Senior Media Relations Manager

London, UK (Hybrid)

£31K/yr – £39K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own national media relations with clear audience reach and responsible storytelling for a youth charity.

  • Narrative ownership: shape campaigns and elevate the charity voice across national media
  • Influence and relationships: manage journalists, stakeholders and ambassadors with sound judgement
  • Team leadership: drive major projects, mentor peers, and safeguard-first storytelling across the org

Job Description

Responsibilities - Lead high-impact national media campaigns - Shape compelling narratives and elevate the voice of The King's Trust - Reach new audiences, inspire support, and help more young people unlock their potential - Build strong relationships with journalists, stakeholders and ambassadors - Spot opportunities in the news agenda and guide sensitive media responses with sound judgement - Lead major projects and mentor a talented team - Champion collaboration across the organisation and ensure every story is told with integrity, impact and a safeguarding-first approach Requirements - Exceptional writing skills - Confident, strategic media professional - Sharp instincts - Passion for purpose-led communications - Ability to thrive under pressure - Ability to influence at senior levels Benefits - Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year - Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role) - You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. - In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role - Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. - Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network) - Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave - Interest-free season ticket loans - The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme - Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
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The King's Trust

For 50 years, The King’s Trust has been working for young people across the UK. We empower 11–30-year-olds to build confidence, gain skills, and achieve their goals through free courses, career support, and business mentoring. Join us as we celebrate five decades of helping young people succeed. #KingsTrust50Founded by His Majesty The King in 1976, when he was HRH The Prince of Wales, we’ve helped more than 1,000,000 young people into work, education and training – and there’s more work to do. If you're a young person, or know a young person who could benefit from our support, call us free on 0800 842 842 or visit our website: www.kingstrust.org.uk We're open 9am-6pm, Monday to Friday.

Founded in 1976
London Colney, England, GBR
2.1K employees (83 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
230.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$94
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.5%
Direct
36.9%
Referral
13.5%
Social
2.8%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
83 (4% of company)