Salary £39,000 – £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Working Pattern Full-time, Permanent. Hybrid (minimum 3 days a week in office) for a 37-hour week.
Location Larkhill, Wiltshire
Reports To Director of Media and Communications
Closing Date 23rd October 2026, 23:55 BST
The Royal Artillery
The Royal Artillery, officially the Royal Regiment of Artillery and commonly known as ‘The Gunners,’ is the arm of the British Army that provides surveillance, target acquisition, and heavy firepower. Founded in 1716, it operates guns, rockets, missiles, and air defence systems to support military operations around the world.
The Royal Artillery consists of Regular and Reserve regiments, spread across the country, from Plymouth in the Southwest, to Edinburgh in the North, and everywhere in between. Additionally, we have a vibrant veteran community of soldiers and officers spread throughout the UK. The Royal Artillery Communications and Media team drives public conversation about why the Regiment remains one of the most important elements of global security.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Communications and Content Manager who will work directly for the Director of Media and Communications at the centre of the Royal Artillery Headquarters, ensuring our social media, online, and external communications are innovative, purposeful, and engaging – and support recruitment and reputation objectives.
Key Responsibilities & Outcomes
· Digital Content Production: Design, write, and schedule platform-tailored content for social media and website channels, deploying analytics tools to continuously optimize audience engagement.
· Editorial Management: Combining strong journalistic and editorial skills, commission, sub-edit, and produce compelling copy for the Regimental magazines, translating complex military subject matter into accessible, high-standard feature journalism.
· Media & Press Relations: Draft press releases, media kits, and briefing materials, supporting the facilitation of visiting journalists and reactive media operations.
· Asset Sourcing: Select and curate high-impact visual imagery and multimedia components that reinforce brand identity and operational narrative integrity.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will bring a journalist’s instinct for a good story, an editor’s eye for clear and engaging copy, and a communications professional’s understanding of audiences, reputation, and organisational priorities.
There may be some within UK and occasional overseas travel.
Essential Criteria
· Qualifications/Experience: A degree/diploma/NCTJ Journalism, Communications, PR, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience in an editorial environment.
· Technical Copywriting: Proven editorial capability with an immaculate command of English grammar, sub-editing, headline composition, and copy condensing.
· Social Media Literacy: Practical experience managing social media accounts, content creation tools, and using platform analytics to measure performance.
· Core Competencies: A confident self-starter with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Desirable Criteria
· A strong foundational understanding or keen interest in the strategic capabilities and heritage of the British Army.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
The Royal Artillery is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse working environment that reflects the modern society we protect. As an equal opportunities employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Benefits
· Learning and development tailored to your specific career goals.
· An agile working environment with flexible working options.
· Generous 10% of salary employer pension contribution.
· 25 days annual paid leave initially, increasing by 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days, plus all statutory national bank holidays.
· Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) granted for work delivered outside contracted core hours.
Security & Eligibility Requirements
· Right to Work: Applicants must possess the valid right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
· Security Vetting: The successful candidate must clear a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) verification and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before official appointment.
· Relocation: Please note that relocation expenses are not provided for this post.
Application Process
Please send a tailored covering letter (maximum 1-page A4) and an up-to-date CV directly to Ben.Watson119@mod.gov.uk by 23:55 BST on 23rd October 2026.
Interviews will be conducted during the week commencing November 2nd 2026.
