Press & PR Officer

CHARITY PEOPLE; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in London is seeking a Press & PR Officer for a six-month contract to help drive positive media coverage. Responsibilities include drafting press materials, managing press inquiries, and supporting PR campaigns. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and a passion for social impact. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience or background in communications or public relations is preferred.
• Proven ability to handle media enquiries and draft high-quality content.
• Prior experience in a charity or non-profit sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Respond to media enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Draft press releases, reactive statements, and media content.
• Maintain media inbox, coverage logs, and media lists.
• Support media opportunities across the UK, including travel when required.
• Develop press kits and briefing documents.
• Source human-interest stories and case studies.
• Assist with PR campaigns and media logistics.
• Monitor press coverage and compile reports.
• Track seasonal hooks and news agendas for campaign planning.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in a press office, PR agency, or media team

Confidence in drafting press materials and media content

Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines

Strong interest in media and current affairs

Highly organised, proactive, and eager to learn

Passion for social impact and community-focused work

Job description

Press & PR Officer
Six-month fixed term contract
£32,800-£34,600 FTE
Full time, 35 hours per week (flexible on 4 days/week if required)
Start: Early September
Hybrid: 1 day per week in London

Are you passionate about storytelling and media relations? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to use your skills to make a meaningful impact?

Charity People are looking for a Press & PR Officer to join a charity communications team to help drive positive media coverage that supports their mission. You will work closely with the Press & PR Manager to deliver both reactive and proactive media work, from drafting press materials and managing press enquiries to support campaigns and source compelling stories.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-impact comms, and help bring powerful stories to life with their media coverage.

A significant part of the role involves working with their regional partners across the UK to identify compelling local stories, case studies, and spokespeople that highlight their impact. You will help ensure their stories are communicated clearly, consistently, and effectively across national and regional media.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to media enquiries professionally and promptly
• Draft press releases, reactive statements, and media content
• Maintain media inbox, coverage logs, and media lists
• Support media opportunities across the UK, including travel when required
• Develop press kits and briefing documents
• Source human-interest stories and case studies
• Assist with PR campaigns and media logistics
• Monitor press coverage and compile reports
• Track seasonal hooks and news agendas for campaign planning

You will bring:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a press office, PR agency, or media team
• Confident in drafting press materials and media content
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Strong interest in media and current affairs
• Highly organised, proactive, and eager to learn
• Passion for social impact and community-focused work

This role is set to start asap, so please do not hesitate to send your CV over asap.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.