Press Lead, PR Manager

• Salary range of £51,000 to £58,000 per year, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position based in London
• 2 days a week in London

Lead a UK-wide media, communications and campaigns function, managing a team of three and driving proactive and reactive communications activity across multiple stakeholders.Play a key role in shaping public awareness, influencing policy discussions and positioning the organisation as a leading voice on important health and societal issues.

• Manage and develop a high-performing communications team.
• Lead UK-wide campaigns shaping important public conversations.
• Lead the delivery of UK-wide media, communications and campaigns activity.
• Manage and develop a team of three Senior Media & Communications Officers.
• Drive proactive and reactive media relations, including crisis communications.
• Build relationships with journalists, broadcasters and key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to influence public debate and support organisational objectives.
• Oversee communications activity across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• Monitor performance and use insight to optimise communications and campaign activity.
• Support senior leadership with strategic communications advice and reputation management.

• Significant experience as a journalist and media relations professional.
• Proven track record leading a high-performing press office function.
• Strong people management experience, including line management and coaching.
• Excellent understanding of the UK media landscape, including devolved nations.
• Experience developing and delivering proactive and reactive media campaigns.
• Skilled at handling high-profile, sensitive and crisis communications issues.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with journalists and senior leaders.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.