Public Relation Coordinator

Medical Mission Sisters, UK; Acton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An international charity is seeking a skilled Public Relations Coordinator in Acton, London. This part-time position (20 hours/week) involves developing and coordinating communications strategies, managing media relations, and overseeing social media and website content. Candidates must have prior PR experience, outstanding communication skills, and a recognized PR qualification. The remuneration ranges from £31,000 to £35,000 annually, pro rata for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in PR work is essential.
• Must have outstanding communication, interpersonal, and writing skills in English.
• Familiarity with digital communication tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop external communications for Medical Mission Sisters.
• Coordinate media relations and PR strategies.
• Maintain and manage social media presence and website.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud

Ability to work well with others

Flexibility

Creativity

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

Recognized PR or PR-related qualification

Job description

Overview

Medical Mission Sisters (Registered in England and Wales Charity No 1198971 under the name of Society of Catholic Medical Missionaries CIO)

Acton, London

PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic PR Coordinator to build our Communication Department. You will play a crucial role in pioneering and driving our external relations and amplifying our voice. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of PR strategies and an interest in international development and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Development and coordination of the external communications function for Medical Mission Sisters (MMS), in dialogue with the Society Leadership Team (SLT) and the Society Communications Coordinator (SCC)
• Initiation, maintenance, and development of media relations and PR strategies and campaigns

Duties

• To create, edit, and update promotional material and publications
• To maintain and leverage the Society’s social media presence
• To manage the Society’s central website, with overall responsibility for conceptualisation, design/redesign, and collection, population, and updating of content, in consultation with the SLT
• To organize PR events including open days and press conferences
• To distribute press releases prepared by the SLT, and collaborate in their preparation
• To deal with enquiries from the media and any external parties, in consultation with the SLT
• To manage reputation risks and craft timely responses to mitigate potential PR challenges
• To support the efforts of the Society Fundraiser and fundraising team in developing partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising
• To track media coverage, monitor media trends, and create an internal press review
• To collaborate and maintain open communications with leadership and internal departments (including SCC, co-mission teams, fundraising, secretariate, and archives)
• To prepare and submit annual PR accountability and progress reports
• To attend, by invitation, some Society (MMS) meetings and assemblies

Essential Person Specification

• Previous experience of PR work and a recognized PR or PR-related qualification
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and writing skills (English)
• Proficiency in using and managing media platforms and digital communication tools, including Microsoft Office and other applications, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud
• Ability to work well with others and within an international team-based framework
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn
• Initiative and proactivity
• Creativity and an open mind for pioneering projects in PR
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• An interest and openness to be familiarized with the Medical Mission Sisters and their ethos and culture, the Church, and religious life
• An interest in international advocacy work

Right to Work

Right to Work Requirement: This position requires existing right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Other Details

• Reporting Line: To the SLT Link for Communication
• Contract Type: Part-time position, minimum of 20 hours weekly
• Duration: Begins with a 12-month contract with a three-month probationary period
• Flexibility: Working hours pattern and working arrangement can be negotiated
• Salary and Benefits: £31,000 - £35,000 per annum (FTE) pro rata for 20 hours/week
• Performance Reviews: Yearly performance review

If you believe you could be a suitable candidate for our PR Coordinator position, we would appreciate hearing from you. Please write and send your curriculum vitae to:

SR. ROWENA PINEDA
SLT Link to Communication
[e-mail]