Responsibilities

• act as a point of contact for media enquiries
• coordinating responses
• ensuring timely communication
• collaborate closely with Media Managers to support media activity
• build relationships with journalists and producers
• provide day-to-day administrative support to keep the team running smoothly

Requirements

• excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• can produce quick, accurate, compelling communications for a range of audiences, including the ability to relay complex or sensitive information succinctly and clearly to journalists
• can collaborate confidently across teams and communicate clearly with colleagues, spokespeople and journalists alike
• are a self-starter able to work independently and drive work forwards with minimal supervision
• good knowledge in international affairs, human rights and the UK political system

Preferred

Benefits

• New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days
• 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9%
• 6 months full pay for family leave
• flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares