Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering proactive media campaigns that support business priorities and enhance our reputation
• Identifying opportunities within the news agenda and turning them into compelling stories
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists across a range of media outlets
• Supporting reactive media management, providing timely and effective responses to emerging issues
• Creating engaging content and identifying opportunities for thought leadership
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Corporate Affairs and the wider business to deliver impactful communications

Requirements

• Has experience working in a busy media relations or press office environment
• Has excellent news judgement and can spot opportunities for proactive storytelling
• Is passionate about strategic communications and reputation management
• Can work confidently at pace, managing competing priorities and responding to changing situations
• Brings creativity, curiosity and fresh ideas to the team
• Is a strong collaborator who enjoys working as part of a high-performing team
• Shares our passion for working for a purpose-driven organisation that makes a real difference

Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Generous double-match pension scheme – contribute 7% and we’ll contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
• 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 25 days annual leave – rising with service, plus the option to buy additional leave
• Life assurance of up to 8x salary
• Personal accident cover of up to 5x salary
• Excellent family-friendly policies, including: 26 weeks’ full pay for maternity/adoption leave; 4 weeks’ paid paternity/partner leave; Shared parental pay opportunities
• Annual bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and a supportive working culture designed to promote wellbeing and work-life balance