Reference: 98699
Date Added: 2 March 2026
Closing Date: 12 March 2026
Job Title: Communications Specialist
Working For: British Retail Consortium
Location: London
Salary: up to £32,000
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
The BRC is recruiting a Communications Executive to join its Corporate Affairs team in London. This full‑time, permanent role is suited to someone starting their communications career who is enthusiastic, curious and keen to learn. Key responsibilities include helping to strengthen the BRC’s internal and external communications, leading on social media strategy and content, supporting daily press office activity, maintaining media contacts, drafting speech notes and briefings, coordinating the communications grid, and taking part in the out‑of‑hours rota for member and media enquiries. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer, confident communicator and well‑organised, with an interest in politics and current affairs. The role comes with a competitive salary, strong benefits package, professional development opportunities and flexible hybrid working.
Closing Date: 12 March 2026
Interview/Start Dates
First Interview
• Dates: 18,19 March 2025
• Format: 45-minute
• Location: Virtual
Second Interview Stage
• Date: 24, 25 March 2026
• Format: 20 mins writing task, followed by a 45-minute interview.
• Location: In person in Covent Garden
Application Details
Please send your CV and a one‑page cover letter, including your notice period and right‑to‑work status, to Roxana Venovski at recruitment@brc.org.uk. Deadline: midday. Please ensure you’re available for interviews. If you don’t hear from us by 18 March 2026, you have not been successful. Thank you for your interest.
https://brc.org.uk/about-us/our-vacancies/communications-executive/
Website: https://brc.org.uk/