Digital Communications Officer

Digital Communications Officer

World Cities Culture Forum Closing date: Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Artform: Charity
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
London

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are looking for a Digital Communications Officer to lead the day-to-day delivery of the World Cities Culture Forum's digital communications and drive significant growth in our online presence and audience engagement.

Job Description

Are you passionate about digital storytelling, culture and cities? Do you thrive on translating complex ideas into compelling content and building engaged online communities? We're looking for a Digital Communications Officer to join our London-based team to lead the delivery of the World Cities Culture Forum's communications and grow our global reach and engagement.

You'll manage and create content across our digital platforms, working closely with city partners across 45+ global cities to amplify insights, share innovative cultural policy work and support major programmes including the World Cities Culture Report, the Leadership Exchange Programme and the World Cities Culture Summit. You'll play a key role in shaping how we communicate our work ensuring our voice is clear, engaging and influential across digital channels.

You'll be part of a small and collaborative team, working closely with the Communications and Digital Content Manager and programme colleagues to develop creative campaigns, grow audiences and strengthen World Cities Culture Forum's position as a leading global network for culture and cities.

Location: Central London (in office)
Reports To: Communications and Digital Content Manager
Employment Type: Part-time, 3 days per week (approx. 60% FTE), 1-year fixed term with possibility to extend
Salary: £36,000 per year pro-rata or equivalent freelance rate
Start date: April 2026
Application Deadline: 04 March 2026 at 09:00 GMT
Interviews: TBC

Full Job description: https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/World-Cities-Culture-Forum_Digital-Communications-Officer-JD.pdf - Digital Communications Officer JD

Questions or need support?

Email: mailto:[email protected] - [email protected]

We're happy to discuss:

  • The role or application process

  • Alternative format applications (e.g., large print)

  • Accessibility adjustments

Job Requirements

For the Job Requirements, see the Full Job description: https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/World-Cities-Culture-Forum_Digital-Communications-Officer-JD.pdf - Digital Communications Officer JD

Job Responsibilities

For the Job Responsibilities, see the Full Job description:https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/World-Cities-Culture-Forum_Digital-Communications-Officer-JD.pdf - Digital Communications Officer JD

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Digital Communications Officer
  • Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Wed, 04 Mar 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

Please complete our online form by clicking the Apply Now button.

The form will ask you to upload a pdf of your CV (maximum 2 pages). The filename should be your initials and two numbers e.g. AA14. Please remove any reference to your name, including your email address.

The form will ask you the following question: How do your experiences and interests make you a good candidate for this role? (400 words maximum)

Selection process:

Pre-interview task: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short remote digital communications task (requires computer and internet access)

Round 1: Online interviews , week of 16 March 2026

Round 2: In person interviews at our central London office, week of 23 March