Interim Chief Press Officer

Ellwood Atfield; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent client in the financial services sector seeks an experienced media relations specialist for a 12-month contract within their Group Communications function. The role involves managing press activities, building journalist relationships, and actively participating in corporate communications aligned with business goals. Candidates with strong writing and communication skills, as well as an understanding of the financial landscape, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to grasp complex issues quickly and communicate them concisely.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in establishing journalist contacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day press office activity.
• Draft news releases, Q&As and briefing materials.
• Collaborate with communications colleagues on integrated efforts.

Skills

Awareness of financial services

Knowledge of financial media

Communication skills

Excellent writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Our client, one of the best-known brands at the heart of the financial services sector, is looking for an experienced media relations specialist to join its Group Communications function for a 12-month contract.

Reporting to the Group Communications Director and with the support of a Press Officer, you will manage the day-to-day press office activity including financial calendar work and broader corporate communications focused on business priorities.

This is a ‘hands on’ role and you will be required to maintain key journalist relationships; draft news releases, Q&As and briefing material; ensure that internal stakeholders are briefed on all relevant issues and activity; and work collaboratively with other communications colleagues to ensure that all activity is integrated with other comms efforts.

You will have the following skills/attributes:

• Awareness and understanding of financial services including the opportunities and challenges facing our client.
• A good knowledge of the financial media and the ability to establish and maintain a good range of journalistic contacts.
• Ability to identify corporate reputation priorities directly aligned to business objectives in the operating environment.
• Ability to grasp complex issues quickly and communicate those issues concisely, accurately and within timescales.
• Able to work across functions and business units to raise awareness of the agreed reputation drivers deliver the Group Communications strategy.
• Excellent writing skills, including different formats and for different audiences.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team skills.
• Personal impact, influencing skills, planning and implementation.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.

Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. Eurojobs.com is not responsible for any external website content. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.

Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom