This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established professional body with a national and international profile. The organisation delivers public benefit through thought leadership, research and advocacy, and is undergoing a transformative programme to broaden its reach and impact.

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The opportunity

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‍As Media and Communications Officer, you will deliver creative, high-profile campaigns that engage key audiences and support strategic objectives. Acting asan account manager for specific workstreams, you will work closely with colleagues across policy, research and stakeholder engagement teams to develop media and communications campaigns, media responses to government and industry announcements affecting the industry, developing relationships with media contacts, and coordinating impactful corporate communications.

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Main responsibilities

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• Lead media and communications activity across a defined portfolio.
• Deliver multi-channel campaigns to grow and diversify audiences.
• Identify proactive PR opportunities and manage reactive enquiries.
• Support senior colleagues with media briefings and stakeholder messaging.
• Coordinate and advise on digital communications strategy and content.

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Key skills and experience required

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• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience delivering media and communications campaigns in-house or in an agency.
• Strong news sense with a track record of securing coverage in regional, national and trade media outlets.
• Experience delivering multi-channel  external communications campaigns
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and experience working with senior colleagues.