Media Manager - Health Equals

The Health Foundation; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Media Manager to enhance the profile of its health campaigns. This role involves leading an earned media strategy, managing public relations efforts, and building relationships with key media stakeholders. By influencing public opinion and policy, you will play a crucial role in improving health outcomes across the UK. If you are passionate about health and have a proven track record in media strategy, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading media strategies for public campaigns.
• Strong background in building relationships with journalists and influencers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the earned media strategy for public campaigns.
• Manage PR agency and coordinate spokespeople and storytellers.

Skills

Media Strategy Development

Public Relations Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Influencing Public Opinion

Job description

Join to apply for the Media Manager - Health Equals role at The Health Foundation

Salary: Up to £49,513 pro rata plus excellent benefits.

Contract: 12 Month family leave cover

Hours per week: 37.5 hours. You will be required to work in-person a minimum of two days per week, in line with our hybrid working model.

Our Foundation

We are an independent charitable organization working to build a healthier UK. Our mission is to improve health, reduce inequalities, support innovation in health and care services, and provide evidence to inform policy. We aim for excellence by producing research, shaping policy, building skills, and acting as a catalyst for change. Everyone has a stake in improving our health, and by working together, we can build a healthier UK.

About Health Equals

Health Equals is a campaign dedicated to improving health opportunities in the UK. As a strategic initiative of the Health Foundation, we campaign to ensure that health and wellbeing are central to policymaking and practice, so everyone can enjoy a healthy life. More at healthequals.org.uk.

About The Role

We seek a media manager to lead our earned media strategy for public campaigns. Responsibilities include managing our PR agency, building relationships with journalists and influencers, coordinating spokespeople and storytellers, and executing media strategies to influence public opinion and policy. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance the profile of Health Equals and its campaigns, contributing to better health outcomes in the UK.

How To Apply

We value diversity and inclusion. Please submit your CV and a response (max 1200 words) to the following questions:

• What do you know about Health Equals and our mission that motivates you?
• Describe your experience with developing media strategies for public campaigns and influencing public opinion and policy.
• Share an example of building relationships with media stakeholders to secure coverage and your strategies used.
• Provide an example of working with lived experience stories, how you mitigated risks, and ensured respectful communication.

Visit our website for more information. The closing date is 25 May 2025 at 23:59. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 2 July 2025.