Media and Public Affairs Officer at UKCP | London, UK

Media and Public Affairs Officer

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own the organization's media relations and reputational guidance, coordinating responses to fast-moving public affairs issues while shaping messaging and external engagement across media, stakeholders, and campaigns.

Media relations: manage enquiries, draft materials, briefings, and statements, and monitor coverage for risks and opportunities.
Public affairs & engagement: cultivate journalist relationships, support parliamentary activity and events, and align external communications with campaign positioning.
Tone and messaging guidance: advise colleagues on tone, messaging and reputational considerations across sensitive or regulatory issues.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Managing media enquiries and drafting press materials, briefings and statements
Monitoring media coverage and identifying emerging risks and opportunities
Building relationships with journalists and promoting the organisation and its members
Supporting external communications on sensitive or regulatory issues
Contributing to campaign development, messaging and public positioning
Supporting stakeholder engagement, including parliamentary activity and events
Providing guidance to colleagues on tone, messaging and reputational considerations

Requirements

Experience in media relations, public affairs or communications
Strong understanding of the UK political and media landscape
Experience supporting communications on reputational or complex issues
Strong relationship-building skills with media and stakeholders
The ability to identify emerging issues and respond effectively in fast-moving situations
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
An understanding of how communications support influencing and public engagement
A collaborative, flexible approach to working across teams
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Preferred

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional leave during December office closure
Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
Occupational sick pay and enhanced maternity leave
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Learning and development opportunities
Employee assistance programme
Flu vaccination and eyecare vouchers
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme

UKCP

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is the UK’s leading professional body for the education, training and accreditation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors.

Founded in 1993

London, England, GBR

129 employees (5 in marketing)

www.ukcp.org.uk