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Assistant Communications Officer, London
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Client:
Mencap
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
b49676324358
Job Views:
4
Posted:
12.07.2025
Expiry Date:
26.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job Advert
Do you have experience working in a fast-paced press office or communications team and are looking to take your next step? Are you skilled in juggling tasks and enjoy the buzz of a busy comms office? Mencap is recruiting for an Assistant Communications Officer - a vital role across our PR and social media teams, helping bring together our day-to-day work. This position is hugely varied with opportunities to learn and grow.
The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with hybrid working at home and in the London Office. We know that work is something you do, not just a place you go. At Mencap, we offer flexibility on where the work is done.
About the role of Assistant Communications Officer:
* You will support both the media and wider communications teams to reach a broad audience.
* Assist with daily tasks such as writing and issuing news summaries, managing rotas, compiling reports, and being the first point of contact for media requests via press phone and inbox.
* Support campaign press activities including writing press releases, creating social media content, pitching stories, setting up media interviews, and monitoring social channels.
Key qualities include:
* Strong organization and time management skills.
* At least 1 year of experience in communications.
* Good initiative.
This list is not exhaustive; please see the attached job description for more details. The role closes on Wednesday, 23rd July, with interviews scheduled for Wednesday, 30th July via Microsoft Teams. Job ID: [ID not provided]
At Mencap, we value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from everyone. Join us and be part of our team!
Benefits
We offer 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays), discounts, health cash plans, interest-free loans, and more. For full details, see the attached benefits document.
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