Press and Communications Officer

Royal Statistical Society

Hours
21 hours per week

About the Organisation

Founded in 1834, the RSS is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data. We are a charity, a professional body for statisticians and data scientists, and a membership organisation with thousands of members across the UK and internationally.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Press and Communications Officer to help raise the profile of the RSS, secure media coverage for our work, and ensure our expertise reaches policymakers, journalists and the wider public. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys translating complex topics into compelling stories and wants to contribute to evidence-informed public debate.

As Press and Communications Officer, you will lead and coordinate media and communications activity across the Society's policy, advocacy and public engagement work. You will build relationships with journalists, identify opportunities to showcase RSS expertise, support media-facing spokespeople, and deliver communications campaigns that enhance our influence and reputation. You'll work across a wide range of issues, helping to explain the role of data, statistics and evidence in public life while ensuring the RSS is recognised as a trusted and authoritative voice.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and delivering communications campaigns and media plans.
• Generating positive media coverage and building strong relationships with journalists.
• Drafting press releases, statements, briefings and opinion pieces.
• Managing media enquiries and supporting RSS spokespeople.
• Creating and scheduling social media content.
• Identifying opportunities to contribute RSS expertise to current public debates.
• Monitoring and evaluating media coverage and communications impact.
• Supporting the development of a diverse network of expert ambassadors and spokespeople.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Requirements:

• At least two years' experience in communications, press, public affairs, and media relations.
• A strong track record of securing media coverage and building media relationships.
• Experience creating high-quality communications content, including press releases and social media content.
• Experience planning and delivering communications campaigns.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly to non-specialist audiences.

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata).
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely

How to apply

• Apply on our website
• If you're an enthusiastic communications professional looking to make a meaningful impact through evidence, data and public engagement, we'd love to hear from you.
• Join us in helping ensure that statistics and evidence are at the heart of understanding and decision-making.
• To apply for the role, please:
  • Send us your CV
• Send us a supporting statement that tells us:
  • Why are you interested in the role and why you want to work for the RSS (200 words)
  • What are the three key ways in which you meet the person specification? Please provide evidence from your experience to support your answer. (500 words)
• Read our position paper, AI is Statistics. What do you think is the strongest media angle? Which outlets and journalists would you prioritise? Describe how you would seek coverage. (300 words)

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