Communications Officer
British Red Cross
Full-time
Remote
United Kingdom
$29,600 - $32,000 USD yearly
Public Relations
Job Title: Communications Officer
Location: UK-Flexible
Salary £29,600 to £32,000 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about amplifying voices and stories that make a real difference in communities across the UK?
Do you thrive on crafting compelling content and building meaningful engagement across digital platforms?
The VCS Emergencies Partnership (www.vcsep.org.uk) is a small team that makes a big impact. This team operate a "network of networks" model that helps to build community resilience and emergency preparedness. It connects different parts of the resilience sector such as charities, community groups, statutory responders, and both local and national government.
As Communications Officer for the VCS Emergencies Partnership, you'll play a key role in shaping how the partnership is seen and heard. Working closely with colleagues and partners, you'll create impactful content, manage digital channels, and help tell the stories that highlight the power and reach of voluntary sector collaboration.
What will a day in the life of a Communications Officer involve? You'll be:
- Creating engaging content for social media, newsletters and the website.
- Gathering stories and insights from partners to showcase their impact.
- Managing and updating the partnership’s website to keep it fresh and informative.
- Coordinating communications planning meetings and following up on actions.
- Monitoring performance of communications and using data to improve outputs.
- Responding quickly with clear messaging during emergency situations.
What will you need to be a successful Communications Officer?
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling.
- Strong time management and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Confident using Microsoft 365, Squarespace CMS and Dotmailer (or similar tools).
- Proven experience in delivering communications strategies and evaluating impact.
- Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders and sectors.
- A solid understanding of the voluntary and community sector and its role in resilience.
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on the Sunday 10th August 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place in the week commencing 18th August.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
Together, we are the world's emergency responders