Senior PR and Communications Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading membership organisation in healthcare seeks a Senior Communications Manager in Chesterfield. This role involves leading integrated PR strategies, managing a diverse team, and shaping public perception across media. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in public relations, strong leadership, and exceptional communication skills, offering a salary of £45,000–£55,000.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Significant impact on public advocacy

Only one day per week required in office

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in public relations, ideally in healthcare or similar regulated environment.
• Proven ability to craft and implement strategic PR plans.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a fully integrated public relations strategy.
• Manage and mentor a team of experienced advisers in press, policy, and social media.
• Drive campaigns that influence policy and amplify the organisation’s voice.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Writing

Editing

Communication

Job description

Senior PR and Communications Manager, Chesterfield

Client:

Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer!

Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior Communications Manager (Public Relations) | £45,000–£55,000

Location: Chesterfield (Hybrid - 1 day in the office)

Are you a strategic, forward-thinking communications leader with a passion for impactful PR? An established, purpose-led membership organisation in the healthcare sector is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to join their small but dynamic team.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a talented and multi-disciplinary communications function, covering press, policy, and social media - within a values-driven organisation that advocates nationally for its members.

What you'll do:

• Lead the development and execution of a fully integrated public relations strategy.
• Manage and mentor a team of experienced advisers (press, policy, and social media).
• Drive campaigns that influence policy and amplify the organisation’s voice across national, specialist, and digital media.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on PR matters.
• Foster and grow strong relationships with key journalists, stakeholders, and media partners.

About you:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in public relations, ideally within a regulated environment such as healthcare, insurance, or professional services sectors.
• Proven ability to craft and implement strategic PR plans.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing or mentoring others.
• Comfortable advising senior leaders and navigating high-profile or crisis situations.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with confident communication abilities.

What’s on offer:

• Salary of £45,000–£55,000 basic.
• Flexible working: just one day per week required in the organisation’s central London HQ.
• An opportunity to make a significant impact on public conversations and professional advocacy.

If you're ready to lead strategy, drive innovation, and shape public perception in a highly respected organisation, let’s talk.