation. We all share the same voice when it comes to changing the shape of the health policies of the future. As the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK – with over half a million members – we see infinite possibilities for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.

We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want individuals who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.

You’ll use your positive attitude and skills to support our Communications & Public Affairs Team in developing and delivering our campaign for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. You’ll play a key role in our member, media, and stakeholder communications. Our aim is to position the RCN as the authoritative voice of nursing and to deliver an impactful campaign that reflects the views and priorities of our members. Our campaign audiences include RCN activists and members, the media, politicians, and the wider public.

It's a job full of possibilities. You will be involved in a wide range of activities, from developing messaging for social media to writing for our website, speaking to journalists, and supporting events. It's a great way to build your communication expertise and develop your potential.

To succeed in this role, you will already have experience in a communications or public affairs role, including knowledge of media relations, digital communications, and campaigns.

A self-starter, you will have an eye for detail and an interest in healthcare, news, and current affairs. You will possess excellent research, planning, and writing skills to present often complex information in a way that meets the audience's needs.

You’ll be accustomed to working in a busy team, able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing, think bigger, better, and brighter. With that attitude, anything’s possible.

What we offer you

We expect you to look after our members and be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities, and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We provide annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break, along with generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.

We typically offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience, and current salary.

We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs. Many of our employees enjoy flexible working, enabling them to deliver results while maintaining a good work-life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home, with at least 40% spent working in person.

Our selection process

Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online, demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.

We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are a priority for us, and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to achieve the best outcomes for them and their patients.

As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme, we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Contact details

For more information or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Carol Harris, Head of Communications & Public Affairs, at 0131 662 6173.

For more information about the recruitment and selection process, please contact [e-mail].

Opening date: 09/04/2025

Closing date: 11.59pm on 30/04/2025

Selection dates: 01/05/2025

Interview and Assessment Centre: 22/05/2025