Media and Communications Officer

Media and Communications Officer

London

£30,962 - £33,680

Working arrangements: 35 hours a week. Standard working hours between 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working, with a minimum of 6 days per month in the office

Purpose and scope

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference? We're looking for a Media and communications officer to support the delivery of high-quality, timely and engaging communications at the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).

You'll be part of the media and communications team within the external affairs function, supporting proactive and reactive media activity, campaigns and projects that raise the profile of the RCP and its work. You'll contribute to an integrated approach across media, digital and stakeholder communications, working closely with colleagues across the organisation.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys writing, coordination and working at pace on issues that matter to healthcare professionals and patients. You'll be confident working with senior clinicians and colleagues to help shape clear, accurate and impactful communications.

You'll support day-to-day press office activity, draft media materials, help identify newsworthy content and assist with monitoring and evaluation. Alongside this, you'll help create and edit content for the RCP website, newsletters and social media, supporting the promotion of reports, events, campaigns and policy outputs.

You'll join the organisation at an exciting time as it delivers its new strategy. The media and communications team - part of the wider communications, policy and research directorate - is a fast paced, collaborative and supportive environment, where you'll be encouraged to learn and develop your skills.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the press office with day-to-day activity, including coordinating and logging media enquiries.
• Drafting and editing press releases, statements, briefings and other media materials.
• Supporting proactive media work by identifying newsworthy content, stories and case studies.
• Assisting with media monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Writing and editing content for the RCP website, newsletters and social media channels.
• Supporting the promotion of RCP reports, campaigns, events and policy outputs.
• Participating in an out-of-hours media rota where required (with training and support).

Experience

You will:

• have experience in a communications, media, PR or related role, or strong transferable experience
• have excellent written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and channels
• be able to quickly develop positive and effective working relationships with a diverse range of people
• be organised and confident managing multiple tasks and competing deadlines
• be proactive, flexible and able to use your initiative, while knowing when to seek advice or sign-off
• have an interest in media, healthcare, public affairs or public policy.

Further information

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual with a commitment to our core values - collaboration, learning and taking care.

Closing date: 27 February 2026

Interviewing date: TBC

The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

The RCP is all about our people - our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.