PR Manager - Kidney Research

PRmoment; Peterborough; À distance; GBP 36 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Annual leave

Pension

Parental leave

Sick pay

Death in service

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike loan scheme

Cycle2Work

Eye care

Learning and Development

Private Medical Insurance

Discount Portal

Interest Free Loan

Résumé du poste

Kidney Research UK is seeking an experienced PR Manager to lead our press office and storytelling function in Peterborough, driving media reach and public awareness of kidney disease and its impact.

You will oversee patient and supporter stories, collaborate with fundraising and policy teams, and shape integrated plans that engage journalists and the public. The role requires excellent writing and strong media relations skills, with a proactive and empathetic approach.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in press or media relations.
• Outstanding writing and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to spot news stories and secure coverage.
• Strong credibility to build lasting relationships with journalists.

Responsabilités

• Lead the press office and storytelling function to grow media reach.
• Shape and deliver coverage that raises Kidney Research UK's profile and impact.
• Oversee fundraising and supporter communications, ensuring safeguarding and data processes.

Connaissances

Press/media relations

Excellent writing

Journalist liaison

Description du poste

# PR Manager - Kidney Research**£36,000 - £40,000 • Kidney Research • Peterborough**Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. Kidney disease affects one in ten people in the UK, yet it still doesn’t get the attention it deserves. At Kidney Research UK we are determined to change that. We are looking for an experienced PR manager to help us significantly grow our media reach. You’ll lead our press office and storytelling function and shape and deliver coverage that raises the profile of the charity and shows the reality, urgency and impact of kidney disease on patients and their families. You’ll have a strong track record in press or media relations, excellent writing skills and the judgement to operate confidently and at pace. You’ll be the first point of contact in the press office, with ability to spot a news story and the credibility to build lasting relationships with journalists. You’ll also oversee our people and fundraising communications function, ensuring patient and supporter stories are handled with care and the right consent and that safeguarding and data processes are in place. This function also works closely with our fundraising teams, developing integrated plans and telling inspiring stories that encourage people to get involved with us. Working closely with fundraising, policy, research teams and colleagues in the marketing and communication team, you’ll ensure PR plays a central role in our strategic priorities and campaigns. If you’re ready to make kidney disease impossible to ignore, we’d love to hear from you. If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. **Closing date: Sunday 22 November 2026****Interviews will be held 3 December at our Peterborough office.****No agencies please**Department: Communications Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 depending on experience **Benefits**We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged, and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits:LOCATIONOur main office is set in the city centre, a short walk from the bus and train station, with direct services from Cambridge, Norwich, Birmingham, Leicester, Leeds, Liverpool, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh. London King’s Cross is just 45 minutes away. The building is adjacent to the A15, just a few minutes from the A1 and direct connections to the national road network. Cyclists also benefit from Peterborough’s Green Wheel, a network of routes in and around the city, providing safe links to all areas.* FLEXIBLE WORKING Flexible working hours with start and finish times around core hours of 9.30 – 4.30.* ANNUAL LEAVE All full time employees start with paid bank holidays plus another 26 days holiday, increasing with every year of service to a maximum of 31. This is calculated on a pro rata basis for part time employees. Employees have the option to \"buy\" or “sell” up to one-week annual leave, in a pre-set window prior to the start of the holiday year* PENSION The charity makes a generous contribution of 6% to a group pension plan. Employees will need to contribute a minimum of 2%, to meet the current pension regulations. All employees are enrolled in the pension scheme as soon as they join the charity, regardless of their salary levels, whether they are on a permanent or fixed-term contract.* PARENTAL LEAVE We comply fully with all legislation with relation to maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.* SICK PAY Charity sickness benefit is available once an employee has worked with us for three months and equates to 2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay in any rolling 52 week period. After one year’s service, this rises to 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay, and after two years to 8 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay.* DEATH IN SERVICE Covers all employees after three months’ service, whether on permanent or fixed-term contract, and pays four times salary in the event of death while employed. The cover is provided up to your 65th birthday or the state pensionable age, whichever is greater.* EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME A confidential email or phone line available to all employees who need support, advice or counselling with respect to work and non-work related issues.* BIKE LOAN SCHEME We offer an interest free loan for employees who wish to purchase a bicycle, whether for travel to and from work or to enter an event for the charity.* CYCLE2WORK SCHEME Through a salary sacrifice scheme, we offer a tax efficient way of purchasing a bicycle, for travel to and from work, where the cost is paid over 12 months.* EYECARE We offer to cover the cost for eye tests and help towards glasses where these are required for computer work (in line with legislation).* LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT We offer a variety of webinars and training courses so that employees can develop and reach their full potential. There are regular sessions for knowledge sharing across the charity and opportunities to get involved in events, research visits and volunteering activities.* PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE All staff can choose to opt in to the private medical insurance, arranged and paid for by the charity, which includes dental and optical cover. Staff can include their partner and / or children at their own expense* DISCOUNT PORTAL All employees can take advantage of free access to discounted Cards and Vouchers for top retailers.* INTEREST FREE LOAN We offer an interest free loan scheme for all staff. Employees can borrow up to £1,000, which will be deducted over a 12-month period from your net salary (similar to a season ticket loan), but without the need to specify what the loan is for.Closing date for applications 22nd November, 2026