We have partnered with Southern Water to appoint a Senior Media Relations Manager at a pivotal point for the organisation and the wider water sector. This is a high-profile role leading the press office function and shaping media engagement during a period of heightened scrutiny, regulatory change and organisational transformation. The role requires a confident, credible media professional with deep experience of crisis communications, senior stakeholder engagement and proactive media handling in complex, highly regulated environments. The Role Reporting into the Corporate Affairs leadership team, the Senior Media Relations Manager will: Lead Southern Water's media relations and press office function, setting strategy and overseeing reactive and proactive media engagement. Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Executive Team, briefing ahead of interviews and recommending which media opportunities to pursue or decline. Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and national journalists, with particular emphasis on South East regional media. Proactively manage reputational risk, anticipating media issues and ensuring accurate, balanced coverage. Lead crisis and issues management activity, including rebuttal and correction of inaccurate reporting. Work closely with Public Affairs and Stakeholder teams to ensure alignment across external affairs. Line manage and develop the press office team, setting clear standards an...