PR & Communications Lead

St. Joseph's Hospice Merseyside; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Hospice is looking for a skilled PR & Communications Lead to enhance media relations and elevate its profile. This role involves developing communication strategies, managing digital content, and supporting income generation through high-quality marketing materials, while contributing to an organization dedicated to compassionate end-of-life care.

Benefits

Employer contributory pension scheme

7 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays)

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in a media/communications environment.
• Experience in managing PR campaigns and communications strategies.
• Strong relationship-building with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing PR & communications plan aligned with Hospice strategy.
• Managing media relations and acting as point of contact for inquiries.
• Overseeing the Hospice website and social media presence.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Digital media skills

Education

Public Relations or Journalism qualification (CIPR or NCTJ)

Job description

PR & Communications Lead

Salary: £35,000pa

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: St Joseph's Hospice, Thornton (L23) - with flexibility for some homeworking

Reports to: Chief Executive

About Us:

St Joseph’s Hospice provides compassionate, specialist palliative and end-of-life care for people across our local communities. Rooted in values of dignity, trust, compassion, hospitality and respect, we support patients and their families during life’s most challenging times.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced PR & Communications Lead to take ownership of our media strategy and help elevate the Hospice’s profile. You will manage all communications functions including media relations, branding, internal/external messaging, digital content, and event promotion.

Key Duties Include:

• Developing and delivering a PR & communications plan aligned with the Hospice strategy
• Acting as the main point of contact for all media and press enquiries
• Managing the Hospice website, newsletters, and social media presence
• Supporting income generation through high-quality marketing materials
• Writing press releases, managing media visits, and arranging press conferences
• Maintaining consistent branding across all content and publications
• Building strong relationships with internal teams, supporters, and stakeholders
• Monitoring media coverage and evaluating campaign effectiveness

You will have a recognised Public Relations or Journalism qualification (CIPR or NCTJ) and at least one years experience in a media/communications environment. Strong writing, editing, and digital media skills are a must.

Additional Information

Benefits include an employer contributory pension scheme, 7 weeks annual leave (incl bank hols), access to an Employee Assistance Programme and free onsite parking. Continued access to NHS pension scheme is available for current members.

Whilst this post is based at the Hospice, there is flexibility for some home working.

This Post is subject to a Standard DBS Disclosure

To Apply:

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is: 20th July 2025.

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