Senior Media Relations Leader | Hybrid + Bonus

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd; Pulborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A utilities company is seeking a Senior Media Relations Manager to lead their press office and manage media engagement during a crucial period. The role requires significant experience in crisis communications and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will develop media strategies, manage reputational risks, and advise senior leaders. The position offers a car allowance, a bonus scheme, pension contributions, and a hybrid working model with two days onsite.

Benefits

£400 per month car allowance

Bonus scheme up to 10%

Pension contributions up to 11%

Hybrid working (2 days onsite per week)

Comprehensive benefits including health cash plan

Qualifications

• Significant experience in media relations and crisis communications within a regulated organization.
• Proven ability to operate in challenging media environments.
• Strong gravitas and judgment advising senior leaders.
• A proactive, strategic approach to media handling.
• Experience leading or mentoring media professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead media relations and press office function, setting strategy.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Executive Team.
• Build relationships with regional and national journalists.
• Proactively manage reputational risk and media issues.
• Lead crisis and issues management activity.

Skills

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Media handling

Reputational risk management

Job description

A utilities company is seeking a Senior Media Relations Manager to lead their press office and manage media engagement during a crucial period. The role requires significant experience in crisis communications and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will develop media strategies, manage reputational risks, and advise senior leaders. The position offers a car allowance, a bonus scheme, pension contributions, and a hybrid working model with two days onsite.