Royal Academy of Engineering
Digital Communications Manager
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Digital Communications Manager
Digital Communications Officer
About the Role
We are looking for a new member of the digital communications team to play a key role in the Academy’s digital communications work.
You’ll join a busy team that loves all things digital and will bring fresh ideas for digital content, as well as experience in leading impactful campaigns across various channels. As part of the team, you will:
- Create content for social media channels and the website
- Have responsibility for specific programme and policy areas
- Develop campaigns and content to position the Academy as a thought leader
- Engage new and existing audiences with our work
On the web, you’ll:
- Work on a variety of short and long-term projects
- Optimise user journeys across the site
- Use data and insights to collaborate with the senior web manager and web manager on enhancing web content
Social Media Responsibilities
- Coordinate with colleagues across the directorate to ensure effective use of our social channels.
- Lead social media campaigns and activity, including writing excellent copy and creating high-quality, accessible visuals.
- Regularly report on analytics and evaluate campaign success.
- Optimise content and performance using metrics and evaluations, ensuring ongoing improvement.
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We’re looking for someone who thrives in the digital environment, enjoys creating engaging and impactful content, and is driven by data to enhance outputs.
Application Details
- Application closing date: 20/07/2026
- Interview date: w/c 27/07/2026
- Interview location: London
Our Location
Our light, spacious head office is located in central London, offering stunning views over St James’s Park and easy access to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a mandatory weekly team day in the office, plus additional days as needed for the role and the Academy.
Who Are We?
Engineering shapes the world we live in—from lighting a room, taking a hot shower, or commuting to work, to the essential mobile phones that connect us. It is also critical in tackling some of society’s greatest challenges, including climate change, global health pandemics, and cyber threats.
The Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In partnership with our Fellows and partners, we:
- Grow talent and develop the skills of future generations
- Drive innovation
- Build global partnerships
- Influence policy and engage the public
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Together, we strive to address the world’s most pressing challenges. With a diverse, inclusive workforce, we’re committed to attracting candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who share a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our goal is to become the best place to work for our current staff and the candidates we seek to attract.
Why Work for Us?
We seek people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and eager to collaborate with talented colleagues to create change—now and for the future—we’d love to hear from you.
Now is a perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team, and an ambitious, far-reaching strategy. Our expertise and commitment to effect change are widely recognised, making the Academy a motivating and fulfilling place to work. Our impactful work stands on centuries of history and is poised for an exciting future—we’d love you to be part of it.
If you’re someone who wants to make a difference, we’d love you to join our team—is this you?
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to help remove barriers that prevent applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.
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