Communications and Media Officer - RCN02721
Media | RCN Wales HQ with hybrid working | £36,705 - pro rata
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Communications and Media Officer
RCN Wales - Cardiff, Ty Maeth, with Hybrid working
17.5 Hours (Job Share)
12 months - Fixed term Contract
Salary range per annum £36705 - £41466 pro rata*
Imagine being faced with a world of exciting possibilities that could ultimately enable you to support our members and help shape the health policies of the future. As the UK’s largest trade union and professional body for nursing, we support over half a million members – with more than 30,000 in Wales - with unwavering loyalty and total commitment. We represent and develop them, support their practice and lobby on their behalf to make a positive difference to their working lives.
We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.
As our Communications and Media Officer, you’ll bring creativity, precision and people skills to the heart of our work- helping to amplify the voice of nursing in Wales.
In this dynamic role, no two days will be the same Whether you’re sourcing engaging content for our member communications, crafting compelling press releases, or helping RCN staff and members prepare for media interviews, you’ll be part of a small, passionate team making a big impact.
You’ll be a key contact for journalists, RCN members and staff, ensuring enquiries are handled with professionalism and care. Working alongside the Communications and Media Manager, you’ll also help shape media strategies that support high profile campaigns and promote the work of our members across Wales.
This is a brilliant opportunity to grow your communications skills, build strong relationships, and help raise the profile of nursing at a national level.
To join us as a Communications Officer, you’ll need to be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, with a strong awareness of digital communications, including social media. You should have excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and engaging content—from briefs and reports to social media posts—right through to final edit. A sharp eye for detail and the ability to proofread with precision are essential. You’ll also need solid IT skills, including confidence in using Microsoft Teams, Word, and spreadsheets, along with a proactive, flexible approach and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything’s possible.
What we offer you
We expect you to look after our members. And we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.
*We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary.
We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person.
Our selection process
Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.
We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.
Equal opportunities for everyone Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.
As proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Contact details
For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Tracy Lenzy, Communications and Media Manager on 02920680769.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact recruit@rcn.org.uk
Opening Date: 22/07/2025
Closing date: 10/08/2025
If we receive many applications after a week of advertising, we may close this vacancy earlier.
Selection dates: TBC
Interview date: 19/08/2025
Contracted hours: 17.5