Communications Manager

Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Country

United Kingdom

Location

London

£35,000 to £40,000 according to experience

We are looking for a permanent and full-time member of staff to help develop and manage RSTMH's profile within tropical medicine and global health. We need a passionate and creative communicator who can play a key role in meeting our communications objectives. This role is office-based in central London, with the option to work from home on Mondays.

This is a wide-ranging and exciting role with responsibilities such as:

• implementing the organisation's communications strategy, working with the leadership team to ensure it meets the aims of the wider RSTMH strategy;
• maintaining and further developing the RSTMH website and social media platforms, building links with media contacts, and sourcing,commissioning and developing content;
• managingrelationships with key suppliers, including website developers, strategic partners, digital media and creative agencies.
• You'll also be responsible for delivering RSTMH's newsletters to our members and Fellows, and global network of supporters.

Person Specifications

• 5 years' experience within a digital communication role
• 3 years' experience developing and maintaining websites and social media for a campaign, cause or organisation
• Proficiency in HTML newsletter creation, working to tight deadlines, collaborating with other departments, and using mail clients
• Familiarity with design software for creating digital assets, such as Canva
• Knowledge of CRM databases
• Self-starter, able to work proactively and intuitively
• Passion for tropical medicine and global health
• Flexibility to work outside of office hours, and to travel within the UK and beyond, as required