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Head of Media and PR

Head of Media and PR

Page PersonnelLondon, England, United Kingdom
20 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Overview

Health Research Charity Permanent Position About Our Client Life Sciences Organisations

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of the media strategy, managing the organisation's media function and all press activity
  • Act as the main point of contact for journalists, cultivating strong relationships across national, trade, broadcast, and online media
  • Prepare messaging, media briefings, and press materials to support external storytelling and organisational visibility
  • Identify and shape compelling narratives by collaborating with internal teams and senior leaders across the organisation
  • Oversee interviews and media opportunities involving spokespeople, ensuring consistency and alignment with strategic goals
  • Manage external PR agencies and ensure delivery of media activity in line with agreed objectives and tone of voice
  • Lead on crisis communication plans and responses to protect and strengthen the organisation's reputation
  • Develop and maintain external communications templates, policies, and processes to support consistent, high-quality outputs

The Successful Applicant (Qualifications)

  • Extensive senior press office experience, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with key journalists and generate high-impact proactive media coverage
  • Strong background in crisis communications and reputation management, with sound judgement under pressure
  • Confident working with high-profile stakeholders and leading external-facing media engagements
  • Proven track record of developing and evaluating media strategies that drive audience engagement across a range of channels
  • Deep understanding of the life sciences sector, underpinned by experience in science, healthcare or innovation-focused organisations
  • Skilled in managing external agencies and project budgets to deliver communications outcomes to brief and on time
  • Experience in providing media training to senior spokespeople or overseeing this through external partners
  • Comfortable operating within fast-paced creative teams, managing competing priorities with a flexible and solution-focused approach
  • What’s on Offer (Benefits)

  • 31 days PLUS bank holidays
  • Hybrid working model - 3 days in the office
  • Pension scheme offers employer contributions of up to 12%
  • Private Health Insurance
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