Communication Officer

London Permanent £33,000 - £38,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Shape healthcare policy conversations through impactful communications.
  • Enjoy a varied role spanning content, media, events.

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

  • 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.

What's on 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 letterApplications close: Sunday the 16th of August

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

Final-stage interviews: 1 September

Contact
Olivia Bishop
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7074435
Phone number
+442072692210

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
Professional Services
Sector
Media & Agency
Where
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olivia Bishop
Consultant phone
+442072692210
Job reference
JN-072026-7074435