People Communications & Engagement Specialist
The advert asks you to have the right to work in the UK already:
“You will need the right to work in the country where the role is based.”
This line often means the employer will not sponsor a visa, but some employers include it as standard wording. That is why the highest likelihood we give this job is Possible. Ask RICS before you apply.
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The advert asks for the right to work already
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2493 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and RICS is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2493 Public relations professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About Us
RICS is a global professional body for those working in land, property, construction and infrastructure. We set and uphold professional standards, provide respected qualifications and promote confidence in the profession, helping to shape the built and natural environments for the benefit of society.
Behind this work is a diverse community of colleagues across different locations, disciplines and cultures, united by a shared purpose.
We want every colleague to feel informed, connected and able to contribute. Clear and engaging People communications help bring our culture and priorities to life, create opportunities for colleagues to share their views and strengthen the experience of working at RICS. This role will play an important part in helping us connect and engage colleagues across the organisation.
Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities
We welcome both full time and part time applications and are happy to discuss the working pattern that would suit you.
This is a hybrid role, typically based 60% in our Birmingham office and 40% remotely.
We’re looking for a creative and digitally confident People Communications & Engagement Specialist to help colleagues across RICS feel informed, connected and heard.
Working with the Head of People Communications & Engagement, you’ll turn organisational priorities, People initiatives and colleague insight into clear, engaging communications. You’ll take ownership of communications activity from brief through to evaluation – planning campaigns, creating content, managing internal channels, supporting colleague voice and events, and using insight to improve impact.
You will:
• Plan and deliver internal communications and engagement campaigns from brief through to evaluation.
• Advise and constructively challenge stakeholders, turning complex information into clear, relevant content and recommending the right communications approach.
• Manage and improve channels including SharePoint, colleague newsletters and Viva Engage.
• Create accessible written, visual, video and interactive content.
• Support colleague listening, feedback activity and visible feedback loops.
• Help deliver virtual, hybrid and in person colleague events.
• Use feedback and analytics to improve communications, exploring new technologies and AI tools where they add value.
About You
You’ll be a creative communications professional who is comfortable moving between planning, advice and hands on delivery. You’ll bring sound judgement, curiosity and the confidence to suggest a different approach when it could lead to a better outcome.
You’ll bring:
• Experience in internal communications, employee engagement or a related role, ideally in a complex or geographically dispersed organisation.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging.
• Experience planning and delivering campaigns or projects and measuring their impact.
• Strong digital and visual communication skills, with the creativity to produce engaging content across different formats and experience managing internal channels.
• The ability to build effective relationships, advise stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Good judgement, attention to detail and a collaborative approach, with an interest in people, culture and colleague engagement.
You may also have experience of People or HR communications, organisational change, employee listening, multimedia content or digital design tools, although these are not essential.
Rewards and Benefits
Our benefits support your wellbeing, finances and work life balance, including:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays and three additional days when the office closes between Christmas and New Year
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.
You will need the right to work in the country where the role is based.
How to apply
Ready to apply? We’d love to hear from you. Please complete our short online form and upload your CV and a cover letter telling us why this role interests you, what you would bring to RICS and whether you are looking for a full time or part time opportunity.
If part time would suit you best, please let us know what your preferred working pattern might look like.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with RICS, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Public relations professionals (SOC 2493) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~38k in sample- Middle half £31,772–47,840
- Median £38,688
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. RICS holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2493 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.