Communications Officer
Employer: The Academy of Social Sciences
Location: Home-working - You must be able and willing to work from home and be available to
travel to London regularly.
Working hours: Part time - There is some flexibility in how the hours (17.5 pw excluding lunch hours) are worked, however we would anticipate the role to work four hours per day for four days per week and that these hours would align within the team’s core hours of 10am to 4pm.
Salary: £29,120-£35,590pa FTE
Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 17 June 2026.
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Communications Officer
Part-time (0.5 FTE), home-working, paid salary £14,560-17,795 pa
The Academy is seeking a talented individual with sound experience in the broad
area of communications across web, social media, and email channels, to join the
team on a part time basis to support in promoting the Academy’s activities and that
of the wider social science community. We are looking for a motivated, meticulous
colleague, who enjoys being busy, who is comfortable working from home as part of
a small friendly team and is actively seeking part time work to complement the other
commitments in their life.
Working to the Head of Communications and with others in the Academy and its
Campaign for Social Science, you will help to deliver a range of communications to
raise awareness of the social sciences and the Academy’s activities to advocate for
them. You will also support work across the Academy, including its Fellowship, some
of which will require administration.
The Academy of Social Sciences is a unique and independent UK charity that brings
together the best in the social sciences, from across academia, policy, and practice.
We are a highly respected and established professional body, and the only UK
organisation dedicated wholly to the promotion of social science. Our 2024-2029
strategy sets out our vision which includes expanding our public engagement and
events programme, as well as delivering some important new projects.
This is a great opportunity for a communications professional who brings quality
practical experience in day-to-day communications and is looking for a part-time role
to use their skills, ideas and creativity to deliver engaging communications targeted
to specific audiences. You will have good attention to detail, experience of
copywriting for various channels, and enjoy being part of a small team at the heart of
the organisation. You will bring initiative, sound judgement, and strong interpersonal
and IT skills. You must be able and willing to work from home and be available to
travel to London regularly. This role is not suitable for a new graduate or
individuals with limited relevant work experience.
About the role
Working with the Academy team and reporting to the Head of Communications, the
post will play an important role in the delivery of a range of communications to the
Academy’s varied audiences, including our Fellows, member learned societies,
Campaign supporters, policy contacts and the wider public, as well as supporting
with elements of the Academy’s administration.
Job description
Day-to-day communications
• Support on planning, drafting, editing and scheduling social media posts
across the Academy’s channels (LinkedIn, X and Bluesky) for a range of
content.
• Create social media cards and other assets to share via the Academy’s social
media channels using the appropriate software (e.g. Canva).
• Support with the planning, drafting, editing and sending of the eBulletin, the
Academy’s monthly e-newsletter.
• Support in the preparation of other mailings to the Academy’s Fellowship and
subscribers, relating to membership administration and event promotion.
• Collect analytics data for the Academy’s channels and support in the
interpretation of that data to spot trends to inform communications planning.
• Attend Academy events, both in-person and online, when required and
provide communications support both pre- and post-event as appropriate.
Website
• Support with proofreading and uploading content to the Academy’s website,
including the monthly policy monitor, comment and analysis pieces,
event listings and news items.
• Where appropriate, support in drafting news items for the website about the
Academy’s work, Fellows’ news and wider news in the social science
community.
• Support with the management of the content of the website such as checking
for broken links and updating the homepage with new content.
Research
• Keeping abreast of news in the social science community and researching
potential stories or news items for the website and eBulletin.
• Research and compile relevant press contacts to distribute the Academy’s
press releases to.
Administrative support
• Administrative support where appropriate related to communications
functions and projects e.g. organising meetings, circulating content requests,
and maintaining and updating contact lists.
• Monitor shared email accounts.
• Other duties as required by the Head of Communications.
Essential experience
• Strong track record of writing and proofing compelling copy for different
channels including social media, website articles and emails, and tailoring the
approach and tone depending on the audience.
