Interim Senior Communications Officer

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

Job summary

A leading communications firm is seeking an Interim Senior Communications Officer in London to support their external communications strategy. The role involves managing campaigns and media relations, offering an opportunity to shape communications across various channels and engage with key stakeholders to enhance the organization's profile.

Qualifications

• Track record of initiating and delivering media relations activity.
• Knowledge of central government/NHS workings.
• Experience in a demanding communications function.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective marketing and media campaigns.
• Provide external communications expertise.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and media.

Skills

Media relations

Stakeholder management

Communications strategy

Job description

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Interim Senior Communications Officer, London

Client:

Ellwood Atfield

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

You will be responsible for supporting the Press & Media Manager and Marketing & Communications Manager in delivering and implementing the external communications strategy. Working across all available channels and to a wide range of audiences, you will provide subject matter expertise to projects to help them to deliver their strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, plan and deliver effective marketing and media campaigns and external communications activities to help maximise the impact of their work in line with their business plan.
• Be a source of external communications expertise for the organisation, shaping the communications approaches for specific projects, initiatives and events.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, journalists, editors and other commentators in the press and media.
• Prepare and deliver responses to all enquiries, media and otherwise, in line with key strategic messages, including briefing the Chair and other senior staff before media appearances and external events.
• Actively seek out and capitalise on opportunities to help develop the organisation’s profile, as well as identify and prepare for issues which may impact on their reputation.
• Support their internal campaign to improve writing skills across the organisations.

Skills and experience:

• Track record of initiating and delivering media relations activity and campaigns as well as managing reputational issues in complex organisations.
• Knowledge or understanding of the workings of central government and/or the NHS, ideally with an understanding of the role of an Ombudsman function.
• Extensive experience of working in a busy and demanding communications function with proven ability of performing to a high standard under pressure