Media Relations Manager

Ellwood Atfield; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,250 - 57,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting of £3,500

28.5 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Job summary

A leading UK regulatory body is seeking a Media Relations Manager to lead their press office and media relations function. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-impact communication projects and work closely with senior stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing a small press team, identifying media opportunities, and supporting communication strategies. The role offers a salary of £52,500 plus benefits including London weighting and annual leave. This is an excellent opportunity for those who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-impact communication projects is essential.
• Ability to work with political journalists and senior officials.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Run a responsive, high-performing press office.
• Identify media opportunities proactively.
• Provide media and communications advice to senior leaders.
• Support communications strategies and campaigns.
• Lead and develop the press team.

Skills

Extensive experience leading complex, high-impact communication projects

Proven experience with senior external stakeholders

Specialist knowledge of media management

Strong communication skills

Excellent copywriting and editing skills

Job description

Overview

Ellwood Atfield are proud to be partnering with an independent UK-wide regulatory body.

The opportunity: The Media Relations Manager will lead the organisation’s press office and media relations function, ensuring timely and accurate communication with journalists across national, regional and specialist media. Reporting to the Head of External Communications, you will oversee a small press team, and work closely with internal stakeholders, senior leaders, and external partners to shape the organisation’s voice and protect its reputation.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently represent the organisation on complex and sensitive issues.

Main responsibilities

• Run a responsive, high performing press office
• Proactively identify media opportunities
• Provide expert media and communications advice to senior leaders
• Support the development and delivery of communications strategies and campaigns
• Lead, motivate and develop the press team

Key skills and experience

• Extensive experience leading complex, high‑impact communication projects at a national level
• Proven experience working with senior external stakeholders, including political journalists, MPs and senior officials
• Specialist knowledge of media management and stakeholder engagement
• Strong communication skills, including drafting and explaining complex issues clearly
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills
• £52,500+ £3,500 London weighting
• Annual leave 28.5 days + bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers

How to apply

To apply, please submit the form below and include a copy of your CV.

The deadline for applications is Friday 6 February, however we may close the advert earlier if we receive sufficient applications, so we would encourage you to apply sooner rather than later.

Ellwood Atfield are the leading headhunters for corporate affairs, communications, policy, and advocacy. An employee-owned boutique search firm, we help you hire the most senior leaders and everyone who reports to them. We promise to connect talented people, smoothly and efficiently.

Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.