Job description
Job Title: Communications Officer
Location: UK (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Senior Communications Manager
Contract: Full-time, fixed term (to end March 2026)
Salary: £35,507.12 Gross per annum
Deadline: 09:00 am UK,19th August 2025 (on a rolling basis)
Note: The vacancy is announced on a rolling basis as CR is looking to fill this role as soon as possible; applicants who meet the criteria will be interviewed immediately. Please submit your applications as soon as you can, and don’t wait to apply closer to the deadline. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Extensive experience of writing for different audiences and for different channels.
• Knowledge of different communications approaches, including social media platforms and experience of communicating effectively via these platforms.
• Knowledge and experience of creating different types of content, including social media posts, graphics, photos, articles and video/audio content.
• Experience of using website CMS (Drupal).
• Experience of administration, including maintaining electronic databases and filing systems.
• Experience of working in a team and supporting others.
• Previous experience in a Communications or related role.
• Interest in, and some knowledge of, conflict issues, peacebuilding and/or international development.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to convey information in a compelling and concise way and to re-package complex or technical content in an accessible format.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with and influence others across a team and organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong project-management skills with the ability to manage small communications projects.
• Good computer and IT skills with the ability to learn new systems and platforms, and the ability to use tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva and Mailchimp.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage a complex and varied workload and juggle competing demands.
• Creative, flexible and self-motivated character with openness to new ideas.
• Sympathy for and alignment with Conciliation Resources’ goals and values.

JOB PURPOSE

To assist in implementing Conciliation Resources’ Communications Strategy and communicating effectively with target audiences, as well as to provide support to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the Communications team’s activities, monitoring and reporting.

SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

The Communications Officer works as part of the Communications team to support the delivery of a range of tasks across digital, non-digital and internal communications. They provide support to the Senior Communications Manager, and the wider organisation.