The organisation
 
The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) was chartered by Henry VIII in 1537 for the “greater defence of the Realm”. It is a membership charity of 2500 members of whom 460 are part of the Active Unit (either in the Reserve Army Regiment of the same name, or in the City of London Police Special Constabulary); another 460 have served for two years in Regular or three years in Volunteer units of the Armed Services beyond the HAC; the rest are veterans of the Active Unit.  Its civil side is governed in the same manner as a City livery company.  The Company raises money from events, property, investments and members’ subscriptions and disburses it to the Reserve Army through the HAC Regiment; in support of the City of London Police Special Constabulary; in support of Army and Police cadets; in support of two veteran, chartered ceremonial groups – the Company of Pikemen & Musketeers and the Light Cavalry – and in maintenance of the estate.
 
The Executive team, led by the Chief Executive, is 22 strong and includes governance support, marketing, catering and events expertise, property, House and grounds maintenance, membership support, a finance element and the archives.
 
‘Central to the Honourable Artillery Company’s output is sustaining the Company’s membership, which advocates for defence and is 2500 strong. The reach of the membership in commerce, the professions, Parliament and around the world is significant. Dynamic and effective communication to retain members’ engagement and participation, and to project the importance of defence externally is essential.’ - Sophia Dines, Honourable Artillery Company   
 
The opportunity
 
The Communications Officer will report to the Court and Membership Secretary (Deputy Chief Executive) and is one of a four-strong governance, membership and communications team.  The incumbent’s role will be to support the Court and Membership Secretary, enhancing the overall communication of the organisation as a charity and a membership-based organisation. This will be enabled by running the Company website, by producing the Company’s publications and by developing better communications with the membership. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for assisting the Court & Membership Secretary with the collation of material and undertaking projects for the Court’s committees and will manage the relationship with the Court’s chosen charity partner.
 
Working in a small, energetic and busy team, you will be able to make a significant and positive contribution from the start. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to have a real impact on their communications output, particularly with their broad membership base. You will work very closely with the CEO and Deputy CEO.
 
Main responsibilities
 
•    Manage the development of the Company’s new website
•    Manage the Company’s social media
•    Create a variety of content for social media, the website and blogs
•    Manage the production of their publications, the Journal, Regimental Fire and newsletters
•    Communicate with members regularly on updates and news stories
•    Identify new opportunities for creative communications
 
Key experience and skills required
 
•    Experience of content management systems, ideally Joomla
•    Confident editing skills with a meticulous eye for detail
•    Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
•    Extremely organised and able to work autonomously
•    Interest in the armed forces desirable

View the full Job Description here.
View the HAC applicant privacy notice here.  

If you would like to apply to be the HAC’S new Communications Officer, please apply quoting the reference no. EH-1807-6040

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