Responsibilities

• To support the delivery of clear, consistent and engaging communications across all CMJ channels, ensuring strong promotion of events, initiatives and membership value.
• The Communications Officer will play a key role in enhancing member engagement and brand visibility, contributing to the growth of the CMJ through effective storytelling, campaign execution and stakeholder communication.
• Develop and deliver communications across digital, social, email, and print channels to promote CMJ activity.
• Create, edit, and distribute high-quality content including newsletters, press releases, website updates, and social media posts.
• Ensure all communications are aligned with CMJ brand guidelines, tone of voice, and strategic messaging.
• Support the planning and execution of integrated communication campaigns across events, membership and commercial initiatives.
• Manage and maintain communication channels, ensuring content is timely, relevant and engaging.
• Work closely with Marketing and Membership teams to align messaging with wider business objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry press, media partners, and key stakeholders.
• Support media outreach, press coverage, and PR opportunities to raise the profile of the CMJ.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• Previous experience in a communications role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience managing social media platforms, email campaigns and content systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confident stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

Preferred

• Experience within events, membership organisations or retail sectors.
• Understanding of PR and media relations.
• Creative mindset with an ability to engage audiences through storytelling.

Benefits

• Be part of a leading trade organisation at the heart of the UK jewellery and watch industry
• Work on high-profile trade shows, events and member initiatives.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing and evolving membership network.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for creativity and development.