Communications Officer

JOB TITLE:  Communications Officer

£28,114 - £30,319 per annum

The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour and one of the most important collections of its type in the world, housed at its headquarters and flagship museum in Leeds, its historic home at the Tower of London, and the Victorian Fort Nelson in Hampshire.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join our award winning Marketing and Communications team. Reporting to the Communications and Social Media Manager the successful applicant will be essential in our ambitious plans to increase our engagement with audiences across a range of communications channels.

We’re keen to hear from skilled communications professionals who want to join a fast-paced team, who are on a mission to grow our visitors as well as increase our reach and reputation. This role is essential to help us inspire a wide range of people to find out about our collection of arms and armour and the stories of human endeavour connected with our objects.

The successful candidate will have a range of experience across a variety of different communications channels, including knowledge of developing audiences using organic social media, experience working with press and media, and ability to influence and work with a range of internal and external stakeholders. They must be able to analyse data and create digital content that delivers engagement.

Hours

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 36 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. The post holder must be prepared to work on occasion at the weekend, on Bank Holidays and in the evenings.

The role will be hybrid working from home and onsite (3 days per week), based at the Royal Armouries Leeds site.

Benefits

Access to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme

Access to free EAP services via the (Employee Assistance Program)

27.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous company sick pay scheme

Generous family friendly leave

Access to discounted staff car parking

25% off staff shop

10% off food in on-site café (generous discounts on set meals, and reduce cost hot drinks)

Pension scheme max employer contribution is 9%

Access to free on-line learning

Season ticket loan

M-Card

A Police Check/ Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application. Please refer to the job description for the level of check required. A criminal record would not necessarily be a bar to employment.

Please note that all job offers are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, DBS/Police checks and right to work documentation.

Closing date: 26th January

Interview dates: 2nd and 3rd February