Media & PR Manager Remote working with occasional travel throughout the UK Our client is a leading organisation working to advance medical research in ways that reduce reliance on animal testing. They are now looking for a Media & PR Manager to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week, typically working Monday Friday. Pension - 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays - This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced leader from a media or PR background with deep expertise in media management to join a forward-thinking organisation. You ll have the chance to shape narratives that influence how our client s mission is understood across the UK, helping to accelerate a future where life-saving treatments are developed without animal suffering. What s more, this remote role offers the freedom to do purposeful, high-level work from home while staying connected to a collaborative and supportive team united by a clear mission. So, if you re ready to bring your passion and media expertise to an organisation working for a better future, read on and apply today! As Media & PR Manager, you will own and shape our client s voice, defining how animal-free medical research is communicated, understood and championed across media, policy and public audiences. You will develop and deliver an evidence-led media and PR strategy, translating complex scientific and policy developments into clear, compelling stories that inform, influence and inspire. Within this standalone role, you will ensure the organisation is positioned as a credible and authoritative voice on human-specific medical research. Alongside credible, consistent and mission-aligned messaging, you will make sure our client communicates alternatives to animal testing to strengthen their audience s understanding. You ll proactively identify opportunities, secure high-quality media coverage, respond to emerging issues and make confident editorial decisions to keep our client s voice relevant, authoritative and impactful. Build and manage relationships with journalists and media stakeholders - Act as the primary contact for media enquiries - Ensure all communications reflect credibility, values and long-term positioning To be considered as a Media & PR Manager, you will need: - Extensive experience in a senior media and/or PR role - Experience operating as a lead or sole media authority - Experience building and managing relationships with journalists and media stakeholders - Experience managing both proactive and reactive media activity - Strong news judgement and an understanding of how media narratives develop and gain traction - The ability to advise senior colleagues on media strategy, messaging and reputational risk - Flexibility to work occasional out-of-hours as part of media management responsibilities First-round interviews: w/c 11 May 2026 (Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, via Microsoft Teams) Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 May 2026 (via Microsoft Teams) Other organisations may call this role Public Relations Manager, Media Relations Manager, Communications Manager, Head of Media and PR, Media and Communications Manager, External Communications Manager, Press and Media Manager, or Senior PR Manager. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. So, if you re ready to use your expertise to drive meaningful change as a Media & PR Manager, please apply via the button shown.