Hybrid Media Manager: Press & Communications Lead

Pension Protection Fund; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension fund organization in the UK is seeking a Media Manager to lead its press office and oversee media relations. The role involves proactive outreach and crisis communication planning while supporting executives at industry events. The ideal candidate will possess strong press office management skills and a background in media engagement. This full-time position is based in Croydon with hybrid working options. A competitive salary range of £50,000 to £55,000 is offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension

Personal development opportunities

Skills training

Qualifications

• Experience in a communications team within a corporate environment.
• Proven experience in planning communications across multiple channels.
• Confidence in managing relationships with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the press office and oversee pension media relations.
• Manage proactive outreach and crisis communication planning.
• Support executives at industry events and build relationships with journalists.

Skills

Press office management

Media engagement

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Job description

A leading pension fund organization in the UK is seeking a Media Manager to lead its press office and oversee media relations. The role involves proactive outreach and crisis communication planning while supporting executives at industry events. The ideal candidate will possess strong press office management skills and a background in media engagement. This full-time position is based in Croydon with hybrid working options. A competitive salary range of £50,000 to £55,000 is offered, along with opportunities for professional development.