Communications Officer

The International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ISAC), a learned society, is a charity and company limited by guarantee and registered in the UK. ISAC is a federation of Member Societies and delivers education via a number of different modalities including an in-person congress, peer-reviewed journals, and an online academy. Further information may be found at https://www.isac.world. Over recent months, ISAC carried out a strategy review and is now progressing priority strategic objectives. As a result, an opportunity has arisen for a Communications Officer to advance a number of priorities under a general "communication" heading. The Communications Officer will initially be employed part-time (0.6 FTE) on a temporary basis (12 months). They will be line-managed by the ISAC CEO and must be able to work within a pre-existing team. Principal duties and responsibilities will be to assist the Trustees and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the areas of Member Society and Industry engagement. Additional duties will include helping to develop SOPs to operationalize ISAC’s Communication Strategy, populate ISAC’s social media accounts, contribute to the redesign of ISAC’s website, and provide cover for the CEO and Executive Officer, as required. Salary: Will depend on qualifications and experience. Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Fiona MacKenzie, CEO. Application for the role should be made by sending a cover letter and CV to secretariat@ISAC.world by 30 June 2026. Outline Job Description The ISAC Communications Officer will project-manage the following areas of activity under the supervision of the CEO and in liaison with the Executive Officer: 1.1 Member Societies The Communications Officer will: - Work with ISAC’s Member Society Engagement Group, which is a sub-group of the society’s Executive Committee, to realize their strategic objectives. - Make contact with each of the Society’s Member Societies (currently 107). - Undertake research if contact details are out of date to establish initial contact. - Open a dialogue with the Member Societies. - Request updated contact details and society information as required. - Produce a summary paper on activities carried out by ISAC’s Member Societies. - At the CEO’s request, send Member Societies regular newsletters and updates on the Society and membership benefits. - Create a template for Member Societies to update their details as needed. - Schedule AGMs or key annual/biennial meetings to track changes in member society personnel actively and update information accordingly. - Conduct a membership survey if required. - Engage membership through online platforms (social media, websites, online journals). - Take overall responsibility for Member Societies under the guidance and supervision of the CEO. 1.2 Liaison with Commercial Companies The Communications Officer will: - Work with ISAC’s Industry Liaison Group, a sub-group of the society’s Executive Committee, to realize their strategic objectives. - Update the details in ISAC’s industry database. - Identify commercial companies (pharmaceutical/diagnostic) to add to ISAC’s industry database. - Assist ISAC’s Industry Liaison Group in completing an industry review and producing a strategy document to identify opportunities to increase commercial support for ISAC and the biennial International Conference of Chemotherapy and Infection (ICC). - Identify key prospects. - Develop tailored approaches to these companies. - Make relevant contacts. - Facilitate discussions and negotiations as they develop. - Maintain relationships and engagement with corporate partners and other supporters. - Fulfill contracts and ensure appropriate representation at the ICC and other meetings. - Ensure coordination between corporate partner programs, sponsorships, and exhibition offerings at the ICC and other meetings. 1.3 Communication The Communications Officer will: - Establish an internal communication/reporting structure and plan with the CEO during the handover phase. - Create an external communications plan for the society, covering all aspects of communication, with a potential 24-month newsletter strategy. - Develop and maintain a database of email addresses while ensuring compliance with data protection requirements. - Design, construct, and distribute a regular newsletter under CEO guidance. - Take overall responsibility for communication under the CEO’s guidance and supervision. 1.4 Website The Communications Officer will: - Provide recommendations on redesigning and improving the usability of ISAC’s current website. - Oversee updates to the website's design and content under the guidance of the CEO/Executive Officer. - Collaborate with the CEO/Executive Officer to define requirements and access. - Serve as the Society’s webmaster, updating content as needed. - Proactively keep content current, particularly on Member Societies, Scientific and Educational Meetings, and Archives. Prerequisites and Qualifications: - Education to degree level. - Previous experience in a communications role is essential. - Experience in international organizations is an advantage. - Previous experience with professional societies or pharmaceutical/diagnostic companies is desirable. - Must exhibit excellent communication skills (writing and speaking English professionally and concisely). - Strong interpersonal abilities, particularly in interacting with individuals from diverse nationalities, disciplines, and backgrounds. - Capacity to learn new tasks and adapt to challenges quickly. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), content management systems, and social media. - Team player, but equally capable of working autonomously. - Strong organizational and project management skills. - Must be able to work from home or a pre-existing office setup, as ISAC does not operate physical premises. - Willingness to travel to meetings (including the CEO’s base in Aberdeen, UK). 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