Head of Health Media & Strategic Communications

Government Recruitment Service; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in the UK is seeking an experienced Chief Media Relations Officer to lead their media team. The ideal candidate will drive innovative communications, shape important health narratives, and enhance team culture while ensuring effective media collaboration. This role is vital to conveying public health messages and supporting key health initiatives. The successful candidate will join a friendly team that values development and well-being.

Benefits

Career development support

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in leading communications teams.
• Strong understanding of media landscape and trends.
• Ability to drive innovative communications strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the media team in delivering proactive and reactive communications.
• Shape narrative on critical health issues and ministerial visits.
• Collaborate across communications teams to implement innovative ideas.

Skills

Leadership

Creative communication

Media relations expertise

Collaborative teamwork

Understanding of health landscape

Job description

A government health department in the UK is seeking an experienced Chief Media Relations Officer to lead their media team. The ideal candidate will drive innovative communications, shape important health narratives, and enhance team culture while ensuring effective media collaboration. This role is vital to conveying public health messages and supporting key health initiatives. The successful candidate will join a friendly team that values development and well-being.