Press Officer — Championing Children’s Rights (Hybrid)

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent national association in Manchester seeks a Press Officer to enhance communication and advocacy efforts in children's services. The successful candidate will be instrumental in promoting the interests of children and young people, working closely with various media outlets and policy experts. A degree and relevant experience in press and communications are essential, along with strong written and verbal skills. The role offers flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave allocation

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a press and communications function.
• Ideally experience within local government and/or children’s services.
• Passion for public service and children’s issues and rights.

Responsibilities

• Promote the work of ADCS and children’s services.
• Work closely with the Policy & Press Officer and media outlets.
• Influence the Association’s priorities and engagements nationally.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Public service advocacy

Education

Degree level education

Job description

A prominent national association in Manchester seeks a Press Officer to enhance communication and advocacy efforts in children's services. The successful candidate will be instrumental in promoting the interests of children and young people, working closely with various media outlets and policy experts. A degree and relevant experience in press and communications are essential, along with strong written and verbal skills. The role offers flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary, and generous annual leave.