Responsibilities

• Lead our media work, finding and creating opportunities to bring the Foundation's research, expertise and people to the attention of relevant journalists and media outlets.
• Spot the hook in a piece of research, connect it to what's happening in the world and turn it into a pitch that makes a journalist want to respond.
• Build trusted relationships with journalists and editors across national, specialist, broadcast and digital media, while constantly looking for new ways to get our work heard and our subject experts known.
• Work closely with colleagues across communications, policy and public affairs, grant programmes, our research centres and the researchers we fund to uncover the strongest stories and get them in front of the right people.
• Write sharp, engaging pitches, press releases and comment pieces, develop lines at speed when the news demands it, and help develop and prepare our spokespeople for media opportunities.
• Be an excellent writer and editor, able to turn complex ideas into clear, compelling copy without losing the substance.
• Be naturally curious about current affairs and policymaking, and comfortable operating at pace when opportunities arise.
• Have real ownership of our proactive media agenda, working on a wide range of issues that matter including economic inequalities, SEND, children and young people’s education and employment outcomes, public right to justice, racial diversity, over 50s health and work, AI and education, climate change, demographic change and much more.
• If you're a creative, connected media professional who gets excited about spotting and placing evidence-backed stories and opinions, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Genuine flexibility - we are open to requests for part-time hours, compressed working weeks, or job shares.
• 28 days holiday per annum and all public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (prorated for part time staff).
• A salary exchange pension scheme that offers employer contributions of up to 11%.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Family leave policies that provide an enhanced level of pay.
• Cycle to work scheme, loans towards train season tickets and the option to make charitable donations via your pay.
• Regular opportunities for learning and development – including coaching, mentoring, and dedicated reading days for personal development and reflection.
• Support with your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• A warm and welcoming workplace culture, with active peer groups and social networks to help you connect and belong.