The Organisation

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Our client is an integrated public affairs and communications agency. A certified B Corp, the organisation believes communications should be a force for good, with a commitment to positive outcomes for patients, communities and the wider health and care system. Partof a wider communications group, the agency combines specialist expertise withbroader integrated capability across public affairs, corporate communications and digital. It offers a friendly, supportive culture and a growing presence across regional offices.

The Opportunity

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This role sits within a growing team and will focus ondelivering high-quality PR and media relations programmes across healthcare andpublic sector accounts. The successful candidate will play a central role indriving excellent client delivery and providing trusted counsel across a varied portfolio.

We are open to looking at candidates at Account Manager and Senior Account Manager level. The team is open to candidates from agency orin-house backgrounds, including those from wider purpose-led sectors looking to specialise and gain more experience in health and social care. A strong interest or understanding of the UK health landscape is important, alongside solid PR credentials and experience securing impactful coverage.

Main Responsibilities

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• Lead day-to-day delivery of PR and media programmes across health and public sector accounts
• Develop and implement proactive media strategies aligned to client objectives
• Secure high-quality coverage across local, trade, national and digital media
• Draft compelling press materials, opinion pieces, briefing documents and social content
• Manage issues-sensitive communications and support reputation management activity
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, stakeholders and client teams
• Monitor media and policy developments, providing timely advice and insight
• Contribute to new business activity and support the continued growth of the team

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Skills & Experience

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• Expertise in public relations, ideally within an agency environment but in-house experience will also be considered
• Strong media relations background with a demonstrable track record of securing coverage
• Experience across social media, reputation management and integrated communications
• Ability to operate confidently in fast-paced and issues-sensitive environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple client workstreams
• A collaborative mindset and interest in specialising within a growing purpose-led practice

To apply, please submit your CV via the link.

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For more information on communications roles, contact TasminKhin at tasmin@ellwoodatfield.com.

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Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to performat their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if yourequire any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

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