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Press Lead, PR Manager

City of London Permanent £51,000 - £58,000 per year View Job Description
Lead a UK-wide media, communications and campaigns function, managing a team of three and driving proactive and reactive communications activity across multiple stakeholders.Play a key role in shaping public awareness, influencing policy discussions and positioning the organisation as a leading voice on important health and societal issues.
  • Manage and develop a high-performing communications team.
  • Lead UK-wide campaigns shaping important public conversations.

About Our Client

A leading UK-wide healthcare membership organisation, driving public awareness, policy influence and member engagement on nationally important issues.

Job Description

  • Lead the delivery of UK-wide media, communications and campaigns activity.
  • Manage and develop a team of three Senior Media & Communications Officers.
  • Drive proactive and reactive media relations, including crisis communications.
  • Build relationships with journalists, broadcasters and key stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities to influence public debate and support organisational objectives.
  • Oversee communications activity across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
  • Monitor performance and use insight to optimise communications and campaign activity.
  • Support senior leadership with strategic communications advice and reputation management.

The Successful Applicant

  • Significant experience as a journalist and media relations professional.
  • Proven track record leading a high-performing press office function.
  • Strong people management experience, including line management and coaching.
  • Excellent understanding of the UK media landscape, including devolved nations.
  • Experience developing and delivering proactive and reactive media campaigns.
  • Skilled at handling high-profile, sensitive and crisis communications issues.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with journalists and senior leaders.
  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.

What's on Offer

  • Salary range of £51,000 to £58,000 per year, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Permanent position based in London
  • 2 days a week in London
Contact
Olivia Bishop
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7117804
Phone number
+442072692210

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
Media & Publishing
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olivia Bishop
Consultant phone
+442072692210
Job reference
JN-102026-7117804