Media Lead

We are looking for a dynamic, strategic and experienced media professional to lead Victim Support's press office and drive the charity's media engagement. This role is full time and can either be based at our office in London, or home based within two hours of London.

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes :

Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working.

Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.

Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday.

Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution.

Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.

Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.

Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.

Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.

Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.

Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.

Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role

As Media Lead you will be responsible for running the charity's busy press office and you will play a central role in shaping how Victim Support is seen and heard in the media. You'll write and deliver a strategic Media Plan that positions the charity as a trusted and recognised victims' voice, increases the profile of our services and contributes to influencing positive change.

This is a hands-on role where you'll manage media enquiries, build trusted relationships with journalists and ensure our spokespeople are briefed and supported for interviews. You'll work closely with colleagues across external affairs, social media and frontline services, and provide expert media advice to senior leaders. You'll also line manage our Stories Officer and oversee our Stories Library, giving a platform to victims' voices and experiences.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and run the Victim Support's press office.

Provide quotes and comments to the media, and secure and manage interviews with VS spokespeople.

Write and deliver the charity's Media Plan.

Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, editors and producers.

Oversee the strategic development and growth of the charity's Stories Library.

Enhance and protect the charity's reputation.

Increase the visibility of our services.

Oversee the effective monitoring, reporting and evaluating of media activity.

You will have

Experience of delivering media relations across print / online, broadcast and digital.

Knowledge and understanding of how the media works.

Excellent communication skills.

A proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Experience of writing and executing media plans.

Self-motivation and the ability to thrive in a small team with a strong degree of autonomy.

Additional information

The role at times will involve working with sensitive and potentially traumatic subjects.

About Us

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process.

How to apply :

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

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