Responsibilities

• lead high-quality media relations and campaigns for the BSA and the wider building society sector.
• Reporting to the Head of External Affairs, you will lead day-to-day media activity, develop compelling campaigns, create engaging content and work closely with senior colleagues, members and external partners.
• you will also help ensure our communications activity is joined up across media, digital, policy and events.

Requirements

• You have significant experience in a media, press office, communications or campaigns role.
• You have managed media enquiries, pitched stories, drafted external communications materials and advised senior stakeholders.
• You have experience developing digital content and supporting organisational social media channels.
• You have strong media relations experience and a track record of generating coverage, managing press enquiries and building effective relationships with journalists.
• You are an excellent writer, able to produce clear, concise and engaging content for a range of audiences and channels.
• You bring creativity and sound judgement to campaigns, content and communications planning.
• You are confident working at pace, managing multiple priorities and handling sensitive issues professionally.
• You have strong social media and digital content skills, including an understanding of performance monitoring and analytics.
• You understand communications in a political, regulatory, financial services or membership body environment.

Preferred

• Experience in financial services, a regulated environment, trade association or membership organisation would be an advantage.
• Professional qualifications such as CIPR, or equivalent experience, would be welcomed.

Benefits

• The generous benefits package includes 26 days annual leave, a group personal pension scheme, Life Assurance and PHI.