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Press Lead, PR Manager

Michael PageCity, London🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a UK-wide communications function, shaping public awareness and influencing key policy discussions within a reputable healthcare organization. You will thrive here if you have a proven track record in media relations and team management, with the competitive salary of GBP 51,000 - 58,000 making this an excellent next step in your career. Apply now to make a significant impact and grow your leadership skills.

Quick overview

Salary£51k - £58k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationCity, London, United Kingdom
Stakeholder Management

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.

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

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