Press Lead, PR Manager

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.

Client Details

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

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.

Profile

• 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.

Job 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