An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Press and Public Relations Officer to join a respected professional membership body. This is a full-time, permanent role within the Communications team, focused on increasing national media coverage and raising the organisation’s public profile in line with its strategic goals.
Key responsibilities of the role:
* Develop and deliver proactive media plans to promote key organisational priorities across print, broadcast, online, and social media
* Draft high-quality press releases, articles, and statements to drive national media attention and showcase the organisation’s impact
* Respond promptly to media enquiries, including handling sensitive or critical coverage to protect and enhance the organisation’s reputation
* Provide strategic media advice and briefing materials to senior leadership, including key spokespeople and executives
* Contribute to the production of internal and external communications, including a member magazine
* Build strong relationships with journalists, commentators, and media influencers to raise the organisation’s voice within the sector
* Work closely with digital and social media colleagues to ensure consistent messaging across platforms
* Monitor media coverage, prepare regular impact reports, and identify opportunities for media engagement
* Take part in the out-of-hours media rota, providing responsive media handling support during evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Ideal candidate profile:
* Background in journalism, public relations, or media communications, ideally within a charity, health, or membership-based organisation
* Demonstrated experience of delivering PR campaigns and managing crisis communications
* Exceptional writing skills and the ability to produce compelling content tailored to a variety of audiences and channels
* Confident communicator who can advise senior stakeholders and represent the organisation to the media
* Strong understanding of the media landscape and how to generate positive coverage
* Able to manage multiple projects under pressure with attention to detail and clear prioritisation
* Proactive, strategic thinker who brings creativity to campaign planning and execution
* Comfortable collaborating across teams and departments to identify stories and share consistent messaging
* Familiar with monitoring tools and evaluation of media impact
Location: Central London
Salary: £39,000
Working hours: Full-time
Working pattern: Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.