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Senior PR and Communications Manager, Southampton
Client: Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer!
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Senior Communications Manager (Public Relations) | £45,000–£55,000
Location: Southampton (Hybrid - 1 day in the office)
Are you a strategic, forward-thinking communications leader with a passion for impactful PR? An established, purpose-led membership organisation in the healthcare sector is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to join their small but dynamic team.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a talented and multi-disciplinary communications function, covering press, policy, and social media - within a values-driven organisation that advocates nationally for its members.
What you'll do:
* Lead the development and execution of a fully integrated public relations strategy.
* Manage and mentor a team of experienced advisers (press, policy, and social media).
* Drive campaigns that influence policy and amplify the organisation’s voice across national, specialist, and digital media.
* Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on PR matters.
* Foster and grow strong relationships with key journalists, stakeholders, and media partners.
About you:
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in public relations, ideally within a regulated environment such as healthcare, insurance, or professional services sectors.
* Proven ability to craft and implement strategic PR plans.
* Strong leadership skills, with experience managing or mentoring others.
* Comfortable advising senior leaders and navigating high-profile or crisis situations.
* Confident communicator with exceptional writing and editing skills.
What’s on offer:
* Salary of £45,000–£55,000 basic
* Flexible working: just one day per week required in the organisation’s central London HQ
* A chance to make a real impact on public conversations and professional advocacy
If you're looking to step into a role where you can lead strategy, drive innovation, and shape public perception in a highly respected organisation, let’s talk.
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