Communication Officer

This role involves creating engaging content for websites, newsletters, social media and media channels to keep members informed and raise FODO Group's profile. You'll help communicate healthcare policy developments, support media activity and contribute to campaigns that help shape the future of eye and hearing care.

Client Details

FODO Group consists of FODO, the UK's leading association for primary eye care, FODO Ireland, and NCHA, the association for primary care audiology providers. It works on behalf of its members to influence healthcare policy as well as providing professional, regulatory and business support.

Description

• Create content for websites, newsletters, social media and press releases.
• Keep FODO Group websites updated with timely and engaging news stories.
• Manage social media channels and respond to audience enquiries.
• Support member communications, policy updates and clinical guidance uploads.
• Build media relationships and coordinate interviews and press enquiries.
• Attend events, conferences and parliamentary meetings to support communications.
• Monitor media coverage, campaign performance and industry developments.
• Assist with communications planning, crisis response and reputation management.

Profile

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong editing, proofreading and attention to detail.
• Confident creating content across digital and social channels.
• Able to tailor messages for different audiences and stakeholders.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently.
• Interested in healthcare, policy and current affairs.
• Comfortable handling media enquiries and fast-moving communications.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £33,000 to £38,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• London-based with flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• 5% pension
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Please send an updated CV and cover letter

Applications close: Sunday the 16th of August

First-stage interviews: Monday 24 August or Tuesday 25 August

Final-stage interviews: 1 September