About the team and what we do
Salary details:
* Edinburgh: £40,982 - £45,535.
* London: £44,065 - £48,961.
Through high quality corporate communications and engaging storytelling, we build people’s trust and confidence in the NMC’s role. And through the promotion and maintenance of our visual and verbal identity, we establish one NMC voice – building recognition of our presence and status in the sector.
We set standards for writing, editing, design, illustration, print, photography, video and animation – all of which underpin how we collaborate with other teams to produce high quality and impactful corporate communications. Accessible communication is central to our work – using concise and clear language, well-crafted design, easy reads and translation to leave nobody behind.
Your role and impact
This role is a fixed term contract until 6 February 2026
* In this role, you'll lead the delivery of our corporate communications in line with the NMC’s strategic priorities, telling the story of our work and impact to external audiences. You’ll develop a strong understanding of our goals and help communicate them through compelling, accessible content across a range of channels
* You’ll manage photography, video, newsletters, and accessible communications—helping to shape a clear, inclusive narrative about who we are and what we stand for
* You’re a values-driven communicator, strategic thinker, and skilled content creator with a flair for storytelling. You can distil complex information, engage diverse audiences, and bring fresh, creative ideas to life. You collaborate confidently with stakeholders at all levels and have strong experience producing high-quality, consistent visual and written content
* A proactive team player, you stay calm under pressure, manage competing priorities effectively, and support others to communicate with clarity and impact.
What you’ll bring:
To be successful in this role at the NMC, candidates must demonstrate the following key behaviours, skills, and experience:
Key behaviours:
* Communicating with impact – Leading through clear, confident communication
* Collaborating and including – Fostering inclusive teamwork and shared success
* Acting with purpose – Showing initiative and aligning actions with organisational goals
* Achieving results – Driving outcomes and delivering high-quality work.
Skills:
* Exceptional writing and editing abilities, with a talent for simplifying complex messages
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to tailor content for varied audiences
* Skilled in cross-functional collaboration to support strategic planning and effective project delivery.
Experience:
* A solid background in corporate communications
* Significant experience creating and refining content across multiple channels and for diverse audiences
* Experience in brand communications, including working with creative professionals such as designers, photographers, and videographers to produce high-quality materials.
This role is an opportunity to work in a brilliant team, work on some of our most sensitive and high-impact issues, and help shape how we listen to and respond to the people we interact with on a daily basis.
Key dates:
* Closing date: 29 July 2025,11:59 pm.
* Assessment date: Shortlisted candidates will receive assessment information/instructions.
* Interview dates: 11 August 2025.