Media Manager

Pension Protection Fund; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A key financial organization based in Croydon is seeking a Media Manager to lead its press office and manage media relations. This role involves proactive outreach, crisis communication planning, and supporting executives at events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in press office management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage relationships with external stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum and includes hybrid working options.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension

Personal development opportunities

Skills training

Qualifications

• Experience in a communications team within a corporate environment.
• Strong background in press office management.
• Proven experience in planning communications and coordinating across channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PPF’s press office and oversee media relations.
• Champion presence at industry events and support executives.
• Amplify PPF’s influence and credibility across the sector.

Skills

Press office management

Media engagement

Organisational skills

Relationship management

Crisis communication

Job description

Media Manager

Croydon office location with hybrid working

£50,000 to £55,000 per annum plus Civil Service Pension

Contract Type: Permanent

Position type: Full Time

About the PPF

At the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), we safeguard the futures of nearly 300,000 members by compensating defined benefit (DB) pension scheme holders when their sponsoring employers become insolvent. With over £30 billion in assets under management, our investments support long-term economic growth across the UK.

Our award-winning team of around 450 professionals has earned the IPE UK Pension Fund of the Year title three times in six years. We work closely with government and industry partners to improve outcomes for scheme members, employers, and the broader pension system playing a vital role in strengthening retirement security nationwide.

Responsibilities

As the Media Manager, you will lead the PPF’s press office and oversee our pension media relations, including proactive outreach, crisis communication planning, and the management of external PR partners. Beyond media, you will champion our presence at industry events securing speaking opportunities, supporting executives, and building strong relationships with trade journalists and event organisers. Your work will amplify the PPF’s influence and credibility across the sector, ensuring we remain at the forefront of industry conversations.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with experience working in a communications team within a corporate environment, with a strong background in press office management and media engagement. You will have proven experience in planning communications and coordinating activity across multiple channels along with organising speaking programmes for industry audiences and supporting senior leaders at external events.

You will bring excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands, alongside strong interpersonal skills for relationship management and influencing. A confidence in fostering and managing relationships with external stakeholders is key.

Benefits

In return for your skills, experience and commitment we ll give you a challenging role within a business where you ll get the support you need to develop your career.

We ll also give you lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training.

Location

Our Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to discuss your needs and ensure you have the support required.

We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you ll be welcome here.

No agencies please