Communications and PR Manager

• Permanent, full-time post
• Based at CMS House, Oxford, with up to two days’ flexibility for home working (currently CMS employees are working from home following government guidance, and will continue to do so until the government advises office working)
• Starting salary £37,510 to £40,135, depending on experience, with a generous pension contribution: up to 15 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
• We particularly welcome applications from women and/or individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.

As you tell the story of what God is up to in some very surprising contexts, the Communications and PR Manager will often act as a voice of the organisation, supporting CMS to become more public facing to take advantage of external opportunities which align with our brand and engagement strategies.

The Communications and PR manager holds responsibility for the production of all CMS products and publications commissioned in the organisation, in line with the brand strategy and engagement strategy, and leads the team in the delivery of these products and publications. The role also leads on the development of the PR strategy, in line with our wider engagement strategy. The successful candidate be educated to degree level or equivalent, with at least three years relevant experience in a print and production environment and/or digital media environment, and/or a pro-active public relations environment. S/he will have proven experience in contributing to the creation of audio/video content for a public audience; experience conducting interviews for content production and working in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment. The post holder will have excellent team and people management skills and a passion for mission.

It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian, enthusiastic about the aims and values of CMS.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download below.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Midnight on Friday 21 January 2022

Interviews are planned for week commencing 7 February 2022 at CMS House, Oxford. Please check back here for any updates which will be posted week commencing 10 January.

To apply:

Please send your application form and CV  through the Church Mission Society website.

CMS is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. 

Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from at least the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.