Overview
Communications Officer Jobs in London, England, UK at European Interagency Security Forum
Location:
London, UK (hybrid – at least 2 days a week in office)
About GISF
The Global Interagency Security Forum strengthens NGO safety and security practices worldwide. We have more than 130 member INGOs and offices in London and Washington, DC. GISF’s member-led structure makes us a trusted platform forcollaboration, a driver ofinnovativesecurity risk management (SRM), and a repository of best practices. We also work closely with policymakers to enhance their understanding of SRM.
We strengthen NGO security practice worldwide by:
Maintaining and building from our expertise in humanitarian security risk management
Offering trusted platforms for coordination and knowledge sharing
Drivinginnovation, capturing best practice, and improving SRM capabilities
Supporting policy-makers and the humanitarian system to increase their understanding of SRM and maximise access to people in need
What We Offer
25 days of annual leave increasing annually after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Employer Pension contributions
A focus onprofessional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training
The Job
The Communications Officer will play a critical role in GISF’s Communications team, working closely with the Communications Lead. The Communications team supports the work of all other teams across GISF, including Research, Membership & Events, Policy &Advocacy, and more.
The Communications Officer will work on a wide array of communications outputs, including social media, e-newsletters, the GISF website, printed brochures, branded materials, the GISF podcast, and more. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on adiverserange of communications products, using different software tools, and consulting with a variety of external contractors, such as web developers and printers. Being proactive and adaptable are key skills for this role.
Job Description
The Communications Officer will be responsible for creating content across a wide range of Communications platforms. Some of the core duties of the role include:
Organising GISF’s social media posting on Linked In and X (Twitter), including writing text for posts, designing graphics using Canva, and scheduling posts using Agorapulse. The Communications Officer is also expected to follow social media and sectoral trends to identify opportunities for engagement.
Maintaining and updating GISF website content, uploading new resources and publications, ensuring the vacancies, events and training sections are regularly updated, and acting as a contact point with GISF’s external web development support team.
Writing and designing GISF’s fortnightly newsletter, suggesting content and ensuring it reflects the latest news from GISF and the wider sector of NGO security risk management.
Designing printed materials for GISF events and ensuring timely delivery to maximise engagement with attendees.
Supporting the dissemination of new GISF publications and products by developing a dissemination plan for each new product.
Supporting the creation and dissemination of GISF’s podcast, including attending planning meetings, assisting with recordings, and promoting the podcast through various channels.
Strategic support:
Contributing to the development of GISFcommunicationplans and suggesting new ideas for audience growth.
Identifying potential allies for GISF com…
Title: Communications Officer
Company: European Interagency Security Forum
Location: London, England, UK
Category: Creative Arts/Media, Marketing / Advertising / PR
