Communications Executive Organisation Invictus UK 2027 Ltd Salary £25,000 - £35,000 per annum Location The role will be based at our London office, with some hybrid working and travel to Birmingham as required. Contract type Fixed Term Closing date 11 May 2026 Job Description About usInvictus UK 2027 is a charity and delivery organisation for Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, taking place in July 2027 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Sandwell Aquatics Centre. Founded by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex in 2014, the Invictus Games uses adaptive sport to support the recovery of Wounded, Injured, and Sick (WIS) service personnel and veterans.Birmingham 2027 will bring together 550 competitors from over 25 nations across 12 sports, including Archery, Athletics, Cycling, Esports, Indoor Rowing, Laser Run, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Wheelchair Basketball, and Wheelchair Rugby.The Games are about more than competition. Success is measured in every step forward, every challenge faced, every barrier overcome. Every throw, stride, and lift is a victory.Our mission is to celebrate the unconquered spirit of WIS service personnel and veterans, deliver an outstanding Games, and create lasting social impact across Birmingham and the Midlands.Through our Impact Programme, we will create recovery opportunities for thousands of WIS and their families, while delivering long-term benefits for Birmingham and the West Midlands.Birmingham sits at the heart of this story, from life-saving care at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham to rehabilitation at the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre and support at Fisher House, with many competitors returning to the place that supported them.The roleWe are looking for a highly organised and proactive Communications Executive to support the delivery of Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.This is an exciting opportunity to work across communications, marketing, digital, and broadcast functions, helping to coordinate and deliver activity across one of the most high-profile sporting events in the world.You will play a key role in ensuring campaigns run smoothly, content is delivered on time, and teams are supported across fast-moving and high-impact workstreams.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to be part of a purpose-led, global event.This is a full time, fixed term role to 31 October 2027.The salary (range) for this position is £25,000 to £35,000 per annum. The role will be based at our London office, with some hybrid working and travel to Birmingham as required. There will be a requirement to attend the office a minimum of 3–4 days per week on appointment, increasing to 4–5 days per week from Quarter 1 next year.Employee Benefits include:- 30 days annual leave per annum plus public holidays- Flexible working arrangements- Wellbeing timeCandidate Availability RequirementsGiven the short-term nature of this project, we are seeking candidates who can commence work in the near future. Unfortunately, it will be challenging to accommodate individuals with lengthy notice periods, as prompt availability is essential for the timely commencement and completion of the project.Key Duties and Responsibilities• Support the day-to-day delivery of communications, marketing, digital, and broadcast activity across the Games• Assist in managing and scheduling social media content across multiple channels• Support content creation workflows, including asset collation, tagging, formatting, and distribution• Maintain content calendars and ensure all activity is accurately scheduled and tracked• Support media monitoring, reporting, and press office administration• Assist with coordination of press releases, approvals, and stakeholder sign-off processes• Support campaign delivery across Communications and Marketing, including asset management and version control• Assist with email marketing delivery, including scheduling and basic CRM updates (under direction of Marketing Manager)• Support website and digital content updates (under direction of Digital Manager)• Coordinate meetings, briefings, approvals, and stakeholder communications• Maintain accurate documentation, trackers, and reporting dashboards• Support event delivery, including accreditation, media operations, and on-site communications activity• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Communications teamKey Relationships• Director of Communications – overall direction and oversight• Communications Manager – support with day-to-day delivery of communications activity, including PR, social, and content workflows• Marketing Manager – support with campaign execution, CRM activity, and audience engagement delivery• Digital Manager – support with website updates, content publishing, and platform coordination• Broadcast Manager – support with coordination of broadcast-related communications activity where required• External agencies (Run Communications, Goodform, and others)• Wider Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 functional teams Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential• Relevant experience in communications or marketingDesirable• Degree level in Communications, PR, Marketing, Media or related fieldExperienceEssential• Previous experience in a communications, marketing, media, or events support role• Experience working in a fast-paced team environmentDesirable• Experience supporting social media or digital content activity• Experience supporting campaign delivery or project coordination• Experience in sports, events, charity, or public sector environmentsSkillsEssential• Strong organizational and coordination skills• Excellent attention to detail• Good written and verbal communication skills• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously How to apply For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ritchie Rebbeck / ritchie.rebbeck@invictusgames2027.org To apply please send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@Invictusgames2027.org. Please clearly state in the covering letter how your background, skills and experience meet the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. Please refer to https://www.invictusgames2027.org/jobs (We reserve the right to close the listing early should we receive sufficient number of candidates before the closing date) Equal Opportunities Invictus Games 2027 is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. Invictus Games 2027 is responsible for ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, ethnic origin, race, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, social or class background, nationality, religious belief, sexual preference or political belief. Share X LinkedIn Email