Senior Media & External Affairs Lead

THE KINGS FUND; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and care organization in Greater London is seeking a Senior Media and External Engagement Manager to lead its media outreach and stakeholder engagement initiatives. The role requires significant media relations experience and strong interpersonal skills to build critical relationships within the health sector and government. This position offers opportunities to shape public debate and directly contribute to improving health care outcomes across the nation. A supportive, flexible work environment awaits you, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior media relations, shaping national media coverage.
• Experience of stakeholder relations, public affairs and parliamentary engagement.
• Outstanding writing, editing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the media and external engagement function for The King's Fund.
• Build strong relationships with journalists and stakeholders.
• Shape and oversee delivery of media strategy and communications plans.
• Manage and develop a talented team while overseeing budgets.

Skills

Senior media relations experience

Stakeholder relations

Outstanding writing and communication skills

Excellent judgment

Relationship-building skills

Experience leading teams

Job description

A health and care organization in Greater London is seeking a Senior Media and External Engagement Manager to lead its media outreach and stakeholder engagement initiatives. The role requires significant media relations experience and strong interpersonal skills to build critical relationships within the health sector and government. This position offers opportunities to shape public debate and directly contribute to improving health care outcomes across the nation. A supportive, flexible work environment awaits you, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.