• Excellent writing skills and clear use of English; experience of writing for
professional audiences.
• Experience of creating content for and managing/monitoring social media
channels. Experience of using LinkedIn, X or Bluesky would be beneficial.
• Experience using Canva or other graphic design software to create assets for
social media would be beneficial.
• Experience of collecting and interpreting analytics data to pick out patterns
and trends.
• Experience of using a website content management system to upload and
edit content. Wordpress would be desirable.
• Experience of using Mailchimp or another email client to send emails to large
subscriber bases.
• An understanding of working in a small team and a willingness to get involved
and contribute ideas as part of a team.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• An appreciation of the value of inclusivity, ensuring fairness and opportunity
for all.
Desirable (but not essential)
• A good working knowledge of the social sciences, preferably to degree level,
and an understanding of the big challenges facing society today.
• Understanding of working in a charity for public benefit and with political
impartiality.
• Experience of editing short videos for social media and the website using
Adobe suite or similar.
• Experience of using Trello or other project management software.
Attributes
• Good attention to detail
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Effective multitasking: ability to manage and meet competing deadlines
• Creative whilst understanding the importance of organisational brand
guidelines/visual identity
• Personable
• Common sense and sound judgement
• Good team player
The Academy of Social Sciences
The Academy of Social Sciences is the national academy of academics, practitioners
and learned societies in the social sciences. We exist as a charity to ‘promote social
sciences in the UK for public benefit’. We have an elected Fellowship (membership)
of some 1,700 individuals, nominated for their leading expertise and contributions to
the wider world of social science, and 46 member learned societies, all of whom
collaborate and support our work in different ways.
Formed some 25 years ago from a precursor association of learned societies in the
social sciences, the Academy has strong roots, great networks, and much respect in
the social sciences community. It fulfils a UK-wide and distinctive remit independent
of government and government funding. It is supported financially by member
subscriptions, sponsorships and project-based fundraising.
Terms
This is a part-time, permanent position, subject to successful completion of a six
month probationary period. There is some flexibility in how the hours (17.5 pw
excluding lunch hours) are worked, however we would anticipate the role to work
four hours per day for four days per week and that these hours would align within the
team’s core hours of 10am to 4pm.
The Academy operates as a virtual organisation with all staff working from home.
The Academy keeps under review the option of offering staff some hybrid working
space in London. The appointee will be comfortable working largely from home but
live within sufficiently easy reach of London to attend meetings in person, including
quarterly team meetings. There will also be the occasional requirement to travel to
events being held across the UK. The position is salaried (FTE) at £29,120-
£35,590pa (and paid pro rata at 0.5FTE), according to experience. The Academy
offers generous leave entitlements and employer contribution to a defined
contribution pension scheme.
Enquiries and applications
Please direct any enquiries about the role to Amy Williams, Head of
Communications, Academy of Social Sciences (a.williams@acss.org.uk).
The closing date for applications is 5pm Wednesday 17 June 2026.
Please send a CV and covering letter (max 2 sides of A4), evidencing how you meet
the requirements of the job description and person specification, and listing your
current (or most recent) salary, to Dr Sarah Jones, Director of Operations
Successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Monday 22 June 2026, with
first interviews expected to be held on Wednesday 24 June 2026 via Zoom. Second
interviews may be held in person in London the following week on Monday 6 July
2026. If you have not heard from us by the end of 26 June 2026, please assume you
have not been shortlisted for interview; we thank you for your application.
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The Academy of Social Sciences is a unique and independent UK charity that brings together the best in the social sciences, from across academia, policy, and practice. We are the national academy of academics, practitioners and learned societies in social science. The sector’s leading independent voice in the UK, we champion the vital role social sciences play in education, government and business. We are a highly respected and established professional body, and the only UK organisation dedicated wholly to the promotion of social science. Our 2024-2029 strategy sets out our vision which includes expanding our public engagement and events programme, as well as delivering some important new projects.
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