With a membership of over 410,000, the RCN is the largest professional association and union of nursing staff and students in the UK. We’re proud to be a leading player in the development of nursing policy and practice, with an influential voice at home and abroad. Plus, we’re number 14 in The Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to work for, with Best Companies Accreditation for 2012 and are accredited with Investors in People Gold Standard. So join us, and you’ll have the chance to nurture your career and improve standards of care.

The role:

The RCN is looking for an exceptional content editor and writer for its website and digital platforms. The role is a key new position within the External Affairs department and represents a move to improve and build on our web content for our 410,000 members, the media, public and key stakeholders. The role will be high profile and will act as a bridge between the communications directorate and the numerous internal stakeholders within this large, UK-wide organisation.

The person:

The successful candidate will be an experienced writer with a proven track record of delivering exciting, engaging and informative content, ideally in a digital space. They will possess exceptional communication skills and will have worked in a busy and dynamic communications environment. The post-holder will be a diplomat, and will build relationships, establish trust and be able to explain decisions to internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will be technically proficient, with experience in using CMS software. They will be an ambitious individual who relishes the challenge of taking the RCN’s digital content to the next level.

At the Royal College of Nursing we reward your hard work and commitment with learning and development opportunities, flexible working conditions amongst other benefits. We have a highly competitive pay structure and our full-time hours are 35 per week. Annual leave commences at 28 days, rising to 32 days after 2 years of service, in addition to bank holidays.

The RCN represents nurses and nursing, promotes excellence in practice and shapes health policies. The RCN aims to be a world-class champion of diversity, equality and human rights within the health and social care sector.