Press Officer

Greenhouse Communications; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bupa cash plan

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Office perks

Job summary

Greenhouse Communications is seeking an experienced Press Officer to join its fast-growing team on a full-time permanent contract. This hands-on role focuses on media relations for a major retained client in climate communications, delivering clear data-driven messages to global audiences.

You'll lead a global press office, engage with international journalists and senior leaders, manage multiple opportunities, and produce timely insights and press materials across the lifecycle of campaigns and

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day inbound press enquiries and coordinate timely, accurate responses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and key client contacts.
• Develop trusted relationships with the client's communications team, key stakeholders and spokespeople.
• Distribute press releases, pitches, statements, briefings and other media materials.
• Maintain and develop a comprehensive media database, ensuring contacts are up to date and enquiries are accurately logged in a timely manner.
• Proactively offer feedback and guidance to spokespeople to support ongoing improvement.
• Build and maintain internal databases of commentary, data, insights and information for rapid future use.

Job description

Greenhouse is an award-winning communications agency with a mission to power positive social and environmental change. We're not like other agencies - our purpose is to have a positive impact on the world. We're a mission-driven business and our clients work in sectors where we can have the biggest impact on the transition to net-zero and beyond; from energy and clean tech to nature and conservation, from food and health to finance and transport.

We are looking for an experienced Press Officer to join our team on a full-time permanent contract. This hands‑on role will be dedicated to media relations for one of our largest and most influential retained clients. This is a rare opportunity to work in world‑leading climate science, helping communicate clear data and evidence to global audiences at a time when climate action has never mattered more.

The successful candidate will confidently lead the delivery of a fast‑paced global press office, with a successful track record of balancing excellent client service, strong media engagement and project management.

Working daily with international journalists, scientists and senior leaders to drive media impact, you will manage multiple opportunities at once, respond quickly to inbound requests and urgent media moments, and stay on top of stories and trends. You will also support media delivery for regular milestones, from monthly press releases to globally significant flagship reports. You’ll combine strong judgement, meticulous attention to detail and creativity with the ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging messages.

Key responsibilities

Press office & media relations

• Manage day‑to‑day inbound press enquiries and coordinate timely, accurate responses.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and key client contacts.

• Develop trusted relationships with the client's communications team, key stakeholders and spokespeople, helping communicate their work effectively and accurately.

• Distribute press releases, pitches, statements, briefings and other media materials.

• Maintain and develop a comprehensive media database, ensuring contacts are up to date and enquiries are accurately logged in a timely manner.

• Proactively offer feedback and guidance to spokespeople to support ongoing improvement.

• Build and maintain internal databases of commentary, data, insights and information for rapid future use.

Proactive media & content development

• Stay up to date with relevant news and identify opportunities for proactive media engagement.

• Lead and support the development of press materials, including press releases, commentary and pitches.

• Support the team to develop creative and effective media strategies and ways of working.

• Identify opportunities to engage non‑traditional media, including podcasts and influencers.

Reporting and evaluation

• Work collaboratively with the wider team to inform regular reporting on inbound metrics and coverage results, including leading the development of weekly coverage updates.

• Share daily roundups of coverage and inbound media enquiries with the client.

• Keep reporting structures up to date and regularly inform the team on activity.

Team collaboration

• Share press office experience and best practice with colleagues, helping the wider team stay aware of upcoming activity.

• Push through ideas and initiatives that will keep Greenhouse efficient and progressive.

• Support the wider Greenhouse team in creating a strong, high‑performing culture in line with our values.

What we're looking for

Personal specification

The next five years are critical in the race to Net Zero, and for the right person this is a career‑defining opportunity to help drive the change that urgently needs to happen. We're looking for someone dynamic and driven who wants to have a positive impact on the world. We're seeking someone unafraid to take charge, be decisive and build support for key decisions. We're dealing with a climate emergency and, to support our innovative clients, we need to be proactive, agile and smart in providing the most innovative, impactful solutions. We want this person to help us push boundaries and take our work to the next level. They'll need to be curious, ambitious and ready to take on a challenge, including being comfortable with some uncertainty.

Essential skills & experience

• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment, with a track record of managing multiple priorities at once.

• Exceptional attention to detail and project management skills.

• A successful track record of turning complex information into clear, accurate and engaging messages, including media materials such as press releases.

• Competency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Desirable skills & experience

• Demonstrable knowledge, understanding and/or background in climate science.

• Experience working or an academic background within the sustainability sector.

• Twelve months' experience independently managing busy, high‑impact press offices.

• A strategic understanding of sustainability sector trends and key challenges.

Why us?

At Greenhouse, we're united by a common goal - our responsibility to care for the planet and fight for climate and social justice - which makes coming to work meaningful, inspiring and fun. We are proudly employee owned and a B Corp, committed to ensuring our business is a force for good.

Contract, salary and benefits

• Contract: Full time

• Location: Bristol or London, UK

• £30,000-£40,000 (dependent on experience and location).

• 25 days holiday, plus your birthday and office closure between Christmas and New Year.

• Additional paid holiday for Slow Travel (travelling via means other than flight).

• Access to Bupa cash plan (savings on everyday healthcare expenses).

• Ethical pension scheme with Aviva.

• £100 annual budget for creative development.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Benefit in kind EV car club.

• Office perks including breakfast, organic fruit and socials.

Our location

We have offices in London and Bristol, with flexibility over where this role will be based. We operate a flexible hybrid‑working approach, but you will be expected to spend an average of two days a week in the office. You can apply for greater flexible working in accordance with your personal circumstances.

The diversity of our workforce is important to us, and we particularly encourage candidates from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds or Disabled, D/deaf, LGBTQ+, and/or neurodivergent people. To help us track the background of our applicants, we would appreciate you completing a short survey with your application. This will also help us offer appropriate support if you are successfully invited for an interview.