Senior Communications Consultant

The Woman's Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Communications Consultant to enhance media presence and support survivors of domestic abuse. This role involves generating impactful media coverage, developing communication strategies, and fostering relationships with journalists. The consultant will work closely with senior leadership to ensure that the organization effectively communicates its mission and engages with the community. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you have a passion for media relations and a commitment to social justice, this role could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior media relations experience required.
• Experience in VAWG or mental health sectors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate media coverage using case studies and data.
• Build relationships with journalists and support survivors.

Skills

Media Relations

Communication Strategy

Social Media Management

Journalism Relationship Building

Crisis Management

Tools

Social Media Platforms

Website Management Tools

Job description

Senior Communications Consultant

The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies

Hours: 21 hours per week, part time

Type of contract: Fixed-term – 3-4 months
Line Managed by: Woman’s Trust CEO

Location: London/Hybrid working

Job description

Woman’s Trust is looking for an interim Senior Communications Consultant to support the delivery of our ambitious organisational strategy, and our goal to ensure more survivors of domestic abuse have access to the mental healthcare they need.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of five years’ senior media relations experience within the VAWG or mental health sectors. This is essential as we work at the intersection of both policy areas and need someone who understands the unique position that puts us in, in terms of the services we provide and our expertise.

We are looking for someone proactive, with a keen eye for uncovering news stories within an organisation and spotting opportunities to respond to issues in the media or more widely.

Applicants must also be able to demonstrate they have secured recent print and broadcast press coverage and that they have experience supporting vulnerable survivors with media work.

The priorities will be to:

• Generate media coverage using case studies, data, research, spokespeople and in response to the news agenda (newsjacking)
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists
• Support senior staff and domestic abuse survivors with media work and speaking at events
• Review and update our website
• Monitor, manage and engage with communities proactively and reactively across our social media channels, including creating content
• Support the development of a communications strategy to underpin the organisational strategy
• Provide senior communications counsel and advice to the CEO, Chair and Senior Leadership Team
• Work and develop relationships with colleagues across the VAWG and mental health sectors in support of shared communications objectives
• Represent the organisation as and when needed at external events or media events

We’re looking for someone to come and join our friendly and dedicated team based in London for a period of three to four months while we re-assess our requirements internally and recruit for the position permanently.

The consultant will be expected to provide regular updates on progress and will be supported with an induction with team members from across the organisation.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Thursday, 24th April 2025.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter (no longer than 2 sides) to [e-mail], please include your daily consultancy rate in the application.

Please note that this is an interim consultancy assignment and not a salaried role. The consultant will be engaged on a self-employed basis or via a limited company, with a clear scope of work and deliverables.

This role will be subject to a DBS check.