Harris Hill is working with a health membership body, supporting their drive to recruit an interim Senior Media and Communications Officer, for 6 months, on a hybrid basis in London.
Key responsibilities:
- Take the lead in handling and responding to media enquiries for the organisations various localities, in a timely manner, liaising with the Head of External Affairs, Heads, colleagues, partners and key spokespeople.
- Plan and deliver proactive communications campaigns in line with the organisation's relevant policy priorities.
- Monitor the media and react when appropriate opportunities present themselves, including on major Government announcements and stakeholder activities.
- Work with colleagues from the relevant Policy teams, as well as the wider media and comms team, to ensure all external messaging is consistent and has been approved as per the organisation's approvals process.
- Prepare spokespeople for media activity, including drafting media briefings attending interviews and supporting post-interview follow-up.
- Work with colleagues to ensure the organisation's media and comms activity, in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is promoted across our owned platforms, including uploading to the website.
- Contribute to the day-to-day activities supporting the smooth operation of the press office, including timely monitoring and circulation of devolved media coverage, social media monitoring, and regular reporting.
- Participate in the out-of-hours press office rota, including monitoring social media, while keeping the Head of External Affairs informed of any potential risk.
If you are immediately available and would love to hear more about this opportunity, please apply for further information.