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You can download an application pack for this role here . Closing date for applications: 10am, Monday 17 August 2026 Interview date: Thursday 25 August 2026 We are looking for a communications officer on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover an internal secondment within our team. You will be an enthusiastic, creative individual who wants to pursue a career in communications. You will be excited by the prospect of improving and maximising our communications impact. You may be in the earlier stages of developing your career in communications and will be keen to learn, develop and hone a wide range of skills in digital communications, media, events management and publication production. Interest in and understanding of environmental policy and politics would be an asset. You will need excellent interpersonal skills as you will regularly liaise with our staff and support them in communicating their work. As an unflappable multi-tasker, you will be someone who enjoys managing varied work and who takes great pride in producing content to the highest standard and takes pleasure in achieving success as part of a team. Attention to detail and sound judgement are vital in this role to maintain Green Alliance’s brand integrity. Position in the organisation This role is part of Green Alliance’s small and effective communications team. The team includes the head of communications, events and engagement manager and the senior communications officer. This role will report to the head of communications, and work with the senior communications officer to plan and execute digital and broader communications projects. The post holder will work closely with other members of the communications team to ensure joined up, effective communications and will work directly with policy and politics staff on delivering the communication plans for their work. Key tasks and responsibilities Production and content creation Create and post content on social media channels, including BlueSky, LinkedIn and Instagram, keeping abreast of changes and trends. Work with others to co-ordinate and post timely reactive comment. Oversee the blog schedule, prepare and upload posts (Wordpress), working with staff and external contributors. This can occasionally involve editing and ‘ghost writing’. Develop, create and design graphics (eg on Canva) for social media and other communications, consistent with Green Alliance’s visual identity. Be responsible for updating the website (WordPress) and other platforms where information about Green Alliance is communicated, and liaise with external web developers on development and maintenance. Work with the senior communications officer on producing the fortnightly digital newsletter to Green Alliance’s network. Communications planning and media assistance Update, co-ordinate and maintain Green Alliance’s forward planner. Develop and maintain a digital content schedule to ensure timely posting, working closely with the senior communications officer. Cover for other staff, when necessary, on press activities, at meetings and assisting with communications planning. Events Assist in producing event materials, including online promotional content, aligned with Green Alliance brand. Cover for and assist the events and engagement manager, when necessary, with tasks like administering webinars and managing registration desks at in person events. Contact management Work with the events and engagement manager to maintain the database and keep records updated. Compile mailing lists for event invitations and other network communications. Monitoring and evaluation Track and evaluate digital communications and media mentions, using tracking platforms and tools such as Google Analytics, social media insights and AI, creating monthly and quarterly evaluations, offering insights to inform strategy. Other: