The phrase "a vacant post" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a job position or role that is currently unfilled or available for someone to take.
Example: "The company has announced that there is a vacant post in the marketing department that needs to be filled as soon as possible."
Alternatives: "an open position" or "a job opening".
Robert McKernan was named president, a vacant post, at Blue, part of the Edelman division of Daniel J. Edelman Inc.
Also, James Cooper, executive editor at Adweek, was named editorial director, which had been a vacant post since the departure of Michael Wolff in October 2011.
Dave Damman, executive creative director at Carmichael Lynch, Minneapolis, owned by the Interpublic Group of Companies, was promoted to chief creative officer, which had been a vacant post.
Andy Grayson rejoined Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco, part of the Omnicom Group, to take a vacant post, head of brand strategy.
Mike Kaufman joined the Brand Activation Association, New York, formerly the Promotion Marketing Association, as vice president for marketing, filling a vacant post.
At Euro RSCG MVBMS, part of the Euro RSCG MVBMS Partners division of Havas, Mr. Berg takes a vacant post, reporting to Ron Berger, chief executive.
* John Klein, senior vice president and director for integrated marketing at McKinney & Silver, Raleigh, N.C., part of MarchFirst, was named executive media director, a long vacant post.
But rather than relocate to San Francisco, Mr. Topolewski is relocating to the Los Angeles area, where he will take a long vacant post at TBWA/Chiat/Day, part of the TBWA Worldwide unit of the Omnicom Group.
PAGE A6 Army Secretary Nominee With the Army facing difficult issues, the White House will try to push through a nominee for the vacant post of secretary.
Former Bolton manager Sammy Lee, 53, is a contender for the vacant post at Bury.
Bob Bradley's agent, Ron Waxman, has confirmed that the former USA coach is a candidate for the vacant post in Egypt.
