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COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER 

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Contract Term: Permanent (with a six-month probation period) 

Working Hours: Part-time (0.8 / 4 days (25 hours a week))

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 + benefits 

Line Manager: Chief Operating Officer 

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The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is seeking a Communications and Public Affairs Officer to lead strategic communications, digital content, and advocacy initiatives across its flagship programmes, including The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition and the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign. The role involves managing the RCS website, social media channels, newsletters, and multimedia content, as well as supporting high-profile events and public affairs activities with Commonwealth stakeholders, Parliamentarians, and youth networks.

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The ideal candidate will have experience in communications, marketing, or public affairs, strong writing and video content skills, proficiency in digital tools and social media, and an interest in international affairs and policy advocacy. Occasional out-of-hours work is required.

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Location: Guildhall, London (please note applicants must have the right to work in the UK) 
Application Deadline: 4 November 2025
Interviews: 11–12 November 2025 (in person at Guildhall)

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