We are on the lookout for a brilliant Media Relations Advisor to work with our reputable health membership client starting in mid September for a long 14 month contract. Get in touch if this sounds interesting and you have the right skills and sector background.

Some of the key responsibilities include: Manage media relations including evaluating and fielding enquiries from journalist in quick and timely manner Produce compelling media releases, news stories, opinion pieces and blogs to help promote the organisation. Develop strong relationships with key health correspondents particularly at national level. Lead and develop communications plans and deliver communications for key organisational campaigns and projects. Support the Director for Communications and Engagement with the organisations communications and engagement strategy. Participate and co-ordinate an on call media rota where appropriate. Manage the Media Officer with personal development, goals and targets. Prepare media interview briefings for key spokespeople including the CEO. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: Working in senior media role within a healthcare/health charity or union / membership body Experience of working in a fast paced media and communications team Strong ability to balance a large volume of external media enquiries. Relevant qualifications in communications, public relations, media relations or journalism. Excellent crisis/reputational risk comms experience. This is a 14 month contract interview ASAP in August paying (£50,050 + £3,557 on call, and LW if eligible). Hybrid working incredibly flexible - once a month/or week even in a range of national offices. We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.