Assistant Content and Engagement Officer

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for speech and language therapists across the UK. The RCSLT has over 22,000 members and employs around 65 staff predominately based in the London office. The RCSLT also has offices in Belfast, Edinburgh, and Cardiff. 
 
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.

The Assistant Content and Engagement Officer plays a vital role in supporting the RCSLT by assisting with the production of top-quality content, tailored resources and information across print and digital channels. 

In this role, you'll use your strong editorial and organisational skills to help produce our award-winning member our members’ magazine, Bulletin, as well as other member communications such as our fortnightly e-newsletter, and our online blog, SLT Voices. You will manage our magazine peer review group and collaborate with internal experts. You’ll also contribute to supporting the wider content team and colleagues across the RCSLT with your expertise in content, editorial processes and brand guidelines.

You’ll take the lead in coordinating production workflows and providing essential editorial support to a small creative team. Your attention to detail and excellent writing skills will be key when proofreading, editing or creating content, whether for print, social media, our website, or communications campaigns. Above all, you’ll help ensure our content is consistently high quality, engaging and valuable to our members.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative communications professional with strong editorial skills and a commitment to high standards and accessibility. The ideal candidate will have experience using editorial style guides and brand guidelines, writing and editing content for diverse audiences and managing processes to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate will have experience working in member organisations and be comfortable collaborating with people from a range of backgrounds, including service users.

Key skills include editorial precision, the ability to prioritise under pressure and a willingness to learn and use tools like CMS, CRM and task management systems. Understanding the communication needs of a membership organisation and accessibility principles in both print and online formats is desirable. A commitment to equality, diversity and the aims and charitable objectives of the RCSLT is essential.

Feel free to include any examples of online published work, however, please note this is not necessary.

Please see the role brochure for more information on the required knowledge and experience necessary to be successful in the role.

Closing date for applications: Monday 11 August 2025. 
 
Interview process: interviews will take place virtually from the 28 August 2025. The interviews will involve a task and a set of interview questions. The task will be sent to candidates the day before the interview. 
 
Your application should consist of:
 
1.     A full CV including the names and addresses of two referees (at least one should be from your current/most recent employer). Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without your consent.
 
2.     A cover letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing why you are interested in joining RCSLT as the Assistant Content and Engagement Officer and how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria of the role. (Please note that for your application to be considered you need to submit both your CV and cover letter).
 
3.     Completed applications should be submitted through our online recruitment portal Personio. Note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
 

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, or for more details about the role and to apply, please visit our website, or contact the HR Team if you have any questions - [email protected] 
 
If you require clarification on any aspect of the application and recruitment process, please use the email address above and we will support you with this.

We are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and encourage openness throughout the process.
  
The RCSLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. We aim to embed equity, diversity, and belonging practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution, experience, knowledge, and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.