Press Manager

hireful; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A large student movement organization is seeking a UK Press Manager to enhance media engagement and ensure student voices are heard. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in press management, with a demonstrated track record in securing media coverage. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options, along with an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced parental pay

Employee wellbeing support

Paid Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Significant experience in press management or communications.
• A track record of securing media coverage.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, political environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead press and media engagement.
• Craft compelling press materials.
• Manage media enquiries and support student leaders.

Skills

Media engagement

Relationship building with press

Communications

Political awareness

Job description

Location: London/Stockport/Homebased
Contracttype: Permanent
Hours: 35.00
Salary: £41,802

Do you want to make change in the world?
Do you like to be creatively and intellectually challenged?
Do you love working with students, apprentices and young people?
Do you see education as a transformative force for individuals and society?

If you answered ‘Yes!’ then they'd love to hear from you.

Who they are

They're one of the world’s largest student movements. Together with their 450 member students’ unions and 7 million students and apprentices, our client is fighting to make education, and the world, better. They believe that education should be accessible and enjoyable for all – and their community of students, educators, activists and advocates are determined to make it happen.

Who you are

They're looking for someone who is passionate about social justice and skilled in shaping national narratives. You’ll be an experienced UK Press Manager ready to lead their press and media engagement to ensure students' voices are heard across the country. In this exciting and influential role, you’ll act as their lead contact for journalists and media professionals, driving coverage of their campaigns and influencing work. You’ll craft compelling press materials, manage media enquiries, support their elected student leaders, and develop bold strategies to expand their reach and impact.

They're looking for someone with a strong track record of securing media coverage, building relationships with press, and delivering communications that drive change. You should thrive in a fast-paced, political environment and be committed to equity, inclusion, and student-led activism.

Why apply?

In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and a great benefits package:

• 27 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Flexible working opportunities from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and sick pay
• Employee wellbeing support
• Paid Volunteering Days
• Other Benefits available: Company Pension Scheme, Free Flu vaccinations, Free Eye Test vouchers, Employee Assistance Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts, Childcare Allowance, Health Cash Plan

They see anti-oppression as central to their mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in their society. They're trans inclusive without exception and they welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

They recognise that candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the non-profit sector and beyond. They are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of their staff team, and if you meet the minimum criteria for a role (at least 80% of the criteria in the person specification) and are from a BAME background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview. It is important to note that this scheme guarantees an interview for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and tell them that they'd like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.

This is a full-time permanent post based at either their London or Stockport office, with options for flexible and hybrid working, or homebased within the UK.

Closing date for applications: Monday 18th August 2025 (23:59)
If you’re successfully shortlisted, they'll see you at an interview on Thursday 28th August 2025

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