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Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Initial 6-month contract with a view to become permanent in line with organisational requirements.
Location: Hybrid – based within a commutable distance to London, with a minimum of two days in the office each week and flexibility to attend other in-person events as required.
Salary: £38,000–£42,000
About the Role
The Senior Media & Communications Specialist will deliver Justice & Care’s media and communications strategy, securing impactful coverage, deepening public understanding of modern slavery, and strengthening the organisation’s voice as a trusted expert in the field.
This is a hands-on role: you’ll craft compelling stories, build strong media relationships, and ensure our communications remain survivor-centred, accurate, and ethical.
We know that to fight modern slavery, we need to engage people’s hearts and minds through brilliant communication and storytelling. It helps us engage new and existing donors, connect with journalists and other influencers and ensure those in the corridors of power listen and act. In a nutshell it is about making the issue of modern slavery compelling and engaging for our stakeholders.
If you secure this role, you’ll be responsible for helping to gather content from across our work, communicate it in a way that cuts through, and underlines our expertise as an organisation.
Beyond responsibility for content gathering and creation, the Media & Communications Specialist will have oversight of some of our key communication channels, including our website, social media and will manage communication to our mailing lists. If you’re successful you’ll have the technical nous to be able to upload stories onto our website, create compelling social media content and the knowledge of grammar to ensure that commas are in place and our spelling is correct.
About You
The successful candidate will:
* Have strong experience in media relations, content creation, and digital communications;
* Be skilled at crafting compelling, ethical stories that engage a wide range of stakeholders;
* Enjoy building relationships with journalists, influencers, partners, and internal teams;
* Bring experience managing social media, websites, and digital campaigns;
* Be detail-oriented, with excellent writing and editing skills;
* Have a passion for human rights and combatting modern slavery;
* Be adaptable, flexible, and able to thrive in a hands-on, mission-driven environment;
* Have the technical knowledge to upload content, manage analytics, and measure impact;
* Demonstrate a collaborative approach and the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
What We Offer
* Private health insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly leave
* Enhanced employer pension contributions
* Generous annual leave (27 days plus bank holidays)
* Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
* A supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace
and more…
We’re committed to Diversity, Inclusion & Justice
At Justice & Care, we work collaboratively and commit to excellence in all we do. We encourage a growth mindset, supporting each other through challenges, celebrating successes, and learning from setbacks. This is a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and you can bring your full self to work, confident you’ll be met with respect, trust, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference.
We know that a great team is made up of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.
If you're interested in the role but unsure if you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
To submit your CV and a covering letter (max 1000 words), please click on the link provided above.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The advert will close once sufficient interest has been received.
Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond individually if your application is unsuccessful.
First-stage interviews will run for two weeks from the week commencing 08/12, followed by a pause from the week commencing 22/12 until the first week of January.
We are not engaging agencies for this role.