Communications Officer

To apply, please email with a CV and cover letter – we will not take forward applications without a cover letter.

Role Title: Communications Officer

Location: Based in central London (W1T), with current hybrid remote/office working (Tues-Thurs in the office)

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Reports to: Communications Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Contract/hours: Full-time, permanent

Role Advertisement 

The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) is a charity that represents doctors who specialise in skin disease, for the wider benefit of patients, carers and the public. 

We are seeking a Communications Officer to help deliver the BAD’s communications strategy.  

Why join us? 

Excellent Benefits:  

• 37 days annual leave (pro-rata, including bank holidays; and your birthday off). 
• Access to a well-being service covering physical, mental, and financial well-being. 
• Free life insurance and a contributory pension scheme. 
• Retail discount platform membership. 
• Travel season ticket loan. 
• Supportive & inclusive environment: We are committed to professional development, coaching, and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. 

About the role 

The Communications Officer plays an important role in the BAD’s Communications Team, supporting the delivery of the overall marketing and communications strategy. The Communications Officer contributes to the BAD’s press office, digital channels, public affairs, internal communications, campaigns, and other communications activities.  

Who we’re looking for 

We are looking for someone with at least one year's experience in communications, ideally in science or health, or strong transferable skills. A successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be organised and curious. 

This role is suitable for someone interested in developing experience in a broad range of communications activities. 

Join us and make an impact - how to apply 

We do not hold a UK Sponsorship License; candidates must be eligible to reside and work in the UK in their own right. 

Please also note that we are unable to negotiate on the advertised salary, which is set using an organisation-wide salary structure. If your salary expectations are higher than the advertised role, please do not apply. 

To apply, please email via the button below with a CV and cover letter – we will not take forward applications without a cover letter.  

Deadline: Wednesday, 21 May 2025, by 5PM (may close early if a suitable candidate is found)

Role Profile – main responsibilities 

The key tasks of the role are to: 

• Produce compelling copy for communications and marketing campaigns 
• Contribute to the BAD’s social media channels. This will include planning, content creation, copywriting, evaluating and monitoring  
• Maintain our campaign calendar and plan social media content to mark relevant events or awareness days 
• Support the press office’s work by answering basic press queries, drawing on existing information or sourcing an appropriate clinician spokesperson (with oversight from the Communications Manager) 
• Assist with more complex press requests as needed 
• Research, draft, review and send press releases as needed 
• Support other Communications Team members with research and proofreading/copy editing 
• Monitor and track communications coverage, including socials, media, and website performance and prepare reports for internal purposes 
• Maintain press lists and contact databases, and conduct approved stakeholder outreach 
• Provide administrative support for the Communications team. This may include filing invoices, booking meetings, taking meeting notes, responding to enquiries, and engaging with external suppliers  
• Assist Communications Manager with membership communications. This may include tasks such as drafting content, proofreading, copyediting, preparing mass email communications for approval, and sourcing updates from other departments 
• Support the Digital Officer with basic website updates using our CRM system as needed 
• Assist with lobbying and public affairs work as required. This may include researching policy issues, stakeholder outreach, and implementing media campaigns around public affairs issues  
• Attend conferences and events as required, including the BAD Annual Meeting in July (maximum five days) and assist with conference organisation when requested  
• Be a brand ambassador for the organisation, advising other departments on brand matters, with support from the Communications Manager and Director of Communications 
• Assist the team and the wider BAD staff with additional tasks as required. 

This list is not exhaustive, and your work may vary in nature depending on the changing needs and priorities of the association. 

Person specification 

Experience:

• At least one year’s experience in a communications role, or demonstrable transferable skills – Essential 
• PR and/or general communications experience - Desirable 
• Previous experience in health marketing or communications - Desirable   
• Previous experience in events or education marketing – Desirable  

Skills and abilities:

• A good understanding of social media platforms - Essential 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and persuasively to a wide-ranging audience - Essential  
• Confident in communicating over email, phone, and face-to-face with a range of stakeholders – Essential  
• Highly organised with good time-management skills - Essential  
• Good computer skills, including highly proficient with Microsoft Office - Essential  
• A creative and proactive thinker – Highly Desirable 
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation - Essential 
• Good communication and organisational skills - Essential 
• Good literacy skills - Essential 
• Ability to respond to changing workload and prioritise tasks - Essential 
• Ability to work as a team – Essential 
• Ability to follow set procedures - Essential 

Values and behaviours:

• Interest in helping organisations communicate well - Essential  
• Collaborative team member who enjoys working with and supporting others – Essential  
• Willingness to help build equality, diversity and inclusion, patient voice and sustainability into all workstreams - Essential 

About Us 

The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) is a leading professional body representing over 2,300 dermatologists from the UK and around the world. As a charity, we are dedicated to advancing dermatology, improving patient care, and supporting the professionals who treat skin disease.