Media Relations Manager

Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Paid public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Generous Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes

Job summary

A public commemorative organization is looking for a Media Relations Manager based in Maidenhead. You will respond to media inquiries, build relationships with journalists, and develop media strategies. The ideal candidate will have solid PR experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to analyze media performance. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a generous pension scheme. Join us in honoring the memories of servicemembers from two World Wars.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in PR, media relations or a press-office environment.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with journalists.
• Strong written English and ability to craft engaging media materials.
• Experience in developing media strategies.
• Ability to analyze media performance.

Responsibilities

• Shape how the organization responds to the news agenda.
• Manage day-to-day media inquiries and build journalist relationships.
• Craft compelling media content and lead media campaigns.

Skills

PR experience

Media relations

Strong written English

Media strategy development

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

French language skills

Tools

Meltwater

Google Analytics

Job description

Location: Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Mon – Fri

What you’ll be doing

As our Media Relations Manager, you’ll play a central role in how we tell the story of our organisation to the world. You’ll help shape how we respond to the news agenda, manage day‑to‑day media enquiries, and build strong relationships with international journalists. Working closely with colleagues across our global teams, you’ll craft compelling media content, lead proactive campaigns, and guide our media engagement for high‑profile events, anniversaries, rededications and reburial ceremonies.

You’ll become the trusted point of contact for press activity, ensuring our work and the stories of those we commemorate reach audiences across traditional, digital and international outlets. With support from specialist agencies, you’ll pitch stories, monitor impact, handle reactive issues, and bring a calm, thoughtful approach to sensitive topics. This is a role where teamwork, creativity and good judgement truly matter and where your work will help secure how history is remembered.

What you need to have

• Solid experience in PR, media relations or a press‑office environment
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with journalists and deliver high‑quality editorial coverage
• Strong written English and the ability to craft accurate, engaging media materials
• Experience developing and delivering media strategies
• Innovative thinking on how AI can support outputs
• Ability to analyse media performance using tools such as Meltwater or Google Analytics
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and a collaborative working style
• Proven experience of team collaboration in content generation for multiple channels
• French language skills are desired but not compulsory

Who we are

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30
• Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes

How to apply

If you believe your skillsets align with this opportunity, we welcome your application by clicking the apply now button.

As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.