Communications Assistant

European Respiratory Society

Contract type
Permanent & Full-time
Closing date
06 Mar 2025 05:30 PM
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary
£ 23,000 - 26,000 per year

Length of contract
12 month

About the Organisation

ERS is an international membership organization that brings together physicians, healthcare professionals, scientists, and other experts working in respiratory medicine. We are one of the leading medical organizations in the respiratory field, with a growing membership representing over 160 countries. Our mission is to promote lung health to alleviate suffering from disease and drive standards for respiratory medicine globally. Science, education, and advocacy are at the core of everything we do; we promote scientific research, provide access to high-quality educational resources, and play a key role in raising awareness of lung disease to politicians.

About the role

Communications Assistant will support the wider team in producing and delivering comms plans and associated tactics using a variety of channels, including newsletters, websites, social media, and mailings – targeting both our membership and the wider professional respiratory community.

Responsibilities

  • Daily checking of social media accounts (responding to and engaging with posts)
  • Social media scheduling across all platforms
  • Copywriting (for social media posts, newsletter items, etc.)
  • Image sourcing/editing for use on communications channels
  • Scheduling of website content using a customized content management system (WordPress)
  • Creating mailings/newsletters in design
  • Proofreading and content checking
  • Basic communication planning
  • Supporting the Communications Director and Communications Coordinators as requested
  • Some (limited) European travel may be required

Skills, Competencies & Experience

  • Experience in a related role
  • Experience of working with social media such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in image editing/design suites
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize – handle multiple assignments, manage/meet tight deadlines, and quickly adapt to meet unexpected and urgent requests 
  • Confident with technology and computer-based systems
  • Experience with MailChimp, Canva, and content management systems (CMS)
  • Experience in a medical/scientific/not-for-profit organization

Required Qualifications

  • Undergraduate Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, PR related

Compensation & Benefits

  • Attractive Benefits Package
  • Other Benefits

Working locations

  • Hybrid model, working in the Sheffield office and remotely

How to apply

  • Send an email to Director of Science and Education at [email protected] with a CV and a cover letter by 6th March 2025 at 5:30 PM

Interviews

  • Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview

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